The federal government is bankrupt, exhibited at USDebtClock.org. There is another presidential candidate on 40 ballots, so far, who as governor of New Mexico (1995-2004) balanced the budget as a Republican and left office with a surplus in the state’s coffers. His name is Gary Johnson, now a Libertarian who knows economics of the free […]
Omitted from August Due to an administrative error, we omitted Mario’s July report from the August issue. We regret the error. Concord is quiet these days. The House and the Senate are not in session. The big question is how much more revenue than predicted is the state going to get and what to do […]
I remember Heather Makechnie. She’s the lady who, with Grace Stetson, tirelessly helped me raise $10,000 at two events to help the New Hampshire Food Bank. I remember Heather. She’s the lady who comforted my wife Mev very early one morning while the Andover Rescue Squad prepared Mev for transport to New London Hospital. I remember […]
Andover Fire Department Chief Rene Lefebvre told my husband Ralph and me that our 10-year-old fire extinguisher should be thrown out and replaced. We took the old one to our Transfer Station (aka the Dump). As I was about to toss it into the mix, one of the employees told me not to. He instructed me […]
Warner resident running in District 25
I’m David Karrick representing the citizens of Andover, Danbury, Salisbury, Warner, and Webster in the New Hampshire Legislature. I am running for my third term in the Legislature as the Merrimack District 25 Representative, where I’ve served on the Ways and Means Committee. My priorities have included finding revenues for education, health care, substance abuse treatment, public […]
Mary Anne Broshek is a candidate for the New Hampshire legislature to serve as the Representative from Andover, Danbury, and Salisbury to replace our wonderful Mario Ratzki, who is not running this term. I strongly support her interest in participating in New Hampshire state government. I have known Mary Anne for over 10 years with […]
Warner resident running in District 25
My name is Natalie Wells, and I am running for New Hampshire House of Representatives for District 25 (Andover, Danbury, Salisbury, Warner, and Webster). I have set down roots in Warner, raised two children, and now enjoy seeing my two grandchildren grow up. My working life has been a diverse mix, including medical assistant, banking, […]
Democratic write-in candidate
I have been a full-time resident of Andover since 1990, now living in the farm on Shaw Hill Road that my parents purchased in 1951. For most of my adult life I have voted for both Republicans and Democrats, since both parties worked in the past to truly represent all residents and made New Hampshire […]
Safety should never be taken for granted
In light of all that has happened beyond the Andover town limits lately, I want to publicly express my gratitude to Chief Laramie and his whole team for all that the Andover Police Department does to keep us safe and secure here at home. Thank you so much for taking on that responsibility. Whenever I see […]
What should have been an almost relaxing morning session on June 16 turned into an all-day slug fest, with the outcome never in doubt. HB 1000, which allocates $1.5 million to law enforcement officials to combat drug dealers, had been defeated in the previous session of June 1. The bill had come out of conference […]