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Technically, New Hampshire may be the
most livable state in the nation, but does
the average New Hampshire resident
agree with that designation? Once again,
CQ Press’s annual report lists the Granite
State as number one in its most livable
state rankings, which are based on 44
factors that reflect a state’s quality of life,
including median household income,
crime rate, state business tax climate,
employment and several
educational factors...
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She’s interviewed legions of
presidential candidates as
an anchor for WMUR News
9, so it’s fitting that Jennifer
Vaughn’s first novel
includes a healthy dose of
politics – along with a
medical crisis, a bad guy
and a fast-moving,
love-at-first-sight
relationship...more
The varsity coaches went head to head
for the first time on April 25 as Alvirne
High School defeated Windham High
School 14-2. While Windham coach Derek
Lee is in his first season as head coach of
a varsity team, his father has been
managing the diamond at the varsity level
for over 20 years. During those years,
Mike Lee has piled up 300 wins and three
trips to the state title game. “When I got
into coaching it was a goal I had to beat
my father on the diamond to further prove
how he taught me the fundamentals of the
game,” Derek Lee said. Derek Lee’s
coaching career began at Alvirne with his
father as he coached JV Baseball for
2007 and 2008 then coached Windham’s
JV Baseball...
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From Coast to Mountain
NH doesn’t lack wedding venues
New Hampshire has many beautiful
locations for tying the knot, with such
diverse landscapes as a spot along the
seacoast or a quiet inn tucked amongst
the mountains. If it’s a fairy tale wedding
that you’re looking for this wedding
season, you’ll have a hard time not
finding the perfect place to make your
dream a reality here in the Granite State.
We scoped a few popular spots to get
you started...
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Michele Bachmann spent Memorial Day cruising
from town to town in NH in anticipation of her
soon to be announced run for President of the
United States. She told the NH Herald that she
will be a better President than Barack Obama.
Can she actually win the GOP nomination?
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A Colony of Welfare and Dependency
- Joe Briggs
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America's Sacrifices Told Through Flags
Every July, Americans gather together and celebrate the United States and its
independence. We raise the American flag proudly, watching it wave in the wind with its
hues of red and white, and blue, just as our ancestors did as they fought for this country
and the freedoms that we have today...
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Protecting NH Teachers and Resolving Conflicts
It happens quickly. Two high school students exchange words, then a shove, before
finally throwing punches, leaving teachers with no other option than to page for an
administrator or school resource officer. Granite State government officials hope that
House Bill 375 will help diffuse such situations,
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Long-Time Bedford Chief Retires
After 40 years with the Bedford Police
Department, Chief David Bailey is retiring. He
sat down with Ryan O’Connor of Patch.com to
speak about the humble beginnings under
which he first got hired by the town, his legacy
and retirement plans among others...
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There's More in the Speedway Than NASCA
If you live in New Hampshire,  you
know about the New Hampshire
Motor Speedway. You probably
know that it hosts at least two – and
this year three – major races a year.
But did you know that you can stop
by on virtually any non-race day,
head out to the grandstands, and
watch a car club practice or a
motorcycle school, for free? Did you
know that NHMS hosts some pretty
massive community events,...
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Hampton Beach's 65th Annual Pageant
The Hampton Beach beauty Pageant tradition
dates back to 1947, with modern young women
following in the high-heeled footsteps of their
mothers and grandmothers before them. But 15
years ago, few people thought the pageant’s 65th
anniversary would ever come about.

Stephanie Lussier, the 50th Anniversary pageant
winner in what was thought to be its last year
running, has made it her personal duty to keep
the tradition of the pageant alive.  

“For many years, the pageant was run by the
Hampton Beach Chamber of Commerce,” Lussier
said. “On its 50th year running, with the expense
and time it took to make happen, they decided to
give up the having the event.” ...
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Buy Better Health at  Local Farmers Markets
Come mid-June, New Hampshire residents will be privy to more than 60 farmers markets
throughout the state. Some have already opened for business; you can find one near you
by visiting the NH Farmers Market Association website, nhfma.org, or the Northeast
Organic Farming Association at nofanh.org. Buying locally grown agricultural products is
beneficial to your health, and it also benefits NH’s communities, ...
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