Monadnock Archives - Page 11 of 21

Hostile Work Environment Alleged in Peterborough Town House

August 29, 2025September 2, 2020 Op-Ed

Story posted by Damien Fisher at NHReporter.com – reposted with permission Long-time Peterborough Town Clerk Linda Guyette is accused of creating a hostile work environment in town hall, prompting the town to hire an outside investigator, according to documents obtained by NH Reporter. Guyette declined to comment on the story when contacted last week. “I … Read more

There’s Going Negative in a Republican Primary and Then There’s This Attack on Steve Negron

August 31, 2020 Steve MacDonald

Have inside the beltway smear tactics infiltrated the New Hampshire CD-2 congressional primary? A recent Facebook ad claims that Steve Negron‘s campaign is 320 million dollars in debt. Hey, if you’re going to lie, go big, right, that’s what the Democrats do.

Liberty Ballot recommends Messner, Kenney, Wheeler in GOP Primary

August 26, 2020August 26, 2020 Op-Ed

Liberty Ballot made recommendations in races all the way down the ballot to Republican Delegate. For Executive Council, Liberty Ballot recommends Joseph Kenney in District 1, Jim Beard in District 2, Timothy Comerford in District 3, and Dave Wheeler in District 5.

Voter Suppression & Intimidation at N.H. Polls

August 8, 2020 Op-Ed

Many of us know New Hampshire is not a home-rule state. What that means is towns and cities can only pass laws that the State says they can. Unfortunately, many government officials either do not know this, or they knowingly violate the law hoping they don’t get called out on it. There is a widespread … Read more

“Don’t comply with COVID guidelines out of ignorance”

July 30, 2020July 30, 2020 Op-Ed

It’s summer time again. As expected, it is hot, but if it was -10° we would complain because it’s human nature to want something different than what we have at the present. We were brought up to question and resist compliance. We should challenge the status quo and authorities. Sure, in the end we may have to comply with rational and reasonable laws, but not out of ignorance. My wife has coined a phrase: We were the “Live Free or Die” state, but with COVID we quickly became the “Live to Comply” state.

Still Wrestling with the Union Leader for NH’s #1 Online Print Media Portal

July 23, 2020July 22, 2020 Steve MacDonald

It’s fun to revisit this now and again, mostly because of the alarm it sounds in the hearts and minds of Democrats. How in the world could that (!#/*%$!) site be getting as much online traffic as the Union Leader? This won’t help, but sometimes we get more.

Breaking: Outdoor Trump Rally in Portsmouth this Saturday July 11th

July 5, 2020 Steve MacDonald

WMUR is reporting that President Trump will be holding an outdoor rally in Portsmouth NH this coming Saturday, July 11th. John DiStaso says two sources confirm but there are no details at this time.

New Hampshire’s Ilhan Omar – State Rep. Ryan Buchanan?

June 30, 2020 Steve MacDonald

Who is Ryan Buchanan, really, and is he New Hampshire’s Ilhan Omar? I ask, of course, because Ilhan Omar said “some people did something,” in regards to 9/11. The largest domestic terror attack in our history, killing 2,977 Americans in a few short hours, and minimized it to “some people did something.” This isn’t a … Read more

Get Involved PAC Fundraising Tailgate Draws Huge Crowd

June 29, 2020 Op-Ed

Over 300 attendees, including most major candidates for office in New Hampshire, attended the first major post-COVID GOP fundraising event this month, which happened to coincide with D-Day’s 75th-anniversary. Jess and Naomi Edwards, of Auburn, host an annual “tailgate” fundraising event for the Get Involved PAC in their backyard. All Republican candidates and activists are … Read more

Rita Mattson Announces Candidacy for the New Hampshire House

June 30, 2020June 28, 2020 Op-Ed

Hi, I’m Rita Mattson and I am proud to announce that I am running to represent Dublin, Roxbury, Harrisville, and Jaffrey in the New Hampshire House of Representatives.

Headline Should Read: If Out-of-State College Students Don’t Vote in NH Democrats Lose

July 8, 2022June 19, 2020 Steve MacDonald

The Monadnock Ledger-Transcript (MLT) Headline reads: “Primary Source: COVID-19 could affect key college student vote in NH.” By the second sentence, you will realize the headline should be: “If Out-of-State College Students Don’t Vote in NH Democrats Lose.”

Democrat Ann Kuster Admits, for the Second Time, That Republican Steve Negron Could Flip Her Seat

June 16, 2020 Steve MacDonald

Last November, a fake impeachment, virus socialism, and a few riots ago, Democrat Ann Kuster – who stands by all three of those things (by the way) – admitted that Republican Steve Negron could ‘Flip Annie’s seat.’ It’s not “Annie’s” seat, but six months later, she has repeated the claim.

New Poll Question: Was the Response to COVID-19 Justified or an Unnecessary Overreaction?

June 12, 2020 Steve MacDonald

Here’s a poll question for the times. As we find ourselves waking up from the hangover of COVID-19 induced quarantine, was it worth it? Did we do some good or ruin our lives (the economy) for nothing?

So kids, what did we learn from Thursday’s House Session (06/11/20)?

June 12, 2020June 11, 2020 Judy Aron

We learned that $200,000+ in COVID/CARES funding can easily be spent on moving the NH House to the UNH Whittemore Arena for a day. The space was donated by UNH for this historic event, as the NH House has not met outside of traditional House Chambers since the Civil War. House Reps were treated to … Read more

Keene to Consider a Mask Mandate That May Lead to More Infections, Other Health Issues

May 30, 2020 Steve MacDonald

A Keene, New Hampshire city Councilor (at-Large Randy Filiault) says he will propose an ordinance requiring masks indoors in public places across the city. A move that the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) says, “may, paradoxically, lead to more transmission of Covid-19…”

“That’s Big Government For You:” Racetrack Won’t Open After AG Threats

May 29, 2020May 28, 2020 Steve MacDonald

Under threat of the state’s attorney general, the Riverside Speedway in Northumberland will not open to the public this weekend, after having opened for business over Memorial Day. “[U]nfortunately, big government is going to win again,” Riverside Speedway said in a Facebook post. “[A]s a family, we have decided to sit this weekend, May 30, … Read more

Nashua Mask Mandate Passes with Fines up to $1,000

February 26, 2021May 22, 2020 Steve MacDonald

Mask-less shoppers in Nashua could face fines up to $1,000 for violating the city’s new mask mandate. The Board of Alderman voted to implement a new emergency ordinance on Thursday evening requiring all persons to wear a cloth face covering to enter any business, multi-unit residential complex or commercial building. Alderman Jan Schmidt, speaking with … Read more

As Lockdown Lingers, Legislators’ Frustrations Begin to Mount – via NHJournal

May 13, 2020 Steve MacDonald

Via NHJournal – by Christopher Maidment As Gov. Chris Sununu’s business lockdown approaches Day 50, the state legislature also remains closed for business. While Republican Gov. Sununu has been receiving high marks in polls for his handling of the crisis, Republican legislators are frustrated they’re being left out of the process. Unlike the business sector, … Read more

Budget Blowout: Why States are Asking for a Federal Bailout

May 6, 2020

At Noon Today Join Americans For Prosperity for an in-depth look at why high spending states are asking for a federal bailout and how they got there: The massive impact of COVID-19 has made legislators in DC more friendly than usual to the idea of gargantuan federal spending – and it’s no surprise that some … Read more

Denaro Elected State Chairman of NH College Republicans

April 18, 2020 Steve MacDonald

For Immediate Release: 4/18/2020: MANCHESTER, NH – Today, the New Hampshire Federation of College Republicans are proud to announce that Matt Denaro has been elected Chairman.