December 9, 2022 •
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By Louise Andrus
I won my re-election for one of the two seats for State Representative in District 5. Thank you to every citizen in Andover, Danbury, Hill, Salisbury, and Webster for your vote in the General Election on November 8, and for your faith in me. If it was not for your vote, I would not have […]
Informed voting requires researching facts
November 4, 2022 •
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By Ken Wells
Over the past several years, we have been witnessing New Hampshire’s political system fracture into a three-party system, made confusing because two of the parties (the traditional GOP vs Free State/Liberty Alliance) claim the same “Republican” title. My grandfather was an Eisenhower Republican who founded an important national patriotic organization in Valley Forge. But grandfather’s […]
November 4, 2022 •
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By Karen Testerman
On the upcoming November ballot two Constitutional questions are proposed. The second question asks “Shall there be a convention to amend or revise the constitution?” This assumes that there is a problem with the founding documents. The problem is not the language or structure of the founding documents. Proponents of the Article V Constitutional Convention […]
November 4, 2022 •
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By Dan Innis
When I purchased the historic Battles Farm in Bradford a couple of years ago, I thought that running the farm would become my new full-time job. The farm had fallen into disrepair, but I saw opportunity. Generations of my family were farmers, and my background as a small businessman and professor at the University of […]
November 4, 2022 •
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By Mary Anne Broshek
We have a Republican Governor and Republican majorities in the New Hampshire Senate, House and Executive Council. The current Republicans in control of the state are nothing like the Republicans you voted for 20 or 30 years ago. Their platform has moved towards a Libertarian ideology. Two of Andover’s candidates – Louise Andrus and Alvin […]
Please take the time to vote on November 8
November 4, 2022 •
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By Louise Andrus
Have you ever thought about what it would be like if our “right to vote” was ever taken away from us? Could that realistically ever happen? I am not saying it would ever happen. Rather the question is something to think about. To me, voting is one of the most important rights of an American […]
September 30, 2022 •
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By Deborah Aylward
As a voter (and candidate), I’d like to see other candidates disclose their independent legislative accomplishments, if any, which in my view, are an indicator of being the most qualified to fill the positions sought. Of Districts 5 and 26 State House candidates, to my knowledge, only Alvin See and I have had bills sponsored […]
September 30, 2022 •
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By Louise Andrus
Thank you to every voter in Andover, Danbury, Hill, Salisbury, Webster for your votes in the Primary on September 13. I do not take your votes for granted. And now we are gearing up for the November 8 General Election. Many candidates on the ballot are knocking on doors, making phone calls, and mailing flyers […]
September 30, 2022 •
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By Mary Anne Broshek
Sometimes good things don’t get the exposure they need. Here are some things to feel good about. Infrastructure and Jobs Act, signed into law in November 2021, brought $1.2 billion into New Hampshire for road and bridge repair, expanded broadband, clean drinking water, protection from wildfires and cyberattacks, public transportation and airport improvement, charging stations, […]
September 2, 2022 •
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By Louise Andrus
What is the Bill of Rights? It is the first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution. These amendments guarantee us freedom of speech, the right to bear arms, freedom of religion, and much more. The United States Constitution and the New Hampshire Constitution are very important to every person. Have you read these two […]