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Rafferty: How to help yourself and others in Maine this winter

Sen. Joe Rafferty | Portsmouth Herald As the holiday season continues, it’s easy to stay wrapped up in the fun and joy of everything this season...

RI is starting to move the needle on affordable housing. But more needs to be done | Opinion

Massachusetts1 year ago

RI is starting to move the needle on affordable housing. But more needs to be done | Opinion

Jennifer Hawkins | Guest columnist Jennifer Hawkins is the president and CEO of ONE Neighborhood Builders, one of the state’s leading community development corporations, and a...

Guest to Oklahoma treasurer: Keep politics out of state’s pension promises

Oklahoma1 year ago

Guest to Oklahoma treasurer: Keep politics out of state’s pension promises

Don Keenan | Guest columnist Last month, I filed a lawsuit on behalf of thousands of other retired public employees against state Treasurer Todd Russ with...

Concord update: NH Legislature gearing up for 2024

New Hampshire1 year ago

Concord update: NH Legislature gearing up for 2024

State Rep. Chris Muns | Portsmouth Herald Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas. In these sometimes trying and contentious times, I hope we all can take a...

Thank goodness we are not Paradise. Here’s why

Mississippi1 year ago

Thank goodness we are not Paradise. Here’s why

Mac Gordon | Special to the Mississippi Clarion Ledger Thank goodness for the Nevada city of Paradise, which must not be much of a paradise at...

Mayor, councilmembers: Keeping OKC ‘big league’ is critical to our city’s aspirations

Oklahoma1 year ago

Mayor, councilmembers: Keeping OKC ‘big league’ is critical to our city’s aspirations

David Holt, Bradley Carter, James Cooper, Barbara Peck, Todd Stone, Matt Hinkle and Mark Stonecipher | Guest columnists Thirty years ago next week, Oklahoma City’s modern...

Local police: Drug overdoses increasing faster in NH than anywhere else in the nation

New Hampshire1 year ago

Local police: Drug overdoses increasing faster in NH than anywhere else in the nation

Dave Keaveny and Todd Pinkham | Portsmouth Herald The Granite State is no stranger to the opioid pandemic that has taken lives and devastated communities across...

Rooks: A shadow over Maine Legislature’s gun debate

Maine1 year ago

Rooks: A shadow over Maine Legislature’s gun debate

Douglas Rooks | Portsmouth Herald There’s no question the Maine Legislature will begin the 2024 session in a tough place. The majority in both chambers have...

RI teachers in unique position to use new AP course in classroom | Opinion

Rhode Island1 year ago

RI teachers in unique position to use new AP course in classroom | Opinion

Erik J. Chaput and Russell J. DeSimone | Guest columnists Erik J. Chaput and Russell J. DeSimone are the historians-in-residence on the Dorr Rebellion Project website....