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Five airlines commit to not charge for carry-ons

admin — Sun, 09 May 2010 22:26:09 +0000

Five airlines commit to not charge for carry-ons
Atlanta » U.S. airlines never met a fee they didn’t like. Until now, it seems. Five major carriers agreed Sunday not to follow the lead of a small Florida airline that plans to charge for carry-on bags.

Insurers May Be Spared From Paying to Unwind Financial Firms

admin — Sat, 08 May 2010 22:45:23 +0000

Insurers May Be Spared From Paying to Unwind Financial Firms
May 7 (Bloomberg) — Financial regulation legislation that would require property, casualty and auto insurers to help pay to liquidate failed banks may be changed by the Senate to excuse companies that don’t contribute to a future market collapse.

Texas Tribune: Stolen bases, looking at the Fort Bliss boom

admin — Fri, 07 May 2010 22:36:23 +0000

Texas Tribune: Stolen bases, looking at the Fort Bliss boom
Five years ago, El Paso won the military base lottery, avoiding the feared closures and downsizing that other cities across Texas and America now face – and reaping the economic rewards of an

Portsmouth area community calendar

admin — Thu, 06 May 2010 22:26:20 +0000

Portsmouth area community calendar
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Upset by airline fees? One seeks restroom use charge

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 22:31:18 +0000

Upset by airline fees? One seeks restroom use charge
In the spirit of price-unbundling run amok, Florida-based Spirit Airlines Inc. has said that beginning in August, it will charge passengers as much as $45 for a carry-on bag.

Speakers to give college grads parting lessons

admin — Tue, 04 May 2010 22:23:37 +0000

Speakers to give college grads parting lessons
Standing between the college Class of 2010′s semester finals and the beginning of the next chapter of their lives is the college graduation ceremony to make it official for family and friends.

Pilots take to the classroom as to the air

admin — Mon, 03 May 2010 22:26:34 +0000

Pilots take to the classroom as to the air
Most teachers agree that a guest speaker is a valuable part of the learning experience.

Thursday, 4/29/2010

admin — Sat, 01 May 2010 22:30:23 +0000

Thursday, 4/29/2010
Thetford — A family of beavers is at the center of a rift between concerned residents and the Selectboard. See full story

Hill GOP eyes rebound in New England

admin — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 22:21:40 +0000

Hill GOP eyes rebound in New England
CONCORD, N.H. | New England Republicans, dismissed as a vanishing breed after a string of congressional losses, are now thinking comeback. Tapping a deep vein of voter discontent over the economy, jobs and President Obama’s health care overhaul, the GOP has a reasonable shot at capturing a handful of House races in the six-state region. “I think people are feeling this sense of desperation and …

Legislators say support for financial reform growing

admin — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 22:21:42 +0000

Legislators say support for financial reform growing
PORTSMOUTH — A local resident and admitted political novice who supports President Barack Obama’s financial reform measure wants to raise public awareness about the issue.

Head of NH forest center to attend summit

admin — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 22:22:40 +0000

Head of NH forest center to attend summit
The president of New Hampshire’s Northern Forest Center is in Washington for a summit on revitalizing rural America.

Genachowski: Transforming USF Funds, Freeing Spectrum Keys to Small Business Development

admin — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:31:29 +0000

Genachowski: Transforming USF Funds, Freeing Spectrum Keys to Small Business Development
FCC chairman seeks hi-speed access for small…

Editorial: Loophole justifies Shaheen’s carry-on crusade

admin — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 22:21:58 +0000

Editorial: Loophole justifies Shaheen’s carry-on crusade
By: TNH Editorial Staff Spirit Airlines announced earlier this month that it plans to start charging passengers as much as $45 for carry-on bags. The announcement raised the ire of some in Washington, including New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen, who last week proposed new leg…