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  • [ Sunday, December 3, 2023 ] Sunday’s weather: Cloudy and breezy with periods of rain, high of 41 Rick Gordon's Weather Corner
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  • [ Saturday, December 2, 2023 ] Vehicle crashes on I-93 in Bow, bursts into flames igniting ammunition inside Civics
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Sunday, December 3, 2023

The Soapbox

Want to get up on your Soapbox? Beg to differ with someone else’s POV? Opinion-driven articles are welcome. Send submissions to Carol Robidoux at carolrobidoux@manchesterinklink.com for consideration.

Featured News

Uber should lose its place in the taxi regulatory queue

Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Carol Robidoux 3

Uber’s pursuit of profits must not be allowed to take precedence over public safety. READ MORE

The Soapbox

State Rep: Uber ride-sharing service should stay in Manchester

Monday, April 27, 2015 Carol Robidoux 6

On Uber experience: I realized I was being driven around by a neighbor, albeit a neighbor living on the other side of the river. I felt connected to Manchester, and I thought, ‘This is really what ‘community’ is all about.” READ MORE

Point of View

In order for Manchester to move forward, it needs to honor its history

Tuesday, April 14, 2015 Carol Robidoux 0

OPINION       THE SOAPBOX                 Stand up. Speak Up. It’s Your Turn Ziggy Marley said, “I was born by myself but carry the spirit and blood READ MORE

The Soapbox

CASA volunteers extend dignity, respect, and hope to ‘our kids’ at a time when they need it most

Tuesday, April 14, 2015 Carol Robidoux 0

“It has been my honor through CASA NH to represent in Family Court brave children whom, through no fault of their own, must cope with having their lives upended, examined, and restructured by adults they do not know, nor have any reason to trust.” READ MORE

Point of View

American Dream in Crisis: ‘Disparity of opportunity must be addressed’

Sunday, March 22, 2015 Kathy Staub 0

‘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

City Hall

Arnold: ‘I applaud reenactment of the Community Revitalization Incentive Program

Tuesday, January 6, 2015 Carol Robidoux 0

The Soapbox MANCHESTER, NH – Former Alderman Patrick Arnold issued the following statement after adoption of the Community Revitalization Incentive Program by the Manchester Board of Mayor & Aldermen Jan. 6: “I applaud reenactment of this important READ MORE

Civics

Op/Ed: NH Senior Citizens: Vote in self-defense on Nov. 4

Sunday, October 12, 2014 Carol Robidoux 2

 THE SOAPBOX New Hampshire senior citizens, their families, and neighbors, should do their homework and vote in self-defense on November 4th! Some candidates running for federal office are on record as supporting cuts to our READ MORE

Point of View

Uninhabitable: Manchester’s rental housing problem

Friday, September 26, 2014 Carol Robidoux 0

It’s my view that the City has ignored the housing issue for decades. This situation at 405 Manchester St. will happen again and again until the City makes the decision to take the problem seriously. READ MORE

Civics

Havenstein: Gubernatorial campaign full of controversy

Saturday, September 20, 2014 Matthew Murray 0

  THE SOAPBOX The battle lines for the corner office are now official. Walt Havenstein was overwhelmingly selected as the GOP candidate for Governor of New Hampshire. Lets start with a few facts about Walt: READ MORE

The Soapbox

Granite staters ask Sen. Ayotte to take the minimum wage challenge

Thursday, September 11, 2014 Carol Robidoux 0

The current federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour that leads many to make choices between feeding their families and filling their gas tanks. This is why millions of Americans support raising the federal minimum wage to $10.10 per hour. READ MORE

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  • Sunday’s weather: Cloudy and breezy with periods of rain, high of 41
  • From the inside out: Downtown ‘Winter Wonderland’ Holiday Parade 2023
  • Vehicle crashes on I-93 in Bow, bursts into flames igniting ammunition inside
  • Dec. 9: Shop for unique gifts at this year’s Holiday Artists Maker Fair at French Hall
  • Police: Man arrested on weapons offense is connected to fatal Lowell Street shooting
  • Holiday Parade Day 2023: Where to park, what to bring, when to arrive
  • Jeffries touts Democratic achievements at NHDP event
  • Saturday’s weather: Mostly cloudy with a passing shower, high near 50
  • Dec. 8: Bird carving exhibit kicks off with artist’s reception at Griffin Free Library
  • Next Ten-Year Plan will invest $5B in New Hampshire
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  • William Bryk: I am a Democrat and a Supervisor of the Checklist in my town. Because Biden lacked the courage to enter…
  • Corpsman 🐱‍👤: And while the nanny-state New Hampshire lawmakers twiddle their collective thumbs, our friends in Tyngsborough rake in the business.
  • m: First Amendment. End of discussion. Constitutionally protected because of shit like this.
  • William Bryk: Somehow, I think Biden lacks the courage to face the same Democrats who have repeatedly rejected him.
  • jjgrady: Well said, Dr. Conroy. Thank you for being a voice of common sense and reason.
  • jjgrady: It will be refreshing to once again have a governor who supports PUBLIC education and respects the rights of women…
  • jjgrady: A year from now Prescott will join the ranks of Eddie Edwards, Matt Mowers, and Karoline Leavitt as political has…
  • deb: Zero-based budgeting is typically pretty expensive and involved to implement
  • Mark: It's rather odd, sad even, that while Carol's introduction to this e-publication - which is written in her usual insightful…
  • manchesterinklink: Hi Mark - Thanks for the feedback. Actually, if you reread that part you'll note that it was contributed within…

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