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Here are New Hampshire voters’ wackiest primary write-ins
Some New Hampshire residents got creative on the primary ballots, writing in some unusual presidential candidates.
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A century of cinema: Keene’s historic Colonial Theatre marks 100 years with silent film spectacle
What do Quasimodo and Keene have in common? They both mark the start of a Keene downtown institution. On Sunday, Jan. 28, the Colonial Performing Arts Center is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a free screening of the silent classic, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” the first movie shown there a century ago.
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VIDEO: Police officer pulls 8-year-old girl from frozen pond
A heroic police officer in Vermont saves an 8-year-old girl from a frozen pond. Watch the heartwarming rescue footage released by the Vermont State Police. Credit: Vermont State Police via Storyful @granitepost A heroic police officer in Vermont saves an 8-year-old girl from a frozen pond. Watch the heartwarming rescue footage released by the Vermont…
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We talked to Dartmouth students as they watched NH primary results come in
Studies show young people could be a force in the 2024 presidential election. CIRCLE, or the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement, found Gen Z, ages 18 to 26, will make up over 40 million potential voters— about one fifth of the American electorate. Around 8 million people have also newly…
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VIDEO: Dartmouth College students tell us what’s at stake in the 2024 election
Dartmouth College students held signs on the eve of the New Hampshire primary, rallying their peers to write in Joe Biden’s name on Tuesday. The students said Biden is the best option for the country’s future. @granitepost Dartmouth College students held signs on the eve of the New Hampshire primary, rallying their peers to write…
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Op-ed: Young People Cannot Afford to Sit this Election Out
For much of our voting lives it has seemed that every election our democracy itself has been on the ballot. In 2016, we saw what happened when too many people stayed home and Donald Trump was elected President; in 2020, we saw that when young people mobilize and turn out to vote, we can build…
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New Hampshire’s top 8 events this weekend (Jan. 19-21)
There is a lot of fun to be had in New Hampshire this weekend. From exploring your artistic side using liquid glass to an introductory forest bathing class, the range of events across our state is really something. Here are our top eight picks. Merrimack Valley Attend a 3D liquid glass workshop Jan. 19, 6:30-9…
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Explore these cozy winter farmers markets in New Hampshire
I’m not a big fan of summer, but I do love heading to my city’s farmers market to buy fresh veggies and see old friends. Luckily I live in New Hampshire where there are plenty of winter farmers markets. Here are some of our top picks throughout the state. Merrimack Valley Downtown Concord Winter…
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Op-ed: Writing-in Our History in New Hampshire
When the books on the 2024 election are written, there should be a chapter devoted to the efforts of the grassroots volunteers of the Granite State Write-In project. The tale of how a community of volunteers ran a campaign in a primary their national political party did not want. President Joe Biden surprised New Hampshire…
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New Hampshire residents call on 2024 candidates to address opioid crisis
Kerry Norton, the co-founder of Hope on a Haven Hill, is asking for candidates to do more to address the opioid epidemic in New Hampshire. Photo courtesy of hopeonhavenhill.org
