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Editorial: Happy to listen to our shared history

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Most of us have an Eddie Aho in our family. He works hard, he takes care of business, and he has a past rich in stories and filled with meaning. And even though he proudly dons his uniform for Memorial Day gatherings, he doesn’t wear his experiences as a badge. To truly understand what he’s seen and what he’s lived, you just have to ask. Ledger-Transcript Reporter Ashley Saari turned … 0

Editorial: Protecting the outdoors

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Memorial Day signals the start of summer, and there’s lots to be mindful about as we start trekking into the warmer months. Of particular concern is the potential spread of the emerald ash borer, an invasive pest that has already been found in 19 states. This past March, this particularly destructive beetle was spotted for the first time in Concord. Now areas across … 0

Letter: Loose collie  needs some help

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

To the editor: A small dog that looks like a little collie, perhaps a sheltie, has been seen for the last 3 or 4 days on the east side of East Mountain Road. He’s lost, and looking for his people. I saw him in my field on about May 15 and reported him to the police in case anyone had called about him, … 0

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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

Letter: Fire awareness saved our facility

Monday, May 13, 2013

To the editor; On Wed., May 1, we were the fortunate recipients of support from eight local volunteer fire departments. When the call was made by Scott Quiltey, who happened to be driving by our facility, reporting that there was excessive smoke coming from our facility, the volunteer … 0

Letter: Letter writer missed the point

Monday, May 13, 2013

To the editor: A recent letter accused me of racial profiling because I wrote, factually, that 54 percent of all homicide victims are black. When I taught in Hartford, black parents, as well as religious and community leaders, conducted a march protesting the wave of gun violence that … 0

Letter: Pool shouldn’t have user fees

Monday, May 13, 2013

To the editor: For the record, I have never once been in the town pool and have no plans to ever use it in the future. I do, however, consider it to be one of Peterborough’s finer assets. My children, when they were younger, took full advantage of … 0

Editorial: Stories of caring show us the way

Monday, May 13, 2013

In the last week or so, numerous stories of local people helping others speaks to the connection between our communities. It started with a three-alarm fire at New England Forest Products in Greenfield on the night of May 1, which brought out dozens of firefighters from surrounding towns. … 0

Letter: Governor’s budget is irresponsible

Monday, May 13, 2013

To the editor: Last Wednesday I joined with every Republican and multiple Democrats in voting against the House Budget. I did so because I believe that with 40,000 New Hampshire citizens out of work and many families struggling to make ends meet, the last thing we need is … 0

Letter: Ayotte taking  right approach

Monday, May 13, 2013

To the editor: I find it amazing that Sen. Kelly Ayotte is being chastised for her courageous stand regarding our 2nd Amendment rights. She is right in supporting improving NICS, a careful review of our mental health system (the shooter in Connecticut was mentally ill and should have … 0

Letter: Let’s bury casino plan for good

Monday, May 13, 2013

To the editor: Apparently someone in Salem screamed “more cowbell” last week and instantly the Millennium Gaming gang produced a new and improved set of drawings of the phantom casino they are planning for Salem. The pro-gambling chorus sent up a mighty cheer. That wispy bit of theater … 0

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