Freeman Noone
@tpcaldwell65.bsky.social
Journalist, Naturist, Explorer
By The Way
A listening session about school consolidation veered into another realm when the superintendent announced that schools are facing $2.5 million in budget cuts due to the tax cap.
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A listening session about school consolidation veered into another realm when the superintendent announced that schools are facing $2.5 million in budget cuts due to the tax cap.
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A Difficult Balance
Community Considers Consolidation For Newfound Schools
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January 8, 2026 at 9:49 PM
By The Way
A listening session about school consolidation veered into another realm when the superintendent announced that schools are facing $2.5 million in budget cuts due to the tax cap.
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A listening session about school consolidation veered into another realm when the superintendent announced that schools are facing $2.5 million in budget cuts due to the tax cap.
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Also on today’s menu at the News Café:
Venezuelan Oil Revenues To Be Held In Bank Accounts
Trump Seeks Still Higher Levels Of Military Spending
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Venezuelan Oil Revenues To Be Held In Bank Accounts
Trump Seeks Still Higher Levels Of Military Spending
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Out Of Control
ICE Thugs Kill Woman, Trump Mad With Power
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January 8, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Also on today’s menu at the News Café:
Venezuelan Oil Revenues To Be Held In Bank Accounts
Trump Seeks Still Higher Levels Of Military Spending
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Venezuelan Oil Revenues To Be Held In Bank Accounts
Trump Seeks Still Higher Levels Of Military Spending
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By The Way
Big Nansen was the site of the first Olympic ski-jumping tryouts in 1938.
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Big Nansen was the site of the first Olympic ski-jumping tryouts in 1938.
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Monument To Skiing History
‘Big Nansen’ Is Joined By Smaller Jumps As Work Continues
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January 7, 2026 at 5:16 PM
By The Way
Big Nansen was the site of the first Olympic ski-jumping tryouts in 1938.
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Big Nansen was the site of the first Olympic ski-jumping tryouts in 1938.
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Whuz the buzz at the News Café?
We’re experiencing pretty normal activities.
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We’re experiencing pretty normal activities.
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This And That
Life Goes On In 2026
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January 7, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Whuz the buzz at the News Café?
We’re experiencing pretty normal activities.
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We’re experiencing pretty normal activities.
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Whuz the buzz at the News Café?
Five years after rioters attempted to overturn the results of the 2020 election, the instigator of the attack on the US Capitol is redirecting the nation’s focus to Russia’s stance that powerful countries should rule weaker ones.
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Five years after rioters attempted to overturn the results of the 2020 election, the instigator of the attack on the US Capitol is redirecting the nation’s focus to Russia’s stance that powerful countries should rule weaker ones.
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Democracy Prevailed Then
Pushback Can Break Today's Authoritarian Hold
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January 6, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Whuz the buzz at the News Café?
Five years after rioters attempted to overturn the results of the 2020 election, the instigator of the attack on the US Capitol is redirecting the nation’s focus to Russia’s stance that powerful countries should rule weaker ones.
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Five years after rioters attempted to overturn the results of the 2020 election, the instigator of the attack on the US Capitol is redirecting the nation’s focus to Russia’s stance that powerful countries should rule weaker ones.
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A two-year search for a pool that could accommodate clothing-optional parties finally succeeded.
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Successful Pool Party
Radiant Heat, 85° Water, Oh, Yeah!
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January 6, 2026 at 2:23 AM
A two-year search for a pool that could accommodate clothing-optional parties finally succeeded.
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Whuz the buzz at the News Café?
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Mission Accomplished?
Violation Of International Law Without A Clear Path Forward
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January 5, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Whuz the buzz at the News Café?
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This is not a conspiracy story.
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The Gas Pump Taught Them 'They' Could
By Gerry Kennedy
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January 2, 2026 at 4:47 PM
This is not a conspiracy story.
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Also on today’s menu at the News Café:
Looming Health Insurance Increases Prompt Action
Reports Of Drone Attacks On Putin Residence In Doubt
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Looming Health Insurance Increases Prompt Action
Reports Of Drone Attacks On Putin Residence In Doubt
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Acting On Emotion
Child Care Fraud Allegations Are Unproven
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January 2, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Also on today’s menu at the News Café:
Looming Health Insurance Increases Prompt Action
Reports Of Drone Attacks On Putin Residence In Doubt
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Looming Health Insurance Increases Prompt Action
Reports Of Drone Attacks On Putin Residence In Doubt
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The Times They Are A-Changing
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The Times They Are A-Changing
Support For Despotic President Is Waning
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January 1, 2026 at 2:29 PM
The Times They Are A-Changing
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Be sure to make your reservations for the Barley Farm Pool Party taking place in Berwick ME on Saturday, January 3, from noon to 4 p.m.
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Pool Party Saturday
Let Us Know You're Coming
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December 31, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Be sure to make your reservations for the Barley Farm Pool Party taking place in Berwick ME on Saturday, January 3, from noon to 4 p.m.
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Also on today’s menu at the News Café:
Confirmation That CIA Was Behind Strike On Dock
Many Drugs To Become More Expensive Despite Efforts
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Confirmation That CIA Was Behind Strike On Dock
Many Drugs To Become More Expensive Despite Efforts
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Preserving Consumer Protection
Federal Judge Orders CFPB Funding To Continue
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December 31, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Also on today’s menu at the News Café:
Confirmation That CIA Was Behind Strike On Dock
Many Drugs To Become More Expensive Despite Efforts
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Confirmation That CIA Was Behind Strike On Dock
Many Drugs To Become More Expensive Despite Efforts
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Also on today’s menu at the News Café:
Hooksett Man Charged With Threats To Gov. Ayotte
PayPal Agrees To $1.75 Settlement Over Deceptions
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Hooksett Man Charged With Threats To Gov. Ayotte
PayPal Agrees To $1.75 Settlement Over Deceptions
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Five Years Gone
News Café Opened On December 30, 2020
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December 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Hooksett Man Charged With Threats To Gov. Ayotte
PayPal Agrees To $1.75 Settlement Over Deceptions
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Hooksett Man Charged With Threats To Gov. Ayotte
PayPal Agrees To $1.75 Settlement Over Deceptions
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The “Barley Farm Pool Party” will take place on Saturday, January 3.
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NNH Swims
Pool Parties Are Now Part Of The Lineup
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December 21, 2025 at 1:29 PM
The “Barley Farm Pool Party” will take place on Saturday, January 3.
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Bristol’s 2025 property tax rate came in at $13.16 per $1,000 of assessed valuation.
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Good News, Except ...
Bristol Property Tax Rate Plummets As Assessment Rise
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December 20, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Bristol’s 2025 property tax rate came in at $13.16 per $1,000 of assessed valuation.
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Also on today’s menu at the News Café:
Suspect In Brown University Shootings Found Dead In NH
Publisher And Former Candidate Charged In Ponzi Scheme
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Suspect In Brown University Shootings Found Dead In NH
Publisher And Former Candidate Charged In Ponzi Scheme
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Harassment Or Satire?
Gilford Motorcyclist Charged Under New Deepfake Law
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December 19, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Also on today’s menu at the News Café:
Suspect In Brown University Shootings Found Dead In NH
Publisher And Former Candidate Charged In Ponzi Scheme
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Suspect In Brown University Shootings Found Dead In NH
Publisher And Former Candidate Charged In Ponzi Scheme
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Also on today’s menu at the News Café:
House Fails To Override Governor Ayotte’s Vetoes
Executive Council Makes First Round Of HHS Budget Cuts
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House Fails To Override Governor Ayotte’s Vetoes
Executive Council Makes First Round Of HHS Budget Cuts
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Dancing With The Devil
LifeWorks Counseling Thought Contracted Doctor 'Exceeded Expectations'
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December 18, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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House Fails To Override Governor Ayotte’s Vetoes
Executive Council Makes First Round Of HHS Budget Cuts
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House Fails To Override Governor Ayotte’s Vetoes
Executive Council Makes First Round Of HHS Budget Cuts
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'Newfound Area School District will continue looking for other options.
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'The Responsible Thing'
Newfound Cancels Purchase Agreement With TD Bank
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December 18, 2025 at 1:16 AM
'Newfound Area School District will continue looking for other options.
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Also on today’s menu at the News Café:
Johnson Blocks Vote On ACA Subsidy Extension
Nick Reiner To Face Charges In Parents’ Slaying
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Johnson Blocks Vote On ACA Subsidy Extension
Nick Reiner To Face Charges In Parents’ Slaying
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Another 'Forever War'?
Trump Announces Military Action Seeking Venezuelan Assets
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December 17, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Also on today’s menu at the News Café:
Johnson Blocks Vote On ACA Subsidy Extension
Nick Reiner To Face Charges In Parents’ Slaying
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Johnson Blocks Vote On ACA Subsidy Extension
Nick Reiner To Face Charges In Parents’ Slaying
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Other options are necessary in an era when naturist participation is declining.
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Remaining Flexible
‘Expanding The Tent’ Requires Offering Choices
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December 16, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Other options are necessary in an era when naturist participation is declining.
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Also on today’s menu at the News Café:
Genesis HealthCare Bankruptcy Avoids Payouts In Lawsuits
Kamen Appears In Photograph With Jeffrey Epstein
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Genesis HealthCare Bankruptcy Avoids Payouts In Lawsuits
Kamen Appears In Photograph With Jeffrey Epstein
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Up For Override
House To Take Up Bills Ayotte Vetoed
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December 16, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Also on today’s menu at the News Café:
Genesis HealthCare Bankruptcy Avoids Payouts In Lawsuits
Kamen Appears In Photograph With Jeffrey Epstein
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Genesis HealthCare Bankruptcy Avoids Payouts In Lawsuits
Kamen Appears In Photograph With Jeffrey Epstein
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“There’s no mystery now about who is fighting to ensure health care is affordable for the American people.”
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No Mystery Here
Shaheen Gave Up The Fight For Affordable Health Care
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December 15, 2025 at 2:32 PM
“There’s no mystery now about who is fighting to ensure health care is affordable for the American people.”
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Also on today’s menu at the News Café:
COGE Suggests Looking Into Breaking Up HHS Department
Anheuser-Busch To Close Plant in Merrimack
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COGE Suggests Looking Into Breaking Up HHS Department
Anheuser-Busch To Close Plant in Merrimack
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Shackett Set To Retire
Delegation Honors Belknap County Administrator
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December 12, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Also on today’s menu at the News Café:
COGE Suggests Looking Into Breaking Up HHS Department
Anheuser-Busch To Close Plant in Merrimack
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COGE Suggests Looking Into Breaking Up HHS Department
Anheuser-Busch To Close Plant in Merrimack
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But academically we are doing well.
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Survey Reveals The Good And The Ugly
NMMS Struggles To Meet Students’ Mental Health Needs
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December 11, 2025 at 11:29 PM
But academically we are doing well.
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Also on today’s menu at the News Café:
Senate To Consider Competing Health Care Proposals
United States Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker
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Senate To Consider Competing Health Care Proposals
United States Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker
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Protection From Plastic
House Bill Would Restrict Use In Bottled Water
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December 11, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Also on today’s menu at the News Café:
Senate To Consider Competing Health Care Proposals
United States Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker
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Senate To Consider Competing Health Care Proposals
United States Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker
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