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Sister-in-law scoffs at vacation hospitality

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Sister-in-law scoffs at vacation hospitality

Friday, August 7, 2026

DEAR HARRIETTE: My brother and his wife came up to stay with me to celebrate my sister-in-law’s birthday. My family and I mapped out a fun itinerary covering everything they mentioned wanting to see. It’s safe to say some money was spent in the making of this production.

Boyfriend loses job, wants to move in

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Boyfriend loses job, wants to move in

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

DEAR HARRIETTE: A few months back, my boyfriend was laid off. He’s done his part to manage financially, but emotionally he’s been rather down, and it’s put a lot of pressure on our relationship and me. With less to do, he wants more of my attention and to spend more time together.

Elizabeth Ko, M.D.

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Alpha-gal syndrome comes from tick bites

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Dear Doctors: The kids at our 8-yearold son’s day camp have become obsessed with “a bug bite that turns you into a vegetarian.” We think they are talking about a kind of tick bite that we have been hearing about on the news. Our son is fascinated, and any information you have is welcome.

New Hampshire won’t go quietly

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New Hampshire won’t go quietly

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

CRAWFORD NOTCH, N.H.– Two hundred years ago this month, a ferocious storm moved through these mountains, prompting a massive landslide that killed seven members of the Willey family and two hired workers.

Looking foward with happy anticipation

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Looking foward with happy anticipation

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Since my niece, Isabelle, was little, she was always a planner. She was the only kindergartner I knew who laid out her outfit for the following day on her bed the night before.“Which tights do you think I should wear?” she would ask me, very seriously.

Partner pushes for no birth control

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Partner pushes for no birth control

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

DEAR HARRIETTE: My current form of birth control is about to expire, and my partner does not want me to renew it. He knew this time was coming, but it feels like he deliberately waited until just a few days prior to my procedure to tell me he doesn’t want me to renew my birth control.

Trump’s actions are morally indefensible

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Trump’s actions are morally indefensible

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

President Trump is kicking out about 350,000 Haitian immigrants who have lived here for many years, raising their children, paying their taxes and contributing to their communities.His actions are both morally indefensible and economically stupid. Even Gov.

CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 40 YEARS AGO

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CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 40 YEARS AGO

Saturday, August 1, 2026

30 YEARS AGO• Parade Marshal Clinton Police Chief Bill Weedon had a sidekick with him riding in Saturday’s Hot Dog Daze/Rodeo Parade in downtown Clinton – his 3½-month-old grandbaby Quinn Weedon, whose parents are Rick and Jill (Carpenter) Weedon of Clinton.

Not-boyfriend doesn’t want to make effort

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Not-boyfriend doesn’t want to make effort

Saturday, August 1, 2026

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’ve been going out with a guy for a few months. We aren’t anything official yet, but my birthday is coming up, and he asked me what I want for my birthday. I said I wanted a surprise.

Elizabeth Ko, M.D.

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Early heartbeats normal with healthy heart

Saturday, August 1, 2026

Dear Doctors: Is it true that if you have a normal heart, skipped heartbeats are generally harmless, especially if you also aren’t having any shortness of breath or chest discomfort?Are there any hard and fast rules regarding how many daily skipped beats is safe or normal?