CONCORD — Out of 100 girls from across New Hampshire who submitted essays for Gov. Chris Sununu's "Governor For a Day," a winner was announced on Wednesday: Molly Robert, senior class president of Kennett High School.
A statement issued from the governor's office says it best:
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