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Dear Readers,
Now more than ever, Hippo depends on your financial support to fund our coverage. Please consider supporting our local food, music, arts and news coverage by becoming a sustaining member. Members can access our website for additional content, current stories and our archives.
To become a sustaining member go to hippopress.com/become-a-member-today or by mail to 195 McGregor St., Suite 325, Manchester, NH 03102. If sending by mail please include an email address so we can send you membership information. Thank you and we are truly grateful for your support!

Sincerely, Jody Reese, Hippo Publisher

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