by Robert Hanaford Smith, Sr. Weirs Times Contributing Writer Snow in large amounts sliding down the side of a mountain is called an avalanche. Earth, usually wet earth, commonly called mud, sliding down a mountain…
The annual event known as New Hampshire Craft Beer Week celebrates the ever-growing world of craft-brewed New Hampshire beer. We have been nationally acclaimed as the America’s top consumers of beer and have supported the…
by John J. Metzler Weirs Times Contributing Writer UNITED NATIONS—The tide of hate has come to Brussels with three terrorist attacks in the Belgian capital. Islamic State (ISIL) jihadi militants carried out coordinated bombings on…
by Ken Gorrell, Weirs Times Contributing Writer Hassan’s Heroes on the Board of Education struck a blow for mediocrity last week, denying the application for a K-4 charter school focusing on science, technology, engineering, and…
On Sunday night, my wife came out of the bathroom to tell me that the handle on the toilet had broken. I had no idea these things could break. Like the rising and setting of…
As we get used to seeing longer daylight hours, our thoughts drift toward the eternal promise of spring and summer where we spend more time outdoors enjoying good times, delicious food and great locally brewed…
Easter Sunday in the year 1896 was observed on April 5th. The April 3, or Good Friday, issue of The Belknap Republican made no mention of the Christian holy days on its front page, but…
Do you have a clever caption for this photo? Send your best caption to us within 2 weeks of publication date… (Include your name, and home town). Caption Contest, The Weirs Times, P.O. Box 5458,…
At first I thought running a self-financed campaign (one hundred and eight dollars so far) for governor under the Flatlander ticket would be easy. No special interests to pander to and no wasted time talking…
by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer We have been enjoying a mix of beautiful spring and wild winter weather this March. Sap buckets are hanging on the Maple trees. Bicycles have come out of storage. Skiers…
IMAGE: Eastern Star (Portsmouth) by Jay Fitzpatrick By Kimberly J.B. SmithContributing Writer The amazing photography of Jay Fitzpatrick is a combination of vision, science and a collaboration with nature. His work in photography is also…
by John J. Metzler Weirs Times Contributing Writer UNITED NATIONS—It’s a stunning reality check which many diplomats knew but did not expect to hear. That for 2016, “Survival will be an achievement for the National…
Do you have a clever caption for this photo? Send your best caption to us within 2 weeks of publication date… (Include your name, and home town). Caption Contest, The Weirs Times, P.O. Box 5458,…
Sometimes, the road less traveled leads you to a place you’ve never been but, for sure, you will want to return. Unexpected pleasantries come from a journey such as this… Often, it comes from getting…
by John J. Metzler Weirs Times Contributing Writer UNITED NATIONS—Five years after the Arab Spring revolutions which swept the Middle East, the expansive North African country of Libya has descended into a dangerous downward spiral…