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DEAR ABBY: Years ago, my child was sexually abused by a relative. After I found out, I reported it, which made the abuser’s family very upset. Charges were filed, and there were court dates, probation and counseling. To date, everything the judge required of the abuser has been legally fulfi…

Today’s Sound Off is about our pets:

CHELMSFORD, Massachusetts — "We have a right to this library, too."

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A New Hampshire man accused of killing a Berwick man was arrested Friday.

When Rear Admiral William G. Kelly learned of a dark episode from his cherished institution’s past, the superintendent of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy was deeply astonished and profoundly bothered.

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Former President Donald Trump is planning a string of visits to early voting states starting this month as he seeks to jumpstart his low-energy 2024 presidential campaign.

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married 45 years. We are both retired and have hobbies to keep us busy.

Europe in winter: You can enjoy an espresso at a sidewalk café in Rome or Barcelona, but you may be bundled up in a jacket and scarf.

Monday, January 16, 2023

EACH YEAR as we reflect on Dr. King’s legacy, the nation and local communities find moments of harmony and peace as we remember what it means to be unified as citizens of this world. Like many other world leaders who came before and after him, Dr. Martin Luther King reminded us that our differences will only take us so far; we have to be willing to find community and connection with those …

Sunday, January 15, 2023

New Hampshire’s efforts to make irresponsible hikers pay the freight, or at least part of it, when they need to be rescued is apparently not working all that well.

IT IS a new year, with a new term for Gov. Chris Sununu and a new session for the state Legislature. But 2023 will have echoes of past years as Sununu coyly considers a run for president and the New Hampshire House of Representatives dealing with a near even split between Republicans and Democrats.

EVERY PRESIDENT probably stashes away classified documents. The chances of any president being successfully prosecuted for pilfering them are infinitesimal. Nevertheless, Joe Biden has engaged in the same behavior as Donald Trump — perhaps worse, since vice presidents are unable to declassify documents — and precedent and transparency, our very democracy, demanded that Attorney General Mer…

Friday, January 13, 2023

It’s a dumb look for New Hampshire Republicans. As Joe Biden’s Democrats try to kill our open presidential primary, where underdogs at least have a chance, some GOP members of the New Hampshire House want to (a) discourage voter participation and (b) charge candidates a small fortune to enter certain races. Is Democrat boss Ray Buckley now writing legislation for these people?