In line with the old saying, “What goes up must come down,” the New Hampshire Business Review/Chartworth Stock Index fell 5.6 percent in the first quarter of 2005, erasing part of the strong finish it registered at the end of…
New Hampshire Fisher Cats Manager Mike Basso came close to the major leagues as a Triple-A catcher for the San Diego Padres and may yet make the “show” as a manager or coach in the Toronto Blue Jays organization. But…
Painted along a curved wall in the reception area of Lavallee/Brensinger Professional Association are these words: “We are a family that supports each other through mutual kindness, trust and respect. We are committed to excellence in the service of our…
There is a theory in the study of history called the “Great Man Theory.” (It probably should be the “Great Person” to be politically correct, but I’ll risk it.) According to this theory, history is shaped by the actions of…
To the editor: If you missed the kickoff of the New Hampshire Sustainable Lodging Program (NHSLP) March 30 at The Highlander, you probably don’t know about the $1.2 million rebate fund available to New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant facilities to…
To the editor: Why would you publish a commentary calling for a solar tax credit (“It’s time for a residential solar tax credit,” April 1-14 issue) from a corporation that makes money from selling solar equipment and would profit directly…
It has become apparent over the past several years that the state of New Hampshire has several pressing needs, from caring for the elderly and others who can’t afford to do so for themselves, to educating our children and ensuring…
The Republican Party likes to describe itself as a “big tent.” The phrase was coined in 1989 by then-Republican National Committee Chairman Lee Atwater in an attempt to make those supporting legalized abortion feel welcome in the Republican Party. The…
The Legislature is once again taking up the issue of raising the state’s minimum wage. House Bill 665, which has many sponsors, including Rep. Sandra Keans, Rep. Terie Norelli and Sen. Dick Green, was approved in the House by a…
The quality of New Hampshire’s public schools should be of critical interest to the business community. How well these schools prepare tomorrow’s workforce and leaders will affect not only the availability and productivity of our workforce, but also the economic…
