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In last week's furor over an editorial page cartoon that even its editor conceded was “harsh,'' the Monitor's hypocrisy was on full display.
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With six aldermanic votes in its pocket, the teachers' union can now concentrate its fire on picking off four more votes (10 would be needed to override a veto), plus trying to turn the tax cap into...
GEORGE F. WILL
Progressives are waging an embarrassingly obvious campaign, hoping Chief Justice John Roberts will buckle beneath the pressure of their disapproval and declare Obamacare constitutional.
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We have not been able to trust Pakistan for decades. It is time to end the charade.
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Street protests have brought the politics of confrontation into the streets of North America and Europe. The datelines and details change, but the script stays the same.

Bettencourt resigns again, this time with apology for misrepresenting his work

READER COMMENTS: 12

The drama surrounding State House Majority Leader D.J. Bettencourt came to a head Sunday as the embattled politician resigned from his position for the second time in three days, but this time...

In this photo taken from his Facebook page, New Hampshire House Majority Leader D.J. Bettencourt poses with U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe of Maine during the University of New Hampshire School of Law commencement on May 19.

House rep says Bettencourt resigning over fabricated internship reports

READER COMMENTS: 59

House Majority Leader D.J. Bettencourt agreed to resign after he admitted fabricating reports for a law school internship, according to the House Republican who was mentoring him. "When I saw the...

High costs of medical care put NH patients on alert

READER COMMENTS: 8

In New Hampshire, there were 134,000 residents younger than 65 without health insurance in 2010, according to U.S. Census figures. Thousands more were under-insured or couldn't afford rising...

NH tells 5 to repay $1.3m in pensions

READER COMMENTS: 7

The New Hampshire Retirement System is trying to recoup more than $1.3 million from five retirees for alleged pension overpayments and missed contributions because of jobs they took after retiring.

Sidewalk repairs stir debate in Manchester

READER COMMENTS: 5

New England winters and heavy traffic have taken their toll over the years, and the city's brick sidewalks are now spotted with hot top patches and missing bricks, leaving holes and uneven pathways...

Garry Rayno's State House Dome: Council redistricting game nears finale

READER COMMENTS: 0

The House and Senate approved very different plans for redrawing the boundaries for the five Executive Council districts.

Lingering contract, layoff woes keep everyone guessing

READER COMMENTS: 13

What happens now that the teachers have rejected the concessions deal? Plus a petition on the budget upsets the school board and info on next week's budget talks.

NH soldiers support suit seeking combat role for women

READER COMMENTS: 1

Two women who serve in the New Hampshire National Guard say they agree with reservists from other states who have petitioned a federal judge to lift restrictions barring women from combat.

Ossipee lakefront land owners seek joint suit over taxes

READER COMMENTS: 0

A group of Ossipee lakefront homeowners is pursuing a class-action lawsuit against the town over what they say are disproportionately high property tax assessments.

With her son, Samuel, on her lap, Tairi Gaouette became a American citizen on Friday during the Naturalization Ceremony at Sweeney Post in Manchester.

New crop of citizens includes a Marine recruit and a 14-year Navy veteran

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Twenty-five people were sworn in as naturalized citizens at Sweeney Post in Manchester.

With her son, Samuel, on her lap, Tairi Gaouette became a American citizen on Friday during the Naturalization Ceremony at Sweeney Post in Manchester.

New crop of citizens includes a Marine recruit and a 14-year Navy veteran

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Twenty-five people were sworn in as naturalized citizens at Sweeney Post in Manchester.

Bill Trombly talks by graffiti on a fence by the old railroad trail next to his house on Woodland Avenue in Manchester on Friday.

Nothing but a trail of trouble in Manchester

READER COMMENTS: 14

Complaints about noise and misuse of the Rockingham Recreational Trail are being addressed by city departments.

0 Health care a top issue for businesses in New Hampshire

10 John DiStaso's Granite Status: Obama camp: Romney 'out of touch' for saying class size alone doesn't matter to education quality

15 Manchester principals join teachers in saying no to job cuts, givebacks

5 House majority leader Bettencourt stepping down next month

78 Options sought after teachers reject contract

2 'Republican outreach' on Mead's mileage voucher, aide says

0 Judge to decide on opening records from Wilton-Lyndeborough district

11 Parents group urges funding of Manchester schools

1 Failed teachers deal opens state review

0 House won't negotiate with Senate on risk pool bill

1 House, Senate school funding plans to be scrutinized

1 Legislators seek school aid agreement

0 Balsams gets town approval for renovations

0 In Nashua, first National Blueway is made official

0 Sen. Prescott of Kingston to run for fourth term

1 Nashua United Way funding cut; two positions eliminated

0 Bedford council upholds zoning amendment vote

0 Knapp keeps position as Henniker highway chief

0 Six candidates are considered for Goffstown school evaluation

0 Derry assistant principals get board approval

0 Pelham’s public library didn’t have to look far for director

51 City teachers' union rejects contract proposal

13 Soltani indicted on felony in connection with police chase

8 Lynch cites safety, uses his veto pen

14 Monitor gets complaints over O'Brien's 'Hitler-like mustache' in cartoon

0 Concussions guidelines bill awaits governor's signature

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