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Garrison Keillor: It is a good and pleasant thing not to rant

IT'S THE DETAILS of a story that give it life, not the high moral outlook of the thing, but many people find details confusing: it's righteousness they crave, righteousness as a rationale for anger, and so you have the current surge in harangues and fulminations and the rarity of true storytelling. It's just human nature. But it's sad to see.

 

Buyers dream big, flock to lucky NH lottery spots

Happy customers walked out of Reeds Ferry Market in a steady stream Tuesday, lottery tickets in their hands.

 

Florida man charged with burglary of Salisbury camp

State troopers arrested and charged a 52-year-old Florida man with burglary of a residential camp in Salisbury, according to law enforcement officials.

 

A degree of familiarity for Monarchs

Usually the perfect fit for a head coaching position takes time to reveal itself even after a hire is made. Doug Christiansen and the Manchester Monarchs were a match before a game was played.

 

'Chief Days' to get fresh review following audit

Members of an aldermanic committee ordered police officials to work with city staff to draft a policy governing the granting of 'Chief Days,' after an internal audit released last week reports the controversial practice resulted in more than a year's worth of extra time off being rewarded to city police officers since 2009

 

Convicted bank robber turns himself in to feds

A former Manchester man and convicted bank robber turned himself in to the federal probation office in Concord Tuesday, according to officials.

 

Over half of Manchester teachers take 10-plus sick days a year

More than half of Manchester city teachers call in sick more than 10 days during a school year, placing city schools among the top in the state for chronically absent teachers, according to federal data.

 

Manchester police officer exposed to fentanyl during traffic stop, medically cleared

A Manchester police officer was exposed to fentanyl during a motor vehicle stop early Tuesday morning, according to police officials.

 

Kuster, Negron highlight differences in 2nd CD debate

Incumbent Democrat U.S. Rep. Ann McLane Kuster and her Republican challenger, state Rep. Steve Negron of Nashua, squared off in their second debate on Tuesday, highlighting their differences on immigration, climate change and abortion.

 

Edwards shows courage: Pappas uses scare tactics

Congress will never be able to tackle the looming insolvency of the nation's massive entitlement programs unless candidates can address the issue without being attacked for their honestly.

 

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