A Personal Endorsement- No More Futile Gestures!

Remember the concept of noble but futile gestures, as embodied by the walkout scene in Animal House? As we approach the election season, the question in the primary for the Republican nominee for US Senate comes down to whether we want to make noble but futile gestures or do we actually want to win. I … Read more

biohazard

The Kung-Flu Weapon?

A little more than 20 years ago, Ken Alibek, a defector from the Soviet Union, exposed the extensive biological warfare activities of the USSR in his book, Biohazard: The Chilling True Story of the Largest Covert Biological Weapons Program in the World – Told from Inside by the Man Who Ran It. The book is … Read more

Is Fauci Trying to DEPRIVE America of a Coronavirus Cure?

Coronavirus in New Hampshire and Belknap County at a Glance

As of close of business 4/6/20 New Hampshire had 715 cases of coronavirus. That means as a state New Hampshire had 53 cases of coronavirus for every 100,000 people. In terms of negative outcomes New Hampshire has had 9 deaths attributed to coronavirus. That means for every 100,000 people in the state there have been … Read more

Telemedicine- The Old is New Again

Last Friday, I had my regular checkup with my Primary Care Physician in Gilford via Zoom. In addition to being able to see and talk to each other, my PCP was able to bring up & review my electronic records, she was able to send in a new prescription for me by email to the … Read more

Spend Spending

Nashua School District Staff Should Not be a Protected Class

On Friday, March 13th the Nashua Board of Education voted to provide full compensation to all district personnel for five days from March 16th to 23rd while shutting down the schools. There was no discussion of the cost to taxpayers as these funds were already in this year’s budget.

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Live Free and Rant

Live Free and Rant 4: Every Business is Essential

Another lovely day in the apocalypse, and the US government has still shut down giant chunks of the economy. We go over our brave representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) and his unpopular stand against due process and pork barrel spending in the latest stimulus bill. We also cover the designation of some businesses as “non-essential” in … Read more

NH Liquor Stores Closing

NH Liquor Stores Closing Some Locations

New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlets announced today on Facebook that they will be temporarily closing some of their locations due to a lack of staffing. These closures have already taken effect, according to a spokesperson for the NHSLC outlets. The locations now temporarily closed are: Milford Jaffrey Walpole Lincoln Hinsdale Winchester Swanzey The Governor … Read more

remote learning

Tell us YOUR story on Remote Learning

Remote Learning has now been in effect for at least a full week statewide, longer in many districts. I want to hear from you about how it’s going so far. Good stories, bad stories, in between. Shoot me an email with your remote learning experience at chris+remotelearning@maidmentnh.com Look forward to hearing from you!

save the beer

OpEd – Waive Growler Regulations, Save the Beer

The goal of legislators is always to find solutions to improve the lives of our constituents. In these unprecedented times in struggling with COVID-19, finding solutions may look different than it did a month ago, but our mission has not changed. Together, we can come through this crisis.   Related: To-Go Beer & Wine Coming to … Read more

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