Peter Thiel inspires young libertarians at Students for Liberty conference.

NASHUA – Sy Mahfuz needs only to look out the window of his downtown business to see issues he wants Mayor Donnalee Lozeau to make a priority. “I want to see the mayor address the needs of the downtown,” said Mahfuz, owner of Persian Rug Gallery. “It’s getting a little bit old. It needs to be upgraded. We need a facelift if you will.” Mahfuz listened in the audience Wednesday morning, as Mayor ...

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