The kids are back to school. The grown-ups are back to work. The Red Sox are winning! The summer is quickly passing - actually, it’s not passing, it never arrived. So perhaps we won’t miss it. Labor Day did shine…
There is a movement mostly among Democrats to continue to stifle competition in the health insurance market. This started here in the state about 10 years ago when then-Senator Shaheen pushed through a bill which effectively (and predictably) drove all…
Another September primary election has faded into history, accompanied by another thoroughly predictable prediction by Secretary of State Bill Gardner of a low voter turnout. Mr. Gardner is a thoughtful, articulate man, but we think legendary Hollywood film producer Sam…
Students, parents, educators and everyone who plays a role in the education of our children are to be commended on the recently released results of the New Hampshire Educational Improvement and Assessment Program. Scores in the 3rd, 6th and 10th…
New Hampshire’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership has demonstrated value in job creation and profitability for manufacturers, yet remains in danger of failing because of insufficient funding. The program is part of the national MEP network, which operates in all of the…
It began as a small idea. Educators Doug and Patti Hicks — Doug was a high school science teacher and Patti a speech pathologist — founded Shaker Road School in 1979 as a child-care center. A quarter-century later, they have…
Eggs, once shunned by the health-conscious public, are making a comeback. High in protein and vitamins, low in saturated fat and only 70 calories apiece, their benefits outweigh most cholesterol concerns. But Jesse Laflamme, his father Gerry and cousin Pete…
For nearly 30 years, Rowe Machine Company in Seabrook has turned out parts for aircraft, race cars and motorcycles. Now owners Marc and Nancy Rowe have turned their small fabrication business into a “monster garage.” Rowe Machine Company was chosen…
Seven chambers of commerce in southern Maine and New Hampshire have been hosting an annual business-to-business expo for 16 years. This year, chamber organizers agreed that it was time for a new look and a new focus for the event.…
A special birthday party is being planned for Oct. 21 to mark the 20th anniversary of the New Hampshire Small Business Development Center, which since 1984 has provided advice and assistance to thousands of small businesses around the state. The…
