Two arrested in connection with N.H. break-in Nov 11, 2008
Paul Ellslager was arrested around 10 a.m. Saturday as police canvassed Deloss Street - a short thoroughfare that connects Union Avenue with Franklin Street, located a few blocks north of the Framingham Police Station - in an attempt to get information about a separate and unrelated crime. "Lo and behold (police) recognized one of the names on the mailboxes," said Lt. Paul Shastany. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Obama's Inner Circle Shares Inside Story Nov 10, 2008
60 Minutes' Steve Kroft Debriefs President-Elect's Top Advisors After The Chicago Victory Speech. Robert Gibbs, David Plouffe, President-elect Barack Obama, and David Axelrod on election night, Nov. 4, 2008, in Chicago. (CBS News -- Iraq)
Saturday's College Hockey Scores Nov 10, 2008
Franklin Pierce 2, Westfield St. 2, tie. Today in Sports. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Evictions on the rise in NH Nov 10, 2008
In Franklin District Court, the tally is 20 above the total for all of last year, with nearly another two months left in this year. The figures don't reflect the whole story, since eviction cases don't get to court unless the landlord and tenant haven't been able to work something out on their own. (Concord Monitor)
Two shooting victims found in Roxbury Nov 9, 2008
Recent burglaries puzzle Catholic diocese Officials with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington say they're unsure of the motive behind burglaries at two Franklin County churches and one in Graniteville in the past several months. On Monday night, someone broke into All Saints Church in Richford and tried to steal the tabernacle, where the Eucharist is kept. (Boston Globe)
Irish pub coming to downtown Portsmouth Nov 8, 2008
It is the oldest bank building in New Hampshire and once housed the law office of future President Franklin Pierce. "R? R" comes from the Irish phrase "Ri Ra agus Ruaile Buaile," which translates roughly as celebration and good fun. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
No hidden white bias seen in vote Nov 7, 2008
"I certainly hope this drives a stake through the heart of that demon," Charles Franklin, a University of Wisconsin political scientist and polling authority, said of the Bradley effect. advertisement. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
Out & About: A weekend of arts and crafts Nov 7, 2008
The show is an important fund-raiser for New Franklin Elementary School. Concession stand will be available for lunch. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
New Congress turns much more Democratic Nov 6, 2008
Republican Steve Stivers finished ahead of Democrat Mary Jo Kilroy early Wednesday, but the Franklin County Board of Elections said later that its unofficial vote count had included results from two other counties. The race remained too close to call. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Blue Hampshire: A passing phase? Nov 6, 2008
But Allan Racklin, who teaches sociology at Franklin Pierce University, isn't ready to call New Hampshire blue. He said he would wait another election cycle or two and see if the anti-Bush phenomenon wears off before he even considers the question. (Concord Monitor)
Vets encouraged to attend Nashua, NH, job fair Nov 6, 2008
Additional job fairs for veterans are set for Nov. 13 in Somersworth and Nov. 20 in Franklin. 2008 The Associated Press. (Concord Monitor)
Caught in the Crunch: Is the high cost of college putting the crunch on our future? Nov 5, 2008
Affordability has always been an issue with the majority of our students, Pam Franklin, a guidance counselor at Wareham High School, said ... Franklin also noted that as students began to base their decisions more on what they can afford rather than where they ll be accepted, it made things more difficult down the chain ... Franklin said many students aren t yet concerned about their financial aid, since they re still considering where they re going to apply. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Democrats Most Reliable Constituents: The Press Nov 5, 2008
The oddest moment came in Wednesday's chat on Obama, when NPR anchor Steve Inskeep raised Franklin Roosevelt's Four Freedoms -- freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear, by which FDR meant global arms reductions ... The oddest moment came in Wednesday's chat on Obama, when NPR anchor Steve Inskeep raised Franklin Roosevelt's Four Freedoms -- freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear, by which FDR meant global arms... (MediaResearch.org)
Slaughter Heads Back to Washington Nov 5, 2008
In Saturday's Section V football roundup, the unbeaten Marshall Jurists took the field against Franklin and Pittsford faced unbeaten Gates Chili ... In the second week of high school football Aquinas, the state's top-ranked team, visited St. Francis of Buffalo, McQuaid took on Franklin, East Rochester/Gananda played its home opener against Waterloo, Brighton hosted Victor, Brockport took on Eastridge, Bath played at Dansville, and Hornell hosted Livonia. (R News)
In Congress, a Democratic wave Nov 5, 2008
"President Bush has given us a Hoover moment," says Democratic strategist Al From, likening the situation to Franklin Roosevelt's victory over Herbert Hoover in 1932 that ushered in a 20-year hold on the White House for Democrats. "A lot of people have given Democrats a chance to prove we can govern," From says, "and the test for Obama is whether he can perform in office.". (USA Today)
AMERICA DECIDES Nov 4, 2008
Several hundred miles away in Ohio the state that sealed Bush's second term in 2004 voters waited as long as three hours in line to cast ballots in Columbus, part of heavily contested Franklin County. Poll workers handed out bottles of water to sustain them. (The Drudge Report)
Seven things we’d all do well to consider Nov 4, 2008
" Michael Welch President Franklin D Roosevelt Jones... wrote on Nov 3, 2008 11:36 AM:" This 'martial law' silliness is yet another hyperventilated anti-Obama rag; that's NOT going to happen. PRESIDENT Obama' as I've pointed out is actually REQUIRED by 'the system' in order to implement the bailout with the least political drag; PLUS the next year is going to be VERY ROUGH economically and Obama will bear the political burden of a declining economy eventually so 'trading places' party wise is... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
K.C. ALFRED / Union-TribuneCandidates both promise change Nov 4, 2008
Seen your credit card limit cut. Been turned down for an auto loan. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
US polls: Fascinating yet forgettable Nov 3, 2008
Or Biden waxing on about President Franklin D Roosevelt's TV presence during the 1929 stock market crash- when FDR wasn't president and there wasn't any television. Or martial arts star Chuck Norris barnstorming for Mike Huckabee. (India Times, India)
College wins tax case against Rindge, NH Nov 1, 2008
RINDGE, N.H. (AP) -- The state Supreme Court has sided with Franklin Pierce University in a tax dispute with the town of Rindge, N.H. ... Franklin Pierce built a $1. (Concord Monitor)
Harvard's Schultz has look of a winner Nov 1, 2008
"That's not a stretch for the former all-state performer at Greater Atlanta Christian, who has been nothing but productive since he arrived in Cambridge. Schultz was second-team All-Ivy as a sophomore and junior, Harvard's leading tackler both seasons. This fall his 42 stops rank second on the Crimson and he is coming off arguably the finest game of his career, a 16-tackle effort last week at Princeton, punctuated by a fourth-quarter sack that locked up a 24-20 win.The Ivy's marquee matchup... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Astros on hook for Maine player's injury Oct 31, 2008
Cavers, who grew up in Otisfield, graduated high school in Oxford and attended Franklin Pierce College in New Hampshire on scholarship before being drafted by the Astros. After his shoulder injury, Cavers was put on the disabled list and flown to Houston to be evaluated by team doctors, who recommended conservative treatment and rest. (Concord Monitor)
Dollinger, Robach Face Off on R News Oct 30, 2008
"The stimulus ought to go to you, the taxpayer. I think it ought to go to directly to the people and I think if it's going to go to the state government. It should be used for a "new deal" style job expansion program. Whether it's the like the programs in the 1970's or the new deal programs Franklin Roosevelt, a Democrat, put in place in the 1930's. That's where the money ought to go," Dollinger said ... In Saturday's Section V football roundup, the unbeaten Marshall Jurists took the field... (R News)
Student Senate Notebook: Huddleston discusses upcoming university decisions Oct 28, 2008
As for the potential marriage with the Franklin Pierce Law Center, Huddleston said the two universities have yet to decide whether the law center would physically move to the Durham area or if it would just become UNH Concord ... Huddleston said Franklin Pierce College has one of the top five intellectual property law programs in the country. (The New Hampshire, NH)
Hundreds mourn N.H. soldier Oct 27, 2008
People lined the streets as the hearse carrying Army National Guard Corporal Scott Dimond drove through Franklin, N.H. (Jim Cole/ Associated Press) Associated Press / October 26, 2008 ... FRANKLIN, N.H. - As a member of an honors team, Army National Guard Corporal Scott Dimond traveled around the state to honor fallen soldiers ... Dimond, 39, was a father of four who served for 18 years as a police officer in Franklin before joining the New Hampshire Army National Guard two years ago. (Boston Globe)
Barack Obama for President Oct 27, 2008
No president has faced such a roster of immediate challenges since Franklin Roosevelt in 1933 during the midst of the Great Depression, and Lincoln in 1861 with the country on the verge of a civil war. Both of these elections set the country on a course of dramatic transformational change. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
For Obama, a new cause for confidence - and for caution Oct 26, 2008
Harry Nelson, a 79-year-old retired Wall Street money manager who participated in the poll and agreed to speak with a reporter afterward, said the next president will enter the White House under conditions similar to those that faced Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933. Obama, he said, has "some of the same stuff" as Roosevelt and could be a "transformational leader.". (Boston Globe)
Persistence pays off for Mangone Oct 26, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
GOP defections buffet McCain as end draws near Oct 25, 2008
The McCain campaign has "virtually surrendered 21 electoral votes in New Mexico, Colorado and Iowa that were won by Bush, there's no Kerry state he's winning, and Bush won by 16 electoral votes," said Pennsylvania pollster G. Terry Madonna, director of the Center for Politics and Public Affairs at Franklin and Marshall College. "A third-grader can figure this out. They've decided that it's 21 electoral votes in PA or it's over.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Letters to the Editor (Oct. 23) Oct 23, 2008
When overrides fail, as they did in Franklin and Winthrop, teaching positions are eliminated, and the cost of school sports, or busing usually rise. When overrides fail, even though your taxes won t go up, it is detrimental to your town. (Needham Tab, MA)
Breast cancer benefit walk lifts lots of spirits Oct 22, 2008
DONNA WATSON of Franklin a member of Inferno Cheer and Dance Center gets tossed into the air during a performance that was part of the annual Greater Lakes Region Making Strides Against Breast Cancer that was in front of Laconia City Hall. (RAY MONGEAU/CITIZEN PHOTO). (Laconia Citizen)
McCain fights to keep crucial blue state in play Oct 22, 2008
Conceding Pennsylvania two weeks before the election would be too much an admission of failure, said G. Terry Madonna, the director of the Center for Politics and Public Affairs at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, where McCain appeared before a raucous rally of 7,000 people with his running mate, Governor Sarah Palin, in September. "I think it psychologically devastates the entire national campaign if they decide they're going to pull up stakes and walk away," Madonna said. (International Herald Tribune)
Who won last night's debate? Oct 22, 2008
MAXKATT from NY wrote on Oct 21, 2008 8:49 AM:" Agreed Lee Franklin, it is the McC & Palin who put the focus on Joe. How sad too. The McFailin' campaign was so out of ideas the needed Joe "The Plumber" to give birth to their "Socialist" rant that has become the centerpiece of their stumps. Then they turn around and criticise dems for ruining his privacy. More hypocrisy. ". Lee Franklin wrote on Oct 20, 2008 12:52 PM:" Now that Joe the Plumber has been unmasked for who he isn't, McC and Pal are... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
UNH and Franklin Pierce College announce plans to merge Oct 21, 2008
On Friday, Oct. 10, UNH President Mark Huddleston and Franklin Pierce Law Center President and Dean John Hutson announced the two schools are exploring a possible merger that could begin as early as next fall. Both institutions have formed working groups to examine the viability of a union that would pair UNH with the state's only law school. (The New Hampshire, NH)
Six Charged in Seneca Falls Assault Oct 21, 2008
R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens. Tuesday October 21, 2008. (R News)
Usually endorsements mean little, but probably not this time Oct 20, 2008
"Susan MacManus, a political science professor at the University of South Florida in Tampa, also saw the endorsement as significant."I can't think of a more important endorsement at this point in the campaign," she said, noting that Florida, where Obama and his Republican rival John McCain are locked in a virtual tie, begins early voting on Monday. Other important swing states, such as North Carolina, began early voting last week.MacManus said that Powell appeals to independents who are socially... (Anchorage Daily News)
Late Save Helps Maine Salvage 2-1 Win Over Men's Soccer Oct 20, 2008
The pressure continued as a throw-in into the box from junior (Lindenhurst, N.Y.) found the head of sophomore (Franklin Square, N.Y.) who just missed tying the game when the attempt went wide. The Seawolves maintained their offensive focus and found the back of the net in the 57th minute. (Goseawolves.org)
It's all about the ground game now Oct 19, 2008
That said, beware the groups -- there will be dozens -- who claim they are responsible for the election of the next president; John L. Lewis thought he and his mine workers deserved credit for Franklin Roosevelt's victory in 1936. It's never that simple. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Poll analysis sites put new spin on statistics Oct 19, 2008
That's the power of it," Wang said. Veteran pollster-turned-analyst Blumenthal, who began posting as "Mystery Pollster" at a Web site of the same name in mid-2004 before teaming up in 2006 with University of Wisconsin political science Professor Charles Franklin to create Pollster.com, takes a different approach. Pollster.com uses every available poll that claims to be a representative sample to create interactive graphs. "We draw pictures," Blumenthal said. "We make it graphical. The way we do... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Nail in heel had plucky Hawk running on his toes Oct 19, 2008
Jeff Veiga (inset) finished a rather pedestrian 96th at last weekend's New England Cross Country Championships at Franklin Park. The University of Massachusetts at Lowell freshman didn't figure in the scoring, but he was a key topic of conversation after the River Hawks - behind the second- and third-place finishes of senior Ruben Sanca and junior Rex Radloff - soared to their second New England title in three years. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Memorial fund established for NH soldier Oct 18, 2008
FRANKLIN, N.H. (AP) -- A memorial fund has been established for a New Hampshire National Guardsman killed Monday in Afghanistan. Thirty-nine-year-old Cpl. Scott Dimond of Franklin died of injuries from an improvised explosive device ... The memorial fund is at Northway Bank in Franklin. (Concord Monitor)
NBC Airs Hit Piece on Todd Palin, Sarah Palin's 'Abuse of Power' Oct 18, 2008
The Times has yet to mention Biden's novel explanation to CBS anchor Katie Couric about how President Franklin Delano Roosevelt got on television to talk to America about the 1929 stock market crash. Only two things wrong with the anecdote: FDR wasn't elected president until 1932, and TV wouldn't be introduced to the public until 1939. (MediaResearch.org)
Gaither has interview for Laurel hoop job Oct 17, 2008
Aldentwone Franklin (Laurel High) is a freshman defensive lineman at Frostburg. Local soccer players. (Laurel Leader, MD)
NH rep challenged on high mileage payments Oct 17, 2008
Claremont City Councilor Jeff Goff went to a meeting of the Sullivan County legislative delegation this week to challenge Newport Democrat Peter Franklin. He said Franklin has received $21,063 in the last two years, the third highest mileage reimbursement in the state - higher even than the speaker of the House ... Franklin refused to comment when Goff pressed him for an explanation. (Concord Monitor)
Back on trail, McCain drops Ayers in favor of 'Joe' Oct 17, 2008
"He's not winning enough," said G. Terry Madonna, the director of Franklin & Marshall College's Center for Politics and Public Affairs. "The chess board isn't aligned properly for McCain in any dimension.". (Anchorage Daily News)
From Politico Oct 17, 2008
And I'm sure you're all interested in seeing that the MSM provide the public with more background on why Franklin Raines or Jim Johnson, the two arch-criminals who ran Fannie Mae into the ground, are serving as Obama campaign advisors rather than serving time in prison. The list really just goes on and on and on. (Harper's Magazine)
Out & About this weekend: Harvestfest, 'Decades Dance,' scarecrows in the city Oct 17, 2008
A "Decades Dance" to benefit the Dondero School PTA and the New Franklin school PTO will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18 at The Portsmouth VFW Hall on Deer Street. It's the first time both schools have done a fund-raiser together and the organizers hope it will be well attended and will raise some money for some great programs at both schools. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
State Rep.'s Travel Questioned Oct 16, 2008
Over the past two years Peter Franklin made more than 400 trips to the capital and received more than $21,000 in mileage reimbursements ... Franklin, who represents Newport and is chair of the Sullivan County Delegation, says he is working on a response to the allegations. (WCAX.com, VT)
Former N.H. police officer is killed in Afghanistan Oct 15, 2008
He had served on the police force in the city of Franklin, N.H., from 1988 to 2006, as an officer and a sergeant ... The city of Franklin, N.H., was mourning yesterday after National Guard officials confirmed that one of their own - described as a likable, longtime municipal police officer - was killed in action in southern Afghanistan ... Mayor Ken Merrifield of Franklin said the community is grieving. (Boston Globe)
NH National Guardsman killed in Afghanistan Oct 15, 2008
Greg Heilshorn, the Guard's public affairs officer, identified the soldier as 39-year-old Cpl. Scott Dimond of Franklin, N.H. He said Dimond died of injuries from an improvised explosive device ... Dimond was a Franklin police officer from 1988 until he joined the Guard two years ago. (Concord Monitor)
NH gov mourns death of Guardsman Oct 15, 2008
Lynch said Cpl. Scott Dimond of Franklin was a hero who sacrificed protecting his country. Lynch said his thoughts and prayers are with Dimond's family. (Concord Monitor)
More of this story Oct 15, 2008
When Benjamin Franklin was exposed to the talking circle, he was impressed that when one person spoke, no one else spoke or interrupted the speaker, Lord said. He contrasted that to the shouting and confusion common to other governmental bodies. (Newport Daily News, RI)
Ritchie Wins New England Championship Oct 13, 2008
- Senior crossed the finish line at Franklin Park in 24:35, one second better than UMass Lowell's Ruben Sanca, to win the individual New England Championship on October 11 ... The men's team will take a week off before returning to Franklin Park for the Mayor's Cup on October 26. (Bceagles.com)
Dig In To Presidential Trivia Oct 11, 2008
The presidential library system formally began in 1939, when President Franklin Roosevelt donated his personal and presidential papers to the federal government ... Franklin Delano Roosevelt ... Franklin Delano Roosevelt. (Click2Houston, TX)
Revolution's Warren out for season Oct 10, 2008
Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville fired offensive coordinator Tony Franklin just seven games into his tenure, pulling the plug after the Tigers' rocky attempt to adapt to his spread offense. The 20th-ranked Tigers (4-2) have struggled offensively after entering as favorites to win the Southeastern Conference Western Division. (Boston Globe)
UNH, Pierce Law Center exploring merger Oct 10, 2008
DURHAM, N.H. (AP) -- The University of New Hampshire and the Franklin Pierce Law Center are looking into merging. The heads of both schools say they are forming working groups to explore the feasibility of a merger and hope to have recommendations by early spring. (Concord Monitor)
Transcript: Karl Rove on 'FOX News Sunday' Oct 6, 2008
Send news tip to FOXNews. " ROVE: Good to be here. WALLACE: Let's start with the latest Rove electoral map out just this weekend. Let's put it up on the screen. Karl, you have Obama continuing to make gains. He's now leading in states with 273 electoral votes, three more than he needs to be elected president. McCain leads in states with 163 electoral votes in 102 states. Those in yellow are still toss-ups. What stands out here? ROVE: Well, first of all, in the last several days, new polls there... (Fox News)
Penn beats Dartmouth 23-10 in Ivy League opener Oct 5, 2008
The game was the 800th played at historic Franklin Field, the Quakers' home since 1895. 2008 The Associated Press. (Concord Monitor)
Blacks flock to Ga. voter rolls Oct 5, 2008
You already know how great of a job black leadership does (Clayon County school board, mayor franklin and campbell, lithonias mayor, etc) ... Obama s policies are the same ones that gave us this mortgage crisis thank him, Barney Frank, Maxine Waters, Chris Dodd, Franklin Raines, Jim Johnson, and Jamie Gorelick. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Gaffe potential Oct 3, 2008
Asked by CBS presenter Katie Couric on 22 September about plans to rescue the US financial system, Mr Biden said: "When the stock market crashed, Franklin D Roosevelt got on the television and didn't just talk about the, you know, princes of greed. He said, 'Look, here's what happened'." Observers were quick to point out that the US president at the time of the 1929 stock market crash was Herbert Hoover and that there were no TV sets yet in American homes. FDR did speak to the nation on radio in... (BBC News -- Americas)
Ken Blackwell Oct 3, 2008
Among his awards are honorary doctoral degrees from several institutions of higher education in Ohio, including Ashland University (2002), Cincinnati State Technical and Community College (1999), Lourdes College (2003), Wilberforce University (1980), Wilmington College (1996), Urbana University (1997), Indiana Wesleyan University (2005) and Franklin Pierce College (1992) in New Hampshire. He is a recipient of the Veritas Award (1998) from Albertus Magnus College in New Haven, Connecticut and the... (Townhall.com)
Democrats brought on current crisis (1080) Oct 3, 2008
Take a look at this How bout them Apples wrote on Sep 29, 2008 1:41 PM:" Fannie Mae Eases Credit To Aid Mortgage Lending By STEVEN A. HOLMES In a move that could help increase home ownership rates among minorities and low-income consumers, the Fannie Mae Corporation is easing the credit requirements on loans that it will purchase from banks and other lenders. The action, which will begin as a pilot program involving 24 banks in 15 markets -- including the New York metropolitan region -- will... (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
North Andover Police Log Oct 3, 2008
5:41 p.m. A Franklin School custodian reported two youths were trying to climb onto the roof. An officer responded and reported they had lost a ball on the roof. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Magnificent Constitution arose from humble beginnings Sep 24, 2008
Dr. Ben Franklin, suffering from gout and stone, arrived in a sedan chair he had brought from Paris. The chair was one of Philadelphia's city sights, glass windows adorning both sides, 10 or 12 foot poles were pliant, borne by four-foot bearers and not jostling Mr. Franklin too uncomfortably ... Jefferson said Washington and Franklin rarely spoke and not more than 10 minutes to get a point across. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Tilton, NH, man arrested after wading into river Sep 21, 2008
TILTON, N.H. - A river rescue ended in an arrest in Franklin, New Hampshire ... Cartier was arrested and taken to Franklin Hospital. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
