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I am disappointed that people have to fight another tough fight to end life with dignity when suffering so much already. I will share my experience to explain. I have been diagnosed with gbm glioblastoma terminal brain cancer for 8 years now. I have...

I was deeply disappointed to learn that New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella signed onto a lawsuit with 20 other states to challenge an ATF rule change requiring more firearm sellers to perform background checks. It is simply fact that the...

Gary Seidner wonders why students protesting Israel’s destruction of Gaza aren’t protesting the war in Syria, claiming its “blatant antisemitism.” There is a very simple explanation, and its not antisemitism. Our government is sending bombs and...

Do you ever wonder how your dog thinks? It’s usually easy to read your dog’s mind: “I want to go out,” “I’m hungry (always),” “I love you.” How about your cat? She’s more like, “Leave me alone,” “Scratch my belly,” “Leave me alone. I mean it. Leave....

As the saying goes, “Spring has sprung.” In my garden, daffodils are blooming and tulips are on the way. My peas are planted. But how do you know when to plant your veggies and tender annual flowers? It’s not just about the last frost of the spring;...

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Each handcrafted box of Clandestine Chocolates made by chocolatier Jonathan Doherty is a work of art so exquisite that it’s almost too beautiful to be savored.But when you succumb to temptation and indulge in a bite, you’re met with an explosion of...

By MATTHEW J. MOWRY

All it took was a shower to put Josh Philbrick on the road to entrepreneurship. It wasn’t even his own. Sure, he and his wife Sonya had those offhand conversations every couple has when they are out. They were living in Florida where smoothie shops...

By MICHAELA TOWFIGHI

As Sally Metheany neared 80 years old, she decided to sell her house in Warner, bidding farewell to her garden beds in favor of renting a more manageable apartment along Main Street.Her new abode in downtown Warner sits at the top of a set of stairs,...

By JEREMY MARGOLIS

At the foot of Mount Kearsarge in Warner, a campus designed to mimic a quintessential New England town is home to the smallest higher education institution in New Hampshire.Founded in 1973, Magdalen College – with a current enrollment of 65 – has...

By JEAN STIMMELL

Jean Stimmell, retired stone mason and psychotherapist, lives in Northwood and blogs at jeanstimmell.blogspot.com. I need to vent about the college protests. I am beside myself, appalled at my country’s unconditional military support of Israel’s...

By CHRISTOPHER HERR

Christopher Herr is a teacher at Concord High School and a resident of Concord. House Bill 1205 would prohibit transgender female athletes from participating in school sports “designated for women, females, or girls” in grades 5-12. The NH Senate had...

By RUTH SMITH

May 1 is halfway between the spring equinox in March and the summer solstice in June. Since the equinox, there have been more hours of day than night. Yet darkness is important to natural rhythms and life cycles.Many people aren’t aware that 80% of...

By JEAN LEWANDOWSKI

Jean Lewandowski is a retired special needs teacher. She lives in Nashua. Republican politicians, including Gov. Sununu, are suffering from “Be careful what you wish for” syndrome. They have been flip-flopping like stranded carp since their Supreme...

By JOHN BUTTRICK

John Buttrick writes from his Vermont Folk Rocker in his Concord home, Minds Crossing. He can be reached at johndbuttrick@gmail.com This last week I went for my monthly haircut. At my age, I get a significant discount (thank you very much). However,...

By ROBERT AZZI

Robert Azzi is a photographer and writer who lives in Exeter. His columns are archived at robertazzitheother.substack.com It would be easy to write a column simply identifying the ever-expanding roster — now over 100, including at Dartmouth and UNH...

By ERIC RYNSTON-LOBEL

BOW — Taking over a program with eight incoming freshmen sounded daunting to Cassidy Emerson as she geared up for her first season as the new Bow softball head coach. After Friday’s 9-0 win over Pelham (3-5), though, the Falcons are now 8-1, right...

By GEOFF FORESTER

The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Easter started Friday afternoon with the Service of Lamentation, marking the death of Christ. The highlight of Holy Friday is where the kouvouklion, a carved wood canopy, is decorated with ornate flower...

By JEREMY MARGOLIS

A controversial bill that would have required teachers to answer all questions from parents “completely and honestly” was narrowly voted down by New Hampshire’s House.The 185-176 vote to kill the bill was celebrated by LGBTQ advocates and the leaders...

Some people travel through life and remain in the comfort of their routines as the years pass. Others leave the comfort of this journey and encounter situations that will challenge them on many levels. Such was the case with a gentleman named “Boston”...

By HOLLY RAMER

BRENTWOOD, N.H. — A New Hampshire jury awarded $38 million to the man who blew the lid off abuse allegations at the state’s youth detention center Friday, in a landmark case finding the state’s negligence allowed him to be beaten, raped and held in...