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Cabinet Editorials

Local efforts elicit smiles

The ability to make someone smile is among the greatest of talents, we believe. Often, it costs nothing. However, this weekend, there are some inexpensive ways in which those who are capable can a profound impact in the lives of others. In support of 12 different local food pantries and ...

Don’t become complacent

On Friday, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu extended his state of emergency declaration – originally issued March 13 – for another 21 days. Further extension is necessary given that the pandemic has caused an unprecedented public health emergency and economic devastation, he ...

Protesters need to keep calm

On Saturday, dozens of Granite Staters gathered at the State House in Concord to persuade Gov. Chris Sununu to end his stay-at-home order. Sununu issued the decree on March 27 to limit the spread of the coronavirus. The order mandates that people stay home unless they are working in ...

Beware of scams

Where most of us see tragedy, a few scum see opportunity. Their newest crime is preying on people who expect federal payments to help them get through the COVID-19 outbreak. Needless to say, senior citizens are the preferred targets. Some are receiving calls offering to help them register for ...

Testing should increase

Each week, The Cabinet publishes an update with the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in New Hampshire. A map – provided by the state and documenting case numbers by county and/or region – usually accompanies this figure. As of Wednesday night, state health officials reported 788 ...

Living the new normal

We live in the new normal. So, when was your last day of the old normal? Were you heading into work? Dropping off your dry cleaning or the children at school? When’s the last time you sat in a restaurant and had dinner? Some of us can vaguely remember the last time we shook someone’s ...