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Letter: Let residents  lead on wind

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

To the editor: Adam Cohen’s opinion piece in the March 9 paper failed to mention a number of things about wind. He did mention a couple of “successful” projects, but I question his definition of success – Groton is still a travesty for wildlife in the region. There are also many issues with wind projects in upstate New York – people getting sick from the flicker and noise, bats being … 0

Letter: Town losing a valuable resource

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

To the editor: Peterborough is losing an indispensible resource. Pine Hill Child Care Center (PHCC), located at ConVal, has been told to close its doors on July 1. However, PHCC is the only local childcare center providing for children six weeks to 10 years from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. They are state certified; accepting financial aid for disadvantaged families. The child care … 0

Letter: Ayotte forum avoided the issue

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

To the editor: I was hopeful at the announcement of the Fitzwilliam Town Hall Meeting that there would be an opportunity to ask Sen. Ayotte about her recent voting record with respect to firearms. Unfortunately, I found the event all too carefully staged. While she did acknowledge the fact that many of the people who came out to meet her in the middle … 0

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Letter: U.S. has role in ousting tyrants

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

To the editor: I am pleased that my letters inspire Helen Altman’s critical thinking. I will not respond to her comments about the Iraq War since I previously stated my views on April 25. We disagree. She did ask the question if I “really believe it is the … 0

Letter: Fire response saved our home

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

To the editor: On Sunday May 5, our family experienced a tragic event – our 220 year old barn was completely destroyed in a fire. We wanted to take this opportunity to express our deepest gratitude to all of the firefighters, police, and ambulance professionals who responded to … 0

Letter: Town clean-up  a great success

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

To the editor: Special thanks to all who participated in the Jaffrey Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Jaffrey Spring town-wide cleanup. What a great turnout and a terrific job done by all. We would also like to especially thank the Town of Jaffrey’s DPW employees. They … 0

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MATS Column: Woman’s dreams get back on track

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

“I can’t give up on my dreams,” a resident at the Monadnock Area Transition Shelter announced with determination when we spoke with her recently. “Now that I have shelter for myself and my child, I feel that I … 0

Column: Personal stories is citizenship in action

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

They came with their personal stories. They told the six senators in front of them what will happen if funds that provide for their children or other family members are cut. And, they brought fear of their future that is left in the hands of New Hampshire legislators. … 0

Column: Finding the keys to building a strong family

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Do you know anyone who wants to be weak? Everybody wants to be strong. Now that it is spring, I see folks out there jogging, walking, and biking. We all want strong and healthy bodies, and some of us work hard to get fit. We also want strong … 0

Festival’s unity is worth celebrating

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

For 20 years now, one Saturday in the spring has been the most special in Peterborough. It’s the day of the annual Children and the Arts Festival. Every year, perhaps after a quick pancake breakfast at the Unitarian Church, kids swarm through the streets downtown. Dance companies — … 0

Column: If at first you don’t secede, don’t try again

Monday, May 13, 2013

At this time several states are talking about secession from the United States of America, because of various actions taken by the national government that these states’ voters and/or governments disagree with. Similar talk of secession was heard in the years before the War Between the States (1861-65). … 0

The Blair family playing crochet in Australia in the late 1980s. From left are Same, Linda, David and Anna.

Viewpoint: A look at life through visits to the Philippines

Monday, May 13, 2013

In June 1987, Linda and I moved to the Philippines with our children Anna and Sam. The day after our arrival in Manila, we took a four-hour van ride around Manila Bay and through the mountains of the … 0

Letters: In honor  of teachers

Monday, May 13, 2013

I think I have the best teachers in the world because they are all so nice, funny and teach me new things all the time.  Mrs. D’Andrea sings, makes jokes, laughs, loves books and does really fun art projects.  Mrs. Minard loves music, always smiles, helps me with … 0

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