Former President Bill Clinton campaigns in Nashua

read more…: Former President Bill Clinton campaigns in Nashua

Clinton has a long history with Granite State and New Hampshire’s democratic party establishment.  His 1992 NH Primary race earned him the “Comeback Kid” nickname and began decades-long friendships. US  Senator Jeanne Shaheen and her husband Billie are two friends in attendance.  The Senator kicked off the slate of speeches.

“This may be the most important election of our lifetime. You know, we say that every election. But I think this year, it really is true. Because we have a choice between two very different ideas for the future of America in this election.” said Shaheen.

The third time is a charm as the Yankee Flyer mural gets a new home in Nashua City Hall

read more…: The third time is a charm as the Yankee Flyer mural gets a new home in Nashua City Hall

Famed Nashua Artist James Aponovich’s mural of the Yankee Flyer Diner has found a new home on the wall of the City Halls auditorium. Originally painted in 1997, it was restored once in 2015.  After years of outdoor exposure, the mural was removed from its original location last fall and brought to the dance studio in the basement of 14 Court Street for another restoration.  The third time is a charm.

A ceremony was held to re-dedicate the installation on the walls of the city hall auditorium.  Mayor Jim Donchess presided over the dedication ceremony.

As Comcast subscribers pull the plug, revenue for Nashua’s PEG channels drops

read more…: As Comcast subscribers pull the plug, revenue for Nashua’s PEG channels drops

Nashua’s Public, Educational, and Government (PEG) access channels provide a steady stream of information and programming via cable and online 24/7. Residents can watch high school sports and city hall meetings, get localized weather reports, and find notices of events around the city. This information and entertainment may be free to consume but requires money to produce.

The revenue stream that has supported the stations is shrinking and the financial viability of the stations is in jeopardy.  Changing consumer behavior nationally is hitting us locally.

Tang-Williams and Goodlander square off in the final 2nd Congressional District debate

read more…: Tang-Williams and Goodlander square off in the final 2nd Congressional District debate

New Hampshire’s candidates for the 2nd Congressional District seat being vacated by Congresswoman Annie Kuster participated in a candidate forum in Concord. Democrat Maggie Goodlander and Republican Lily Tang-Williams met in the studio of New Hampshire Public Radio (NHPR) for the last time before the November 5th general election.

Breaking bread together: Dinner gathering celebrates changing face of New Hampshire politics

read more…: Breaking bread together: Dinner gathering celebrates changing face of New Hampshire politics

“This, when you look at who’s on our ballot, up and down the ballot, it should be a moment of celebration when you see the diversity of people and the empowerment this is going to make. When you look at the top of the ticket, and you just keep going down and down, and there’s all these phenomenal people that those of us who grew up in New Hampshire couldn’t even fathom 50 years ago, 40 years ago, said Buckley “So every election is a turning point. Every election is going to make a difference. But this one is particularly important because there’s been a lot of bad stuff happening in Concord and in Washington.  And we have the ability to put the brakes on it completely.”