Winnipesaukee on TV
by Tim Moore Contributing Writer This has been a bitter sweet winter for me as an ice angler and professional fishing guide. The ice on Winnipesaukee became safe enough to guide clients on about three…
Month: March 2016
Slapped by the Invisible Hand
by Ken Gorrell, Weirs Times Contributing Writer Constructive criticism is a good thing. At least that’s what I tell myself when I receive it. And I received some from readers – including a state legislator…
Same Old, Same Old
by Robert Hanaford Smith, Sr. Weirs Times Contributing Writer What were New Hampshire residents thinking about 120 years ago? Like this year of 2016 the year 1896 was an election year. An editorial page observation of…
A Good Day
You would think with an Irish name like Brendan I’d be pretty excited about St. Patrick’s Day. At the risk of losing a few of my friends who are fanatical about such things, I am…
Caption Contest Photo #585
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,…
O’Sullivan Stout by Beara Irish Brewing Co
As we once again celebrate St. Patty’s Day, we sport our green apparel and consider heading off in search of an Irish pub nearby to hoist a pint or three. Tradition has it that Patrick…
Not Spring Yet And Leap Day Hike
by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer Still pining for snow. Skiers to snowmobilers and snowshoers to snowman builders—our hearts ache for snow and cold temperatures like Mother Nature gave us last winter. We want it easy.…
The Committees Of “5” and “15”
by Robert Hanaford Smith Weirs Times Contributing Writer Just to be clear, I am not giving the report by the committee of five or the report of the fifteen; I’m just reporting on the report of…
UN Security Council Tightens Sanctions Noose on North Korea
by John J. Metzler Weirs Times Contributing Writer UNITED NATIONS—The UN Security Council has tightened the economic sanctions noose on North Korea in response to the Pyongyang regime’s nuclear and ballistic missile proliferation. The fifteen…
More Great Ideas
It’s been awhile since I came up with some new ideas for lottery scratch tickets here in New Hampshire. It’s not that I need to come up with ideas; no one is asking me to,…
Panfish 101
by Tim Moore Contributing Writer If you simmer ice fishing down it consists of nothing more than finding fish and convincing them to bite. Many times, finding fish seems almost too easy, but what about…
9th State Imperial Red IPA by 603 Brewery
New Hampshire has a rich history of foundation in New England. The Live Free or Die motto says a lot about how we revere our proud forefathers and what they left for us to carry…
The Cost of a Snark
by Ken Gorrell, Weirs Times Contributing Writer “Just the place for a Snark! I have said it twice: That alone should encourage the crew. Just the place for a Snark! I have said it thrice:…
Obama’s Guantanamo Giveaway
by John J. Metzler Weirs Times Contributing Writer UNITED NATIONS—President Barack Obama promised yet again to fulfill his election pledge in closing the terrorist detention facility at Guantanamo, Cuba. This time he means it. With…
I’m Your Guy
I know you have barely, if at all, gotten over the New Hampshire Primary season, but here I am making my pitch to you for my run this year to be Governor of New Hampshire…