The second community conversation on homelessness this month grew from a discussion between downtown business owners, service providers, and town employees. Richard French launched the discussion during an early morning meeting on March 5. “Sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll are happening in the bathrooms here at 118 Main St.,” said French. In a quiet voice, French said he wanted to be honest with everyone. This winter has been a tough. “I'm looking for help here,” said French. It's hard...
With planning for the seventh season of the Pikes Falls Chamber Music Festival at a crescendo, the festival's founder, Susanna Loewy, remains excited for almost two weeks of integrating music and community. One highlight of this year's festival will be “Almost Utopia,” a world premiere by Nathan Lincoln-deCusatis, who has set music to photographs by Rebecca Lepkoff, a longtime Jamaica summer resident who died in 2014 at the age of 98. Loewy described the new work by the New York...
It is with disbelief and great sadness that I've followed the unfolding of the Rockingham Free Public Library's current saga. As a former librarian at this wonderful library, my experience there was one of great camaraderie, collaboration, and mutual respect. My former colleagues (all of whom are currently still there) worked together as a team, fully supporting our director, Célina Houlné, the most hard-working, dedicated, and honest boss one could wish for. We were committed to our jobs, our workplace,
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