2016 – Page 7 – The WEIRS TIMES

Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway’s Oak Hill, Washington, NH

On The Trails & Summits July 13, 2016

by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer Washington, New Hampshire was first settled in 1768 and was incorporated and named in honor of General George Washington in December of 1776. As you probably know, there are many…

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Dank-A-Sawrus Rex IPA from Burnt Timber Brewing

Wicked Brew Review July 7, 2016July 5, 2016

It’s a common occurrence and repeated all too often. Two or three people meet and chat about their love for making great beer. They brew a few batches together and their results are better than…

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Another One Bites The Dust

Op/Ed by Gorrell July 7, 2016July 5, 2016

by Ken Gorrell, Weirs Times Contributing Writer If the primary season had an official song, it would be the 1980 chart-topper Another One Bites the Dust. I was never a fan of Queen, and I…

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New Hampshire Gives Birth To The U.S. Constitution

Not So Long Ago July 6, 2016July 5, 2016

by Robert Hanaford Smith, Sr. Weirs Times Contributing Writer At a Convention of delegates representing the State of New Hampshire to consider the proposed Constitution of the United States a statement of ratification was issued on…

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Managing Braided Line

A Guides Life July 6, 2016July 5, 2016

by Tim Moore Contributing Writer For anglers, braided line is one of the best things since sliced bread. Being almost four times thinner than monofilament makes it cast much farther, and the lack of stretch…

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Musical Chairs at UN Security Council

Op/Ed by Metzler July 6, 2016July 5, 2016

by John J. Metzler Weirs Times Contributing Writer UNITED NATIONS – The annual round of musical chairs in the UN Security Council came early this year as elections for five new non-permanent members to the…

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Summer Scenes

A F.O.O.L. In New Hampshire July 5, 2016

There is this scene in the movie “Jaws” where, when the residents of Amity are told there will be a $10,000 reward to anyone who kills the Great White Shark that has been terrorizing the…

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Bald Ledge High Above Winona Lake – It’s A Nice Walk

On The Trails & Summits June 30, 2016

by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer Not far from downtown Ashland and actually in New Hampton is Sky Pond and Sky Pond State Forest. I followed the directions given to me by a friend. I later…

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NH Ale from 603 Brewery

Wicked Brew Review June 30, 2016June 29, 2016

Recently, this column pronounced that cans are a better idea than glass bottles… A few things to note about cans; they are not made the same as your grandfather’s Schaffer cans back in the day.…

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New Hampshire First In 1776

Not So Long Ago June 30, 2016June 29, 2016

by Robert Hanaford Smith, Sr. Weirs Times Contributing Writer Seemingly forgotten because of the event of July 4th, 1776 is a historic event that took place in January of that year in New Hampshire. The citizens…

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Day Of Reckoning

A F.O.O.L. In New Hampshire June 29, 2016June 29, 2016

Well, it’s finally upon us. I never thought that I would see the day. If you have been living under a rock not only must you be very uncomfortable, but you also may not realize…

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Iran Buying American Boeings

Op/Ed by Metzler June 29, 2016

by John J. Metzler Weirs Times Contributing Writer UNITED NATIONS – It’s a deal! The Islamic Republic of Iran is set to buy 100 American made Boeing civilian airliners for a price tag near…

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The Immigration Joke

Op/Ed by Gorrell June 23, 2016July 5, 2016

by Ken Gorrell, Weirs Times Contributing Writer Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: A Pakistani and an Afghani walk into a bar…Oh, wait, not a bar, a US/Mexico border checkpoint. No, wait: They…

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One Thyng After Another

Not So Long Ago June 22, 2016June 21, 2016

by Robert Hanaford Smith, Sr. Weirs Times Contributing Writer Not so long ago, in the year 1860, Jeremiah B. Thyng moved from Gilford, New Hampshire to live in the town of New Hampton where he became…

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One For The Old Guys

A F.O.O.L. In New Hampshire June 21, 2016

There has been a lot of controversy lately about bathrooms and who can use which ones. I am not here to criticize or praise any of the groups that are involved in this controversial subject,…

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Year: 2016

Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway’s Oak Hill, Washington, NH

Dank-A-Sawrus Rex IPA from Burnt Timber Brewing

Another One Bites The Dust

New Hampshire Gives Birth To The U.S. Constitution

Managing Braided Line

Musical Chairs at UN Security Council

Summer Scenes

Bald Ledge High Above Winona Lake – It’s A Nice Walk

NH Ale from 603 Brewery

New Hampshire First In 1776

Day Of Reckoning

Iran Buying American Boeings

The Immigration Joke

One Thyng After Another

One For The Old Guys