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July 4, 2009

• 8:44 PM michael on Three places in New Hampshire undying

  My good friend Dave and his family moved to NH thirteen years ago to run a motel in New London, near Lake Sunapee. I just got off the phone with him, the conversation ran the usual thirty different directon, but the one thing that stuck is his dissapointment that the Live free or Die state is no more. It is now much like the rest of New England, heavily taxed and mostly Democratic, the Republican Party has died out, for now. I still love the place anyway.

  
  

  July 3, 2009

• 9:27 AM Charles Pinning on No need for the hose now, Janet Lage

  Lage's image brings to mind the snide observation, "Can't even tell if it's upside down or not." Is it? Or does Lage normally sign her pieces upside down in the upper left-hand corner? (Not unthinkable, but would be more characteristic of a sly old Dadaist -- say Max Ernst -- than an heiress to abstract expressionism of the fifties.

  
  

  June 27, 2009

• 8:58 AM just thinking on Governor's 'furlough'

  Furlough? Not a bad idea of all politicians to take a furlough for a year or so, but not show up. Might do some good.

  
  

  June 26, 2009

• 2:39 PM einstein on CVS chief's fine piece on health-care mess

  POD, even you must be aware that it's not the retail pharmacies that are raping the public, it's the pharmaceutical manufacturers. If you are capapble, check out the bottom line of CVS vs any big drug company and see where the real profit gouging is. For guys like you, if Ryan gave the meds for nothing, you would be suspiciouis that this was some kind of a trick.. Wake up and blame the real culprits.

  
  

  June 26, 2009

• 1:31 PM POD on CVS chief's fine piece on health-care mess

  Also (I'm sure that editors shortened the piece) he would have come out in favor of world peace. He lists the old familiar problems (well known)without any solutions. What distinguishes this piece? I am always wary of a fellow who personally and professionally benefits from selling meds at prices which are inflated (even compared to peer pharmacies)and whose salary and benefits approach 8 figures. I somehow can't get behind his zeal.

  
  

  June 26, 2009

• 7:30 AM jammy boy on Booze -- and then sex? -- in N.H.; pizza and paint

  as usual, the painting is beautiful, but more striking today is a headline with booze sex AND pizza in it -- a grabber!

  
  

  June 24, 2009

• 8:57 AM jammy boy on Sector fishing; a bad case of plaque; Maine cuts taxes; Cape Cod Day

  i love tabloids, too, but cheering for cape cod day is like cheering for the zamboni driver between periods of a hockey game; things look better on the surface, but to what end? if the content were new, that'd be one thing. but so far it's just the package, and for that i pity the trees.

  
  

  June 22, 2009

• 8:59 AM michael on Last exit to Brooklyn: Assault on northeast Connecticut

  I just returned from a trip to the Coccecticut shore, Madison. Old Saybrook, Clinton, etc., beautiful and peaceful. I still enjoy the Rt. 6-101 journey as well but it is losing its lusyer. I agree; slow down a little and don't worry about the tickets!

  
  

  June 22, 2009

• 8:01 AM Mike on Last exit to Brooklyn: Assault on northeast Connecticut

  Mr. Whitcomb, And what will make drivers slow down? State and local police handing out tickets, I would think. Which means higher property taxes. Such a double-edged sword.....I guess civilization really does require a price.

  
  

  June 20, 2009

• 11:29 AM Charles Pinning on The joys of N.E. secession; but split R.I. in two!

  Let us not waste time whining about the cloudy weather. Instead, let us bend our eyes toward the brilliance that could shine upon our pages. Unpredictable and often "unpleasant" weather is the only thing keeping RI from being overrun by "fun-seekers" and even more development.

  
  

  June 19, 2009

• 4:09 PM Charles Pinning on Newspapers beat Kindle; Koller not going to Delta

  Newspapers beat Kindle, is like saying, Dinner at Chez L'Ami Louis beats power bar.

  
  

  June 19, 2009

• 12:13 PM Lamont Gallery on "Abstract Rhythm''

  Abstract Rhythm Works by Christopher Archer, Peter Dixon and Lauren Pollaro Tuesday, July 7- Friday, July 31, 2009 Opening reception: Friday July 10, 6:30-8pm On view are the spectacular harmonious mixed media, assembled wall pieces of Lauren Pollaro, paintings by Peter Dixon who's work explores the subtleties of 
value and color using the square. Also joining them is the talented three-dimensional artist Christopher Archer, who's work explores audience engagement with his thought provoking installations. Lamont Gallery Frederick R. Mayer Art Center Phillips Exeter Academy 11 Tan Lane, Exeter, NH 03833 (603) 777-3461 Gallery Hours: July: Tuesday-Friday 9am-4pm


  
  

  June 18, 2009

• 11:05 AM Charles Pinning on Granite State's Greta Garbo

  Throw in a handful of pedestrian pieces and it can become a back porch version of the popular Providence game: "Go Play In Traffic!"

  
  

  June 17, 2009

• 4:33 AM michael on Wickenden Street's racial throwbacks

  Ives Street has transformed as well. I always bore my wife with tales of how merchant ships once filled the skyline where 195 now sits, and how centuries ago sailors from all over the world walked the very streets we now stroll, some of them involved in the slave trade at some level.

  
  

  June 17, 2009

• 12:19 AM Tisiphone on Wickenden Street's racial throwbacks

  You have allowed yourself to become isolated. Check eBay for "Black memorabilia"

  
  

  June 16, 2009

• 4:51 PM Terrence McCarthy on The joys of N.E. secession; but split R.I. in two!

  The weather's the main topic when we chat with folks back home. Seems like everybody's talking about how bad this spring has been up there. This is our first spring in North Carolina. It's been raining a lot, but it's like tropical rain, not topical rain. Nobody really talks about it. It pours for two hours in the late afternoon. Then the sky clears and the frogs start croaking. It has to get better up there. Doesn't it?

  
  

  June 14, 2009

• 10:10 PM TEK on Public vehicles, private dispute

  How would you have ANY idea that they are not residents of the city??!!??

  
  

  June 14, 2009

• 6:01 PM michael on Public vehicles, private dispute

  Can't be fire department employees, we're on punishment, grounded to the stations, unless an emergency happens.

  
  

  June 14, 2009

• 9:53 AM handassi anass on Pit-bull rights; legacy Mob; blue sees green

  tajin

  
  

  June 13, 2009

• 10:56 AM JOH NEJHE on Your rolls at Lobster College; college decisions in recession

  Speaking of uniquely Maine higher ed experiences, College of the Atlantic's summer programs begin in July. A few years ago, my family and I went to COA's Family Nature Camp. We'll never forget the whale watching, tidepooling and mountain climbing in Acadia Natl Park. Come to think of it, the only forgettable part was the crunchy, organic dorm food, which we learned to pass up for the tons of lobster shacks nearby! For more, visit: http://www.coa.edu/html/summerprograms.htm