Opinion

Fixing the bail system will aid taxpayers

Today in New Hampshire, our county jails house many people who have not been convicted of crimes. They’ve lost their freedom and stand to lose much more — their jobs, homes and cars — simply because they cannot afford to…

Now is the time for nature tourism in NH

Why is it legal in New Hampshire to feed bears to kill them but illegal to feed them when they don’t have enough food? Why not set up wildlife viewing sanctuaries for our black bears and show off these magnificent…

Seizing opportunity in a crisis

Here in the shadow of Rattlesnake Ridge, winter is slowly evolving into spring. Today I listened to the winter remembrances of one woman who was stunned when she was able to walk right up to a group of ducks on…

The Black Heritage Trail’s valuable message

There were literally hundreds of roadside attractions located along the nation’s blue highways years ago. These promised everything from the world’s largest ball of string to a Redstone rocket. Most travelers were unaware that a treasure trove of significant cultural…