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From flipping burgers to 2024 James Beard semifinalist: Meet Exeter chef Lee Frank
Frank is a one of three New Hampshire finalists, along with Super Secret Ice Cream’s Kristina Zontoni, who is up for “outstanding pastry chef,” and Chris Viaud, who is up for “outstanding restaurateur” for Greenleaf and Ansanm in Milford. The winners will be announced April 3.
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Bethlehem’s (not so) Super Secret Ice Cream owner named 2024 James Beard semifinalist
Kristina Zontoni, the owner of Super Secret Ice Cream, is a one of three finalists for the James Beard award in New Hampshire, along with Lee Frank who is up for “best chef of the northeast” with Otis Restaurant in Exeter and chef Chris Viaud, who is up for “outstanding restaurateur” for his two restaurants,…
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VIDEO: Dartsmouth College students explain why the youth should vote in the 2024 election
Our Dartmouth College students know how to make Election Night exciting! From a watch party with free pizza to urgent discussions about the future, their voices are ready to be heard in 2024! @granitepost Our Dartmouth College students know how to make Election Night exciting! 🔥 From a watch party with free pizza to urgent…
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VIDEO: This local organization has been feeding poll staff and voters in New Hampshire for years
The Greater Hudson branch of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs has been fueling poll workers with hearty dinners and delighting voters with countless cookies for as long as anyone can remember. On the eve of the first-in-nation primary, President Laurie Jasper and Vice President Patty Langlais were busy unpacking homemade cookies and preparing a…
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Here are New Hampshire voters’ wackiest primary write-ins
Some New Hampshire residents got creative on the primary ballots, writing in some unusual presidential candidates.
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A century of cinema: Keene’s historic Colonial Theatre marks 100 years with silent film spectacle
What do Quasimodo and Keene have in common? They both mark the start of a Keene downtown institution. On Sunday, Jan. 28, the Colonial Performing Arts Center is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a free screening of the silent classic, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” the first movie shown there a century ago.
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VIDEO: Police officer pulls 8-year-old girl from frozen pond
A heroic police officer in Vermont saves an 8-year-old girl from a frozen pond. Watch the heartwarming rescue footage released by the Vermont State Police. Credit: Vermont State Police via Storyful @granitepost A heroic police officer in Vermont saves an 8-year-old girl from a frozen pond. Watch the heartwarming rescue footage released by the Vermont…
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We talked to Dartmouth students as they watched NH primary results come in
Studies show young people could be a force in the 2024 presidential election. CIRCLE, or the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement, found Gen Z, ages 18 to 26, will make up over 40 million potential voters— about one fifth of the American electorate. Around 8 million people have also newly…
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VIDEO: Dartmouth College students tell us what’s at stake in the 2024 election
Dartmouth College students held signs on the eve of the New Hampshire primary, rallying their peers to write in Joe Biden’s name on Tuesday. The students said Biden is the best option for the country’s future. @granitepost Dartmouth College students held signs on the eve of the New Hampshire primary, rallying their peers to write…
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Op-ed: Young People Cannot Afford to Sit this Election Out
For much of our voting lives it has seemed that every election our democracy itself has been on the ballot. In 2016, we saw what happened when too many people stayed home and Donald Trump was elected President; in 2020, we saw that when young people mobilize and turn out to vote, we can build…
