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The U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington is seen on June 26.
Rulings by lower courts in two challenges filed against the debt relief program have put Biden’s policy on ice.
The administration on Friday asked the Supreme Court to pause Texas-based U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman’s decision in a challenge backed by a conservative advocacy group or to hear arguments on the merits of the case at the same time that it tackles a challenge pursued by six mostly Republican-led states.
The justices on Thursday did not act on Biden’s request to immediately lift the 8th Circuit’s injunction but fast-tracked the case for oral arguments in late February or early March.
During the 2020 presidential campaign, Biden promised to help debt-saddled former college students but the program has drawn opposition from Republicans and conservative groups who say it is unfair to those who paid back their loans or never went to college and could exacerbate inflation.
Pittman, appointed as a judge by Republican former President Donald Trump, ruled that the administration overstepped its authority to order debt cancellation under a 2003 law called the Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act, which can “waive or modify” student financial assistance during war or national emergency.
Biden’s administration justified its plan based on the economic harms inflicted by the COVID-19 pandemic and concerns about rising debt delinquency and lower earnings, particularly among lower-income Americans. Biden and his predecessor Trump had invoked the law to pause student loan repayments.
Biden on Nov. 22 extended the repayment pause to no later than next June 30 to give the Supreme Court time to decide the case.
The administration has said that more than 26 million borrowers have applied for loan relief and 16 million applications have been approved for discharge if allowed by the courts. It has said more than 40 million Americans are eligible for relief.
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Biden asks Supreme Court to pause second ruling against student debt plan | Courts | unionleader.com
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A federal judge wants the New Hampshire Supreme Court to weigh in on what lawmakers meant when they wrote the state’s “homestead” law, which provides critical protection to homeowners who fall on hard times.
“Reasonable people can certainly interpret New Hampshire’s ill-defined statutory provisions related to the homestead right in contradictory ways,” U.S. District Court Judge Steven McAuliffe wrote in his Dec. 1 order.
But he said a ruling by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in June “still seems to be at odds with New Hampshire Supreme Court precedent.”
Under RSA 480:1, “Every person is entitled to $120,000 worth of his or her homestead, or of his or her interest therein, as a homestead.”
That “homestead right” to equity in the family home is a crucial protection in bankruptcy cases, often keeping individuals from losing their homes to creditors. The protection typically is doubled for married couples, to $240,000 worth of equity.
But in June, Judge Bruce Harwood, the chief judge in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Concord, ruled that the husband of a Merrimack homeowner was not entitled to a homestead exemption because he was not listed as an owner of the family’s home.
Bankruptcy attorneys said that ruling could lead to many New Hampshire residents losing their homes, especially in today’s overinflated real-estate market.
The homeowner’s attorney appealed that decision to the U.S. District Court in Concord. The Attorney General’s office filed an amicus brief in that appeal, warning that the ruling “will have a broad impact on the ability of New Hampshire consumers to obtain a fresh start through bankruptcy and may endanger homeownership for married consumers outside of bankruptcy with debts they cannot pay if they have equity in their home.”
Both the homeowner’s lawyer and the AG’s office asked McAuliffe to overturn the bankruptcy court decision or “certify” the case to the Supreme Court, asking the high court to render an opinion on the issues at stake.
McAuliffe decided to ask the high court to weigh in.
“The Bankruptcy Court’s decision is clear, thoughtful, and logical in its reconciliation of ill-defined statutory language,” the judge wrote. “Still, there are compelling legal arguments that give reason to doubt its conclusions.”
The case turns on a sentence in the homestead law that lawmakers added in 1983, stating that the homestead right “shall exist in manufactured housing … which is owned and occupied as a dwelling by the same person...”
Based on that language, Harwood ruled that if only one spouse owns the home, the non-owner cannot assert a homestead exemption. “The couple is not allowed to ‘double-dip...,’” he wrote.
McAuliffe wrote that it “seems unlikely” that lawmakers meant to modify the homestead law except to provide that it was available to those who own and occupy manufactured housing.
However, he acknowledged that the legislative history on that point “remains murky.”
So, McAuliffe ruled, it’s appropriate to certify the case to the Supreme Court for an opinion, noting that “resolution of those issues implicates significant public policy matters for the state of New Hampshire.”
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CONCORD — State authorities on Friday announced criminal charges against an 83-year-old who allegedly voted twice in the 2016 general election.
Richard Rosen of Belmont, Mass., and Holderness, voted absentee in New Hampshire and knowingly cast a ballot in Belmont, according to a statement issued by New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella. He was indicted on a charge of wrongful voting, the statement read.
The 2016 presidential race featured Democrat Hillary Clinton against Republican Donald Trump.
If convicted of the Class B felony, Rosen would face a maximum of 3 1/2 years in prison and a $2,000 fine, though such a sentence is rarely, if ever, leveled against a first-time offender of a non-violent crime. More likely might be the loss of Rosen’s right to vote in New Hampshire.
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Holderness man, 83, charged with voting twice in 2016 | Crime | unionleader.com
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Brandon Mitchell Carroll County Department of Corrections
A Jackson man has been charged with second degree murder in the shooting death of a 23-year-old woman earlier this week, the Attorney General’s Office said Saturday.
Around 7:24 p.m. on Wednesday, Jackson police responded to reports of a person with a gunshot injury at the Dana Place Apartments on Route 16, the Attorney General’s Office said in a release.
Upon arrival officers reported finding Esmae Doucette suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. She was transported to Memorial Hospital in North Conway where “lifesaving measures were attempted,” officials said, but she succumbed to the gunshot wound and was pronounced dead Friday.
An autopsy performed by Deputy Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Mitchell Weinberg determined Doucette’s cause of death was a gunshot wound to the head, and the manner of her death was homicide.
“Mr. Mitchell is alleged to have recklessly caused the death of Ms. Doucette under circumstances manifesting an extreme indifference to the value of human life, by shooting Ms. Doucette with a firearm,” the Attorney General’s Office said in a release.
Carolyn Gray, a former Madison resident now living in Maine, described Esmae in an online post as “light, love, laughter, and joy.”
“There are no words to describe a feeling like being in her presence when she talked, sang, or danced,” wrote Gray on Facebook. “Esmae was sunshine on a cloudy day. I feel incredibly lucky to have spent time with her and make so many memories. Esmae had the best smile and giggle, it was incredible to be around her. Her soul is so beautiful and vibrant, you can feel it through a picture or video. There are so many emotions; anger, confusion, sadness, rage. Esmae had so much to give and never expected anything in return.”
The Inn at Ellis River posted on its Facebook page, “There are no words. We are so very sorry for the incomprehensible loss of this beautiful young woman. Our deepest condolences and love go out to the Doucette family.”
“Secondary trauma can occur even for those who did not know the victim,” Deb Weinstein said in a statement. “As advocates, we recognize this and want to make ourselves publicly available to support our community.”
“This will also be an opportunity for the community to let us know what they need going forward and how we can help,” said Weinstein.
Jackson police said in a statement there is “no specific threat to the Jackson Community” in connection to the incident.
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Man charged with second degree murder in shooting death of Jackson woman, 23 | Crime | unionleader.com
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A man wanted for attempted murder in Massachusetts was arrested Friday in a plaza in Pelham, police said.
Seth J. Castillo, 21, of Haverhill, Mass., was charged with being a fugitive from justice in New Hampshire and five charges out of the Bay State, including armed assault to murder, carrying a loaded firearm without a license, carrying a firearm without a license, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and discharge of a firearm within 500 feet of a building.
According to Pelham police, members of the Lawrence, Mass., Police Gang Unit contacted them around 6:30 p.m. Friday looking for help locating Castillo, who they believed could be in the Pelham area.
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“Technology can be a wonderful tool but it’s important that we also make it a safe one,” said David Finkelhor, professor of sociology and director of UNH’s Crimes against Children Research Center.
“This report highlights the effectiveness of implementing educational programs designed for children and parents to help reduce the levels of online victimization. Safety online can be addressed in the same way we address the wide variety of childhood risks such as delinquency, substance use, bullying and risky sexual behavior.”
The report, “What works to prevent online violence against children,” was compiled and co-authored by researchers at UNH, the WHO and Queensland University of Technology. It highlights features that make school-based educational programs successful like having multiple sessions, interaction among youth and the engagement of parents. It also underscores the importance of training youth in specific life skills such as assertiveness, empathy, problem-solving and emotion management. The authors say educational programs are more successful when they use multiple and varied delivery formats such as videos, games, posters, infographics and guided discussions.
After renewed debate over ending “leveling” — separating students based on past performance — Manchester school board members voted Monday to approve a high school course catalog for the coming school year that basically ends the practice.
Finalists to compete in NH Social Venture Innovation Challenge on Dec.1
DURHAM — Ten teams of college students from across the state were selected to advance to the final round of the 10th annual New Hampshire Social Venture Innovation Challenge (SVIC).
Manchester school board to debate course catalog, as de-leveling policies spark debate
Three new programs added to 'Learn Everywhere' initiative
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UNH-assisted report highlights strategies to keep kids safe online | Education | unionleader.com
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ROME - Italy's Catholic Church is reintroducing handshakes for the "sign of peace" during Mass as part of a wider relaxation of anti-COVID-19 measures.
The letter, publicized by RAI public broadcaster and other Italian media on Saturday, was originally posted on CEI's website on Friday.
In its latest advice to bishops, the CEI called for continued precautions, such as inviting the faithful to sanitize their hands upon entering a church.
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Italy's Catholic Church reintroduces handshakes during Mass | Coronavirus | unionleader.com
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By Anjali Huynh The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
ATLANTA — In the last days before Tuesday’s runoff, Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., is stepping up efforts to court a crucial constituency for his base: college students.
The Democrat has held at least five events targeting young people across the state in as many days. He kicked things off Monday with a student press conference at his alma mater, Morehouse College, and continued with stops at Kennesaw State University, Fort Valley State University, Albany State University and the University of West Georgia.
Earlier in November, Warnock headlined packed events at Georgia Tech and Emory University, two Atlanta-area schools he hadn’t visited during the 2022 general election cycle. His opponent, Republican candidate Herschel Walker, has not held any events aimed at younger voters during the runoff period.
Analysis by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution found voting dipped among Georgians ages 18 to 29 from the 2018 midterms to the 2022 general election, when they turned out at a rate of 27% despite an increase among registered voters in that age bracket. They had the lowest turnout of any age group.
Younger voters, however, remain a key part of Warnock’s coalition.
A November AARP poll showed the senator leads with voters between 18 and 49 by a 24-point margin, while Walker polls higher with voters over 50. That presents an opportunity for Warnock to make up extra ground with the youngest voters, with whom he has regularly had overwhelming support.
“There have been no great movements in our country without the voices of young people,” Warnock told reporters at the Georgia Tech rally. “Their passion, their impatience with the status quo and their desire to make things better is what fuels change in our country, and campaign season is just another opportunity to stir it up.”
Democrats have tended to poll highest with young voters due to issues such as gun violence, climate change and abortion access. As candidates mobilize their bases in the final stretch, Democrats see young voters as an area with room to grow, said Andra Gillespie, a political science professor at Emory University.
“Despite the fact that youth voter turnout is low, young people are a Democrat-rich voting bloc, and college students are among the most likely voters among young people,” Gillespie said. “This race is expected to be close, so if Warnock can squeeze a few more votes out of this demographic group, that will help him get over 50%.”
While Walker has appeared regularly near his alma mater in Athens, he does not usually speak to students in the area. He spoke at an event hosted by the College Republicans in January, according to The Red & Black, the University of Georgia student newspaper.
The Walker campaign did not respond to a request for comment.
Republicans “should not take any group of people for granted, but a runoff is a different animal,” said Martha Zoller, a conservative commentator. Zoller, explaining Walker’s lack of outreach to students, said that both candidates are appealing to groups where they feel they can make up ground and mobilize voters
“When you look at the overall percentages of youth vote, it does seem like a little bit of a waste of resources because that group of people, even when President (Barack) Obama was like the best vote-getter among young people, it was still only 1 or 2 percent more,” she said. “But in a race like this, 1 or 2 percent could win it.”
At the schools, Warnock has often reminisced about his own college experiences and centered messaging on college debt relief, abortion access and representation in politics — subjects many students said resonated with them.
“The senator, in his speech, really emphasized the issues and what he did in Congress when a lot of other people would have just attacked the other candidate, so I could hear his values in what he was saying,” said James Zou, a 19-year-old Georgia Tech student. “I’m just really excited to vote for Sen. Warnock again and really hope that he brings it home in a runoff election.”
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CITY SCHOOL BOARD members last week received an update about the ongoing battle being waged by Manchester and other school districts with the state over the funding system for K-12 public schools, which advocates say is unconstitutional and inequitable.
Zack Sheehan, project director for the New Hampshire School Funding Fairness Project, said the state’s school funding system is plagued by two injustices: deep and enduring inequities in educational opportunity and enormous differences in the property taxes paid by residents and business owners.
His presentation highlighted a recurring theme — New Hampshire students’ educational opportunities and property owners’ school tax rates should not depend on their zip codes.
A wider presentation on the topic is expected sometime in January.
According to data presented by Sheehan, more than 70% of state funding for public education, or approximately $2.3 billion per year, is raised through local property taxes.
The state’s reliance on local taxes puts property-poor communities at a greater disadvantage, advocates say.
According to data from the School Funding Fairness Project, New Hampshire’s state-level contribution to local school districts — less than 20%, not counting local property taxes — is the lowest of any state.
New Hampshire is facing two lawsuits from school districts or residents over the state’s education funding. Both suits claim the Granite State has failed to abide by the rulings of the state Supreme Court in the Claremont lawsuits 20 years ago.
In those rulings the court determined the state is constitutionally obligated to fund “an adequate education” for New Hampshire students in grades K-12.
The court also found any tax used to raise funds for education must be based on a uniform statewide rate.
One lawsuit, known as the ConVal suit, was filed in 2019 by Contoocook Valley School District in Peterborough. Sixteen other districts have since joined the fight, including Lebanon, Claremont, Mascoma, Fall Mountain and Newport.
Manchester voted to join the ConVal suit in May 2021
The ConVal suit argues that the state’s definition of “adequacy” is not sufficient. That results in downshifting the burden to fund schools onto local property taxpayers.
The original suit, filed in 2019, maintains that the state of New Hampshire does not live up to its constitutional obligation to provide funding for an adequate education for all New Hampshire students.
On average, a New Hampshire public school education costs $16,000 per student per year. The suit argues the current base adequacy funding of $3,636 per student is not enough to pay for the education that districts are required to provide.
The New Hampshire Supreme Court rejected the state’s attempt to have the lawsuit thrown out but sent the case back to the Superior Court to define the costs of the adequate education that districts are constitutionally required to provide.
Before the Supreme Court hearing, the Manchester School District joined a letter of support for the ConVal case though it had not signed on as a plaintiff at that point.
Besides Manchester, the plaintiffs in the case against the state are the school districts in Claremont, Derry, Fall Mountain, Grantham, Hillsboro-Deering, Mascenic, Mascoma Valley, Monadnock, Newport, Oyster River and Winchester.
The most recent lawsuit, the Rand lawsuit, was filed in June. It argues that because the local property tax rates used to fund the bulk of the cost of public education are not uniform in rate, which is a violation of the standard outlined in the Claremont rulings.
There are a number of possible approaches to making funding more equitable, Sheehan said.
One involves a single statewide property tax rate for funding education, set at $10.24 per $1,000 of assessed property value, he said.
No action was taken after Sheehan’s presentation.
The third annual Manchester Holiday Lights Contest is underway. Run by Mayor Joyce Craig‘s Office and sponsored by Manchester Radio Group, the friendly contest encourages Queen City residents to decorate their homes and show off their holiday light displays.
“The Holiday Lights Contest is a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season,” Craig said in a statement. “I’m grateful for the enthusiastic participation of our residents. Viewing the many homes with lights, decorations and sometimes even music is a tradition not to be missed!”
Those interested in participating in the Manchester Holiday Lights Contest are asked to complete a registration form by 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8.
Forms can be completed online at \manchesternh.gov/Government/Mayor-and-Aldermen/Mayors-Office/Manchester-Holiday-Lights-Contest, or printed and returned by email to mayor@manchester.gov or by mail to Mayor’s Office, 1 City Hall Plaza, Manchester, NH 03101.
All participating lights displays will be included in the public Manchester Holiday Lights Map, and prizes will be awarded to the displays that receive the most votes.
Judging forms will be available beginning Friday, Dec. 9, and must be completed and returned by Monday, Dec. 19 at 5 p.m.
The winner will be announced on Wednesday, Dec. 21 via Facebook Live.
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Hooksett police are investigating a motor vehicle crash late Friday that claimed the life of a 72-year-old pedestrian on Hooksett Road near the Route 93 overpass
Hooksett police are investigating a pedestrian crash late Friday night that left a 72-year-old man dead, officials said.
Police responding to reports of a motor vehicle crash on Hooksett Road near the Interstate 93 overpass around 9:56 p.m.
Friday reported finding a man injured in the roadway and an Acura MDX nearby they believe was involved in the crash, Hooksett Sgt. Joseph Ducharme said in a release.
The man was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said. His name has not been released.
A preliminary investigation shows that the pedestrian was crossing the roadway when he was hit.
Hooksett Road northbound as well as I-93 exit 9N were closed for several hours while the Hooksett Police Department’s Crash Reconstruction Unit conducted their investigation.
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It’s sweater weather! In this 2019 file photo from the 2019, Kelly Doerge, of Stratham, is all decked out for the holidays during the Ugly Sweater 4 Miler at the Backyard Brewery in Manchester. This year’s event is at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17.
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In this file photo from a past Ugly Sweater 4-Miler at the Backyard Brewery in Manchester, the crowd takes off in the rain, and even the dogs are wearing festive sweaters.
Watch out for road racers and holiday revelers a variety of ugly Christmas sweaters.
DJ Terry Moran, of Chelmsford, Mass., and brothers Granite State residents Gene and Tyler Brown team up for Ugly Christmas Sweater events to benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation.
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It's Christmas sweater season and it's getting ugly in New Hampshire
E very December, a dedicated segment of the U.S. population loses all sense of fashion.
It’s not a gradual thing. As soon as the last of the Thanksgiving leftovers are gone, it’s go time.
This is Ugly Christmas Sweater season, and the tackier the better.
There’s generally four segments of this spirited demographic:
• The first rifles through attics and basements for sweaters left over from the 1980s.
• The second scours online sites and marketplaces for pullovers emblazoned with references to classic holiday movies.
• The third turns to an assortment of animals for inspiration, including Rudolph, Mickey Mouse, cats, the Grinch and even the occasional sloth.
• And the last group employs a do-it-yourself approach, gluing, sewing, taping, pinning and stapling anything and everything to a sweater, including faux greenery and garlands, stuffed animals and oversized ornaments. (Tip: Adding battery-powered lights gives extra oomph.)
No matter the method, Ugly Christmas Sweaters make the season bright, with all that glitter often sparking a sense of community and goodwill.
So, get gaudy, and prepare to dance, run and mingle.
An ugly 4-miler
National Ugly Sweater day may be marked on Friday, Dec. 16, but it’s the third Saturday of December that has Manchester making some questionable wardrobe choices.
The Ugly Sweater 4-Miler road race kicks off at 9 a.m. Dec. 17 from the Backyard Brewery and Kitchen, 1211 S. Mammoth Road.
This is the fourth year Backyard Brewery will serve as home for the after-race party.
“People are going to do some crazy, wild things. One thing we found with runners is they like to dress up,” said Marcus Doucet, co-owner of the brewery with Joya Doucet.
It’s not always easy to run in those embellished outfits.
“Last year it was a weird December day where it was so warm people were ditching the sweaters along the way because it was too hot,” Doucet said.
Spectators are invited to cheer on racers along the route, which goes from Manchester into Londonderry and back again.
Since it’s a morning event, it’s mostly race participants who go to the party afterwards, but onlookers are welcome. And there have been folks who sign up for the walk/run but don’t actually take to the course. They’d rather make a donation and then just take in the holiday spirits.
“They want nothing to do with the actual running part, which I get. It’s the holiday season, after all,” a laughing Doucet said. “We’ll do beers and a spiked hot cocoa, which is always fun.”
Registration is $35, for ages 21 and older. Go to fmpproductions.com for details.
Proceeds will go to three local animal rescue groups: Second Chance Ranch Rescue, the Humane Society of Greater Nashua, and the Salem Animal Rescue League.
At the Derryfield
What started as a gag between college buddies in 2010 has grown into an annual event that draws up to 800 spirited dressers to one of the biggest Ugly Christmas Sweater parties in New Hampshire.
It’s a wardrobe-challenged blur of laughing faces, music, food, drink and dancing at the Derryfield Restaurant, 625 Mammoth Road, Manchester. This year’s adults-only event is at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, with proceeds going to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Now in its 18th year, the party has become a holiday tradition for many.
“But there’s also more and more new people — younger siblings who have been waiting to attend and have now turned 21,” said Gene Brown, a Manchester resident who organizes the big annual fete.
In recent years, the event has raised $15,000 to $20,000 for Make-A-Wish. That figure at one time ranged from $25,000 to $37,000 when tickets were $30, but Brown said he lowered the advance-purchase price to $20-$25 to make it more affordable.
Meanwhile, Brown joked that his own favorite ugly sweater, which he’s often worn to the party, is showing some wear and tear.
“It’s slowly starting to unwind and fall apart. It’s an old ladies sweater, with an ‘I (heart) Christmas’ (logo) and a funky knitted figure.”
It’s all part of what Brown calls “sweater folklore.” It’s not just the ugly sweaters that get passed down; it’s the shared experiences of getting to wear absolutely ridiculous clothing in public for a good cause.
For DJ Terry Moran, based in Chelmsford, Mass., the Derryfield event has held a special place in his heart in the past 12 years. “My niece died of cancer when she was 8,” Moran said. “It was right after the Make-a-Wish Foundation granted her wish to go to Disney World.”
He’s helped Brown and his brother Tyler, who had a wish granted in 2015 when he was fighting leukemia, grow their Manchester event.
“I’m a big fan of the foundation, and I know they always have more wishes than they could possibly fund,” Moran said.
Moran will keep things hopping in the function room of the Derryfield, where video screens will be set up to display incoming selfies and texts from revelers through the night. He’ll also have a photo booth for those who want to document their flamboyant holiday flair.
“Homemade sweaters, I think, garner the most respect,” he said.
Go a little Griswold
Another option is to meet up with like-minded dressers at Chunky’s Cinema locations in Manchester, Nashua and Pelham at 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, for screenings of the 1989 classic “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” starring Chevy Chase as the frenetic, Christmas-light-crazed Clark Griswold.
It’s for ages 21 and older. Anyone who arrives in an ugly sweater will take home a lovely turtleneck dickie in honor of Cousin Eddie (Randy Quaid), who proved that sometimes it’s what’s under a thin white sweater that counts — the dark, tell-tale square of a fake turtleneck that ends at mid-chest.
Tickets are $5.99 at chunkys.com.
Meet some new friends
For Kate Taylor, who with her husband, Bob, who took over as owners of the Monadnock Country Club in Peterborough last May, an Ugly Christmas Sweater party is part of a mission to restore the club’s role as a community gathering place.
“It was known back in the day as the place to be in town, so we wanted to bring back that tradition,” Taylor said of the public club. “The holidays can be lonely for some people, and this helps get them out.”
The event runs from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, at the function hall at 49 High St. There will be karaoke, snacks and a best-sweater contest.
Bring a couple of non-perishable food items or donate $5 to the food bank. A $5 Secret Santa gift to swap.
As far as ugly Christmas sweaters, Taylor leans toward classic versions from the 1980s and 1990s, when they were a fashion statement, rather than a parody of pop culture. For example, the preppier ones with the silhouetted reindeer leaping across a winterscape of snowflakes.
“They’re hideous, but classic,” she admitted.
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This is New Hampshire Audubon’s Rare Bird Alert for Monday, Nov. 28.
A tropical kingbird was found at the N.H. Fish & Game Great Bay Wildlife Management Area (Greenland Access), and Great Bay Farm in Greenland on Nov. 13, and has been seen on nearly every day since then. It was last seen on the 28th. A late-migrating great egret, and a least flycatcher were seen in the same general area several times during the past week.
An immature red-headed woodpecker was photographed visiting a birdfeeder at a private residence at Dover Point in Dover on Nov. 24 and 25.
A probable rufous hummingbird has been seen visiting a birdfeeder at a private residence in Newmarket during the past week and was last reported on Nov. 24.
A greater white-fronted goose was seen with Canada geese at Smith Fields in Greenland on Nov. 25. There was an unconfirmed report of a cackling goose at Pequawket Pond Trail in Conway on Nov. 28.
A male Eurasian wigeon continues to be seen in the southeast section of Great Bay and was last reported on Nov. 24. Viewing is sometimes possible from the shore at the N.H. Fish & Game Great Bay Wildlife Management Area (Greenland Access). Two redheads were seen in the same general area on the 22nd and 23rd.
A male American wigeon continues to be seen at Horseshoe Pond in Concord and was last reported on Nov. 26.
A surf scoter was seen at Newfound Lake in Hebron on Nov. 22.
A flock of 18 sandhill cranes was seen flying over Lyndeborough on Nov. 27; seven were seen along Bay Road in Newmarket on the 27th; and one was seen in Greenland on the 28th. A family of three sandhill cranes was seen in fields at the intersection of Plains Road and Coppermine Road in Monroe on the 23rd.
A rough-legged hawk was seen in Meredith on Nov. 26.
Three black vultures were seen in Newmarket on Nov. 27, and at least three turkey vultures were seen in the Durham and Dover area during the past week.
A glaucous gull was seen in coastal Rye on Nov. 22.
A common murre and about 125 dovekies were seen offshore by birders on a fishing boat during the past week.
A red-throated loon was seen at Lake Sunapee from Sunapee State Beach in Newbury on Nov. 23.
There was an unconfirmed report of a long-billed dowitcher seen in Hampton Marsh on Nov. 25, and a greater yellowlegs was seen in Hampton on the 23rd. A spotted sandpiper was seen in Rye Harbor on Nov. 23.
A dickcissel was seen in Concord on Nov. 26 and 27.
Seven American pipits were seen at Woodmont Orchard in Hollis on Nov. 26; six were seen at Great Meadow in Charlestown on the 26th; two were seen from Drake Road in New Hampton on the 26th; and one was seen in Rye on the 22nd.
An orange-crowned warbler was seen at Berway Farm on North Thetford Road in Lyme on Nov. 22; one was seen along Old Beach Road in Rye on the 22nd; and one was seen at the Hampton Wastewater Treatment Plant on the 27th.
A flock of 80 Bohemian waxwings was seen in Gorham on Nov. 26; a flock of 60 was seen in Twin Mountain on the 24th; and a flock of 28 was seen in Sandwich on the 28th.
Seven pine grosbeaks were seen foraging for seeds at the start of the Pondicherry National Wildlife Refuge access trail off of Hazen Road on Nov. 24.
A flock of 24 evening grosbeaks was seen in Weare on Nov. 23rd; six were seen in Alton on the 23rd; five were seen in Marlborough on the 24th; and two were reported from Rochester on the 23rd.
Six red crossbills were reported from Hancock on Nov. 23; five were reported from Mount Monadnock on the 23rd; two were reported from Pack Monadnock on the 26th; and one was reported from Penacook on the 27th.
Migrants are on the move and there have been several reports during the past week of: Eastern phoebe, marsh wren, blue-headed vireo, yellow-bellied sapsucker, Canada wabler, northern parula, common yellowthroat, palm warbler, yellow-rumped warbler, Baltimore oriole, hermit thrush, gray catbird, fox sparrow, white-crowned sparrow, and chipping sparrow.
Coordinated hawk migration observation is finally ending for this year. Observers have counted 12,368 raptors (mainly broad-winged hawks and sharp-shinned hawks) from the Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory since August.
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By Simone Jasper The State (TNS)
Charleston is one of 25 places that earned a spot on a list of hidden gems and cutting-edge destinations. All have qualities that make them attractive places to visit next year, according to results recently shared.
National Geographic said it came up with the list after receiving submissions from its workers stationed across the globe. They considered five categories of destinations: those offering culture, nature, adventure, community-focused experiences and family-friendly activities.
“From almost 200 nominations, we curated this final list of 25 places that are timely, superlative, and uniquely representative of the category they are in,” Amy Alipio, senior editor for National Geographic, told McClatchy News in an email. “We aim for a mix of places that are geographically diverse and for an inclusive range of travelers.”
Charleston was one of five spots in the U.S. to make the list, which National Geographic called “25 breathtaking places and experiences for 2023.”
Charleston made its mark in the culture category, which considered places where it’s possible to take “meaningful journeys into culture and history.” In addition to acknowledging its walkability and food, National Geographic called the city a place for finding “stories of tragedy and triumph.”
“South Carolina’s largest city addresses a grimmer aspect of its history when the International African American Museum opens on January 21,” National Geographic said in its report. “The building is located on Gadsden’s Wharf and faces Charleston Harbor, where ships brought 100,000 enslaved Africans in chains to North America in the 18th and 19th centuries.”
While some parts of the museum will teach people about those who were enslaved, others will highlight impacts that their descendants continue to make, according to the report and the museum’s website.
The results were released during a year in which Charleston has received repeated praise.
Recently, the popular tourist spot was named one of the nation’s top destinations for fall trips. The region also has ranked among the hottest U.S. travel destinations and the best places for food lovers.
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The position of Secretary of State for New Hampshire has managed to be above the political fray for generations. That has been partly due to the sheer size of the Legislature that elects someone to that position every two years. With the people being represented to that extent, the legislators are closer to the public and more in tune with the public’s wishes when it comes to playing politics.
When it comes to the secretary’s post, we don’t think most people want to see partisanship.
The other reason for the lack of politics in that office is because of the caliber of the individuals who have held it. Going back to the late Robert L. Stark and continuing through the unfailingly non-partisan William Gardner and his deputy (and now successor) David Scanlan, the office has been above board in protecting the integrity of New Hampshire law. Indeed, most Granite Staters may not know to what political party the secretary belongs. And they don’t care.
Unfortunately, there have been attempts, all from the Democratic Party, in recent times to impose partisanship on the office. Gardner, a registered Democrat, was subject to such an attempt two years ago; and now Republican Scanlan faces the same. His announced opponent is in fact a demonstrably political person.
With the House and Senate set to meet this Wednesday, one of the most important decisions its members can make is to choose to keep the Secretary of State position out of the political fray by electing current Secretary Scanlan.
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Having read it, Bow High School’s principal is now “comfortable” with a sexually graphic book called “Gender Queer” that is in his school’s library.
Principal Brian O’Connell said that when he first saw the illustrations (including of fellatio) he could “see the concern.” However he is now OK with it being available for adolescents.
But grownups are older and, presumably, more mature than are high school students. In particular, school educators ought to know that young minds are much more impressionable. For a high school to have such sexually explicit material on its shelves is illustrative of some terribly flawed judgment.
Bow parents might want to ask Principal O’Connell if he and his teachers are prepared to answer student questions about just what is being depicted and discussed in detail in this book. For that matter, parents might want to ask O’Connell to explain it to them.
Never mind the book’s transgender emphasis, although that topic seems to be promoted more and more in our public schools. The fact is that the explicit depiction of sexual acts of any kind does not belong in books in our public schools. Someone needs to tell the principal to grow up.
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Calls for new SOS
To the Editor: On Dec. 7 legislators from all over NH will gather at the State House to elect a new Secretary of State. I am writing to ask NH voters to contact your legislators, and ask them to vote for a new Secretary of State who will actively work to protect and modernize our NH election procedures. The current acting SOS has been part of the office as Deputy Secretary since 2002, and he has supported laws that make it harder and more complicated for voters in NH to vote. His office also supports an election procedure which makes it difficult for overseas military members to vote in time during the next general election.
It is time for a change and for fresh voices to work to modernize the Office of SOS. The election of a new SOS should not be a partisan vote. Ask your legislators to support former Senator Melanie Levesque for this position. She is a small business owner and her past position as Chair of the Senate Election Law Committee puts her in a unique position to update the technical online services of the SOS office so as to better serve the needs of all NH Voters. She is committed to expanding voting rights for every NH voter, ensuring that our elections are safe and secure, protecting our First in the Nation Primary, and streamlining processes for NH businesses and organizations.
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THE SECRETARY OF STATE in New Hampshire is obligated to maintain and improve our democracy for Granite Staters. I’m running to be your next Secretary of State to ensure that our elections are secure, fair, and as efficient as possible. As a former elected official who chaired the Election Law Committee in the Senate and the president and founder of a small business, my experience makes me uniquely qualified to serve as New Hampshire’s next Secretary of State. I will work to make improvements to our outdated systems, support local election officials, and protect our First in the Nation Primary.
During my term as Chair of the Senate Election Law committee, I visited each Secretary of State’s office in New England. As I saw how other Secretaries of State ran elections and the evidence-based practices they implemented in their states, I was struck by how far behind New Hampshire is in making improvements to our voting infrastructure. We must lead the way, not follow from behind.
Our election system in New Hampshire is becoming outdated and less secure. The current manufacturer of our ballot counting devices stopped supporting our machines, as they’ve been out of production for over a decade. And we still do not have an approved ballot-counting device that towns can adopt as our current machines become obsolete. Our state has dedicated federal funds from the “Help America Vote Act “ in reserves to do this, but acting-Secretary of State Dave Scanlan refuses to utilize these resources for their intended purpose. In fact, a federal audit caught the office misusing federal funds to build the state archives instead. I will always be sure to invest funds with a singular focus on improving our democracy.
As voting rights champion, and personal role model to me, Congressman John Lewis once said, “the vote is precious. It is almost sacred. It is the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democracy.” I’ve carried that sacred duty to protect the vote with me throughout my efforts to improve our state. As Secretary of State, it will be my mission to expand voting rights for every eligible Granite Stater while ensuring our systems are secure.
That has not been the case under acting-Secretary Scanlan. Scanlan consistently supports legislation that makes it harder to register and vote in our state. A recent report found that New Hampshire had the highest personal cost to vote out of any state in the country, meaning we are the hardest state in which to cast a ballot. That embarrassing statistic is a disservice to the people of New Hampshire, but it is not a surprise when you consider troubling examples from the current administration’s priorities.
Just this year, acting-Secretary Scanlan admitted that SB 418, a bill he supported, is likely unconstitutional and could stop overseas military members and their families from casting their general election ballots. This bill is currently in the courts being defended using taxpayer dollars. This isn’t the first time Scanlan has supported using taxpayer funds to defend unconstitutional voter suppression laws. Last year, the New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled that SB 3, which targeted certain voters and made it harder to vote, was unconstitutional. The law was supported by Scanlan and cost $4 million of taxpayer dollars to defend. These aren’t just the wrong priorities for Granite Staters, they are a misuse of taxpayer funds.
New Hampshire’s elections work well thanks to dedicated volunteers across the state, but we can and must do better to support them, especially as we face down continued attacks on our democracy and election process. I will approach the Secretary of State’s office with fresh eyes, implement proven solutions, and provide a better service for all Granite Staters. With more scrutiny than ever before, our elections must be above reproach. However, during a recent recount for a state representative race, we witnessed that the current process cannot deliver error-free and undeniable results.
The complete mismanagement of the first recount left the results of a race unclear and mired in conflict. A properly regulated and managed recount process would prevent or quickly catch errors like the ones this recount experienced. There has been plenty of time to formalize such processes over the last decade, yet mistakes were still made during this recount; mistakes New Hampshire can ill afford with the eyes of the country upon us.
Now is the time for new leadership in the Secretary of State’s office. New Hampshire needs a Secretary of State that will work tirelessly to ensure every eligible voter can cast a ballot without unnecessary government interference. We need a Secretary of State who will make the office more efficient and save taxpayers money. We should be taking advantage of technology to update the way we submit campaign finance forms, lobbyist reports, and business filings. We can get all of this done with fresh leadership and new perspectives.
As Dec. 7 approaches, I will work to earn the support of every legislator who is tasked with making this decision, and the support of every Granite Stater who wants to protect our elections and democracy.
Melanie Levesque is the founder and president of a small business in Brookline, and former chair of the New Hampshire Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs Committee. She was recently a Democratic candidate for Senate District 12 and lives in Nashua. She is currently running for Secretary of State.
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UNH’s Joe Eichman makes a tackle on Holy Cross running back Peter Oliver during Saturday’s FCS second-round playoff game in Worcester, Mass.
UNH running back Dylan Laube tries to break a tackle during Saturday’s FCS second-round playoff game at Holy Cross.
Holy Cross uses takeaways to beat UNH in FCS playoffs
By Mike Scandura Special to the Union Leader
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WORCESTER, Mass. — Statistics told the story of Holy Cross’s 35-19 victory over UNH in an NCAA FCS second-round game on Saturday at Fitton Field.
• The Crusaders (12-0) outgained the Wildcats (9-3) 366 yards to 264 in total offense.
• Holy Cross had 36:29 in time of possession, to UNH’s 23:31.
• The Crusaders averaged 5.5 yards per rushing attempt, to 1.0 yards for UNH.
“I’m proud of how our guys played but this is a game that humbles you,” Wildcats coach Rick Santos said. “They scored 21 points off (five) turnovers, which was unusual for us.
“They were very strong up front. We were working laterally (i.e. instead of north and south). They blitzed a lot more than we thought they would. But I still think we took a step in the right direction.”
Holy Cross, which had a first-round bye, advanced to play at South Dakota State next weekend. South Dakota State beat Delaware in a second-round game on Saturday.
Against a frequent blitz, UNH quarterback Max Brosmer completed 21-of-36 passes for 242 yards and two touchdowns. Brosmer also threw three interceptions. Before Saturday, Brosmer had been intercepted five times on the season.
UNH running back Dylan Laube, who began the game with 1,157 rushing yards, was held to 52 on 17 handles. Laube had 424 all-purpose yards in UNH’s first-round win over Fordham last Saturday.
“They were a little chippy at times and I think that got to us,” defensive end Josiah Silver said. “We had a couple of flags (UNH was penalized seven times for 74 yards). That was unusual for us.
“I think we also came out a little flat defensively. I respect that team. But in the second half, things didn’t go our way and that’s the way things go sometimes.”
Despite amassing 49 yards in the first half, the Wildcats trailed by only 7-5 at the half.
After the Crusaders Derek Ng missed a 41-yard field goal attempt, Brosmer was intercepted by Walter Reynolds, which gave his team a first down on the Holy Cross 37.
Seven plays later, Peter Oliver burst through the left side and sped 39 yards for a touchdown. Oliver rushed 30 times for a net gain of 175 yards for an average of 5.8 yards per carry.
Poor execution by special teams haunted the Crusaders on their next possession when Silver blocked a punt by Ng and the ball rolled out of the end zone for a safety, slicing the Wildcats’ deficit to 7-2.
Ng, who began the game having connected on 46 field goals, missed a 25-yarder early in the second quarter.
After New Hampshire went three-and-out, Dylan Ruiz tackled North Hampton’s Jordan Fuller and forced a fumble. Silver recovered the ball on the HC 46.
The turnover led to a 24-yard field goal by Nick Mazzie.
Turnovers bedeviled the Wildcats early in the second half when Brosmer was sacked, fumbled and the Crusaders’ Liam Anderson recovered on the UNH 10.
After a 9-yard touchdown run by Matt Sluka was negated by offsetting penalties, Oliver scored on a 4-yard run for a 14-5 lead.
Reynolds struck again when he snared a deflected pass and returned it 51 yards to UNH’s 19. That set up a 10-yard TD pass from Sluka to Jalen Koker.
UNH finally showed life on offense late in the third quarter when it covered 75 yards in seven plays with Brosmer tossing an 11-yard scoring pass to Kyle Lepkowski. But Lepkowski dropped a pass for what would have been a two-point conversion, leaving the Crusaders’ lead at 21-11.
Holy Cross countered with a seven-play, 64-yard drive early in the fourth quarter with Sluka busting three yards up the middle for a 28-11 lead.
The Wildcats finished with a touchdown with less than two minutes left when Brosmer completed a 14-yard touchdown pass to Sean Coyne and followed with a two-point conversion pass to Adam Deese.
“Bouncing back from a 3-8 season was a huge accomplishment,” Brosmer said. “I have to give a huge credit to our coaching staff.”
Silver also was optimistic instead of pessimistic.
“After a 3-8 year, to win our conference, to win eight games in the regular season was a step in the right direction,” he said.
“To make it to the second round of the playoffs, even though we didn’t get the outcome we wanted from today’s game, we definitely took a step in the right direction. 2022 has been a big year.”
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Brentwood’s Cy LeClerc is leading the UNH Wildcats as a freshman.
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University of New Hampshire men’s hockey coach Mike Souza said earlier this season that he feels the freshman from Brentwood has a bright future with the program.
Through LeClerc’s first 15 games as a Wildcat, the 5-foot-9, 175-pound center led the team in goals (seven) and ranked among the nation’s top 30 players in faceoffs won.
LeClerc, who also notched three assists over that stretch, took a three-game point streak into UNH’s game at No. 9 Boston University on Saturday night.
The Exeter High School graduate scored two second-period power-play goals and went 20-9 on faceoffs (69%) in the Wildcats’ 6-3 home loss to BU on Friday.
“He’s small but he’s thick and he’s got a really, really strong stick,” Souza said of LeClerc in late October. “He’s hard to knock off pucks. ... He’s got a good brain. I think that’s helped him early on here. And he can really shoot it.”
LeClerc, whose great-uncle, Roger, played at UNH in the 1950s, entered Friday tied for 29th place in the country in faceoffs and took a 164-112 mark at the dot into Saturday.
LeClerc, a righty, has battled against BU senior Jay O’Brien, Boston College standout freshman Cutter Gauthier and Northeastern University sophomore Jack Hughes on the dot this season.
O’Brien (19th overall in 2018) and Gauthier (fifth overall this year) are both first-round NHL draft picks by Philadelphia. Hughes was drafted 51st overall by Los Angeles in this year’s NHL draft.
Souza said after Friday’s game that LeClerc’s near-70% mark against the Terriers was remarkable for anybody but especially a freshman.
“Smaller guy, so he gets low on the faceoff dot, which, being a centerman, sometimes it’s hard to go against when someone gets that low,” UNH senior captain and forward Chase Stevenson said of LeClerc’s faceoff success. “Really with faceoffs, it’s all about compete. He’s a kid who competes hard and that’s obviously showing with his points and then his faceoff percentage. Hopefully he can keep that up because if you can start with the puck, that’s a good place to be for us.”
LeClerc, who frequented UNH home games as a kid, said he has always had decent success on faceoffs but has worked on that part of his game recently. His approach on the dot depends on who he is facing.
“If it’s a lefty, I hit their stick forward, bring it back,” LeClerc said. “If it’s a righty, it’s a little bit more difficult for me so I just try to bear down, get under their stick and win it back. Nothing fancy or anything like that.”
Stevenson (right wing), sophomore Liam Devlin (left wing) and LeClerc made up UNH’s top line against BU on Friday, marking their first time skating all together this season.
LeClerc and Devlin have also been on lines together with Robert Cronin and Nick Cafarelli.
“Recently, I’ve been playing with Devlin,” LeClerc said. “I really like playing with him. He’s a fast, crafty forward. He makes good plays. Just give him the puck and he’ll go down, do whatever he wants. He’s a good player. And then Stevenson, he works really hard, competes hard. ... I really like playing with guys like that.”
Souza said the Wildcats have used many players at center this year but LeClerc has been the one constant and done the best job at the position. Souza said he knows he has asked LeClerc to play a lot of minutes as a freshman but the experience will prove beneficial in the long run.
“Every once and a while, a local kid comes around and has the ability to do some really good things,” Souza said.
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State title-winning head coaches gathered last Thursday at the annual Joe Yukica NH Chapter National Football Foundation’s Coach Jeff Francoeur Huddle Dinner at Falls Event Center at LaQuinta in Manchester. From left are Somersworth’s Jeremy Lambert, Campbell’s Glen Costello, Pelham’s Thomas Babaian and Bedford’s Zach Matthews.
Londonderry head coach Jimmy Lauzon, center, chats with coaches during the annual Joe Yukica NH Chapter National Football Foundation’s annual Coach Jeff Francoeur Huddle Dinner at Falls Event Center at LaQuinta in Manchester on Thursday.
Pelham head coach Thomas Babaian mingles during the annual Joe Yukica NH Chapter National Football Foundation’s annual Coach Jeff Francoeur Huddle Dinner at Falls Event Center at LaQuinta in Manchester on Thursday.
Merrimack's Jackson, Londonderry's Lauzon to coach CHaD teams
The head coaches for the 2023 CHaD New Hampshire East-West All-Star Game were announced at the Joe Yukica Foundation’s annual Jeff Francoeur Huddle held last Thursday night in Manchester.
Merrimack High School head coach Kip Jackson will coach the West, and Londonderry’s Jimmy Lauzon will serve as the East’s head coach.
The 2023 game is scheduled to be played Friday, June 30, at Saint Anselm College. The West won the 2022 game 26-0 and leads the series 7-3.
“It’s going to be a night game,” said Nick Vailas, the game’s founder. “We tried to play at night a few years ago and because of thunderstorms we had to finish the game at Memorial High School (the following day). We’re going to try it again.”
Lauzon guided the East to a 17-13 victory in 2019. He was also named the East’s head coach in 2020, but that game was canceled because of COVID.
Jackson has been involved in the CHaD All-Star Game as an assistant coach, but this will be the first time he will be a head coach. He has also been an assistant coach in the Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl.
Lauzon’s Londonderry team beat Jackson and Merrimack 21-7 in the Division I playoffs this season.
Selections for the CHaD Game will be made Tuesday night.
The head coaches from each of the four NHIAA championship teams were among those recognized at Thursday’s event. Each received an award named after former Plymouth Regional head coach Chuck Lenahan, whose Plymouth teams won 20 championships. Lenahan finished his coaching career with a 356-70-1 record.
• Zach Matthews guided Bedford to a 10-3 record and a 15-14 triumph over Londonderry in the Division I championship game. The Bulldogs became the first NHIAA team to win four playoff games in one season, and all four victories came away from home.
• Tom Babaian led Pelham to a 35-6 victory over Souhegan in the Division II championship game. The Pythons finished the season with a 12-0 record and the program currently owns a 30-game winning streak.
• Glen Costello steered third-seeded Campbell (9-2) to a 16-14 victory over a previously unbeaten Trinity team in the Division III championship game. Trinity beat Campbell 36-22 when the teams met during the regular season.
• Jeremy Lambert and Somersworth (9-0) repeated as the champion in Division IV by posting a 14-6 victory over Newport. Somersworth and Pelham were the only teams that completed the season undefeated.
Windham’s Jack Byrne accepted the award for Most Improved Team. The Jaguars had a 1-8 record in 2021, but went 6-2 during the 2022 regular season and qualified for the playoffs as the No. 7 seed. Windham lost to Bedford, which went on to claim the Division I championship.
“Our guys were dedicated to the weight room in the offseason,” Byrne said. “They just kept working hard to get better.”
Paul Smith was selected as the NHFOA Official of the Year. Smith, a Hopkinton resident, played high school football at Manchester Memorial. …The Yukica Foundation will sponsor a coaches clinic this spring. The date and location will be announced later this month. … The Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl will be played Aug. 5 at Castleton (Vermont) University. It was announced last month that Plymouth’s Chris Sanborn will coach the New Hampshire team against Vermont in the 2023 game.
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Jamil Dagher, right, of Manchester, celebrates the only U.S. goal with Corey Lenehan, of Auburn, as a group from the Class of 2005 at Manchester Memorial High watches Saturday’s World Cup game against the Netherlands at Billy’s Sports Bar in Manchester. The U.S. fell, 3-1. Story, Page C3.
Daley Blind added a goal and an assist for the Netherlands, which will play Argentina on Friday.
Memphis Depay put the Dutch ahead in the 10th minute and Blind scored in the first minute of first-half stoppage to make it 2-0. Haji Wright, who entered on the 67th minute, made it 2-1 in the 76th, heeling home a cross by Christian Pulisic for his second international goal.
Matt Turner made four saves for the U.S., the second-youngest team in the tournament, which was trying to reach the quarters for the first time since 2002.
There wasn’t a responding chance for the U.S. until the 43rd minute when Tim Weah’s line drive to the lower right corner from 20 yards was snared by Noppert before the gut punch was delivered moments later. Off a throw-in, Blind lost his marker, Sergino Dest, and slotted a pass from Dumfries for the two-goal lead on the final kick of the half.
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Netherlands knocks U.S. out of World Cup | Sports | unionleader.com
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But in recent months, several of Rupert Murdoch’s media outlets — including Fox, but also the New York Post and the Wall Street Journal — have expressed frustration with Trump and a preference for Florida’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis as a potential 2024 alternative.
Although Lara Trump was weighing the possibility of a U.S. Senate run in her home state of North Carolina at the time she was hired, she did not end up running for the seat — and has not announced any other run for political office.
She also does not appear to be working on the Trump 2024 campaign in an official capacity, though she served as a campaign adviser for his 2020 run. Although she is no longer on the network’s payroll, she could still appear on the network as an unpaid guest.
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Fox News parts ways with Lara Trump, former president's daughter-in-law | Back Page | unionleader.com
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The ward boasts public restrooms with peculiar designs that have been installed under The Tokyo Toilet, a project by the Nippon Foundation to change the image of public lavatories as being gloomy and dirty.
The Shibuya City Tourism Association held the tour on Nov. 10. Ten people participated, including architecture students. They visited nine places in the ward to see innovative lavatories.
“We use a mild chemical agent and special equipment to maintain both hygiene and durability,” a cleaner explained to the group.
“It’s great that users’ attributes and traits are reflected in the designs of the different facilities,” said a Chuo University junior who took part in the tour. “I’d like to be careful about keeping public lavatories clean.”
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An Apple employee helps a member of the media try on an HTC Vive while testing the virtual reality capabilities of the new iMac during Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference in San Jose, California, on June 5, 2017.
The company plans to introduce the headset as early as next year along with a dedicated operating system and app store for third-party software, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Internally, the company recently changed the name of the operating system to “xrOS” from “realityOS,” said the people, who asked not to be identified because the project is still under wraps.
The new software name is a nod to the headset’s mixed-reality capabilities. “XR” stands for extended reality, a term that encompasses both augmented and virtual reality. Augmented reality overlays graphics and virtual information over the real world while virtual reality is an all-encompassing experience for gaming and watching video.
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The recession dogmatism has history on its side. The sharp and fast pace of monetary tightening by the central bank is unprecedented in the last generation. The Fed’s pandemic response of flooding the economy with cheap money came to an end in the summer. The central bankers are widely expected to slow their pace when they discuss their target short-term interest rate again in mid-December. On Wednesday, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell spoke with clarity.
“The time for moderating the pace of rate increases may come as soon as the December meeting,” he said.
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The Week Ahead: Why ‘isms’ are test for investors and the Federal Reserve | Business | unionleader.com
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Mark Zuckerberg speaks during the virtual Facebook Connect event at which the company announced its rebranding as Meta, in New York, on Oct. 28, 2021.
By Emily Birnbaum Bloomberg
It’s common for corporations, particularly Silicon Valley titans, to discourage politicians from creating new regulations. But in recent years, lawmakers have become interested in reining in the biggest tech companies — including their investments in virtual reality.
Governments around the world are still playing catch-up on the nascent technology, which has been the subject of massive interest and enormous investments but remains years away from mainstream use. The European Union’s digital chief, Margrethe Vestager, earlier this year called for regulators to scrutinize the metaverse in order to address issues before it’s too late. And a report by French regulators in October called for extending the E.U.’s privacy and online speech rules to the metaverse.
Meta’s policy pronouncements come as regulators and lawmakers grapple with troubles in another emerging technology that has shaken finance: cryptocurrencies. Regulators around the world are wrestling with how best to oversee digital currencies, questions brought even more urgently to the fore by the spectacular collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX cryptocurrency exchange, which is buffeting other players in the broader crypto market.
Meta’s paper calls for the government and private sector to work closely on any new rules that emerge in the future — as well as take a step back when the industry is creating its own standards.
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Ken Senus, Diane Fitzpatrick, George Tzimas and Ed Murphy
Anne Tyrol, MHA, MSN, RN, CEN, CENP, has been named Cheshire Medical Center’s chief nursing officer, effective Oct. 30.
Tyrol served as associate chief nursing officer at Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital in Lebanon. She previously was director of emergency services at Concord Hospital and served two years as the nurse manager in the emergency department at Concord Hospital. She has more than 10 years of experience in nursing. She earned her bachelor of science at the University of New Hampshire in Durham and her associate degree in nursing at Central Maine Medical Center School of Nursing in Lewiston, Maine. She holds a dual master’s degree in healthcare administration and nursing from Saint Joseph’s College of Maine as well as board certification in Executive Nurse Practice.
Marketplace names new manager
Hannah Grimes Marketplace in Keene has welcomed a new store manager, Justin Somma. Somma has years of experience managing small businesses.
Kevan to retire from TFMoran, Inc.
After nearly 30 years at TFMoran, Inc., Jeffrey M. Kevan, principal and civil engineering department manager, has announced his intent to retire from the company at the end of 2022. Nick Golon, PE in the Bedford office, will assume Kevan’s role of civil engineering department manager. Golon has more than 21 years of experience in civil engineering, with the last 16 years at TFMoran.
Blaine is Residential Resources’ new VP
Residential Resources, Inc. (RRI) promoted Sara Blaine to vice president of operations.
Blaine accepted this new role with the company earlier this week. She will be responsible for overseeing special projects and the daily operations of RRI locations in both Maine and New Hampshire.
She previously served as senior director of operations and has 18 years of experience in the human services field. She holds B.A. in sociology from the University of New Hampshire.
Franklin Savings Bank promotes 3
Franklin Savings Bank has promoted Nancy Watson to AVP, branch manager-Boscawen, Jon Cayton to AVP, branch manager-Franklin, and Shelbie Swanson to branch manager-Gilford.
Watson joined the bank in 1985 as a teller at the Bristol office, then transitioned into loan operations department as a loan processor. In 2009, she was appointed branch manager of the bank’s former New Hampton office and later moved to the Boscawen office.
Cayton began his career with FSB in 2018 as branch manager of the main office in Franklin. He recently assumed oversight of the customer contact center. He has more than 37 years of experience.
Swanson started with the bank in 2018 as a personal banker at the Gilford office and was later elevated to personal banker II, then personal banker III and retail trainer. She holds an associate of arts degree in liberal arts from Lakes Region Community College.
Boys and Girls Club honors directors
The Boys & Girls Club of Manchester has announced their 2021-2022 directors of the year. Each year it awards members of the board of directors who display outstanding leadership and an unwavering commitment to BGCM’s mission.
The directors who were honored this year are Ken Senus of St. Mary’s Bank, George Tzimas of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, and Ed Murphy (BGCM board president) of Amoskeag Beverages.
The Boys & Girls Club of Manchester is one of the 53 founding organizations of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The Manchester Club was incorporated in 1907 and has an annual membership of more than 2,600 children. The organization operates programs at three sites throughout the Greater Manchester area.
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Goats, collective farming, saffron: New crops and businesses are redefining Vermont’s agriculture.
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Joneslan Farm sold its cows and became the biggest goat farm in the state.
John Brawley tends Vermont’s first shrimp aquaculture outfit.
Some of the offerings at House of Fermentology last month. Climate change has expanded the brewery’s array of ingredients.
Saffron at the North American Center for Saffron Research & Development in October. The flowers’ red pistils flavor and color food from bouillabaisse to risotto.
People pick saffron at the North American Center for Saffron Research & Development in South Burlington.
and Zoeann Murphy The Washington Post
The University of Vermont’s Climate Assessment 2021 found that the state’s average temperature has warmed by nearly 2 degrees Fahrenheit and that precipitation has increased by an alarming 21% since 1900. Winter temperatures have increased 2.5 times as fast as average annual temperatures, and the state’s freeze-free period lengthened by three weeks since 1960. Experts anticipate more floods and more droughts, complicating growing conditions for major crops and adding new headaches for the state’s dairy farmers.
Dairy once accounted for 70% of the state’s agricultural economy. But the number of dairy farms in Vermont decreased from more than 4,000 in 1969 to fewer than 600 in 2021, as the state’s small-scale operations lost out to sprawling ventures in California. Higher temperatures also contributed to that shift, causing cows to eat less and produce less milk.
One of the dairy farms that went bankrupt, in 2017, was the 600-acre Nordic Farms on Route 7 in Charlotte.All the cows went to auction that next year. But the land became part of Vermont’s agricultural future. Will Raap, founder of Gardener’s Supply, an organic gardening supply company, bought the property with a vision for making it a model of a “post-dairy agricultural economy in Vermont.”
In 2020, the co-op the Jones family belonged to required all members to cut milk production to 85% of capacity and dump the rest to keep milk prices from tanking.(The reason: Restaurants and schools weren’t buying milk at the beginning of the pandemic.) Meanwhile, feed, hauling prices, even how much it cost to dispose of manure — all costs had skyrocketed in part because of drought- and climate-change-related extreme weather. The prevailing wisdom was that the only way to be profitable was to scale up to 1,000 cows. The Jones family didn’t have the land to accommodate that many.
The bulblike corms are planted in late summer, and the purple flowers bloom in October and Novemberafter most other crops in the state have been harvested. Farmers must work swiftly to hand-harvest the blooms and pluck out the bright red filaments within. These are then dried and stored, about 75,000 flowers yielding a pound of the coveted spice. And because the corms produce more corms underground, farmers can leave them in the ground for three to five years before replanting — minimal tilling and disturbance in the field serves to build healthier soil and to help sequester atmospheric carbon.
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A former Somersworth resident has pleaded guilty in Strafford Superior Court to one count of unemployment compensation fraud, prosecutors said.
Between Oct. 19, 2019, and Nov. 23, 2019, Christopher Clark, formerly of Somersworth, knowingly failed to disclose his employment and earnings to the Department of Employment Security in order to obtain or increase his unemployment compensation benefits.
According to court documents, on six occasions Clark submitted a weekly continued claim form and answered "No" to the question: "Did you work or perform any services, including self-employment last week? Regardless of whether or not you have been paid for the work or services," while he was actually working full time.
As a result, Clark fraudulently received $1,085 in unemployment compensation benefits, prosecutors said.
Clark was sentenced to 12 months in the House of Corrections, with two days served in jail on presentencing, and the remainder of the sentence deferred for six months, further suspended for a period of 2 years on good behavior.
To avoid future jail time, Clark must also pay restitution and penalties totaling $1,302.
He is also disqualified from receiving unemployment compensation benefits for a year.
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A behind-the-scenes look on Saturday of the Lakes Region Public Access team getting ready for the broadcast of the 41st Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction, which begins Tuesday and goes through Friday.
BELMONT — Twenty years ago, a caring stranger helped make sure that Lisa Cornish could provide her children with winter boots and coats as well as Christmas gifts.
Since then, Cornish has worked to repay that generosity, and, in a way, become a caring stranger to others, by volunteering at and donating to the annual Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction, the 41st iteration of which begins Tuesday morning and goes through Friday evening.
Now put on by some 300 volunteers and broadcast locally and livestreamed, too, the Children’s Auction began as a one-man radio simulcast conducted by former WLNH-FM personality Warren Bailey outside the then-Laconia YMCA building.
Several name and location changes later, the Children’s Auction has cumulatively raised $7.5 million which has been disbursed to dozens of organizations throughout the Lakes Region, and as far west as Franklin, south to Pittsfield and north to Thornton.
One of the organizations that received funds from the Children’s Auction at the time Cornish needed assistance was the Santa Fund, a long-time seasonal charity that was founded by the now-defunct Laconia Citizen newspaper.
“It’s humiliating but also heartwarming when you have to ask a stranger for help,” Cornish recalled on Saturday, as she and some two dozen other folks worked to transform the former Peeble’s department store at the Belknap Marketplace into a short-lived but elaborate set for the Children’s Auction.
Behind what can be seen on camera is a well-oiled machine that thrums with the intake of items to be bid upon and the outflow for pickup of items that have been successfully bid upon.
Jaimie Sousa, who for six years has been chairman of the Greater Lakes Region Charitable Fund for Children, the 501©3 nonprofit organization that is the parent of the Children’s Auction, said about 3,000 items are sold, on average, every year.
Sousa said volunteers keep coming back to the Children’s Auction because they firmly believe Bailey’s founding mantra — “It’s for the kids” — and also that one of the most efficacious ways to raise money for children and families in need is through the Children’s Auction.
Volunteer Larry Poliquin, who serves on the Children’s Auction disbursement committee, pointed out that the money that goes to organizations like GOT LUNCH-Laconia have direct and immediate benefits.
Started in 2011 and funded by the Children’s Auction, GOT LUNCH!-Laconia began by feeding city children healthy food during the summer vacation. That effort has since gone year-round and includes five similarly named satellite programs that Poliquin estimated serve more than 1,000 children per year.
To help GOT LUNCH and other nonprofits do their thing, the Children’s Auction sells a lot of general-use/general interest stuff and also stuff that you might not readily find elsewhere.
In the latter category again in 2022 is a one-year, individual membership to the Laconia Country Club.
Last year, someone bid more than $40,000 to win the membership, said Sousa, which has a declared value of $5,500, while in online pre-bidding this year, the high bid, as of Sunday, was $12,000.
Also being offered this year in the “unique” category is a never-worn wedding dress, retail value $1,200, from Cristina’s Bridal of Andover, Mass.
Allan Beetle, a co-owner of Patrick’s Pub and Eatery and organizer of Pub Mania, which he billed as “the world’s greatest barstool challenge,” said he was proud of the $2.1 million that Pub Mania over its history contributed to the Children’s Auction.
Beetle has continued to support various ways to raise money for the Children’s Auction because there are “too many people in need, too many.”
Two decades earlier, Cornish was among those in need when she wrote a letter to The Citizen Santa Fund.
“I was in an abusive relationship” at the time, said Cornish, who was also the sole breadwinner for her four-person family.
The Santa Fund “had a family adopt us,” she said, and it also provided the aforementioned winter boots and coats and Christmas gifts.
The donations “made such a huge impact on our lives,” Cornish summed up, and it inspired her to volunteer at the Children’s Auction.
Volunteering, she said, “leaves such a warm feeling in your heart.”
More information about the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction is available at https://www.childrensauction.com.
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Lakes Region holiday fundraiser kicks off for 41st time on Tuesday | Human Interest | unionleader.com
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Greg and Jane Spina look at a display for the Pearl Harbor Day remembrance ceremony in Manchester’s Arms Park on Sunday.
Mayor Joyce Craig joins former longtime Manchester Alderman Mike Lopez in throwing a memorial wreath into the Merrimack River at this year's Pearl Harbor Day remembrance ceremony in Manchester's Arms Park on Sunday, Dec. 4.
Neil Valentino, who served in the US Navy from 1968-70, salutes during the playing of taps at the Pearl Harbor Day remembrance ceremony on Sunday.
Chaplin Bill Morin, standing with Daniel Beliveau, commander of the Manchester Veterans Council, gives the blessing at the Pearl Harbor Day remembrance ceremony in Arms Park in Manchester on Sunday.
Greg and Jane Spina stood quietly along the edge of Arms Park in Manchester Sunday morning, reading headlines on framed newspaper front pages from World War II.
One frame contained an extra edition of the then-Manchester Leader and Evening Union declaring “WAR!,” published in the wake of the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor by Japan on Dec. 7, 1941.
The Vermont couple, in Manchester for the weekend celebrating Jane’s birthday, said they were out shopping when they saw a group of veterans in the park and decided to see what was going on.
“My dad was in the Navy, and my son is in the ROTC program at Purdue University, so I’m like, let’s hang around and see what’s going on,” Greg Spina said. “We were just talking about the time and how they used to put extra papers out and extra editions, and how cool that would have been. It’s nice to see something like this, the recognition.”
Manchester’s Pearl Harbor remembrance ceremony takes place the Sunday before the anniversary each year. About 10 people attended this year, not counting those participating in the event.
“I wish there were more people,” Jane Spina said.
Nine service members from New Hampshire were killed the morning of Dec. 7, 1941, when Japan attacked the U.S. military bases at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.
Daniel Beliveau, commander of the Manchester Veterans Council, a retired Army major, served as master of ceremonies at Sunday’s remembrance ceremony. As has become tradition, Beliveau read the names of all nine Granite State servicemen killed that morning:
Ensign Edward B. Cloues, USN, of Warner, USS Arizona; Seaman 1st Class David L. Crossett, USN, of Manchester, USS Utah; Yeoman 2nd Class Bruce R. Edmunds, USN, of Epsom, USS Arizona; Pvt. Carlton H. Hartford (town unknown), Hickam Field; Fireman 3rd Class Edwin C. Hopkins, USN, of Keene, USS Oklahoma; Pvt. Joseph Jedrysik of Manchester, Hickam Field; Pfc. Orvell Vaniel King Jr., USMC, (town unknown) USS Nevada; Seaman 1st Class Joseph S. Rozmus, USN, of Manchester, USS Arizona; and Pvt. Maurice J. St. Germain, USAAF, of Manchester, Hickam Field.
“They were preparing to change shifts, eat breakfast and attend religious services,” Beliveau said.
“No one was prepared for what would happen next. Most of us were not around when the attack occurred but it is important to remember those who gave their lives for our country, (just) as we remember Sept. 11, 2001. It is important for us to continue this tradition of remembering those who gave their all so we can continue to enjoy the freedoms we very so often take for granted. To fail in this could be the beginning of a downward spiral of our culture and civilization as we know it.”
Bill Morin, chaplain of the Manchester American Legion Sweeney Post 2, offered several prayers during the ceremony.
“Lord, set right which is wrong and bring together what is divided that we may live under one glorious flag with charity toward all and malice toward none,” Morin said. “We have gathered here to remember a day that changed the world, a day of infamy. May we never see a day like that again in our lives.”
Members of Manchester West High School’s band and SNHU Manchester ROTC participated in the ceremony, along with an honor guard from local American Legion posts.
Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig said ceremonies like the one held Sunday are important because they give people a chance to remember the sacrifices made by so many. “For me it’s an opportunity to thank our veterans for all that you’ve done and continue to do,” Craig said. “We know that veterans have put their lives on the line so we can continue to live the lives of freedom we have. I am tremendously grateful.”
Craig and former longtime Manchester Alderman Mike Lopez then tossed a memorial wreath into the river. The ceremony included a 21-gun salute.
On Wednesday, the actual anniversary of the attack, the New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton will host a ceremony at 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday marks the 81st anniversary of “a date that will live in infamy,” when an air attack by Japanese forces on U.S. naval and air installations at Pearl Harbor took the lives of 2,341 American Navy, Marine and Army personnel. Another 1,178 were wounded. Eighteen U.S. Navy ships were sunk or badly damaged, and nearly all the planes at the Hawaiian bases were destroyed or damaged.
A ceremony was held in 2009 to unveil a sign naming the bridge that brings motorists across the Merrimack River and into Manchester-Boston Regional Airport the Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge; about 18 Pearl Harbor survivors living in New Hampshire at the time attended the event.
Four Manchester natives were killed in the attack. Seaman 2nd Class Joe Rozmus died aboard the USS Arizona. Army Sgt. Maurice St. Germain and Pvt. Joseph Jedrysik died at Hickham Field. Seaman 1st Class David Crossett was shot twice by a Japanese fighter as he headed to the crow’s nest of the USS Utah.
On Aug. 23, 1994, Congress designated Dec. 7 as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Every year, remembrance events are held at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, culminating in a commemoration ceremony on Dec. 7, according to the National Park Service website.
Each year on Dec. 7, Pearl Harbor survivors, veterans, and visitors from all over the world come together to honor and remember the 2,403 U.S. personnel, including sailors, soldiers and civilians who were killed.
The attack brought the United States fully into World War II until its end in 1945 with the surrender of the Empire of Japan on Sept. 2.
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Manchester police are sounding the alarm, warning the number of guns being stolen across the city is on the rise.
“This year, we have already surpassed those numbers and there is still a month left,” said Heather Hamel, spokesperson for Manchester police, in a news release. “Manchester Police take these incidents very seriously and detectives work hard to find these guns and the people responsible for the crime.”
“If you must keep your gun in your vehicle, always lock the doors,” Hamel said in a news release. “The majority of the cars that were broken into this year were left unlocked, making this an avoidable crime.”
“We will continue to diligently work these cases but we also need citizens to be responsible and sensible if they choose to own a gun,” Hamel said. “These guns oftentimes end up in the hands of the wrong people and are used in the commission of a crime.”
The National Shooting Sports Foundation warns locking your vehicle’s doors shouldn’t equate to secure firearm storage.
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Calling for Scanlan replacement
To the Editor: The Cost of Voting Index identified New Hampshire as the hardest state in the country in which to vote under our current Secretary of State, Dave Scanlan. It should be an embarrassment for our entire state to be ranked last on any list, but for a state that prides itself on our connection to democracy as in having the first-in-the-nation primary, this is an unforgivable failure by our chief election administrator.
Dave Scanlan has been involved in running our elections for decades, he served as Gardner’s right-hand man, as our state failed to improve our elections and even took steps to block access to democracy of some Granite Staters. Under his watch, we became the hardest state in the country in which to vote, under his leadership we are ranked last.
We cannot afford two more years with Scanlan’s failed leadership. We must have new leadership that is committed to protecting voting as an essential function of our democracy.
When more Granite Staters vote, our first-in-the-nation presidential primary is more meaningful and defendable and our state and country are stronger.
On December 7, the New Hampshire legislature will vote to select the next Secretary of State. It is clear Scanlan must not be allowed to continue his efforts making it harder and harder to vote in New Hampshire. Our democracy and first in the nation primary status are on the line, encourage your representatives to support Melanie Levesque for Secretary of State.
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R.L. Pinsonneault
MY WIFE and I, both native to New Hampshire — she from Merrimack, and I from Nashua— moved to the apartments at Riverfront Landing on Bancroft Street at least in part to support the neighborhood rejuvenation that this property and others in the area have helped to jumpstart. Such progress is in imminent jeopardy owing to the planned development of an asphalt plant at 145-149 Temple Street, which is approximately six blocks west-southwest of where we live. But our apartment building is only one of many residential sites in proximity to this proposed project that would be negatively impacted by the significant increase in noise, traffic, and pollution that come with the creation of such a facility. It is argued that such nuisances would be accounted for and counter-balanced by increases in jobs and other benefits to the local economy. The case for these benefits, however, has yet to be made in any convincing way. Indeed, the relatively quiet nature of the approval process that has brought us to this point of crisis seems to suggest that no such convincing was deemed necessary.
We disagree. When we consider the various benefits and risks associated with approving this plan, we can only come to the conclusion that this is the wrong industry in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Newport Construction’s asphalt manufacturing facility would be the first new, heavy industry to be built in downtown Nashua in at least a generation. If approved by the Nashua Planning Board, it will bring with it downstream environmental exposures to its inevitable emissions and effluent. What’s more, projected traffic influx of at least 150 heavy trucks per day will significantly impact both the ambient air quality as well as snarl traffic in an already congested part of the city. The quality of life for those who live and work in this neighborhood, as well as those that depend on the Hudson bridge for their daily commute, will be significantly reduced. Any economic advantages gained by the creation of the plant will be dramatically outweighed by the burdens placed on residents whose health will be negatively impacted, restauranteurs whose business will be diminished, and home and business owners whose property values will be dramatically reduced. Who wants to live or work in a place where the daily experience is overshadowed by the coming and going of dump trucks and tractor-trailers and is set to the soundtrack of crushing rock and diesel motors?
The owner of the property has pointed out that they are well within their rights to do with it as they please since the site is zoned correctly for this type of industry. This does not, however, excuse them from the constraints of common law nuisance relative to preventing harms such as impaired environmental conditions, decreased property values, and diminished quality of life.
The City of Nashua in 2022 is not the same as the city of 1952. Within brick edifices across this place where the two rivers meet, the hum of the looms has ceased and been replaced with the sound of families gathered around dinner tables. The call to work is, for many, the ring of a Zoom call and no longer the scream of a steam whistle. Although there are aspects of what was that should be cherished, there are just as many things that should remain in that past. Dirty air, dirty water, abhorrent living and working conditions — no one wants these things back. The way forward needs to be different if we hope to leave this world better than we found it; we can and must do better.
R.L. Pinsonneault, Ph.D. is a New Hampshire native living in Nashua.
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Winslow Townson/USA TODAY Sports Boston Bruins left wing Jake DeBrusk is congratulated at the bench after scoring against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period at TD Garden on Nov. 19.
“For sure. That’s pretty obvious,” DeBrusk said after Saturday’s win over the Colorado Avalanche.
Because DeBrusk had asked for a trade during the 2021-22 season and rescinded it when Cassidy was let go, he’s been the face of the player discontent with the former coach.
“But for me, it’s one of those things where I came in with a fresh, clean slate after everything last year. I was looking forward to trying to help this team and do everything I can to help the team,” he said. “It’s going to be maybe a little weird at the beginning for both sides. But we’re playing against Vegas. We’re not playing against him. We’re happy with where our game is at. We’re happy with the changes we’ve made. Our record speaks for itself. We’re just worried about our game in here. We want to keep this thing going.”
Marchand didn’t speculate why DeBrusk was playing well but emphasized the Bruins need him to continue to.
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Nov 12, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day works with the players before the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
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Ohio State lands final spot in playoff
By Gene Wang The Washington Post
Georgia (13-0) will face Ohio State (11-1) in the Peach Bowl in Atlanta in one semifinal while Michigan (13-0) gets TCU (12-1) in the Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Ariz.
Both games are set for Dec. 31, with the Fiesta Bowl kicking off at 4 p.m. and the Peach Bowl at 8. The national championship game takes place Jan. 9 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
“As we went into it our goal was to get the top four teams right and make sure that we believed Georgia number one, Michigan number two, TCU number three, Ohio State number four,” CFP committee chairman Boo Corrigan said on the ESPN selection show. “Our goal was to get the right four, ultimately the right 25 as we go through this and make sure we’ve got them in the right order regardless of matchups, conferences and the rest of it.”
Which schools would follow immediately behind them — and in what order — generated much discussion when TCU lost in overtime to Kansas State, 31-28, in Saturday’s Big 12 championship game, ending TCU’s bid for an undefeated season.
Ohio State became the third team in the CFP era to earn a berth without reaching its conference championship game.
“Hard to explain the range of emotions that have gone on here over the last seven days,” Ohio State Coach Ryan Day, a Manchester native and former Central High and UNH standout, said on ESPN. “But when we saw our name go up there on the board and know we’re going to have an opportunity to play, I’ve said it before, it’s like a second lease on life. A couple days ago we were on life support, our season was, and now there’s a two-game season ahead of us.”
Speculation swirled around the potential inclusion of another two-loss school, Alabama, which missed a berth in the playoff for the second time in the nine-year history of the format. The Crimson Tide (10-2) lost to Tennessee and LSU by a combined four points this season and ended fifth in the playoff rankings.
Those losses did not impede Crimson Tide Coach Nick Saban from lobbying for his team Saturday night during an interview on Fox at halftime of the Big Ten championship game. Without mentioning other programs by name, Saban indicated he felt Alabama would be favored over “any of these teams on the edge of getting in.”
“I think you look at the big wins as well as part of this,” Corrigan said. “The win that Ohio Sate has over Notre Dame (21-10), the win they have over Penn State (44-31). Compare that to Alabama with the wins over Texas (20-19), Mississippi State (30-6). Again keep in mind the Michigan game did get away from (Ohio State), but it was a one-score game early in the fourth quarter.”
Clemson, meantime, missed the playoff for only the third time after losing to South Carolina, 31-30, two weeks ago. The Tigers (11-2) defeated North Carolina, 39-10, Saturday night to win the ACC championship game for a seventh time in eight years.
TCU is the second Big 12 school (Oklahoma) to appear in the playoff and the second overall to be selected after being unranked in the preseason.
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From left, Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins and Samaje Perrine celebrate after a Higgins touchdown reception in a win over Kansas City on Sunday.
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NFL Roundup: Bengals shut down Chiefs
Chris Evans caught the go-ahead 8-yard touchdown pass with 8:54 remaining as Burrow outdueled Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes for the third time in 11-plus months.
Samaje Perine rushed for 106 yards while Tee Higgins also caught a touchdown pass for the Bengals (8-4), who won their fourth straight game and eighth in their past 10.
Mahomes was 16-of-27 passing for 223 yards and one touchdown for the Chiefs (9-3), who had a five-game winning streak halted.
Vikings 27, Jets 22: Kirk Cousins went 21-of-35 passing for 173 yards and a touchdown to lead the Vikings)10-2).
Mike White went 31-of-57 passing for 369 yards and two interceptions in defeat for the Jets (7-5).
49ers 33, Dolphins 17: Rookie quarterback Brock Purdy rode to the rescue in his first extended NFL action, passing for 210 yards and two touchdowns as the 49ers ((8-4) ran their winning streak to five games.
Purdy, who was 25 of 37 with an interception, took over in the first quarter for an injured Jimmy Garoppolo and delivered a touchdown on his first drive.
Tyreek Hill had nine receptions for 146 yards and a touchdown for the Dolphins (8-4), who saw their five-game winning streak come to an end.
Raiders 27, Chargers 20: Derek Carr and Davante Adams connected on two long scoring passes in the third quarter to help the Raiders (5-7) rally for the win.
Quarterback Justin Herbert completed 28 of 47 passes for 335 yards and a touchdown for the Chargers (6-6).
Eagles 35, Titans 10: Jalen Hurts threw three touchdown passes and rushed for another to lead the Eagles (11-1).
Hurts was 29 of 39 for 380 yards and tossed two touchdowns to A.J. Brown, a former member of the Titans.
Ryan Tannehill was 14 of 22 for 141 yards and one touchdown for the Titans (7-5).
Commanders 20, Giants 20, OT: Taylor Heinicke threw a 28-yard touchdown pass to Jahan Dotson with 1:45 left in regulation and neither squad scored in overtime as the Commanders and Giants tied.
The Giants were up 20-13 in the closing minutes of regulation before Heinicke directed a 90-yard drive.
Lions 40, Jaguars 14: Jared Goff passed for 340 yards, including two touchdown strikes to Amon-Ra St. Brown, as the Lions (5-7) won for the fourth time in five games.
Goff completed 31 of 41 pass attempts. St. Brown caught 11 passes for 114 yards, while D’Andre Swift had 62 rushing yards on 14 carries and a touchdown.
Trevor Lawrence completed 17 of 31 passes for 179 yards and a touchdown for the Jaguars (4-8).
Steelers 19, Falcons 16: Matthew Wright kicked four field goals and rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett threw a touchdown pass for the Steelers (5-7).
Pickett was 16 of 28 for 197 yards and didn’t commit a turnover for the fourth straight game after tossing eight interceptions in his first five games.
Atlanta’s Marcus Mariota completed 13 of 24 passes for 167 yards with a touchdown for the Falcons (5-8).
Packers 28, Bears 19: Mason Crosby kicked a go-ahead 32-yard field goal with 4:49 remaining and Christian Watson had rushing and receiving touchdowns to boost the Packers (5-8).
The Packers (5-8) defeated the Bears for the eighth straight time, while Chicago (3-10) lost its sixth straight overall.
Ravens 10, Broncos 9: Tyler Huntley relieved an injured Lamar Jackson and scored on a two-yard touchdown run with 28 seconds remaining for the Ravens (8-4).
Huntley completed 27 of 32 passes for 187 yards and also ran 10 times for 41 yards as the Ravens won for the fifth time in six games.
Denver (3-9) lost its fourth straight and was held to 16 points or fewer for the 10th time this season.
Browns 27, Texans 14: Propelled by three non-offensive touchdowns, the Browns (5-7) overcame a rusty effort from Deshaun Watson in his anticipated return.
The Texans (1-10-1) suffered their seventh consecutive loss.
Seahawks 27, Rams 23: Geno Smith threw three touchdown passes, including an 8-yarder to DK Metcalf with 36 seconds remaining, to lead the Seahawks (7-5) past the Rams (3-9).
Smith completed 28 of 39 passes for 367 yards as the Seahawks snapped a two-game losing streak.
Cam Akers rushed for two touchdowns for the injury-plagued Rams.
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By Jason Mastrodonato Boston Herald (TNS)
The Red Sox’ self-proclaimed “Plan A” of the offseason has thus far looked like a Plan Z, with the Sox looking like outsiders at their own party.
The Padres and Phillies have reportedly been the most active in the pursuit of Bogaerts, who reportedly told the Red Sox he’s moving on after their failed attempts to meet his demands, according to The Athletic’s Peter Gammons.
The report was refuted by Bogaerts’ agent Scott Boras, leaving a sliver of hope for Red Sox fans who want to see their franchise shortstop in Boston for the remainder of his career. If not Bogaerts, will the Sox shift focus to Trea Turner, Carlos Correa or Dansby Swanson? Or are they going to gamble their 2023 season on the creaky elbow of Trevor Story at shortstop?
Two years ago, Haniger’s 39-home run season with the Mariners surprised the league as he put together a Hunter Renfroe-esque career year at the dish. A player with a similar skillset to Renfroe, Haniger will be 32 years old and is coming off a season in which he played just 57 games due to a high ankle sprain.
Injuries have been an issue in recent years, but that could allow the Red Sox to get the right-handed power bat they need at a discounted rate. MLB Trade Rumors projects a three-year, $39-million deal for Haniger, who looks like a decent backup option after the Sox failed to sign Jose Abreu.
Just in time for chaos at the Winter Meetings, Reynolds put a dent into the Pirates offseason plans when his agent told the Ben Cherington-led team that he wanted to be traded. The Pirates quickly released a statement saying that Reynolds’ request would have no impact on their roster-building, though it always makes it more difficult to trade a player after he requests one.
Teams know the Pirates have an unhappy star center fielder and might want to capitalize, as the 27-year-old has been one of the game’s best outfielders and still has four years of team control remaining.
Will Chaim Bloom finally deal prospects for a star? This is the guy to do it for, as his .842 OPS since entering the league in 2019 ranks second only to Mike Trout among MLB center fielders. One way or another, the Sox need an outfielder to go with Kiké Hernandez and Alex Verdugo.
The modern-day Red Sox love a bargain with upside, and international players offer a great chance at just that. Senga, who will be 30 when the season begins, has been one of the best pitchers in Japan over his 11 professional years.
He has a career 2.42 ERA with 10 strikeouts per nine innings, numbers that would be elite in the majors but translate to a mid-rotation starter while coming from overseas. Still, with a high-90s fastball and dynamite splitter, the Sox could be enticed to get to the projected five-year, $75-million contract for Senga, who has top-of-the-rotation upside.
Nimmo’s free agency represents a barometer for the 2022 Red Sox: are they serious about contending next year or only interested in players who could be bargains with a chance at upside in future years? Nimmo, who will be 30 on Opening Day, is the best outfielder not named Aaron Judge on the free agent market this year.
He’s an on-base machine who has been an elite leadoff hitter, something the Red Sox should be desperate to add based on their pathetic .312 on-base percentage out of the leadoff spot since Mookie Betts left town.
Nimmo is a good outfielder who can play center, left or right, and he hits left-handed, giving the Sox more protection if Rafael Devers isn’t healthy or departs after 2023. But Nimmo is expected to command five years, $110 million, which would make him the second-highest paid player on Bloom’s payroll.
Are the Red Sox serious about contending? Pay attention to the Nimmo market.
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An old logo for the Texas Hot restaurant, courtesy of Texas Hot of Wellsville, New York.
The Bicentennial Hikers – Trekking from Albany to Wellsville, New York
ON MARCH 25, 1976, the 11th day of their transcontinental hike, Scott King and George Hormell left Bennington, Vermont, and crossed the state border into the town of Hoosick, New York. They continued on from Hoosick, walking steadily in a southwesterly direction.
The third member of the traveling team was Chris Hurd, who drove the supply van. The Maine to California walk was organized by the Meredith, New Hampshire, Jaycees to commemorate the American Revolution Bicentennial.
After spending the night in the van, the hikers reached the New York state capital of Albany on March 26. King and Hormell had walked over 38 miles since leaving Bennington. They had hoped for a warm reception and free accommodations in Albany. But, as Hormell wrote in his journal, “…no one showed the slightest interest — they even avoided us…”
After this disappointment and another night in the van, King and Hormell continued walking. That evening they and Hurd were provided with a complimentary room in a hotel along their route, with a lasagna dinner included. The next day, March 28, was cold and windy and the hikers faced a tedious uphill climb. Hormell wrote, “The tough going was all worthwhile at the end of the day as we descended into the valley towards Cobleskill, New York…we were looking for a motel as we noticed a big town party at the Cobleskill Fire Station.”
King, Hormell and Hurd entered the building where a country western band was playing and people of all ages were enjoying a good time. As Hormell described, “We mentioned our project, and things really began to snowball. Everyone kept giving us beer—and more beer. We were greatly applauded as the fire chief introduced us to the hall. Carl Sand, the town supervisor and high school teacher, came to greet us and offered us shelter in his home. He was very high on our project. We had a ball!”
On the morning of March 29, Sand brought King, Hormell, and Hurd to the local high school where they were interviewed by several reporters. After the press conference, Sand treated the men to an early lunch in the school cafeteria, and presented them with a Bicentennial Certificate from the town.
The next day an article about the project appeared in the Oneonta Daily Star newspaper which began, “Through Cobleskill along Route 7 the two of them traveled by foot. Blue jeans, back packs, wooden walking sticks and a week-old stubble labeled them as travelers of some type. A determined George Hormell and Scott King plan to reach Will Rogers Beach in California by late July.”
Later that day the hikers were delayed when two men in a pickup truck stopped in the middle of the highway to speak with them. The truck was hit from behind by a Dodge Charger. There were no injuries, but the two vehicles had to be pushed to the side of the road with the help of the hikers. Soon after King and Hormell had begun walking again, they were stopped by a state trooper who wanted their witness statements regarding the accident. They were only able to walk 12 miles that day.
The trio stayed overnight in a campground near the hamlet of East Worcester. The next day King and Hormell walked approximately 25 miles, reaching Oneonta, where they were interviewed for the regional newspapers, and where a segment about them was filmed for a Utica television station. The Bicentennial hikers were now famous, at least in southwestern New York. Local Jaycees and other people made sure the team was housed, fed, and entertained.
From March 31 to April 8, 1976 Scott and George visited numerous towns and cities, including Oneonta, Sidney, Binghampton, Johnson City, Owego, Corning, Woodhull, Andover, and Wellsville. At this last town they were able to explore the history of one of the first oil drilling operations in the U.S., which had begun in 1879. They ate at Wellsville’s famous Texas Hot restaurant. As Hormell wrote in his journal, “We spent a lot of time in the restaurant telling people of our project and ended up getting lunch on the house. Texas Hots were similar to our chili dogs, but not quite as spicy.”
Next week: April 8, 1976 – leaving New York for Pennsylvania.
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“Heavy is the head that wears the crown,” is a slightly modified line from Shakespeare’s “Henry IV” and, truth be told, this crown is a whopper, weighing close to 5 pounds, the weight of 4-slice toaster or a gallon of ice cream or $100 worth of quarters.
For those keeping count, that’s 345 rose-cut aquamarines, 37 white topaz, 27 tourmalines, 12 rubies, 7 amethysts, 6 sapphires, 2 jargoons, 1 garnet, 1 spinel and 1 carbuncle, which is not to be confused with the “carbuncle” that means a type of abscess. A jargoon is a kind of smoky zircon.
“It’s absolutely ravishing to me. It’s this ancient object, the old gold with this lovely enameled look, and the colors around each of the stones are really beautiful,” she said, adding “I think it stands slightly apart from all the other things in the collection.”
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Boxer Giselle Garcia, 22, fights during a training session in Havana, Cuba, on Monday.
Boxer Giselle Garcia, 22, takes a break from training at a gym in Havana, Cuba.
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CUBA-SPORTS/BOXING
But Cuba’s aspiring women boxers — for decades banned from competing in competition — until now have had no choice but to migrate to reach the highest levels of their sport.
“Women’s boxing in Cuba ... is going to bring us to the international medal table,” said Ariel Saínz, vice president of Cuba’s Institute of Sports (INDER), at a news conference, after announcing the government’s decision to legalize participation by women in the sport.
Sainz said Cuba’s recently approved family code, a set of regulations aimed at wiping out discrimination against women and the LGBT community in Cuba’s “machista” culture, provided the legal underpinnings for the move.
“We have a (law) now that assures equality between men and women,” Sainz said.
Cuba was until now one of a handful of countries that did not practice women’s boxing among the 202 nations affiliated with the International Boxing Association (IBA).
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New England should have adequate electricity supply this winter, according to the organization that oversees the regional power grid.
New Englanders shouldn’t have to worry about controlled power outages this winter, according to the operator of the region’s power grid.
“Based on seasonal weather forecasts and information provided by generators about their fuel arrangements, the region’s power system is prepared for mild and moderate weather conditions,” Gordon van Welie, ISO New England’s president and CEO, said Monday. ISO New England is the nonprofit entity that oversees the region’s power grid.
“If long periods of severely cold weather develop, we’ll lean on our forecasting tools to identify potential problems early enough to take proactive measures, such as calling for increased fuel deliveries or asking for public conservation,” van Welie said in a statement.
Still, “Even if there are no rolling blackouts and the lights stay on this winter, people have to make some real difficult choices between paying for electricity and rent and food,” Don Kreis, the state’s consumer advocate, said in a phone interview.
Eversource customers in New Hampshire are paying 50% more today than they did before August for electricity, according to the utility. Someone using 600 kilowatt hours is paying an additional $67.63 a month, the company said.
The energy portion of Eversource’s bills more than doubled in August. Several other utilities in the state also saw a huge spike in their energy costs.
Eversource’s bills are due to be adjusted again for Feb. 1.
Kreis said his guess is “there will be a further increase.”
He said advanced weather forecasting should sound an early alarm about energy supply concerns.
“If it’s going to be super cold for a week or more, generally we see that coming,” Kreis said.
Kreis called the ISO forecast “a cautious and prudent prediction.”
Referring to the possibility of controlled power outages, ISO said it “would resort to this drastic step only to prevent a collapse of the power system that would take days or weeks to repair.
“In the event controlled power outages are needed, the ISO would coordinate this action with local utilities, which would then take the necessary actions to lower electricity demand in their areas,” the statement said.
ISO said it uses a rolling three-week forecast to predict any energy supply problems and work on solutions.
The grid operator predicted demand for electricity will peak at 20,009 megawatts during average winter lows of 10 degrees and 20,695 megawatts if temperatures reach below-average 5 degrees.
Both predictions are about 2% higher than last year’s forecasts. New England’s all-time winter peak record was set during a January 2004 cold snap when electricity usage reached 22,818 megawatts. The all-time peak demand happened Aug. 2, 2006, with 28,130 megawatts.
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Bitcoin trader, libertarian activist and radio personality Ian Freeman faces trial Tuesday with the country in a sour mood over cryptocurrency.
“It’s kind of like the blush is off the (cryptocurrency) rose,” Vicinanzo said. “At least the possibility of fraud in its use is now front and center.”
“It’s probably because of what we’ve been telling them all along,” said Mark Sisti, Freeman’s defense attorney.
Sisti pointed to a recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to hear an appeal in the “Buffalo Billions” conviction. The court heard that case late last month.
“The banks actually made money off Ian,” Sisti said.
Judge Joseph Laplante’s courtroom has four rows of benches and is one of the largest courtrooms in the courthouse.
The trial, which could last as long as three weeks and starts at the middle of the Christmas season. Jury selection will likely be slowed by people who say they can’t serve and cite travel plans or other commitments.
Sisti shrugged about a Christmas time trial and said they’re inevitable.
“They don’t stop arresting people over Christmas,” he said.
But he doesn’t buy it.
“Obviously,” he said, “they weren’t too concerned about Christmas shopping.”
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Lorie Smith, owner of 303 Creative, poses at her studio in Littleton, Colorado, on Nov. 15.
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Nate Raymond Reuters
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority signaled sympathy on Monday toward an evangelical Christian web designer whose business refuses to provide services for same-sex marriages in a major case pitting LGBT rights against a claim that freedom of speech exempts artists from anti-discrimination laws.
The justices heard more than two hours of spirited arguments in Denver-area business owner Lorie Smith’s appeal seeking an exemption from a Colorado law that bars discrimination based on sexual orientation and other factors. Lower courts ruled in favor of Colorado.
Smith, 38, has said she believes marriage should be limited to opposite-sex couples, a view shared by many conservative Christians. She preemptively sued Colorado’s civil rights commission and other state officials in 2016 because she feared she would be punished for refusing to serve gay weddings.
The liberal justices posed tough questions to Kristen Waggoner, the lawyer representing Smith. Justice Sonia Sotomayor said a ruling favoring Smith could allow a business like Smith’s to also decline to provide services if they objected to interracial marriages or disabled people getting married.
Sotomayor said such a ruling would be the first time in the Supreme Court’s history allowing a business open to the general public to “refuse to serve a customer based on race, sex, religion or sexual orientation.”
Colorado Solicitor General Eric Olson said Smith is seeking a “license to discriminate.” Olson said her arguments would not just let a business owner decline to provide services because of a sincerely held religious belief but also due to “all sorts of racist, sexist and bigoted views.” Olson said the Colorado public accommodation law at issue targets the conduct of discriminatory sales by businesses like Smith’s.
President Joe Biden’s administration backed Colorado in the case.
Deputy Solicitor General Brian Fletcher told the justices that even if they are sympathetic to Smith’s own situation, she was seeking a “very sweeping” result that could allow businesses to reject customers on the unacceptable basis of race as well.
The case follows the Supreme Court’s narrow 2018 ruling in favor of Jack Phillips, a Christian Denver-area baker who refused on religious grounds to make a wedding cake for a gay couple. The court in that case stopped short of creating a free speech exemption to anti-discrimination laws. Like Phillips, Smith is represented by the Alliance Defending Freedom, a conservative religious rights group.
Conservative Justice Amy Coney Barrett said Waggoner was on her “strongest ground when you’re talking about her sitting down and designing and coming up with the graphics to customize them for the couple.” Barrett questioned whether the First Amendment would still protect Smith if she wanted to decline to provide a “plug-and-play” website to a gay couple that an opposite-sex couple could buy.
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OSSIPEE — As the Jackson community continues to mourn Esmae Doucette, who was shot on Nov. 30 and died two days later, little information has been released about Brandon Mitchell, who allegedly fired the fatal shot.
Early Monday morning, more than an hour before the Carroll County Superior Court opened, a court spokesperson said in an email that she had been advised by a clerk that “there will not be a hearing. Bail agreement will be filed. Waiting for Judge to sign it. Most of the other docs have been sealed.”
An online search around 1 p.m. Monday at the court turned up no entries for the case against Mitchell, 22, and the court spokesperson did not provide an update on when filings would be made public.
The Jackson Police Department Facebook page posted a message from the Doucette family saying its members were “devastated by the sudden and shocking death of our radiant daughter and sister. It is an unfathomable loss of a young woman full of warmth and generosity. Esmae had an enthusiastic zest for life and an infectious laugh and was a friend to all who knew her.”
The Doucette family expressed its “deepest gratitude to the first responders, police, doctors, nurses, Memorial Hospital staff and New England Donor Services for their incredible care and empathy during our darkest hours. We thank our community of Jackson and the greater Mount Washington Valley for wrapping us in love and caring for our girl so well.”
Jackson police on Facebook said officers responded to the Dana Place Apartments, which are located about five miles north of Jackson Village on New Hampshire Route 16, at 7:24 p.m. last Wednesday for a report of a gunshot injury.
“The initial investigation showed one adult victim (later identified as Doucette, age 23) had been seriously injured at the scene.” While the victim was transported to Memorial Hospital in North Conway, investigators determined that Mitchell had allegedly caused the injury and arrested him on preliminary charges of first-degree assault-domestic violence, and domestic violence involving the use of a firearm.
Jackson police wrote that Mitchell was expected to be charged on Dec. 2 in the Carroll County Superior Court by the Carroll County Attorney’s Office in connection with the shooting.
But that same day, Doucette succumbed to her injuries and charges were upgraded against Mitchell to second-degree murder for allegedly recklessly causing Doucette’s death “under circumstances manifesting an extreme indifference to the value of human life, by shooting Ms. Doucette with a firearm.”
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TD Bank on South Willow Street in Manchester was closed and a window was boarded up after a crash earlier in the day.
No injuries were reported when a car crashed into TD Bank on South Willow Street in Manchester Monday morning.
The crash occurred shortly after 8:30 a.m., police said. The bank was open at the time, but no one was in the lobby.
Photos showed the car, driven by a 73-year-old woman, suffered front-end damage, and a window of the bank was destroyed. By late afternoon Monday the window had been boarded up.
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A 74-year-old pedestrian died after being struck by a motor vehicle Friday morning in Concord, police said.
Police said the accident took place near the HP Hood dairy company on North State Street about 10:50 a.m. Friday. Police said the victim was taken by ambulance to Concord Hospital, where she died of her injuries.
They did not release her name.
Police also did not identify the driver, who remained on scene and was cooperative with investigators.
Anyone who witnessed the accident or who had a dashboard camera operating at the time should call police detectives at 603-225-8600.
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Ivonne Pena
A Massachusetts woman has been charged with drunken boating in connection with a crash last summer on a Pelham pond involving a personal watercraft and a boat, officials said.
New Hampshire State Police Marine Patrol said in a news release that Ivonne Pena, 31, of Boston, Mass., was allegedly drunk when she drove the watercraft into an anchored boat on Long Pond in Pelham last July, injuring herself and her passenger.
On July 25, Pelham police received a 911 call at 3:07 p.m. reporting the collision. Local police and fire personnel responding to the scene rendered lifesaving first aid to the two riding the watercraft, New Hampshire State Police Marine Patrol said in a statement.
One victim was taken to a local Massachusetts hospital and the other was flown by medical helicopter to another hospital, they said.
Marine Patrol, which responded to Long Pond to assist with the investigation, said the personal watercraft was being operated by a female driver with another female passenger aboard.
At high speed, it struck a boat that was floating with the engine off and four occupants on board.
Three of the passengers were able to jump off the boat prior to being struck, Marine Patrol said. No one aboard suffered serious injuries.
New Hampshire Senior Airman Amy Granfield, a public health technician with the 157th Medical Group, was enjoying a day off wake surfing off the boat that was hit with her brother John Granfield, and friends Joe Farris and Eric Mayer.
When the personal watercraft slammed into the boat, the three were knocked overboard.
Pena and her passenger ended up in the water severely injured. One was floating in and out of consciousness and the other had severe injuries on her leg causing major blood loss.
Granfield swam to the boat to find her brother John, Mayer and Farris all alive with minor injuries. She then got to work helping the injured women out of the water.
Granfield and the rest of her crew restarted their boat and drove Pena and the passenger to the closest beach, where a police officer was waiting. Granfield and the officer applied a tourniquet and transferred the patient to the paramedics.
“Granfield’s quick thinking and courage to help saved a life,” said Maj. Gen. David Mikolaities, Adjutant General New Hampshire National Guard. “It’s these values and virtues under the uniform that matter and remind all of us what it truly means to serve.”
In September, Granfield, her brother, Farris and Mayer received Town of Pelham lifesaver awards at a meeting of the Pelham Board of Selectmen.
An arrest warrant for Pena was issued Oct. 6, after a toxicology report showed her blood alcohol level was allegedly 0.121 at the time of the crash, investigators said.
Pena was arrested by Boston police and held as a fugitive from justice in Massachusetts pending rendition back to New Hampshire. She was transported back to the Granite State by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and the New Hampshire State Police Marine Patrol on Dec. 1, and arraigned on Dec. 2 by the Hillsborough County Attorney’s Office on charges of reckless conduct and aggravated boating while intoxicated Felony B.
She pleaded not guilty.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Marine Patrol Sgt. Steve O’Connor at 603 227-2114 or email him at Stephen.J.O’Connor@dos.nh.gov.
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A Manchester advocate for homeless people has organized a walking tour of Manchester that focuses on issues regarding homelessness.
From Amoskeag to Armageddon (a walking tour) is scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. Saturday on the Merrimack Street side of Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Manchester. It should last about two hours.
"This is a brief 'walking tour' of the history of how we went from a city that once helped our homeless neighbors, to a city which now harms them all," wrote the organizer, Dam Wright.
Wright describes himself as a homeless initiatives coordination consultant. He administers the Facebook page Manchester Homeless Lives Matter.
He is seeking a suggested donation of $40.
Developer, city praise efforts to bring almost 200 affordable units to Manchester by 2024
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The Phillies landed shortstop Trea Turner on Monday.
Phillies' Dombrowski lands shortstop Trea Turner
SAN DIEGO — The door to a Red Sox reunion with Xander Bogaerts opened a little bit wider on Monday.
For the Red Sox, it’s an exciting result. The Phillies and Padres are the two teams that have been most linked to Bogaerts. Carlos Correa is likely to be the next free agent shortstop to go off the board, which would clear the path for Bogaerts to be next.
Verlander goes to Mets
for 2 years, $86 million
The New York Mets reportedly bolstered their pitching staff in a big way Monday, coming to terms with three-time Cy Young winner Justin Verlander on a two-year contract. According to multiple reports, Verlander’s deal is for $86 million and includes an option for a third year.
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Oldest kitty
A beloved cat in the United Kingdom set the record as the world’s oldest living cat, just over a month before turning 27 years old.
The current owner of Flossie the cat received a plaque from Guinness World Records marking this milestone in the cat’s long life. While Flossie has gone deaf and has poor sight, she is in good health for a cat at the equivalent age of 120 human years.
Read more: Guinness Book of World Records’ tallest living pet cat ‘never misses lunchtime’
“I knew from the start that Flossie was a special cat, but I didn’t imagine I’d share my home with a world record holder,” current owner Vicki Green said to Guinness World Records.
Flossie has been in the hands of various owners throughout her long life. Born Dec. 29, 1995, she was adopted by a Merseyside hospital employee. That owner died 10 years later, so Flossie was taken in by the owner’s sister.
Her second owner passed away 14 years later and was handed to that owner’s son. Unable to attend to Flossie’s needs, the third owner gave her to Cats Protection, a leading cat welfare charity in the United Kingdom. This was in August 2022, when Cats Protection confirmed Flossie’s age through her veterinary records.
“We were flabbergasted when we saw that Flossie’s vet records showed her to be 27 years old,” Cats Protection’s branch coordinator Naomi Rosling said to Guinness World Records.
Before long, Green adopted the senior cat. Green previously took care of her lifelong cat Honeybun, who lived to be 21 years old.
“Our new life together already feels like home for Flossie, which makes me so happy,” she said.
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The move is a major shake-up for the App Store, which Apple launched in 2008 with an emphasis on simplicity. The platform has faced greater criticism in recent years, with developers and regulators complaining that the company's rules are too restrictive. Apple's commission of as much as 30% on app purchases also has drawn outcry, including from Elon Musk.
Apple settled a $100 million class action lawsuit with small developers in the U.S. last year, and adding additional price points was part of the agreement. At the time, the company also made changes to App Store search and made it easier for developers to appeal app rejections.
But looming legislation could spur further changes by forcing Apple to allow apps to be side-loaded -- or installed without the use of the App Store -- on the company's devices. The new options and tools could help keep the App Store an appealing venue for developers even if they have other options. Apple generated more than $78 billion in the past fiscal year from services, including the App Store.
In a statement, the company highlighted that the "App Store's commerce and payments system offers developers an ever-expanding set of capabilities and tools to grow their businesses, from frictionless checkout and transparent invoicing for users to robust marketing tools, tax and fraud services, and refund management."
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Robert is now using my reaction to justify locking me out of his devices. I am finally putting my foot down and telling him this is the red line for me — if he doesn’t allow me unrestricted access to his devices, I can no longer be with him.
He is still refusing, so we are now at an impasse. Am I crazy?
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Dear Abby: Serial cheater boyfriend is up to his old tricks | Human Interest | unionleader.com
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The Executive Council will consider Wednesday selling for $21.5 million this former Laconia State School property to a Manchester firm that seeks to build nearly 1,900 units and a convention center/hotel complex on the 217-acre parcel.
CONCORD — State officials are recommending a Manchester-based, commercial redevelopment firm purchase the former Laconia State School property overlooking Lake Winnisquam for $21.5 million to convert it into nearly 1,900 residential housing units.
The Executive Council on Wednesday will take up a proposed purchase and sale of the 217-acre parcel with Legacy of Laconia LLC, a newly formed business led by Robynne Alexander who manages Infinite Equities Group of 955 Goffs Falls Rd. in Manchester.
Administrative Services Commissioner Charles Arlinghaus said the bid was the best option of four finalists and the public praised the concept of redevelopment plan outlined at a meeting last October.
“The few written comments received consisted primarily of constructive suggestions regarding certain aspects or components of the proposed development and included only two negative comments,” Arlinghaus wrote
At that time, officials did not disclose the identity of the preferred buyer.
After that session, Gov. Chris Sununu authorized state officials to seek to complete this purchase and sale agreement before the council Wednesday.
The development will include 340 single-family, duplex or triplex homes, half priced as “entry-level,” 108 condominiums, 500 apartments - 120 designated as “workforce housing” - and 350 townhouses.
The site will also have 360 units of independent living units for seniors along with 230 assisted care units.
The project will surely assist officials in the Lakes Region dealing with a shortage of affordable housing that besets the rest of the state, state officials said.
Along with housing, the project envisions also building a convention center that seats 1,000 people and a 250-room hotel with urgent care, childcare and pharmacy facilities on that site.
The state would net $20.4 million from the purchase with the CBRE, an international real estate firm, receiving $1.1 million or 5% as its commission for acting as the state’s agent that marketed the property over the past year.
The state has owned part of the property for 120 years which housed a state school for the developmentally disabled until its closure in January 1991.
Dealing with chronic overcrowding, lawmakers by the following October had approved converting part of the complex into a minimum-security prison.
This deal calls for the buyer to allow the Department of Safety and Lakes Region emergency partners to maintain a 911 Call Center until the state completes a replacement building on nearby state land.
Last month, the council approved using federal money to build that new 911 center.
Sununu insisted state could sell "for millions"
Arlinghaus said there are 30 buildings on the parcel, many of them decrepit, it will require environmental mediation due to the presence of lead paint, and needs testing for other contaminants such as radon and arsenic.
For years, many in the Legislature cast doubt on how much this property could fetch on the real estate market given its age and development challenges.
Sununu, the former general manager of the Waterville Valley Ski Resort, had long said it would sell “for millions.”
He pushed lawmakers in 2021 to give the governor and the council the sole authority to sell it.
According to its mission statement, this project is the essence of what the Infinite Equities Group looks to complete.
“We are an adaptive reuse and value-add commercial property redeveloper specializing in acquiring under performing real estate and with a proven system for increasing its performance and property values,” it stated.
“By working closely with the communities in which we invest, we are able to provide strong returns to our investor and equity partners by creating well-built, safe apartment homes in which tenants can take pride at affordable prices.”
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Josh McElveen
FOR MANY Americans, I’m sure the DNC‘s rules committee vote to move South Carolina to the first-in-the-nation primary over New Hampshire, is no more consequential than the NFL deciding that the 2024 Super Bowl should be played in Miami instead of New Orleans.
But what if you knew the NFL based its decision on the ability to allow the league to choose the winner of the game? Oh My God! It would be the biggest scandal since Watergate and the 24/7 breathless news coverage would last for months.
Make no mistake about it. The DNC rules committee voted to put South Carolina ahead of New Hampshire in the primary process for one reason. So DC party bosses can pick their president and take voters out of the equation as much as possible.
The DNC says this is about allowing “voices of color” to have the influence they deserve in the selection process. Please. In the last four presidential elections, this country has twice elected an African-American commander in chief, and elected the first female Vice President (also a minority) in our country’s history.
The voices of color are heard and they are powerful. That’s how it should be.That’s America.
New Hampshire may not be as diverse as many other states. But New Hampshire also doesn’t pick presidents, contrary to what DC would have you believe. What New Hampshire does best is teach candidates to listen and participate. Candidates can’t fake it in NH.
The DNC is still smarting from dumping millions into to TV ads for a flawed candidate in 2016, only to see Bernie Sanders win the New Hampshire primary by a country mile. Joe Biden finished fifth in NH four years later. That’s because the only place his campaign was present in NH was on TV in the relentless ad blitz. Candidate Biden didn’t really participate in NH and the results, well, reflected that.
Of course, a victory in South Carolina revived his teetering campaign. I’m sure recent developments are just a coincidence.
The bottom line is New Hampshire takes civic participation seriously. I’m sure the fine folks in SC do as well. But we know one thing that is tested and certain.
New Hampshire has proven to be a firewall against buying elections with big DC money, and the DNC wants that firewall gone.
That’s what this is about. Plain and simple.
Oh, and in my opinion, New Orleans should host EVERY Super Bowl.
Josh McElveen is a longtime political analyst and former WMUR TV Political Director in New Hampshire.
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In the ensuing struggle in Los Angeles, Jackson shot Fischer with a .40-caliber handgun.
Jackson and his accomplices then grabbed two of the three dogs Fischer had been walking, got into a vehicle and fled. Fischer suffered serious injuries, including a gunshot wound to his chest, authorities said. Doctors later removed a portion of his lungs, Fischer told Rolling Stone in August.
In a statement posted Monday on social media, Fischer recounted the attack. “It’s hard to believe that it’s nearing two years since I was taking Asia, Koji and Gustav out for an evening stroll when — in an instant — I suddenly found myself fighting with everything I had to protect those dogs from being stolen,” he wrote. “But it wasn’t enough: I was beaten, strangled, shot and left to die bleeding out . . . gasping for my life. And Koji and Gustav were gone.”
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Actors Sigourney Weaver and Kate Winslet arrive at the world premiere of “Avatar: The Way of Water” in London Tuesday.
By Hanna Rantala Reuters
LONDON — Thirteen years after James Cameron released the highest-grossing film of all time, “Avatar,” the filmmaker finally premiered its long-awaited sequel in London on Tuesday.
“This was a labor of love spread out over a decade, so it’s great to finally be able share it,” Worthington told Reuters at the film’s world premiere.
Sigourney Weaver plays Kiri, Neytiri and Sully’s adopted daughter. Her biological mother is Dr. Grace Augustine, who Weaver played in the original movie.
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Metzger Bar and Butchery in Richmond, Va., is seen here Tuesday.
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By Emily Heil The Washington Post
“We have always refused service to anyone for making our staff uncomfortable or unsafe and this was the driving force behind our decision,” read an Instagram post from Metzger Bar and Butchery, a German-influenced restaurant in the Union Hill neighborhood whose kitchen is helmed by co-owner Brittanny Anderson, a veteran of TV cooking shows including “Top Chef” and “Chopped.”
The group, the Family Foundation, was set to host a dessert reception for supporters on Nov. 30, the group’s president, Victoria Cobb, wrote in a blog post describing the incident. About an hour and a half before it was slated to start, one of the restaurant’s owners called to cancel it, she wrote.
“As our VP of Operations explained that guests were arriving at their restaurant shortly, she asked for an explanation,” Cobb wrote. “Sure enough, an employee looked up our organization, and their wait staff refused to serve us.”
In an interview, Cobb said that since she posted about it, she has heard from people alarmed by the story and from other dining establishments making it clear they would be welcome.
Legal experts say neither of those is an apt analogy. While it’s illegal to discriminate against someone because of their race or religion, the restaurant’s refusal had to do with the group’s actions, said Elizabeth Sepper, a professor at the University of Texas. “It’s about the overall positions and policies the group has taken — it’s not about Christian vs. non-Christian,” she said.
According to the American Civil Liberties Union, D.C., Seattle and the Virgin Islands specifically protect people from being refused service because of their political affiliation or ideology.
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A video crew from Mexico films Travis Cleveland, wearing a bitcoin costume, outside of federal court in Concord on Tuesday. Supporters of Ian Freeman gathered in front of the courthouse for the start of his trial.
Ian Freeman arrives at federal court in Concord for the start of his trial on Tuesday.
Robert LaMontagne of Westminster, Vermont, holds a sign in front of the federal courthouse in Concord where Ian Freeman’s trial was about to start on Tuesday.
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CONCORD — A 76-year-old widow will testify about a romance scam that took her life savings, prosecutors said Tuesday at the start of a three-week trial of Free Keene activist Ian Freeman on money-laundering charges.
Freeman, a prominent Free State Project activist, earned a 10% fee to convert Varel’s cash to her scammer’s untraceable bitcoin, MacDonald said.
“Ian Freeman had one golden rule for the criminals he served. What you do with your bitcoin is your business. Don’t tell me what your plans are,” MacDonald said. Victims of scams, mostly middle-aged and elderly people from around the country, are queued up to testify, she said.
His lawyer, veteran Concord defense attorney Mark Sisti, said the prosecution’s case is “absolute nonsense.”
“That little old lady, what bank did she go to that was highly regulated? What bank did not see these red flags?” said Sisti, who hinted that the bank should be facing charges. “Shame on that bank president because that guy should be sitting next to me.”
The trial is expected to last as long as three weeks, which means it could wrap up between the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
Freeman’s witness list includes about a dozen Keene-area residents, including state Rep. Matthew Santonastaso, R-Rindge, and Keith Murphy, the owner of Murphy’s Taproom, which for years hosted Freeman’s bitcoin kiosk machine.
Most of Tuesday was taken up with jury selection. An original pool was narrowed to about 40, who listened to questions by lawyers for both sides during the “voir dire” portion of the jury screening process.
During voir dire, when lawyers asked the pool of 40 jurors their thoughts about issues regarding the case, most signaled that they were familiar with cryptocurrency, but about a dozen said they wouldn’t invest in cryptocurrency.
“I work too hard for my money to give it away,” one man said. Others said they didn’t understand it or didn’t like the anonymous nature of the currency.
“We’re gonna be talking about this stuff every day,” he said. “We’re all going to learn a lot.”
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By Dave Rogers The Daily News of Newburyport, Mass. (TNS)
NEWBURYPORT, Mass. — A New Hampshire contractor accused of stealing thousands of dollars from seven area property owners pleaded guilty to charges of larceny over $1,200 Monday in Newburyport District Court and was sentenced to 18 months in jail.
Robert Merrill, 32, of Seabrook, saw all but 60 days of his sentence suspended for two years while on probation. Judge Peter Doyle gave Merrill credit for 60 days already served behind bars.
His victims were paid back 75% of all money lost, and Merrill was ordered to pay the balance within two years at a minimum of $100 per month. When added up, Merrill stole an estimated $34,355 from three Newburyport residents, two Amesbury, Mass., residents, and one each in Merrimac, Mass. and West Newbury, Mass.
Merrill's legal troubles have not ended, however. He still has open larceny cases in Haverhill, Mass., Peabody, Mass. and Woburn, Mass. district courts. His attorney, Timothy Connors, told Doyle he hoped to resolve the Peabody and Haverhill matters within the next few days.
But in all cases, Merrill pocketed the money and did little or no work at the job sites. He remained on the run for close to a year before he was arrested roughly 60 days ago at a Marblehead, Mass., job site.
The final charge of larceny over $1,200 by false pretenses was filed in early November after local police say he took $3,750 from a homeowner to install a patio but did not do the work. Instead, Merrill cashed the money and ignored the homeowners' emails and phone calls, according to Inspector Christopher McDonald.
In his report, McDonald wrote that the homeowners had seen RJM signs in the neighborhood and checked out other work Merrill's company completed.
"(The homeowner) stated that the work looked good so they called him in hopes that he could install a patio to their residence," McDonald wrote in his report.
He assured the homeowner he would begin work soon. But when the homeowner read news reports about Merrill's pending larceny charges, he contacted the contractor again to ask for more assurance. After hearing nothing, the homeowner said he went to police to file a complaint.
RJM Construction, founded in 2008, specializes in the installation of paver stones and retaining walls among other work, according to the company's website.
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Kavanaugh’s words, along with those of some of his fellow conservative justices criticizing state courts in other election-related disputes, foreshadowed a major case set to be argued on Wednesday that could hand politicians more power over the conduct of elections and limit the ability of state courts to scrutinize these actions.
The Supreme Court, which has a 6-3 conservative majority, is due to hear an appeal of a February decision by North Carolina’s top court to throw out a map delineating the state’s 14 U.S. House of Representatives districts — approved by the Republican-controlled state legislature — as biased against Democratic voters.
The Republican North Carolina lawmakers making the appeal are asking the Supreme Court to embrace a legal theory — once marginal but now gaining traction in conservative legal circles — called the “independent state legislature” doctrine, or ISL. Under this doctrine, they contend that the U.S. Constitution gives state legislatures, and not other entities such as state courts, power over election rules and electoral district maps.
North Carolina’s Department of Justice and several voting rights groups that sued to block the Republican-drawn map are now defending the actions of the state’s high court. They are backed by Democratic President Joe Biden’s administration.
“The current version of ‘ISL’ was dreamed up by conservative ideologues who don’t want voters to have more rights and therefore have been eroding voting rights across the board,” said Marc Elias, a prominent election lawyer who has represented the Democratic Party in numerous court cases.
“It’s a mission by conservative academics and others to undermine the ability to protect regular citizens’ rights to vote,” Elias added.
The doctrine is based in part on language in the Constitution that the “times, places and manner” of federal elections “shall be prescribed in each state by the legislature thereof.”
The Republican lawmakers have argued that the state court unconstitutionally usurped the North Carolina General Assembly’s authority to regulate federal elections. Conservative voter advocacy groups backing them have said state legislatures must defend against what they see as increasingly brazen attempts to rewrite election laws through the courts.
The case has come to the Supreme Court at a time of heightened concern over U.S. election integrity in light of new voting restrictions pursued by Republican state legislatures in the aftermath of Republican former President Donald Trump’s false claims that the 2020 election was stolen from him through widespread voting fraud. Republicans have said their aim is to prevent voting fraud.
The doctrine could endanger hundreds, even thousands, of election-related provisions in state constitutions, rules adopted by state elections officials and reforms adopted through voter referendums, according to New York University School of Law’s Brennan Center for Justice.
Some legal experts have said the doctrine could make it easier for a state legislature’s majority party to draw the boundaries of U.S. congressional districts to entrench its own power, a practice called gerrymandering. It could stymie challenges on issues as varied as voter-identification requirements, mail-in ballots and drop boxes, which Republicans have sought to restrict in some states and could factor into lawsuits that arise in the heat of an election, they added.
John Eastman, a conservative lawyer who advised Trump in his bid to overturn the 2020 election results, wrote a brief telling the Supreme Court that the doctrine also gives legislatures “plenary” power to choose presidential electors in the state-by-state Electoral College system that determines the winner of U.S. presidential races.
Veteran Republican election lawyer Benjamin Ginsberg said in a brief to the Supreme Court that the doctrine could “increase the odds that state legislatures replace the popular vote with their own political preferences.” Ginsberg is among some conservatives who have decried the doctrine.
‘Confusion and chaos’
Jason Snead, a conservative elections expert who embraces the doctrine, said the North Carolina case gives the Supreme Court an opportunity to “shut down a lot of the confusion and chaos” occurring around elections.
“Courts have inserted themselves into the process of crafting election law, and doing so by pulling vague provisions from state constitutions,” said Snead, who heads the Honest Elections Project, a group that sometimes opposes bids for more expansive voting rules favored by liberal organizations and Democrats.
The doctrine appears to have receptive audience in some of the Supreme Court’s conservative justices.
When the court in March declined to block lower court rulings adopting an electoral map replacing the Republican-drafted one in North Carolina, Justice Samuel Alito dissented alongside Justices Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch. Alito emphasized that the Constitution specifies that election rules are to be prescribed by legislatures, adding “we must take that language seriously.”
Electoral maps are redrawn to reflect population changes measured in a national census every decade. North Carolina’s legislature adopted its House districts in November 2021.
The North Carolina Supreme Court struck down the map on Feb. 4, finding the districts were crafted to dilute the “fundamental right to equal voting power” of Democrats. A lower state court then rejected a redrawn map by Republican lawmakers and adopted one devised by a bipartisan group of experts.
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Former Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman is hugged by an unidentified Capitol Police officer before members of Congress honored with the Congressional Gold Medal the U.S. Capitol Police, the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police and others who protected the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
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WASHINGTON — The mother and brother of police officer Brian Sicknick, who died in the days following the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, declined to shake the hand of top Republicans Kevin McCarthy and Mitch McConnell at a medal ceremony Tuesday.
After greeting top Democrats Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer at the award ceremony held in the Capitol Building, Gladys and Ken Sicknick walked by McCarthy and McConnell, the top Republicans in the House of Representatives and Senate, respectively, without acknowledging them. McConnell had reached out his hand in an apparent handshake attempt.
In video broadcast of the event, at least two police officials could be seen similarly spurning McConnell and McCarthy. Reuters could not immediately identify them, but Washington’s district police force as well as the specialized police force in charge of security at the Capitol building were present. Representatives of other law enforcement agencies were also at the ceremony.
“I’m just tired of them standing there and saying how wonderful the Capitol Police is and then they turn around and ... go down to Mar-a-Lago and kiss his (Trump’s) ring and come back and stand here and sit with — it just, it just hurts.”
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“Yes,” Rep. Bennie Thompson told reporters when asked about the topic. He did not elaborate on who might be referred, when or on what charges.
The Democratic-led House Select Committee has spent more than a year investigating the attack on the Capitol by thousands of supporters of Donald Trump after the then-Republican president gave a fiery speech falsely claiming that his defeat by Democrat Joe Biden was the result of fraud.
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A sign on Martin Road marks the spot where a new apartment complex is proposed in Epping.
Epping’s zoning board was wrong to deny a variance to the developer of a proposed 315-unit apartment project that included 64 workforce units, the state’s Housing Appeals Board has ruled.
The decision means developer Tom Prieto can seek approval from the planning board for his estimated $50 million to $75 million project. He expects to go before that board Jan. 12.
“If all goes to plan with the approvals process, Tom is hopeful that the project will be move-in ready in 2024,” Prieto’s attorney, Amy Manzelli, said in an email Tuesday.
The Housing Appeals Board streamlines the resolution of disputes between developers and municipal boards about housing projects at a time when New Hampshire isn’t building enough housing to keep up with demand.
Last April, the Zoning Board of Adjustment denied the variance. It came to the same conclusion during a rehearing in June.
The zoning board approved Prieto’s 53-foot-tall buildings but limited them to two stories. The plans called for three and four stories.
“It’s not economically viable at two stories,” Prieto told the New Hampshire Sunday News last summer. “Certainly, I would never build it with 27-foot ceilings.”
In its seven-page ruling Monday, the Housing Appeals Board said the zoning board’s proceedings demonstrated “that granting the three-story variance is in the public interest.” Town ordinance permits a maximum of two stories.
The public interest “is reinforced by the fact that the project contains sixty-four workforce housing units,” said the three-member panel.
In its ruling, the appeals board said the record of proceedings “does not reasonably support the ZBA’s finding that the three-story variance would be contrary to the public interest due to public health and safety concerns.”
Both sides earlier agreed that if the appeals board reversed the ZBA’s decision, then “the appropriate outcome” would be to grant the three-story variance, the decision said.
“Ultimately, the board’s decision should encourage communities to recognize mixed-income WFH (workforce housing) projects as bona fide resources that fortify, not threaten, communities,” Manzelli said.
Attorney John Ratigan, representing the town, didn’t immediately respond to an email requesting comment.
In written responses to the Housing Appeals Board, Ratigan denied allegations that town officials were discriminating against workforce housing or being obstructive.
The town has the option to appeal the case to the state Supreme Court.
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ATLANTA — Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock and Republican football legend Herschel Walker faced off on Tuesday in a final election that will determine whether Democrats can expand their razor-thin majority in the U.S. Senate and solidify Georgia as a battleground state in the next presidential election.
The race is also a last test of Donald Trump’s clout with voters as he seeks the Republican nomination to challenge President Joe Biden in 2024. The former president had a mixed record in his most competitive endorsements for Congress in the November midterm elections, including Walker.
Walker’s campaign has been plagued by repeated policy gaffes and a variety of allegations, including claims by former girlfriends that he encouraged them to get abortions, although he has campaigned for the procedure to be outlawed. He has denied the allegations.
Retired firefighter Keith Fields, 58, showed up at the polls at 6 a.m. — an hour before they opened — to cast his ballot for Walker in Smyrna. He said he backed Walker because of his stance on immigration, taxes and abortion without exceptions.
The runoff set early voting records in Georgia in a race that has become the most expensive of the 2022 U.S. midterm election season, with more than $400 million spent so far. The contest went to a runoff after neither candidate secured 50% of the vote in the Nov. 8 first round.
While, most legislation would still require Republican support, Biden’s Democratic Party will be able to more easily pass bills that are high priorities.
The individual power of Democratic Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema to block Democratic-led legislation, as they have done in the past, would be diluted if Warnock voted with the rest of his caucus. If Manchin and Sinema, who don’t always agree on policy, vote together they could still stall Democratic initiatives.
A Walker win would mean that the Senate is right back to the 50-50 split of the past two years.
The U.S Justice Department said it was sending federal monitors to polling places to ensure the state complies with federal voting rights laws. The department has previously expressed concerns about possible violations of federal voting rights in Georgia.
Polls close at 7 p.m. Eastern time. At least 1.87 million people cast their votes before Election Day, equal to 47% of the Nov. 8 turnout.
Analysts say those votes likely tilted Democratic, which will require strong Election Day turnout by Walker’s Republican supporters.
“We had historic turnout during the early vote voting period. But we should not rest on our laurels. The job is not done. The truth is my opponent could still win this election,” Warnock told a crowd in Norcross, Georgia, on Tuesday.
Warnock is the pastor of the historic Atlanta church where slain U.S. civil rights leader Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. once preached. Both Warnock and Walker are Black.
Walker’s problematic past
Guri Ben-Hashal, 60, who works in real estate, said his vote for Warnock was actually a vote against Walker.
“I feel that Herschel Walker is unsuitable for the job, to say the least,” Ben-Hashal said in Cobb County.
As he met with supporters at a diner in Marietta on Tuesday, Walker deflected questions about his character, which Warnock has made a centerpiece of his campaign.
“Right now I put my character up against Raphael Warnock any day,” Walker said.
Republicans won a narrow majority in the U.S. House of Representatives in the Nov. 8 election, but fell short of the “red wave” that some in the party had forecast.
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Mary O'Connor resigned Monday after being asked to leave by Tampa Mayor Jane Castor. That move followed an internal investigation that found she violated department policy and "compromised her and the city of Tampa's professionalism and ethics by using her position of authority."
A Pinellas County sheriff's deputy stopped O'Connor and her husband on the golf cart about 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 12 after seeing that they were driving without a tag. The video, first published by Creative Loafing Tampa Bay, shows the deputy's point of view: The grinning O'Connors sitting in their cart flying a red Tampa Bay Buccaneers flag on suburban roads flanked by a McDonald's and a dermatology office.
O'Connor is seen in the passenger's seat as the deputy approaches her and her husband Keith O'Connor, who also served as a Tampa police officer and currently directs the city's Neighborhood Enhancement Division, in the driver's seat. The deputy introduces himself and explains why he has stopped them.
As her husband begins to explain where they were, Mary O'Connor cuts in.
"Is your camera on?" she asks.
"It is," the deputy, identified in the internal affairs report as Deputy Jacoby, responds.
"I'm the police chief in Tampa," she says, stretching her smile into a flat grimace.
"Oh, how ya doing?" he says.
"I'm doing good," she says.
"Okay," he responds.
"I'm hoping that you'll just let us go tonight," she says.
"Ah, okay, yeah," Jacoby says as O'Connor hands her police badge to her husband. "Now that you say that, you look familiar."
"Yeah, I'm sure I do," she says, maintaining eye contact with the deputy.
"Okay, well, all right folks. Have a good night," the deputy says.
The three exchange pleasantries and small talk for a moment, and Mary O'Connor hands Jacoby a business card.
"If you ever need anything, call me," she says, looking at Jacoby. "Serious."
They shake hands again, with her saying "thank you for your service" and him responding "thank you for yours."
"It is unacceptable for any public employee, and especially the city's top law enforcement leader, to ask for special treatment because of their position. Public trust in Tampa's police department is paramount to our success as a city and community," said Castor, Tampa's first-term mayor who previously served as the city's police chief, the first woman to do so.
O'Connor wrote in her resignation letter that she was leaving "with great sadness."
"I would never want my personal mistake to stand in the way of the progress I have made in mending the relationships between the police department and the community, so for that reason, I am resigning," she wrote.
O'Connor became chief in February, according to a cached version of the Tampa police website.
"This is especially disappointing because I gave Mary O'Connor a second chance, as I believe in second chances for people," Castor wrote. "Which is one of the reasons that the disappointment today runs so deep. I had high hope for Chief O'Connor, as she was off to such a strong start by reducing violent gun crime, proactively engaging with our community and focusing on officer wellness. But these accomplishments pale in comparison to the priority I place on integrity."
The mayor was referring to a 1995 incident involving O'Connor and her husband Keith, who was her boyfriend at the time. The two were pulled over because he was suspected of drunken driving, according to a St. Petersburg Times story. After becoming belligerent, the Times reported, O'Connor was put in the back of a patrol car where "she kicked the windows and punched a deputy in the chest and shoulder when he tried to calm her down. Six deputies responded to the scene."
They both were suspended, fired and then reinstated, the Times recently reported. O'Connor has called it an immature and terrible decision.
In her resignation letter, O'Connor wrote that she was proud to have been chosen as chief "against all odds" and was "eternally grateful" to Castor and the people of Tampa for their faith in her.
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I SPENT the weekend in Fort Lauderdale in a low-rent hotel with many families with small children and numerous college kids who seemed confused, even alarmed, when I got on an elevator and said, “Good morning” to them, as I was brought up to do but that was back in the 20th century. Every time I crossed through the lobby I heard Christmas songs like “it’s lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you,” which strikes a Minnesotan as peculiar and then on Sunday I tested positive for COVID so I had other things to think about.
I have the good fortune to be related to a doctor. His father, my uncle, was a doctor, and ordinarily you’d expect a doctor’s son to pursue a radical new course, perhaps as a thrash-metal guitarist, but his upbringing was not traumatic enough to drive him in that direction and instead he devoted himself to caring for the unwell, of which, Sunday, I was one. I called, he answered, he phoned in an order for Paxlovid to a Fort Lauderdale pharmacy, and spared me a long miserable wait in an ER while doctors attend to serious injury.
I was scheduled to do a show Sunday night and I wanted to do it though I felt wretchedly ill. I was sure that hearing the audience laugh would make me feel better, but the venue has a No-Co policy in place, and I wouldn’t want others to catch my virus, so suddenly I was unemployed and far from home.
I was planning to tell the audience about winter in my childhood, when I rode a sleigh through blinding snow to get to school and the driver avoided the swamp where gangsters hung out hoping to kidnap children and hold them for ransom but nobody paid ransom because families back then were so large, ten or fifteen kids, because there was nothing else to do for six months so they bred for amusement. I was born an Olson but one day the sleigh was attacked by masked men and the driver whipped the horses and they bolted and they wouldn’t stop and I was dropped off at the Keillors instead, many miles away, and they already had eleven kids and I slipped into the family unnoticed because I was a very polite child and no trouble to anybody, and I was glad to become one of them. The Olsons were a shifty lot who talked nonsense and the Keillors were honest as the day is long.
This would’ve been a good story for the college kids to hear but of course they have no interest in listening to an old man talk about the 20th. To them, 1964 is next door to 1864 and the Civil War whereas to me it’s the year the Beatles arrived and after the bitterness of the assassination of President Kennedy the previous November and the rise of the old hack LBJ, the utter cheerfulness of the Liverpool skiffle band was so delightful, it caused euphoria among teenage girls, songs that said I want to hold your hand ’cause when you touch me I feel happy inside, it’s such a feeling that my love can’t hide, which I still feel about my sweet woman.
In my shows, if I sing “There are places I remember,” the audience joins in and sings all of “In My Life,” word perfect, and the same with “Who knows how long I’ve loved you” and “Well, she was just seventeen if you know what I mean,” the whole songs, with great pleasure, and though I don’t fancy myself a singer, I do it because it makes the crowd so happy. Amid the violence and political dysfunction and eco-crises of the 21st, the whole wretched legacy we leave to the grandkids, we recall a moment of light-heartedness before Vietnam descended on us.
I’ve had dark times in my life, mostly of my own making but I don’t recall them with any clarity, unlike the moment in 1997 I stood in the delivery room of the hospital and held a naked infant daughter in my hands and all the times I sang duets with my friend Heather, a tall woman, and we stood eye to eye, and she made me briefly sound almost like a singer, and the day in August I spent with my wife Jenny, just the two of us on the front porch of a little house on the bank of the Connecticut river, observing my 80th birthday. We drank our coffee, watching a family of foxes playing tag in the yard, talking a little, we held hands and so forth, but it was a beautiful day. I wish you kids the same.
George F. Will: Now the GOP can repent for the Trump era by denying him the nomination
RUNNING FOR president in 1968, Alabama Gov. George Wallace thought he spotted a problem: “We got too much dignity in government.” Thirteen presidential elections later, voters solved that problem. Now they can make amends by closing the Donald Trump parenthesis in U.S. history.
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Vegas head coach Bruce Cassidy looks on during the first period of Monday night’s game at TD Garden in Boston. The Golden Knights beat the Bruins 4-3 in a shootout.
BOSTON — After his Vegas Golden Knights’ 4-3 shootout win on Monday, former Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy said coaching against the Bruins at TD Garden gave him closure, but that doesn’t mean he wouldn’t love to do it again with higher stakes.
“It’s over. I really enjoyed my time here,” said Cassidy, who has led the Golden Knights to first place in the Pacific Division, a quarter of the way through the season. “It’s time to focus. I’m focused on Vegas, but it’s just not an ordinary game.”
“I would like to be here in the spring. Wouldn’t that be nice, eh?” he said smiling. “Two good teams that are trending that way. A lot’s got to happen between now and then. As coaches, we’re focused on our next opponent, Wednesday night at home.”
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The Celtics’ Blake Griffin looks to pass during the first half of Monday night’s game in Toronto.
Blake Griffin played 32 minutes in an NBA game for the first time in almost a full year in the Boston Celtics’ win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night. He also looked like a rejuvenated version of his 33-year-old self.
Griffin, 33, finished with 13 points, eight rebounds and a pair of assists in the contest and delivered arguably the biggest basket of the game, a clutch putback to stop a 7-0 Raptors run with 26.8 seconds remaining in the game and put the game away for the Celtics on a night Al Horford (sore back) got the night off on the second half of a back-to-back.
It was the fourth straight start for Griffin on nights that Horford has off and it’s no coincidence that Boston has gone 4-0 in those matchups with Griffin and Luke Kornet admirably filling the void for the team on the depth chart in the middle. Griffin and Kornet combined for 24 points and 15 rebounds (six offensive) in 48 minutes at center in Monday’s win, punishing Toronto’s lack of size at center on countless occasions. Those contributions helped Boston recover from a double-digit first-half deficit and take command in the second half.
“I think we do a good job of not panicking and we do a great job of responding,” Tatum told reporters in Toronto. “Two guys like Blake and Luke don’t normally play. We got a couple of guys out. Just the way they impact the game and that’s contagious. We’ve learned from previous years and we’ve matured and just continue to grow in that area.”
Griffin has played in nine games this season for the 20-4 Celtics. Monday was his fifth appearance since the start of November. Yet while Griffin may be the third-string center on the roster behind Horford and Kornet on nights everyone is healthy (outside of Rob Williams), his ability to fit in seamlessly as a fill-in starter has helped fuel the team’s sensational start to the year.
Perhaps more importantly for the long haul, Griffin is showing far better mobility than we’ve seen in the last couple of seasons in Brooklyn as a part-time player. Griffin, who played 32 minutes on Monday, was an energy player throughout the contest, fighting hard for loose balls, taking a tough charge in transition against O.G. Anunoby and finishing a strong drive with a one-handed dunk.
Ultimately, Griffin earned his first crunch time minutes of the season as the Celtics held off a late charge from Toronto.
“I always want to be out there,” Griffin told reporters in Toronto, “but we have the luxury of having so many great players, and guys on the bench who could be playing a lot of minutes for other teams. But, sometimes you sacrifice to be on a team like this.”
With Rob Williams’s return looming later this month, it remains to be seen how regularly Griffin’s services are needed in the coming months. Back-to-back rest days aren’t going away for Horford or (likely) Rob Williams anytime soon and performances like we saw Monday night from Griffin makes him look like a useful enough player to get a chance every couple of weeks.
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Men's basketball: UNH stuns BC in overtime
Clarence O. Daniels II had 34 points and 14 rebounds and Nick Johnson had seven of his 20 points in overtime as the University of New Hampshire men's basketball team pulled off a huge upset Tuesday night, beating Boston College in Boston, 74-71.
Nazim Derry's three-pointer with 23 seconds left in overtime provided the winning margin.
The teams couldn't have been closer in regulation play. They were tied at 35 after the first half.
In the second half, the Eagles had a three-point lead, but Daniels hit a three with one second left to send the game to overtime.
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Jaryd Piecuch, shown coaching at Raymond High, is Londonderry’s new boys basketball coach.
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State of Sports: Londonderry's new coach up for the challenge
A MONTH AGO, Jaryd Piecuch planned to return as the boys basketball coach at Raymond High School, but those plans had to be scrapped.
Piecuch, 36, resigned his position at Raymond to become the boys basketball coach at Londonderry High School. Piecuch, a Raymond resident, replaces Nate Stanton, who left the Londonderry program following the 2021-22 season to take an administrative job with Trinity High School. Stanton led Londonderry to a 47-46 victory over rival Pinkerton Academy in the 2015 Division I championship game.
“There weren’t many jobs where I would have left Raymond,” Piecuch said. “Raymond was good to me. I love the kids, but at the end of the day I talk to a lot of people and the prestige of Londonderry — I think it’s one of the best jobs in the state. I think coach Stanton did a phenomenal job of building Londonderry into a championship program.
“I looked at (Stanton) and all the other younger coaches at Londonderry that have had success, like Jimmy (Lauzon) in football. The girls program is starting to get their feet under them. I know volleyball has had a lot of success. Baseball has had a lot of success.
“Knowing that the kids in Londonderry are all three-sport athletes and they want to be well-rounded. They get their personal training in. All that was intriguing.”
A snapshot of Piecuch’s resume would include the following:
• Graduated from Raymond High School in 2004.
• Played varsity baseball and basketball at Raymond.
• Attended the University of New Hampshire.
• Served as an assistant coach with the Raymond girls basketball program for two years.
• Entered the AAU world with the New England Storm.
• Spent two seasons as an assistant coach at Lowell (Mass.) Catholic.
• Spent one season as an assistant coach at Central Catholic in Lawrence, Mass.
• Became Raymond’s varsity boys basketball head coach in 2019.
The highlight during his time as Raymond’s head coach came in the 2020-21 season, when he guided the Rams to the Division III semifinals, where Raymond’s season ended with an overtime loss to Hopkinton. It was the first time Raymond had advanced to the semifinals in 55 years.
Piecuch applied for the Londonderry position at the end of October after another coach told him about the opening.
“I live in Raymond,” Piecuch said. “I love the kids in Raymond. I wasn’t looking to leave Raymond. I’ve had opportunities to leave Raymond before, after my first and second year, and I decided to stay at Raymond, so it was one of those things where I told them I’d think about (taking the Londonderry job) if I was offered and I found out that I was going to be offered. And then Howard (Londonderry athletic director Howard Sobolov) called me into the office, and I accepted.
“The biggest thing for me is I wanted to challenge myself. In the end, when I thought about it, I felt that coaching at a big school with a lot of expectations against a lot of phenomenal Division I coaches would really challenge me. It would force me to grow. It would force me to learn more. That was really it.
“As I said, there weren’t many spots I would have left Raymond for because I did feel a sense of loyalty to Raymond and I wanted to help those kids grow as well.”
Piecuch and Londonderry will open the season Dec. 13 at Exeter.
“We have a great group of kids,” Piecuch said. “We have only two guys who played varsity minutes last year, so we are young and inexperienced, but in a way that’s a good thing because we have kids who want to prove themselves and show what they can do.
“Going against Jeff Holmes at Exeter our first night on the road is going to be an incredible challenge for us. I want to (climb) as high as I can in this business. I want to help as many kids as I can.”
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LOWELL, Mass. — Two Lowell residents allegedly kidnapped a 37-year-old man, held him against his will, watched him die and concealed his body in a freezer.
According to a Dec. 2 police report that was included with court documents, the 37-year-old’s body was kept in a “chest freezer” in the basement of the Coburn Street residence. The victim’s back was bruised and there was duct tape on his upper arms and chest, according to the report.
Police initially responded to the Coburn Street home after receiving a tip on Nov. 28 about a man “duct taped to a chair,” according to the police report. Perry twice told a detective he could enter the house, but refused after delays of 30 to 45 minutes.
It was there that officers opened the chest freezer to reveal the body of a White male.
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Bertucci’s filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday and closed several restaurants, including its Manchester and Salem locations in New Hampshire.
The Italian restaurant company, based in Northborough, Mass., now operates only one restaurant in the Granite State. The Nashua location is among the 31 restaurants that remain open in Bertucci’s nine-state footprint, which is primarily in the Northeast.
The company blamed the pandemic and inflation for its second bankruptcy filing in four years, Restaurant Business reported.
Bertucici's previously filed for bankruptcy in 2018. It was purchased by Earl Enterprises, whose 14 restaurant brands include Planet Hollywood, Earl of Sandwich and Buca di Beppo. At the time, Bertucci’s had nearly 60 locations.
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Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 passenger jets parked on the tarmac at Midway International Airport in Chicago on Oct. 11, 2021.
Southwest's board approved a quarterly dividend of 18 cents a share to be paid on Jan. 31, according to a statement Wednesday. The airline had notched a string of consecutive quarterly payouts for 43 years that ended in early 2020 as pandemic lockdowns began. The restriction on dividends tied to U.S. financial aid ended in September of this year.
The resumption "reflects the strong return in demand for air travel and the company's solid operating and financial results since March 2022," Chief Executive Officer Bob Jordan said in the statement.
U.S. carriers have expressed confidence that the ongoing rebound in demand from both leisure and business travelers will continue into 2023 despite the possibility of an economic recession. With the industry finding its footing following a slump early in the pandemic, Southwest had hinted on recent investor calls at its eagerness to bring dividends back.
Some small carriers have recently emphasized shareholder-focused actions. Sun Country Airlines Holdings in November announced plans for a $50 million share repurchase, while Allegiant Airlines' parent Allegiant Travel Co. said it would resume a suspended buyback plan with $54 million remaining. Such purchases also were temporarily prohibited for carriers that received a portion of about $54 billion in federal aid during the pandemic.
Southwest said it won't achieve a productivity goal of 80 employees per plane next year as it continues to add thousands of workers and recent hires gain experience, and because of delays in receiving new Boeing aircraft and retiring older ones.
The carrier's growth has been constrained this year by a lack of trained pilots, leaving it with at least 40 parked or under-used planes. Southwest depends on high efficiency rates to keep costs low, and said it expects to achieve other metrics related to flying per aircraft, average trips per airport gate and miles flown per gallon of fuel.
The shares fell 2.5% at 9:41 a.m. in New York as other U.S. carriers also declined. The stock slipped 7.4% this year through Tuesday's close, better than the 17% decline in the S&P 500 Index.
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The victim, a passenger in a car struck by Hyslop, was transported to a hospital with serious bodily injuries, police said. Hyslop was also injured and taken to a hospital for treatment, police said.
The accident took place on Front Street near the Intervale Country Club about 5:15 p.m., police said.
Police said Hyslop's Mazda hatchback collided with a Buick sedan driven by a Hooksett resident. Police closed a section of the heavily traveled road for several hours, and an investigation is underway by the Manchester Police Traffic Unit.
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Karen Bill’s granola is available in 10 different varieties.
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A close-up of Karen Bill’s Happy Cat granola.
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Her customer’s reaction? “She said, ‘Now I can send my son to school with it!’”
The Happy Cat Company LLC produces gourmet granola for people, hand-baked by Bill, an Army veteran and animal lover. She will create flavor combinations on request, deliver to customers in the Southern New Hampshire area, and post pictures of lost pets on her website. With Bill, business is personal.
After high school, Bill joined the Army and served three years. She eventually came back to Nashua and after a stint bartending, worked for New Hampshire’s first Body Shop personal care store in the Pheasant Lane Mall. The company does not test its products on animals, and, Blll said, “the morals and corporate culture were similar to mine.” She later incorporated some of their principles into her own business.
Bill also spent several years as director of the Greater Nashua Humane Society. She worked with animals off the clock as well, saying, “I was always an animal advocate.” She currently has a donation box out for Kitty Angels and supports an equine rescue facility, plus caring for her own three felines. “I have had cats,” she said, “for 42 years.”
Bill began making her own granola about nine years ago. Her best friend, a trained chef, toasted her own. “It was the best stuff I ever tasted.” When her friend moved to Key West, Bill missed the granola. She remembers thinking, “How hard could it be?” She experimented and came up with a basic flavor she liked.
So did other people. She brought jars to her office at the Humane Society, and co-workers fell in love with it. A co-worker tried making her own, but then began ordering — four jars, six jars, eight jars at a time. Bill, a woman of faith, remembers thinking, “OK, God, I got the message.”
She started her company and sold out at her first farmers market, in Tyngsborough, Mass. She remembers thinking, “Now I’ve got to bake more!” She had a basic mixture of cashews, walnuts, pecans, almonds, dried cranberries and more. Her new customers asked her, “Do you have any other flavors?” and Bill was back to the cutting board and oven.
She asked herself, “What do I like?” and came up with a variety including butterscotch chips. She also combined the butterscotch with peanut butter chips, resulting in “Peanut Butter Scotch” granola.
“That,” she said, “is my own favorite.”
Her flavors now include her Original with dried cranberries, Butterscotch, Peanut Butter Scotch, Blueberry, Chocolate, White Chocolate, Creamy Peanut Butter, Creamy Peanut Butter with M&Ms, Maple Walnut Crunch, and her nut-free blend.
Happy Cat Company products are on the shelves at all three New Hampshire Whole Foods and in Bedford, Mass. the Black Forest Cafe in Amherst, and at Brothers Butchers in Nashua. She will take phone orders, and for a case or more, she’ll do local delivery or meet the customer halfway.
Bill also sets up her booth at local craft fairs and enjoys the personal interaction.
For Bill, relationships are the key to what she does. She keeps a pen-and-paper file on her customers, and she can trace a buyer’s recent purchases. “Michele with one ‘l’ is a regular customer,” she said, adding, “People love it that I know their name.”
Bill brings an awareness of this fragile planet to her business. For example, she will only package her granola in glass jars. “There’s too much plastic in the world already,” she explained. She also has recyclable labels on her jars. And she gives an incentive: Any customer who purchases a case of granola, and returns the 12 empty pint jars, receives a free pint.
And she will never forget the animals. Her Facebook page features helpful information about pet health; local ads for lost pets; and photos of adoptable animals from as far away as the Scituate, Mass., animal shelter. She also works with Great Dog Rescue of New England, the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society, and others. Though her Humane Society days are behind her, she still advises pet owners, especially cat people, on an informal basis.
“It’s really about the connection,” Bill said. “I’ve made so many friends doing this. It’s service the way service was meant to be.”
For more information, visit the Happy Cat Company’s Facebook page or email kdbill@aol.com.
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Small-batch blends from Lucas Roasting Company in Wolfeboro are the perfect gift for a coffee aficionado.
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Lucas Roasting’s boutique flavors are also available in cold brews.
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WHEN TROY AND JENNICA Lucas were living in Virginia and starting their coffee business, a customer asked them if they had an “Italian Roast” variety. “Our varieties were not dark enough for his liking,” Troy Lucas explained. The couple experimented with the blend, which is one of the darkest coffee roasts, and finally came up with a variety they tried on the potential customer.
“He said we nailed it,” Lucas reported.
The Lucases like the personal touch as they roast signature small-batch coffees from their Wolfeboro facility, Lucas Roasting Company. What began as a hobby is now a passion, as they develop and serve their own flavors.
Lucas dates his interest in good coffee from when he was a junior in college and moved off campus. The Indiana native noted that the new digs had a space that lent itself to a small performance venue. He hosted the “traditional parties with alcohol,” but he wanted more and began hosting coffee houses with live entertainment. And he began looking at the coffee he served.
“It was good coffee, but not over the top,” Lucas recalled.
He met Jennica, a New Hampshire native, when he was doing a year of volunteer service with the Church of the Brethren. The young couple hit it off, and Jennica joined Troy on his second year of volunteer service, this time with Habitat for Humanity. They moved around for a few more years and, in 2002, moved back to Jennica’s native New Hampshire and settled in Laconia. Jennica, originally from Epsom, worked for a doctor’s office while Lucas worked as a counselor with Family Strength.
That was where the seed was planted for his coffee passion. He and his boss, Jack Collins, took to chilling out over coffee after their staff meetings. “We wanted to end with something positive, and we both loved coffee,” Lucas recalled. “We began to discuss random coffee-related facts.”
Collins told Lucas that the best coffee was roasted at home, and Lucas took the words to heart. The couple moved back to Virginia for a short time, he started roasting at home, and “As soon as I started, our friends and family started saying, ‘Holy Cow!’”
At that time he had a Hottop brand coffee roaster, where he could roast a half pound at a time, Lucas recalled.
“I kept toying around with it,” he said.
Ironically, the young entrepreneurs’ first business wasn’t coffee, but biscotti. After living in Pennsylvania for a while, their Amish neighbors presented them with a recipe box. Both Lucases fell in love with the homemade biscotti, and they started baking and selling at farmers markets. It was a natural progression to adding the coffee, he said, because “coffee and biscotti go well together.”
The biscotti turned out to be labor-intensive, and they eventually closed that operation to focus on the coffee. He bought a 7-kilo roaster, which could roast 15 pounds at a time, and built a shed to house it. Now back in New Hampshire, he said, they “blew out the space” and outgrew it.
Nowadays they enjoy running Lucas Roasting Company in Wolfeboro. They test new flavors on customers, family and friends, which is called “cupping,” he said. Their circle gives them feedback, which often goes into the process.
The Lucases source their beans from all over the world, and their coffees won the WMUR TV Viewer’s Choice award for Best Coffee in 2020 and 2022. In addition to retail sales, they also do custom blends and private labels. All coffee is shipped within one or two days of roasting, he said.
Their most popular blend continues to be the Italian Roast, inspired by that Virginia customer. Lucas Roasting Company also offers several holiday blends, which could be given as gifts or enjoyed at one’s fireside. “Our Holiday Grog,” he said, “is our number-one flavored coffee in winter.”
Lucas Roasting also offers peppermint, mocha, and a dozen other seasonal flavors, he said. Currently, he’s working on his Holiday Blend, “which changes a little every year,” he said.
Last year’s Holiday Blend was especially successful, with regular customers asking if it was coming back.
Lucas is sure they’ll see the Holiday Blend again. “Like Santa, it always comes back,” he said. “Coffee is good to believe in, too.”
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Remembering ‘Puna’ on Pearl Harbor Day
To the Editor: Since the Union Leader no longer posts Santa Fund contributions daily and today is Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day...
My dad went to “Manchester Central” and played sports quite well: football, basketball, wrestling and baseball. He was offered a job playing semi-professional baseball but he was called to duty, along with his best friend, Joseph N “Puna” Rozmus.
My dad, MSGT Fred Johnson was sent off to Wisconsin and Joe went to Pearl Harbor.
They kept in touch with each other through postcards.
Joseph N. Stanley Rozmus was born in 1919 in Manchester, New Hampshire. He was the son of Franciszek Rozmus and Maryanna Potoczna.
“Puna” was a star football and basketball player for Central High School in Manchester, New Hampshire. He also played several other sports.
Joseph enlisted in the United States Navy on December 10, 1940 in Boston, Massachusetts.
The Ship, the “U.S.S. Arizona. was his home until December 7, 1941, that dreadful day when the Japanese pulled a surprise attack on Battleship Row in Hawaii, and the Arizona sunk to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.
Joseph is buried at sea, on board the U.S.S. Arizona. His body was never recovered.
KATIE JOHNSON OLMSTEAD
St. Marie St., Manchester
Editor’s Note: Thanks for the further information. The Santa Fund donation in remembrance of Joseph N. “Puna” Rozmus can be found in the list on today’s page A3. We join you in recognizing his great sacrifice for our freedom.
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IT’S RARE that any public policy has a clear, discernible, immediate impact. But the expansion of the Child Tax Credit (CTC), adopted during the pandemic as part of the American Rescue Plan, did — and it was an unmitigated, stunning success.
Following years during which Congress made deep cuts to tax rates for the wealthiest corporations without providing substantial tax breaks for families, in 2021 the American Rescue Plan finally gave families a tax break. It did so by increasing the CTC from $2,000 per child to $3,000 per child per year for children over age six, and from $2,000 to $3,600 for children under age six. Families with incomes of up to $150,000 per year for a couple, and up to $112,500 per year for a single parent, qualified for the expanded CTC — and they didn’t have to wait till they filed their taxes the following April to access the credit. They received it in installments, monthly payments of $250 per child or $300 per child under age 6. Perhaps most impactful was that the lowest income families, those struggling the most to make ends meet and with little or no income, were eligible for the CTC for the first time since it was made fully refundable.
An estimated 222,000 New Hampshire children were eligible for the expanded credit, which was a lifeline for families. Consider MomsRising member Lauren in Pembroke. Lauren’s husband is a medical software engineer, and she is a full-time caregiver for their 12-year-old daughter, who has autism. Their insurance has high copays and a high deductible. They pay $400 each month in co-pays for the therapy their daughter needs. The $250 per month CTC payment was enough to cover two therapy sessions, or their daughter’s orthodontic bill. Lauren says it helped her sleep at night.
Families across the country benefited in similar ways. The expanded CTC was a historic, long overdue investment in children and families, and it was transformational. Between July and December 2021, the Internal Revenue Service paid out six months of advance CTC payments, reaching more than 61 million children in 36 million+ households. By December, it had pulled 3.7 million children out of poverty, reducing the country’s child poverty rate by a stunning 30 percent. It helped millions of families meet their basic needs and reduced child food insecurity and hunger.
But despite its powerful impact, Republicans in the U.S. Senate ended the expanded CTC payments last December, even as the pandemic — and the child care crisis it exacerbated — continued. The harm that caused was swift and devastating. In just the first month after the expanded CTC expired, from December 2021 to January 2022, our country’s child poverty rate rose from 12.1% to 17%. Black and Latino children experienced even greater increases in poverty.
Now, we have a chance to rectify that wrong and put a tremendously beneficial policy back in place as Congress works on a major end-of-the-year tax package. They have the chance to restore the expanded CTC. With the cost of food, gasoline, housing, and just about everything else rising so dramatically, families need this now.
That’s why New Hampshire families are looking to our U.S. Senators, Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen, to support inclusion of this critical tax credit in any year-end corporate tax package. Think about what it would mean for MomsRising member Vanessa in Nashua, who works at a community college and has a ten-month-old son. She and her husband pay more than $1,000 per month for child care. They’ve struggled with illnesses and quarantines. When he needs to stay home from child care, Vanessa is forced to miss work. She worries how she’ll manage when her sick days run out. Restoring the expanded CTC would help her family pay for child care, giving them breathing room to pay for backup care when they need it and helping them with the rising cost of food, gas, and other essentials.
At a time of enormous financial hardship for millions of families, it would be completely unacceptable for Congress to renew President Trump’s corporate tax breaks without first providing tax credits for children and families. Extending the expanded CTC is essential to helping families manage during inflation, and it is an unparalleled opportunity to pull millions of children out of poverty.
It’s a public policy proven to help children and families. Let’s use it!
A longtime resident of Nottingham, MacKenzie Nicholson is senior director of MomsRising, the online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families nationwide and thousands in New Hampshire.
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Schools around the state were in lockdown Thursday after reports of an active shooter in the area, leading to emotional moments outside St. John Regional School in Concord. Authorities said they believed the reports were a hoax.
Reports of an active school shooter that sent schools across the state into lockdown are “believed to be a hoax,” authorities said.
“The Department of Safety is aware of multiple active shooter threats that have been made at schools throughout the state,” according to a tweet from New Hampshire Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
“At this time these reports are believed to be a hoax,” the agency said. “The NH Information Analysis Center is heavily involved in coordinating these investigations.”
Gov. Chris Sununu, in a statement, said, “All state agencies are coordinating in this response, and we remain on top of this situation. We would like to thank all local partners for their diligence in responding across the state.”
Concord school officials on Twitter said they were advised there was an active shooter at St. John Regional School, a private Catholic school in Concord.
Schools in lockdown included Concord High School, Rundlett Middle School, Abbot-Downing School and Christa McAuliffe School, according to a tweet from the Concord School District.
In Portsmouth, police at 9:57 a.m. received a call that “an active shooter incident” had occurred at Portsmouth High School.
Police determined there was no immediate threat.
“In addition to the high school, all schools in Portsmouth were swept by law enforcement and determined to be safe,” the statement said..
“Due to the ongoing calls throughout the state, police will continue to have a presence at Portsmouth schools through the end of today,” officials said.
“Lebanon Police will have an increased presence throughout the day at all Lebanon
Schools to ensure they are safe and secure,” the police department said in a statement.
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Police on Wednesday arrested Christopher Jimenez Delgado, age 24, of 107B Vine St., on an outstanding warrant for conduct after an accident, a Class B felony. He was charged with an additional two counts of conduct after an accident.
Police on Nov. 23 responded to an accident on Main Street and found three pedestrians sustained injuries as a result of being struck by a dark-colored SUV, which left the scene.
Detectives later learned that the 24-year-old man was driving the Toyota Rav4.
He was released on $1,000 cash bail and will be arraigned in the Hillsborough County Superior Court – South on Jan. 12.
The Nashua Police Department requests anyone with more information about this incident to contact the Crime Line at (603) 589-1665.
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U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., right, confirmed that he'll marry his boyfriend, Vann Bentley, next February.
Office of U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas, photo taken by Mary Noce of Manchester
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., said all same-sex couples in America should breathe a huge sigh of relief with House passage of legislation Thursday that would preempt any future, Supreme Court from nullifying those marriages.
Pappas, the first-openly gay person ever elected to federal office in New Hampshire, told the Union Leader he and his partner, Vann Bentley, would marry next February.
“I guess I do have a personal interest in the legislation today. We are lucky to have families that are very supportive and living at a time when it is no longer a hot button issue,” said Pappas, 42, who last month won his third term to represent the 1st Congressional District.
The Respect for Marriage Act, which also enshrines protections for interracial marriages, cleared the U.S. House Thursday on a 258-169-1 vote with 39 Republicans joining all Democrats in supporting it.
The measure got bipartisan support in the U.S. Senate last week when 12 GOP senators crossed party lines to vote for it.
President Biden has said he looks forward to signing it into law.
Last July, Pappas was one of the co-authors of the House version of the bill.
In 2009, New Hampshire became an early state to legalize same-sex marriage and this would remain in force even if the nation’s high court backed away from its earlier decision that these unions should be legal nationwide.
Advocates said this legislation was needed so all 50 states would have to recognize these unions regardless of their own policies in the future.
The Supreme Court made same-sex marriage legal in 2013 and reinforced that decision in 2015.
Urgency on this issue, however, emerged last June with the Dobbs decision that repealed the landmark Roe vs. Wade which for decades made all abortions legal prior to the viability of the fetus.
Justice Clarence Thomas, in a concurring opinion, said the court should revisit other decisions such as same-sex marriage and access to contraception.
“We have to believe him for what he is saying and expect there are other justices on the right that share his views,” Pappas said during a telephone interview.
“People should have confidence that their marriage won’t be dissolved and this law will provide that.”
During a floor speech, Pappas alluded to his upcoming wedding.
“Next year I will marry the love of my life. It is unthinkable that if the Supreme Court heeds Justice Thomas’ call, then our marriage might be recognized in New Hampshire where we live but not across the country; that is the reality that many couples feel,” Pappas said.
Pappas: Congress needs to keep watching court's actions
U.S Rep. Annie Kuster, D-N.H., credited Pappas’ work in making this change in federal law a reality.
"Everyone deserves the freedom to marry who they love and love how they live – that’s why I was proud to vote for the Respect for Marriage Act today to finally make marriage equality the law of the land,” Kuster said.
“I want to commend my friend Representative Chris Pappas for his tireless work leading this historic effort.”
This legislation repeals the Defense of Marriage Act of 1996 the Supreme Court had judged to be unconstitutional as it only recognized marriage as universally legal between a man and a woman.
Pappas said the issue bears watching because, should the court reverse its opinion, states could re-impose their own bans on same-sex marriage that were in place prior to 2013.
Once signed, this new law makes clear any state, regardless of its future laws, has to recognize a marriage that takes place in a state where it is legal.
“This is an important step but we will have to watch the court closely with respect to what it does on the right to privacy on a number of fronts,” Pappas said.
The Senate adopted stricter language on religious liberty giving faith organizations the right not to recognize same-sex marriage or provide access to these services.
Pappas said it strikes the right balance.
“I think it was appropriate and compromise language that reflected the intent of the legislation which was not to meddle in religion,” Pappas said.
“We have to respect the freedom of religion in this country. When we have consensus from the Mormon Church to LGBTQ groups like the Human Rights Campaign on this bill, it probably means we got the language right.”
During Pappas’ 2020 re-election campaign, Republican nominee Matt Mowers accused Pappas of violating ethics laws by failing to disclose his relationship with Bentley who had been a lobbyist for Amazon.
By then, Bentley had already left Amazon in November 2019.
Pappas called Mowers’ charge “gutter politics” and noted the House Ethics Committee advised that he did not have to register that relationship.
Bentley is a policy executive with the World Wide Web Foundation.
“This is certainly something to celebrate after a long and difficult year,” Pappas said of his upcoming nuptials.
Annie Kuster
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A Manchester man was sentenced to nearly five years in federal prison for a three-month string of bank robberies in New Hampshire and Massachusetts earlier this year.
Unbeknownst to Mohan, the FBI had identified his vehicle and tracked him to the credit union branch that day. Caught red-handed, he dropped a bag containing $10,659 and a demand note, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s office.
Mohan’s robbery spree began on Feb. 11, when he robbed a Triangle Credit Union in Manchester, getting away with $2,070, officials said.
In a statement, U.S. Attorney Jane Young said bank robbers such as Mohan “endanger the safety of the bank employees, the public and law enforcement officers who respond to these robberies.” She said her office will continue to seek lengthy prison sentences in such cases “to protect the public and to deter others from committing this dangerous crime.”
The case was investigated by the FBI’s Boston division, with assistance from police in Tewksbury and Danvers, Mass.
Joseph Bonavolonta, special agent in charge at the FBI Boston, said Mohan was “a serial bank robber who terrorized innocent bank tellers and bystanders just trying to go about their daily lives, and his actions will no doubt have a lifelong impact on those involved.”
“Today’s sentence should send a clear message that if you rob a bank in this state, the FBI and our law enforcement partners will find you, arrest you and ensure you go to federal prison for a long time," he said.
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Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend the 2022 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Award Gala in New York on Tuesday.
LONDON — Prince Harry said the British royal family had dismissed race-related hounding of his wife, Meghan, by the press as a rite of passage as the couple delivered a fierce attack on the media in their Netflix documentary series released on Thursday.
Harry also drew comparisons between how papers had treated Meghan and the intense media intrusion that his mother, Princess Diana, had suffered. Diana was killed in a car crash in Paris in 1997 as her limousine sped away from chasing paparazzi photographers.
In the first three episodes of the much-anticipated documentary, the couple — the Duke and Duchess of Sussex — made a series of disclosures, with Meghan recalling her first death threat, Harry talking about wearing disguises to their dates, and previously unseen footage of their son, Archie.
The royal family had themselves been braced for renewed criticism since the couple delivered scathing attacks on some members, including his father, King Charles, and elder brother, Prince William, most notably in an interview last year with TV show host Oprah Winfrey.
While there were no major attacks on his family, there were some subtle digs. He said many royals, especially men, were tempted to marry people who “fit the mould,” and he criticized how they had responded to what he called Meghan’s racist media treatment and the palace’s insistence on silence.
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By Soo-hyang Choi Reuters
SEOUL — South Korea on Thursday passed laws to scrap its traditional method of counting ages and adopt the international standard — a shift which will make its citizens either 1 or 2 years younger on official documents.
A separate system also exists for conscription purposes or calculating the legal age to drink alcohol and smoke, in which a person’s age is calculated from zero at birth and a year is added on Jan. 1. Since the early 1960s, however, South Korea has for medical and legal documents also used the international norm of calculating from zero at birth and adding a year on every birthday. The confusing array of systems will disappear — at least on official documents — when the new laws that stipulate using only the international method of counting ages take effect in June 2023.
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Brittney Griner, who was detained at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport and later charged with illegal possession of cannabis, stands inside a defendants’ cage before a court hearing in Khimki outside Moscow, Russia on Aug. 4, 2022.
Vice President Kamala Harris and Cherelle Griner react as President Joe Biden speaks to reporters Thursday at the White House about the release of Brittney Griner by Russia.
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WASHINGTON — Basketball star Brittney Griner has been released in a prisoner swap with Russia in exchange for Viktor Bout, a former arms dealer, and was heading back to the United States, ending what President Joe Biden on Thursday called months of “hell” for her and her wife.
The swap was arranged after talks spanning months during a time of high tensions between the two countries in the wake of Russia’s February invasion of Ukraine. The exchange took place in the United Arab Emirates at Abu Dhabi airport, where the two walked past each other on a tarmac, a U.S. administration official said.
Biden said the United States would continue to work to free Paul Whelan, a former Marine also held in Russia.
The Russian foreign ministry said it traded Griner for Bout, 55, a Russian citizen who in 2012 was given a 25-year prison sentence by a U.S. court on multiple charges related to his arms-dealing career.
Griner, 32, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and star of the Women’s National Basketball Association’s Phoenix Mercury, was arrested on Feb. 17 at a Moscow airport in February when vape cartridges containing cannabis oil, which is banned in Russia, were found in her luggage. She was sentenced on Aug. 4 to nine years in a penal colony on charges of possessing and smuggling drugs.
The UAE president and Saudi crown prince led mediation efforts that secured Griner’s release, a UAE-Saudi joint statement said. The swap was one of the most high-profile and rare examples of cooperation between Washington and Moscow since the invasion, which occurred a week after Griner’s detention.
The administration official said the arrangements came together within the past 48 hours after Biden had made the decision to exchange Bout in recent weeks.
Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke by phone with Griner from the Oval Office, along with Griner’s wife, Cherelle. The White House released a photo of the telephone call.
Griner had pleaded guilty, but said she had made an “honest mistake” and had not meant to break the law. Last month she was taken to a penal colony in the Russian region of Mordovia to serve her prison sentence.
Cherelle Griner, who said she was “overwhelmed with emotions,” thanked Biden and members of his administration for their work to free her wife.
Biden lamented that the United States was unable to win the release of Whelan.
“This was not a choice of which American to bring home,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said at a news conference with the foreign ministers of Sweden and Finland. “The choice was one or none.”
The administration official said the United States had proposed multiple different options for Whelan’s release and that Russia’s “sham espionage” charges against him were the reason Moscow treated his case differently. U.S. officials spoke to him at length Thursday about the Griner deal.
Whelan’s brother, David, said the U.S. government alerted his family in advance, giving them time to prepare mentally for the disappointment.
“I am so glad that Brittney Griner is on her way home,” he said. “The Biden administration made the right decision to bring Ms. Griner home, and to make the deal that was possible, rather than waiting for one that wasn’t going to happen.”
Biden thanked the United Arab Emirates for helping facilitate Griner’s return but did not mention Saudi Arabia in his remarks.
Griner’s teammates and other WNBA players cheered her release.
Bout was one of the world’s most wanted men before his arrest, and was variously dubbed “the merchant of death” and “the sanctions buster” for his ability to get around arms embargoes.
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Suns guard Devin Booker drives to the basket against Boston’s Blake Griffin, left, and Grant Williams during Wednesday night’s game in Phoenix.
By Souichi Terada masslive.com
The Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns were supposed to go through a crucial test Wednesday night. The Celtics came in with the best net rating in the league while the Suns came in at second, and each team led its conference.
It was a perfect measuring stick game in December.
But the Celtics had other ideas as they embarrassed the Suns in a 125-98 victory in Phoenix. The Celtics led by as many as 45 points in a game that was over by halftime.
The Celtics showcased their dominance when at their best. Their No. 1 offense is why they have the league’s best record. But it’s been a waiting game to see when their defense will catch up. When both are on? The answer was the laugher of a game Wednesday.
The Celtics got plenty of building blocks from Wednesday’s game. That’s natural for a 27-point blowout win. They flaunted their depth as the bench changed the game’s momentum in the first quarter. Boston’s starters dominated, putting up plenty of shots because the stars knew they weren’t going to play many minutes in a blowout.
“Defensively, we’ve started to get back to ourselves,” Boston’s Jaylen Brown said. “Being able to lock teams up, suffocate teams. Tonight, that showed. That defense led to our offense, and we were able to get some good baskets going.
“Then we put some pressure on them. We gotta keep going on the defensive side of the ball.”
Magic Johnson praises Celtics
The early returns keep impressing — and those around the league have noticed. Lakers legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson is one of those believers as he praised the Celtics after their win over the Suns.
As long as the Celtics keep winning, the attention will continue to come. But there are few around the league who can deny their early-season success.
There are other talented teams around the league, but the Celtics are running circles around the NBA with their offense and improving defense.
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Xander Bogaerts tips his cap to the Fenway Park faithful after being pulled in the seventh inning on Oct. 5 — his last game for the Boston Red Sox.
Commentary: Bogaerts signs with Padres as Red Sox let another franchise icon slip away
It was Bogaerts’s best quality, his genuine ability to connect with people, that the Red Sox wanted to exploit.
Before 2019, when Bogaerts was entering his last season before free agency and was still without a contract, he went to the most powerful agent in baseball and told him to get a deal done. He’d take less money, but he wanted to be in Boston long term.
They paid him $85 million combined over parts of 10 seasons, including $20 million a year in his final three, but when top shortstops across the game were making close to $30 million annually and Bogaerts’s offensive production outpaced them all, that didn’t seem to register with the guys writing the checks on Jersey Street.
After Game 161, a rainy Tuesday in early October, Bogaerts swatted a game-winning grand slam in the last inning, then said it felt like fate.
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Ross Connolly & Frank Knaack
Frank Knaack
FOUR YEARS ago, New Hampshire took a major step toward ending wealth-based incarceration by modifying existing laws on setting bail when someone is accused of a crime. The measures have saved millions of tax dollars without harming public safety. Despite its success, some opponents would prefer us to go back to criminalizing poverty.
When a person is charged with a crime, he or she may be subject to pre-trial detention or bail if a judge determines that he or she is a flight risk or poses a danger to the community. Because this process can result in the incarceration of someone who is innocent in the eyes of the law, the burden is on the government to show the need for detention or bail. As the late Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court William Rehnquist wrote nearly 40 years ago, “[I]n our society liberty is the norm, and detention prior to trial or without trial is the carefully limited exception.”
Unfortunately, in New Hampshire, much like the rest of the country, bail turned into something completely different. Until legislation was passed to reform our bail system in 2018, thousands of Granite Staters were incarcerated pre-trial each year not because they were a danger to their community or were unlikely to show up in court, but simply because they could not afford to pay their bail.
Recent reforms made two major changes in our state. They limited the ability to incarcerate people simply because they could not afford their freedom while also ensuring that anyone accused of a crime could be incarcerated if they were found to be a danger to the community. Previously, people accused of certain crimes could not be incarcerated pre-trial even if they were a serious danger.
Until the 2018 pre-trial reforms were passed into law, police had the power to arrest people who were unhoused, people experiencing mental health or substance use needs, and other poor, marginalized community members knowing the individual would likely be incarcerated for months or longer while they awaited trial because they could not afford bail. On a human level, this was devastating and counterproductive — leading to the loss of housing, jobs, custody of children, and more.
Unfortunately, it is already clear that the 2023 legislative session will include another attempt to roll back these policies, as legislation has already been pre-filed to do just that. Pre-trial detention is a balance between public safety and the presumption of innocence.
We understand the concerns of residents who have seen stories of individuals being released pre-trial even though they are a clear danger and committing another, sometimes violent, offense. This puts public safety at risk. However, the issue is not with the current law, it has been the failure to use the multiple new tools created in 2018. For example, prosecutors can challenge a release decision in court, and anyone can be held pre-trial if they are a danger to the community.
Unfortunately, it appears that these mechanisms are not being used in appropriate cases. But Granite Staters should not accept going back to a system that criminalizes poverty, violates constitutional rights, and undermines public safety.
But, we know that no system is perfect and we are always ready to embrace new ideas to further strengthen our bail system.
One way to strengthen our bail system, which the court system and groups from all sides of the political spectrum support, is replacing the bail commissioner system with magistrate judges.
Magistrates would be better trained to understand the law and implement it appropriately. They would report to and be paid directly through the court system, making a more professional incentive structure. This would ensure proper accountability and clear oversight of the system.
Replacing bail commissioners with magistrates is not only smart on crime, but also soft on taxpayers. Many other proposals we faced in recent sessions would have resulted in the unnecessary incarceration of thousands of Granite Staters each year. This would have disrupted so many lives and families, had a drastic fiscal impact on county budgets, and likely resulted in property tax increases. Our already overburdened judicial system would struggle to handle the influx of new cases of that magnitude.
The magistrate solution, by comparison, would cost the state far less to implement but result in long-term taxpayer savings when considering alternative proposals by limiting unnecessary incarceration costs. It is a targeted approach to strengthen the bail system without the need to unnecessarily jail countless individuals who are presumed innocent.
A magistrate system is a bipartisan solution that addresses concerns about rising crime and better protected civil liberties without raising property taxes. Encourage your legislators in Concord to support a magistrate system.
Ross Connolly of Merrimack is deputy state director of Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire. Frank Knaack of Concord is policy director at the American Civil Liberties Union-New Hampshire.
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The Twitter logo is seen behind an Apple iPhone displaying the company's mobile application in an arranged photograph on Feb. 9, 2016. MUST CREDIT: Bloomberg photo by Michael Nagle.
A federal judge challenged Twitter over its refusal to tell the employees terminated in Elon Musk's mass layoffs that there's a class-action lawsuit on their behalf against the company.
Twitter wants the workers to sign away their legal rights as part of a severance pay agreement -- without mentioning the existence of the suit filed on the eve of hundreds of layoffs in early November just after Musk took over as boss.
"Why not just do it, why is Twitter so reluctant to do this?" U.S. District Judge James Donato asked during a hearing Thursday in San Francisco federal court. "There's nothing to fear."
Donato questioned Twitter's resistance to including in the severance agreements what he said should be a simple, single-page notice that "there is a lawsuit, period."
After Musk bought the social media company for $44 billion, he fired half its workforce, asked some essential employees to return, rolled back its expansive work-from-home policy, and called on workers to sign a pledge to remain "extremely hardcore" at Twitter or quit.
The most recent version of Twitter's severance agreements include one month of base pay and a waiver it asks former workers to sign agreeing not to join lawsuits against the company, the company's lawyer, Eric Meckley, told the judge. Twitter argues its former employees are bound by contractual agreements requiring them to resolve any disputes with the company in closed-door arbitration rather than in open court.
"It's misleading to give people notice of a class-action that they can't participate in," Meckley told Donato.
Shannon Liss-Riordan, an employment lawyer who previously tangled with Musk over layoffs at Tesla Inc., his electric-car company, has filed four suits so far stemming from the billionaire's takeover of Twitter. The case before Donato, she says, seeks to hold Twitter accountable for the severance agreements employees were promised before Musk's acquisition.
Based on Twitter's policies prior to the take-over, Liss-Riordan argues, former workers are entitled to at least two months' base pay, and maybe more depending on the number of years they worked there.
Under the previous agreement they're also supposed to get three months of equity vesting, health-care contributions, and bonuses, she said. "That could be a lot of money that people are being deprived of, that they thought they were going to get," she said in an interview, referring to the equity.
"People shouldn't unwittingly be signing away their rights when they've got cases that could adjudicate important claims for them - that could entitle them to much more pay than what Twitter says," she said.
Musk is "doing this calculation of saying, 'Oh, this will save us a lot of money and I think I can just get away with it,'" Liss-Riordan said, referring to the curtailed severance packages. "We're here to say, no we're going to hold him accountable."
Donato on Thursday extended an order temporarily barring Twitter from issuing severance packages until he rules on Liss-Riordan's request next week. The judge said if the company agreed to add notice about the lawsuit, that might make its waivers and severance packages more legally enforceable.
"You just believe in arbitration so strongly that you can't stomach the idea of telling people there's a lawsuit?" he said.
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The 2023 additions under the carriers’ Northeast Alliance will bring it to 500 daily departures across New York’s three major airports, and to 200 daily flights out of Boston, the airlines said in a statement Friday. Flights began in 2021 under the partnership, which was challenged by the U.S. Justice Department seven months later. A federal judge is currently considering whether it violates antitrust laws.
The expansion builds on the carriers’ stance in the federal trial that the alliance will give consumers more options for flights and boost competition, challenging arguments from federal attorneys that the alliance is a virtual merger than could cost consumers more than $700 million annually in higher fares. The Justice Department has asked U.S. District Judge Leo T. Sorokin to dissolve the partnership.
The airlines said the expansion will include new flights by JetBlue with nonstop service from LaGuardia to Nassau, Bahamas, and Bermuda, pending government approval. It will also bring back flights between Newark and Montego Bay, Jamaica, and expand service between Boston and Vancouver.
DEAR HELOISE: My great-grandmother was Amish, and she had her own particular way of doing things. She would clean her floors with hot water, olive oil, vinegar and a squeeze of lemon juice from one lemon. Of course, the floors were sealed, and she never measured anything. She could tell by s…
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Guzman pleaded guilty Friday in Rockingham County Superior Court to six felony counts of theft by deception, according to a news release from the Attorney General’s office. He was sentenced to 5 to 10 years in state prison.
Guzman also pleaded guilty to three felony counts of conspiracy to commit theft by deception, and was sentenced to 7½ to 15 years in state prison. That sentence was suspended for 15 years, contingent on good behavior and payment of restitution.
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NY man gets 5 to 10 years in state prison for "grandparent" scam | Crime | unionleader.com
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The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) is planning to temporarily close the southbound Open Road Toll (ORT) lanes at the Hooksett Toll Plaza on Interstate 93 for maintenance work.
The closure for the southbound ORT lanes is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The closure is necessary in order to perform routine maintenance on the overhead equipment. All motorists will be guided via signs and traffic cones to the non-ORT portion of the Hooksett Toll Plaza where they will proceed through either dedicated E-ZPass lane or cash lanes.
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Open road tolling lanes on I-93 in Hooksett will be temporarily closed on Tuesday | Public Safety | unionleader.com
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Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, speak onstage during Global Citizen Live, New York, on Sept. 25, 2021, in New York.
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By Meredith Blake Los Angeles Times
”Harry & Meghan” is the first TV project to come to fruition since the the Sussexes signed a lucrative deal with Netflix two years ago (it is also one of five TV shows called “Harry & Meghan” currently listed on IMDb.) It follows Meghan’s podcast, “Archetypes,” which debuted in August amid a flurry of glossy magazine profiles, and precedes the release, next month, of Harry’s memoir, “Spare.” It’s unclear whether public curiosity in the couple remains high enough to sustain such a massive media onslaught, though by Friday morning “Harry & Meghan” had reached No. 1 on Netflix in the States.
“Americans will understand this. We have Medieval Times, dinner and tournament,” she says, breaking into a giggle as she re-creates a dramatic curtsy reminiscent of an overzealous Ren Faire performer. “’A pleasure to meet you, your majesty!’ It was so intense.”
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Here’s one way to think of it: If you could get another 60,000 miles with it, would that be worth $12,000? A new engine would last a lot longer than that, but you have to keep in mind that the rest of the car has 95,000 miles on it. So, the other parts won’t last forever.
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Car Talk: Tough call on replacing engine of beloved VW EOS | Transportation | unionleader.com
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You're never too old to exercise your rights to a healthy brain
Hugh Laurie, who starred as a curmudgeonly doctor in “House” from 2004 to 2012, started out as a comic. That may explain his claims about exercising: “I run 6 to 8 miles a day, plus weights and aerobics in the lunch hour. I also lie a lot, which keeps me thin.”
Everyone has their own way of dodging a workout — but at some point, you just have to admit that making sure you get deep-breathing, sweat-producing activity most days is essential if you want to protect against brain drain as you age. You see, smooth, well-oxygenated blood flow to the brain is essential for keeping your neurons firing and your observational powers, focus and memory strong.
A new study in the Journal of Applied Physiology looked at the benefit of brisk walking and jogging for a full year on brain blood flow in a group of 60- to 80-year-olds.
The participants went from working out for 20 to 30 minutes three days a week for 26 weeks to doing it five days a week for the next 26 weeks, and they increased intensity as they could.
The result was that the blood flow in their brains was less affected by arterial stiffening and restriction; and pulse pressure in the carotid artery was lower. That means that they had a better chance of retaining their cognitive powers throughout their lifespan.
So, talk to your doctor about what’s smart for you to do and then get out there. Going with the flow will keep you in the know.
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A Ross’s goose was discovered at the Rochester Wastewater Treatment Plant on Nov. 30, and continued to be seen there during the last week. It was last reported on Dec. 5. The treatment plant is gated and the hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on WEEKDAYS only. If you visit, be out of the plant by 1:45 p.m. so that plant personnel do not have to ask birders to leave. Do not drive on the dikes and do not block the road. The Trails at Pickering Ponds, located east of the plant, are not gated, and are always open during daylight hours.
A male Barrow’s goldeneye was seen at the Androscoggin River dam in Errol on Nov. 30.
A male long-tailed duck was seen at the Wilder Reservoir on the Connecticut River on Dec. 4.
A gadwall was seen at Eel Pond in Rye on Dec. 2-4.
A northern pintail was seen at Newfound Lake in Hebron on Dec. 2.
A male wood duck was seen at Powwow Pond in Kingston on Dec. 4.
Two white-winged scoters were seen at Hilton Park in Dover on Dec. 2, and four black scoters were reported from Spofford Lake in Chesterfield on the 3rd.
A black-headed gull was seen along the coast from Odiorne Point State Park in Rye on Dec. 1 and 3, and then from River Road, Fort Constitution, and the U.S. Coast Guard station in New Castle on the 4th.
A fish crow was reported from Nashua on Nov. 30; two were reported from Hampton on Dec. 1; and one was reported from Pickering Ponds in Rochester on Dec. 4.
Six American pipits were seen at Woodmont Orchard in Hollis on Dec. 2, and one was seen in Rye on Nov. 28.
A flock of 33 bohemian waxwings was seen in Sandwich on Dec. 5.
A flock of 12 and a flock of six evening grosbeaks were seen in Sandwich on Dec. 4, and a lone evening grosbeak was seen in Rochester on the 2nd.
Four red crossbills were reported from Jefferson on Nov. 29, and one was reported from Lempster on Dec. 2.
A great blue heron was seen along Route 16 south of Pinkham Notch in the White Mountains on Dec. 2.
Two turkey vultures were seen in Durham, and single turkey vultures were seen in Dover and Lee all during the past week.
A yellow-bellied sapsucker was seen in Walpole on Dec. 5, and one was seen in Salem on the 4th.
An American kestrel was seen at Walpole Plaza in Walpole on Dec. 1.
Migrants are on the move and there have been several reports during the past week of: Carolina wren, Canada warbler, palm warbler, yellow-rumped warbler, hermit thrush, brown thrasher, gray catbird, rusty blackbird, and chipping sparrow.
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Stacey Cole Nature Talks: Let's walk toward the pond, just to please ourselves
COME WITH ME. Let’s walk through the pasture gate and down to the pond. I know it’s early December and the wind is North-Pole chilly, but that will keep us from tarrying too long.
For once let’s not hurry. Let’s not even say we’re going to the pond. No, we’ll just head toward the pond. That way we’ll not feel we have to accomplish anything. For too long we both have had to get things done to please someone else. Let’s please ourselves just this once. We might get used to it. Heaven forbid! What a predicament that would be!
The pasture gate is open now. The cattle are all in the barn and once more we can walk the land. It is ours again. All summer we’ve had to go around outside the fences so’s not to interfere with the cattle feeding. They did come over and stand and watch us weeding the garden, though. Wonder what they thought, you and me bent over nearly double, pulling weeds. Maybe they didn’t think anything. Just came to see us. Just wanted our company.
Later on, in early fall, we picked up some dropped apples and tossed them over the fence. It took a while for them to snort and sniff them out before they’d take a bite. But when they got used to the taste of them they couldn’t get enough.
Remember the time, before we fenced the cattle out from under the trees, when that first calf-heifer ate the fallen apples until she couldn’t hold any more? I remember. She dropped off in making milk and finally could hardly stand. And we called Doc Tenney over from Peterborough. He diagnosed her as being drunk. Who ever heard of a cow being drunk? We never had.
Doc told us the apples and the grain we fed her brewed an alcoholic concoction in her stomach and kept her constantly besotted. We lost her in the end, a pretty Jersey she was, too. Pretty as a picture. That time we found out that farming is not all fun, didn’t we?
The milkweed grew green this summer just inside the gate. The pods fattened and now many of them have burst and let their seeds go free. They are something to see, the milkweed pods I mean, all dun brown and twisted out of shape. I guess that’s what they grew for, so’s they could mature their next-coming and send them forth.
Some milkweed seeds simply drop where they hatch. Somehow they then burrow through the dead brown grass and begin a new life for themselves. Perhaps one or two are caught on the fur of a passing meadow mouse and carried off to somewhere else.
But most are grabbed up by the wind and fetched far away. How they sail! I’ve watched them, tossed hither and thither, until they pass from sight. A single seed, sealed within a medium-brown case, attached to a shiny white feather parachute, is occasionally carried for miles. The wind does its work well. When the wind dies down, the white parachute, fully open, with seed attached floats down, is caught, and the seed searches for a place to settle in.
Look! Over here. This pod has burst open but none of the seeds have left. See how they are packed in. They look something like a pine cone and they’re almost the same color as a ripe pine cone, too. The silken threads are straight now and are held at the tip of the pod. How neat the layers of seeds are! Most all the other pods are empty now or nearly so. I wonder if it is too late for those that are left to break away and take off on their own. They look so crushed in place. I’m sure the first snow of the season left them this way. See how the stalks are bent over, some almost to the ground!
As a youngster, I used to help them along their way by pulling the little air boats from their moorings and tossing them free. When the wind wasn’t strong enough to carry them, I blew against them. I loved to watch them sail. No farmer would have approved, I’m sure, but it was great fun for me.
Here we are beneath the old apple trees. Wonder who planted them? They have been here as long as we have. They have just grown larger, but the apples are about the same. Each tree tastes a bit different, none of them too good. I don’t remember if you’ve ever backed a pie from them. Have you? I thought not. The sheep like them though, and that’s good enough for me.
The trees give good shade in summer. After we’ve been hoeing I like to sit beneath them and look down toward the pond. Once in a while I catch a heron sneaking in the back way to fish. He thinks I don’t see him but that’s the fun of it — knowing the old heron has been fooled.
That wind is, indeed, off the North Pole. I know we haven’t gone far, but let’s go back. I think the wood stove needs tending anyway. We’ll come back again another day.
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Guzman pleaded guilty Friday in Rockingham County Superior Court to six felony counts of theft by deception, according to a statement from the Attorney General’s office. He was sentenced to 5 to 10 years in state prison.
Guzman also pleaded guilty to three felony counts of conspiracy to commit theft by deception and was sentenced to 7½ to 15 years in state prison. That sentence was suspended for 15 years, contingent on good behavior and payment of restitution.
The court also barred Guzman from contacting the victims, working in any capacity with elderly or vulnerable adults or doing any work that involves soliciting money from consumers without prior court approval.
Authorities ask anyone who has been the victim of elder abuse or financial exploitation to contact the state Bureau of Elderly and Adults Services at 1-800-949-0470.
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NY man gets 5 to 10 years in state prison for "grandparent" scam | Crime | unionleader.com
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A 93-year-old man was one of several people arrested in saturated police patrols and charged with driving under the influence of liquor.
George Mccall of Portsmouth was one of six people facing the same charge who were stopped during a high-visibility, driving under the influence saturation patrol in the greater Portsmouth area late Friday into early Saturday.
Portsmouth and state police made 193 traffic stops, resulting in 40 citations and 138 warnings for various motor vehicle infractions. Eleven people were arrested.
They included two people arrested on warrants: Jose R. Loja-Pomaquiza, 31, of Milford and James G. Schiavoni Jr., 57, of Haverhill, Mass.
Brandon T. Corliss, 32, of Deerfield, was charged with aggravated driving under the influence of drugs, contempt–breach of bail conditions and reckless driving.
Darwin X. Pino Trelles, 37, of Fall River, Mass., was charged with operating without a valid license.
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2022-12-10T21:56:31Z
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Portsmouth man, 93, arrested for driving under the influence of liquor | Crime | unionleader.com
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