BERLIN — Republican U.S. Senate hopeful retired Gen. Don Bolduc brought his American Strength campaign to Berlin on Friday, drawing a small but enthusiastic crowd.
Bolduc grew up on the family farm in Laconia and told the gathering he learned four things that he has taken with him throughout his life.
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