“I am a criminal. At least in the strictest sense of the word. One of my crimes—the biggest apparently— is a predisposition to cancer. My other crime is that I smoked marijuana,” said New Hampshire resident Stacy Milbouer, a four-time cancer survivor. Read more in her column.
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It’s the time of year for mud season. If you don’t know, it kicks off in March, right when the snow decides to call it quits. You know you’re in for it when even a casual stroll down a dirt road feels like a journey back to medieval times—slogging through all that muck and mire.
This delightful mess from the so-called fifth season sticks around until sometime in May, when those spring showers finally give way to some good old-fashioned sunshine strong enough to dry things up. Until then, we have some ideas for how you can embrace the mud.
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Is it written in the stars? Can our political climate be explained by astrology?
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Is Pluto stirring up all this unsteadiness and chaos in the world? According to astrologers, it might be!
Dorothy Morgan, a New Hampshire-based astrologist, believes we’re in for a wild ride later this year. She says we’re facing a shake-up in the foundation of our society—and it’s not just a passing phase. We’re talking about a 20-year stretch of upheaval ahead. 🌪️
That’s because Pluto, the planet of transformation, is about to enter Aquarius, an air sign, and stay there until 2044. The last time Pluto was in Aquarius was in the late 1700s—the time of the American Revolution.
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A survey from HubScore found when it comes to treats, Granite Staters favor Rice Krispies the most. They’re actually the top snack choice in all the New England states, except for Rhode Island—they’re all about Doritos there—and Connecticut, where Lays chips take the crown.
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Tell us: What is your go-to snack?👇
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👉NH lawmaker wants to ban breeding, sale of dogs and cats with known birth-deformities
The bill could impact breeding animals with breathing difficulties, like French and English bulldogs, boxers, pugs, Boston terriers, and Persian cats. Animal welfare advocates said the bill is the first of its kind in the country. (Read more)
👉Are book bans coming to NH?
Republicans say they want to ban books in New Hampshire classrooms that are “harmful to minors.” What does this mean? (Watch the video)
👉Right to work bill fails in NH House
The so-called “right to work” bill, viewed as an attempt to destroy labor unions, was defeated by lawmakers on Thursday. (Read more)
👉 Alabama IVF rulings and what it means for NH
The Alabama Supreme Court just ruled frozen embryos can legally be seen as kids under state law. This has caused some hospitals in Alabama to pause in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment. It turns out New Hampshire’s state laws around IVF treatments have similar language to Alabama’s. (Read more about what that means for us here)
👉 ‘Beautiful’ Civil War-era mansion could be destroyed
An 1860 mansion in Concord is set to be destroyed at the end of March unless someone steps in and saves it. The building once served as Concord’s first YMCA, held the first women-run independent movie theater, housed a school for beauticians, and was the birthplace of “old home days.” (Read more from MassLive)
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Photo courtesy of WealthofGeeks.com
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NH State Police uniforms have been named the second sexiest
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Shout out to the New Hampshire State Police, which made it to wealthofgeeks.com‘s list of America’s sexiest police uniforms, voted on by thousands. NH police snagged second place!
The website survey said the New Hampshire police uniforms are a “crisp, stately forest green, as enduring as the state’s vast wilderness and as welcoming as the small towns nestled within. Paired with tan trousers, the ensemble is brought together with a belt that signifies the strength of New England character.”
The hat police wear “truly captures the essence of the New Hampshire State Police—it’s not just an accessory… It’s a statement, and a nod to the commitment and courage required to uphold the law in a land where the state’s motto, “Live Free or Die.”
The Texas Department of Safety took the crown as the most sexy uniform, while voters thought North Dakota police had the least sexy uniform.
“Our uniform is part of who we are and our troopers are proud to wear it every day,” NH State Police Col. Mark Hall said in a statement.
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🍴 Ready to dig into some tasty tales of New Hampshire innovation? From crispy chicken to zesty dressings, these New Hampshire inventions have added a whole lot of flavor to our lives. Here’s to the creative minds that keep our taste buds tingling!
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