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Wednesday, October 7, 2009 — Maybe it’s our position at the helm of a publication that’s had one foot in the grave for about a century. Or maybe it’s the hat. Whatever the reason, we have been offered, and we have accepted, the highest honor we can think of, other than our fortnightly gig here at Ye Olde Rag. Those wishing to know more are encouraged to mash this link, where you will find an elegant and thorough article about this impending phenomenon.
Friday, September 4, 2009 — Looking northward on Daniel Street, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, a cargo ship is visible passing upstream on the Piscataqua River. Shot by the New Hampshire Gazette’s Newsreel Division, Cecil B. DeFowle, Proprietor.
Thursday, September 3, 2009 — Ann Stromgren, of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, a self-taught sawist, performs in Market Square on Friday afternoon, August 28. Self-taught, Ann’s been playing for about a month, and has busked in the Square twice before. After the last couple of posts, we just felt the need to put up something pleasant.
Monday, August 31, 2009 — Well, folks, it looks like, in the interests of honesty and truth in advertising, it’s time to paint the White House red. At Saturday’s Town Hall on Health Care, the aptly-named Diane Bitter, who according to the Portsmouth Herald is “of the Rye Republican Committee,” expressed her view that the country is being run by un-elected Communist and Socialist Czars in the White House. At about :42, as Ms. Bitter explains how these evil-doers are “creating a shadow government that will control the power and the money,” there’s a lucid catcall from the audience, to which Ms. Bitter responds. Rep. …
Saturday, August 29, 2009 — It is with great alarm that we report that, according to the Lyndon LaRouche Outer Space Choir, the President of the United States, Mr. Barack Hussein Obama, intends to terminate the life of your dear old Grandma. NB — Fortunately, we suspect the Choir may not have all its facts entirely straight. PS — We have additional, less inflamatory footage of this event. We hope to present it soon.
Friday, August 14, 2009 — Howie Carr allowed a caller named “Debbie” to commit what seems to us like a slander on his radio show Tuesday [visitors are invited to employ The Google to find a link] against one of the Seacoast’s most beloved musical ensembles. Thanks to our pal Dave at The Wire for forwarding the following audio clip: [audio:https://www.nhgazette.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/an-unpleasant-bunch.mov] Here’s a transcript: Guitar intro … Announcer: “Broadcasting from the New Balance World Headquarters Building, this is the Howie Carr Show.” Carr: “Are you glad you went, Debbie?” Debbie: “You know what? Sometimes you’ve got to stand up and be counted, Howie. And I …