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Former Selectman Seeks Return to Board After Election Defeat
Less than a year after losing his reelection and a separate bid to fill a board vacancy, Rick Griffin has launched a campaign for selectman.

Email: Kyle.Stucker@Patch.com Work Phone: (603) 531-9467 Hometown: Dover, NH
Birthday: May 8, 1987
Bio
I'm a lifelong Seacoast resident, and not long after graduating from the University of New Hampshire in 2009 with a degree in journalism, I had the honor of working for my hometown daily newspaper, Foster's Daily Democrat. I spent almost two years as the Somersworth, Rollinsford and Southern Maine beat reporter, forming some great personal and work relationships along the way.
I've won some journalism awards during my relatively short career — which also features several years in a variety of editorial roles at UNH's student paper, The New Hampshire — although I'm not the type of person to gloat about those achievements.
I became a journalist because I love talking with people. I really enjoy listening to their stories, joking around with complete strangers, and just being out in the community and writing about everything going on.
In addition to being a writer, I also happen to be a musician and a rabid hockey fan. I love playing out on stage and listening to music, watching and playing hockey, watching movies, reading novels, and spending time with friends and family.
Your Beliefs
Never take yourself too seriously, and enjoy what you do.
Politics
Respectfully non-political
Religion
Respectfully non-religious
Favorite Book
"The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
Favorite Musician/Artist/Band
A four-way tie: Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Aerosmith, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers
Favorite Movie
If I had to pick just one, it would be "The Shawshank Redemption," although there are many.
Less than a year after losing his reelection and a separate bid to fill a board vacancy, Rick Griffin has launched a campaign for selectman.

Many local students have achieved high academic distinction at the University of New Hampshire.
Many local students have achieved high academic distinction at the University of New Hampshire.
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The 2009 Winnacunnet High School graduate was laid to rest Wednesday a few days after he suffered fatal injuries in a local car crash.
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The 2009 Winnacunnet High School graduate was laid to rest Wednesday a few days after he suffered fatal injuries in a local car crash.
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