The Manchester Free Press

Saturday • January 18 • 2025

Vol.XVII • No.III

Manchester, N.H.

Disasters: Natural Or Manmade, Someone Has To Pay The Tab

Granite Grok - Sat, 2025-01-11 23:00 +0000
We have sad moments every year when a section of our country suffers the pain of a tragedy that takes property and, sometimes, unfortunately, innocent lives. Today, we will not discuss the senseless shootings and bombings but focus on something more widespread that impacts thousands, even millions of people. The last few months have seen ... Read more

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NH Annual Town Meetings Are Coming – Would You Like a Tax Cap?

Granite Grok - Sat, 2025-01-11 21:00 +0000
I just got my latest tax bill in the mail – once again, I’m working on TMEW to allow me out of my “never run for BudComm again if you let me serve a 3rd term,” as it seems that the Progressive-captured BudComm in my hamlet didn’t see a funding request it disliked. SideNote: Bruce ... Read more

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NH House Speaker Tells Dartmouth Hitchcock to Follow The Damn Law

Granite Grok - Sat, 2025-01-11 20:00 +0000
Three days ago, we shared a report regarding a woman who was refused a kidney transplant by Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) because she did not meet their immunization requirements. No COVID jab, specifically. Shannon, the patient, did not want to but bucked to the pressure and got one shot, but that was not enough. ... Read more

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School Data Breach: What they Tell You, and What They Leave Out

Granite Grok - Sat, 2025-01-11 19:00 +0000
A message went out to parents across New Hampshire about a data breach by one of their online vendors. It’s good to see that administrators are notifying parents about this data breach. But did they tell you that some of these online vendors are in court, accused of selling student data? I didn’t think so. ... Read more

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House Democrats Circling Wagons Around Clean Heat Standard

Granite Grok - Sat, 2025-01-11 18:00 +0000
Next to perhaps property taxes, the biggest issue to motivate voters’ rejection of the Democrats’ supermajorities in the last election was that party’s tone-deaf attitude regarding the Clean Heat Standard carbon tax/fee/surcharge on home heating fuels. In a state where people are struggling mightily to make ends meet the idea of adding a $1-$4 tax ... Read more

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Firefighter’s Union Pushes Back And I See an Opportunity…

Granite Grok - Sat, 2025-01-11 17:00 +0000
I’ve seen a rise in town fire department and emergency service issues reports from readers around the state. They all seem to be having problems. And? I wonder if this is how we break the SAU local school district’s death grip on property taxes. Few if any will say property taxes are low or just ... Read more

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Succession Plans: Coaches and Governors

Granite Grok - Sat, 2025-01-11 15:00 +0000
Heir Apparent: “A person who is most likely to succeed in the place of another.” Jerod Mayo was Bill Belichick’s “heir apparent” as New England Patriots head coach. And so it came to pass. But Mayo’s reign was short-lived—less than a year. Some heirs are determined by birth. Pats owner Bob Kraft’s heir apparent is ... Read more

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AGs Bell Rung Hard By High Court In Civil Rights Case

Granite Grok - Sat, 2025-01-11 13:00 +0000
A few years ago, I led with this headline: “If NH AG Pushes Civil Rights “Case” Against White Nationalists, He’s Going to Lose.” The case John Formella’s office brought, former governor Sununus’ AG, was a civil rights violation case against a White Supremacy Group. NSC 131 displayed a banner on a bridge over Route 95. ... Read more

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Camp Constitution Announces Its 17th Annual Family Camp

Granite Grok - Sat, 2025-01-11 11:00 +0000
Camp Constitution will hold its 17th Annual Family Camp at the Singing Hills Christian Camp https://www.singinghills.net/ Plainfield, NH. from Sunday, July 13 to Frida,y July 18, 2025 Returning instructors include Pastor David Whitney of the Institute on the Constitution, Keith Hanson of Critical Dynamic, Professor Willie Soon, world-renowned astrophysicist and climate realist, Catherine White of ... Read more

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Sound Money Advocates in Wyoming Introduce Bill to Establish Gold Reserve

Libertarian Leanings - Sat, 2025-01-11 05:01 +0000
by Jp Cortez, Sound Money Defense League Lawmakers in Wyoming have introduced legislation today to create the “Wyoming Gold Reserve.” Introduced by sound money champion Senator Bob Ide (R-Casper), Senate File 96 amends and further implements the Wyoming Legal Tender... Tom Bowler
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Politicians Won’t Solve Our Spending Problem Unless We Make Them

Granite Grok - Sat, 2025-01-11 03:00 +0000
Last Friday, House Republicans opened the first session of the 119th Congress by voting to keep Representative Mike Johnson (R-LA) on as Speaker of the House. Almost every Republican—including pro-establishment moderates, Trump loyalists, and even the “hardliners” that make up the fiscally conservative Freedom Caucus—fell in line behind Johnson. The one Republican who refused to ... Read more

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New Year’s Resolutions? Do This! 

Granite Grok - Sat, 2025-01-11 01:00 +0000
Carla Gericke kicks off Manch Talk by saying goodbye to co-host Tammy and then delves into steps you can take to stick to your New Year’s resolutions. Carla shares her own tips on how she stays healthy and happy as she transitions into her new role as a successful real estate agent.

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Disastrous Public Schools Part 1 (Merrimack-Science)

Granite Grok - Sat, 2025-01-11 01:00 +0000
Parents showed up to the recent budget meeting in Merrimack to ask the committee to reconsider what the school administrators are proposing. The school budget, and spending, has climbed by an alarming rate over the last few years –$5M per year since 2021. This is in addition to all of the ESSER (federal) funds Merrimack ... Read more

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New Year Resolution Revolution

Granite Grok - Fri, 2025-01-10 23:00 +0000
As a strength and conditioning coach and fitness trainer for over twenty years, this is the annual time when I see people recommit to their health by adopting a training program, buying that piece of equipment or joining that class they hope will help them achieve their desired goal, which more often than not is ... Read more

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Grassroots Effort Gets Voter ID One Step Closer In Maine

Granite Grok - Fri, 2025-01-10 21:00 +0000
Maine’s Voter ID for Me movement and The Dinner Table Action Team have achieved another milestone. Boxes of notarized petitions, containing far more than the required number of signatures, were delivered to the Secretary of State this week. These petitions will require the state of Maine to put the Voter ID question on the ballot ... Read more

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NH’s Largest Annual Human Rights Demonstration Is Tomorrow

Granite Grok - Fri, 2025-01-10 20:00 +0000
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Title: The New Hampshire March for Life, NH’s largest annual human rights demonstration, tomorrow Jan 11 (Concord, NH Jan 10, 2025) New Hampshire Right to Life (NHRTL) welcomes the public and press to join the annual state-wide March for Life in Concord, NH tomorrow, Sat Jan 11. This March is NH’s largest annual human rights demonstration.This year’s ... Read more

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When COVID Turned Rural America Upside Down

Granite Grok - Fri, 2025-01-10 19:00 +0000
Nobody expected a virus to remake rural America’s housing market. Here we are, watching property values soar in places like Cornish, New Hampshire, where assessments rocketed up 78% last year (Cornish, NH Official Website, 2024)2. ping from $895 million to $1.6 billion1. Behind these numbers lurks a story of displacement, change, and the unexpected consequences ... Read more

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Executive Disorder

Granite Grok - Fri, 2025-01-10 17:00 +0000
On his way out the door, President* Biden keeps issuing executive orders.  One of the most controversial is the recent order that ‘permanently’ prohibits exploring or drilling for oil along most of the US coastline.  This is being reported as something that will be difficult or impossible for Trump to reverse, because doing so would ... Read more

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Why is a Londonderry Republican Pushing A DEI/Trans-LGBTQ Groomer For Library Trustee?

Granite Grok - Fri, 2025-01-10 15:00 +0000
Londonderry has the Leach Library, which is overseen by a group of seven Library Trustees on the Library board. Recently, the Trustee Chair stepped down entirely from the board, leaving a vacancy to be filled by appointment until the Town Election in March.     What baffles those of us who are conservative in Londonderry is why Liz ... Read more

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Planning Tips for a Memorable Fairground-Themed Corporate Event

Granite Grok - Fri, 2025-01-10 13:53 +0000
Organizing a corporate event with a fun fairground theme can be a great way to boost employee morale and camaraderie. With vibrant colors, exciting activities, and nostalgic treats, a fairground party allows attendees to let loose and enjoy themselves. Here are some tips for planning an unforgettable fairground-themed corporate event. Select an Appropriate Venue When ... Read more

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