Around Town
What’s the next phase for Capitol Corridor Rail Project?
SN 241 paves the way for the NHDOT to begin the Project Development Phase of the project. READ MORE
Articles by Kathy Staub
Community
On reforming healthcare, the question should be ‘how can we afford not to?’
“The purpose of this event is to bring people together to hear their questions and concerns about Medicare for All and provide them with answers.” READ MORE
Around Town
Derryfield Old Home Day kicks off summer celebration of Nutfield’s 300th Anniversary
This summer a series of events have been planned to commemorate the establishment of the towns and villages that later become known as Derry, Londonderry, Windham, Hampstead, and Manchester. READ MORE
Business
Ticket to ride: What’s it like to commute to Boston on the Downeaster
As the state mulls whether to go forward with a commuter rail project connecting Manchester and Boston, people wonder whether it would be worth it. Commuting by car to Boston, one of the most congested cities in the world, is clearly a headache, but what is it like to commute to Boston by train? READ MORE
Business
Commuter Rail: Drilling down on demand, cost and quality of life
Not everyone is on board with the notion of a commuter rail revival, but demand is high and support across New Hampshire is widespread. READ MORE
Opinion
It’s time to raise NH’s minimum wage
The lobbyists will tell you that raising the minimum wage will crash the economy and people will lose their jobs, but history tells a different story. When they did it in Maine a couple of years ago, the lowest paid workers saw the greatest increase in income since 2001 and their unemployment rate fell to the lowest rate in 40 years. READ MORE
Opinion
SB 193, a turducken of a bill that’s fiscally irresponsible and unfit for taxpayer consumption
This school voucher bill will cost millions of tax dollars, expand the burden on taxpayers, and yield no return on our investment. READ MORE
Opinion
American Dream in Crisis: ‘Disparity of opportunity must be addressed’
‘I am not sure this could happen today. It’s no longer possible to pay for tuition with a summer job. The application process and the FAFSA forms are inscrutable. And most importantly, the adults are not as optimistic about higher education opportunities as they were when I was a kid.’ READ MORE
