In 1990, Dick Swett — a Yale graduate and an architect who grew up in Laconia, where he starred in football and track — became the first Democrat since 1912 to be elected to Congress from New Hampshire’s 2nd District.…
When The World Schools began 25 years ago, its backdrop, the remnants of a small empty chicken farm on the Daniel Webster Highway in Nashua, was barely large enough for five staff members and the 38 preschoolers being cared for.…
Since its founding almost 27 years ago, the New Hampshire Business Review has gone out of its way to publish a diverse range of opinions on a similarly varied number of subjects, from articles on the economy and government to…
To the editor: Re the article about Mehdi Gabayzadeh and the $300 million fraud (“Ex-paper exec guilty in fraud,” April 29-May 12 NHBR). Wasn’t anybody paying attention? I thought large firms had independent auditors and a board of directors. It…
Remember when the John Birch Society was as extreme right wing as you could get? While they’re still seeing conspiracies behind the bush (obvious double entendre), today they seem positively sane compared to the rabid neo-cons now in charge. They…
A little more than halfway through the six-month budget process, it’s clear that, as usual, the New Hampshire budget is pretty tight. It’s also clear that after the House passed a stripped-down version of the budget last month, there’s probably…
The New Hampshire Legislature is considering a mercury reduction initiative that could increase electric rates substantially for PSNH customers. As written, Senate Bill 128 could add hundreds of millions of dollars to our energy production costs, and greatly diminish the…
Democrats. Republicans. Red states. Blue states. Iowa caucuses. New Hampshire primary. Values voters. Soccer moms. NASCAR dads. During the 2004 presidential election, the country was divided into such categories, making this one of the most polarizing elections ever. Now that…
Q. I’ve prepared a business plan to help me get additional capital for my business. I followed the “how to” manuals and have produced a 200+ page document which I’m sure nobody has the time to read. What parts should…
It’s time for our third annual “Off the Clock Beach Books” guide, so we’ve asked Granite State booksellers for their picks on the most salacious, sizzling and even smart stuff in print this side of a lawn chair. Unless otherwise…
