2019 – Page 6 – The WEIRS TIMES

Indoor Tournament Of Fun Raises Record Amount For Animal Causes

Features April 2, 2019April 2, 2019

In 2005, Starr Lawton never imagined the success that her “crazy” idea would become by 2019. She just wanted to do something to help animals. The Annual Saving Animals Indoor Triathlon, held at Funspot in…

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A Survivor’s Story

A F.O.O.L. In New Hampshire April 2, 2019April 2, 2019

The following was written by a Flatlander who will remain anonymous. I am reprinting here as a hard lesson that others need to learn. If you are reading this message, then it may already be…

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China’s “Silk Road” To Rome

Op/Ed by Metzler March 28, 2019March 27, 2019

UNITED NATIONS – Beijing’s ambitious “Belt and Road” infrastructural initiative has scored its first significant beachhead in the Mediterranean, as Italy has signed on to the expansive Chinese globe-spanning project. China’s President Xi Jinping was…

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Sowing & Reaping

Op/Ed by Gorrell March 28, 2019March 27, 2019

Question: What do actress Lori Loughlin, Sara Lawrence College administrators, and the government of Finland have in common? Answer: They are current reminders of the eternal wisdom found in the Bible. Specifically, Galatians 6:7: Be…

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Snow Day At Ragged Mountain

On The Trails & Summits March 27, 2019March 27, 2019

After a nice week of vacation, going back to school was delayed one more day. Overnight new snow had blanketed New Hampshire and schools were cancelled. The plow trucks cleaned up the roads nicely. We…

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Ax The Tax

Op/Ed by Gorrell March 14, 2019October 3, 2019

Even the Father of this Country doesn’t get his own holiday. Although Washington’s Birthday is still listed on the official federal government holiday calendar, the Uniform Monday Holiday Act implemented in 1971 moved the celebration…

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Maple Sugaring A Passion For This Ten -Year Old

Features March 12, 2019March 12, 2019

Ethan Lemay is only in his second year in the Maple Syrup business, but he looks forward to a bright future. Not bad for a ten-year old. Along with his father Joshua, Ethan produces about…

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This New Hampshire Brewery Is Taking A “Fresh” Approach

Features March 6, 2019March 6, 2019

Directly behind the Northwoods Brewing Company in Northwood, NH, is approximately forty acres of usable farmland that is targeted to soon be growing pumpkins and hops as well as housing bee hives for honey, among…

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My Long Short Trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming

On The Trails & Summits March 6, 2019March 6, 2019

When my friend Laura invited me to join her in Jackson Hole I thought it was a fantastic idea. Yes it was exciting and crazy to travel so far for just three days of skiing.…

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Chasing Flags

A Guides Life February 28, 2019February 28, 2019

Attend most of my ice fishing seminars, or spend a few minutes talking ice fishing with me, and you’ll likely hear me say that I prefer not to use tip ups when ice fishing. I’m…

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Serious Thoughts

A F.O.O.L. In New Hampshire February 28, 2019February 27, 2019

This stretch of cold weather and snow has given me plenty of time to think about things. Earlier today, I had been pacing up and down in my living room trying to count off the…

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Kashmir, Smoldering Fuse to South Asia Conflict

Op/Ed by Metzler February 28, 2019February 27, 2019

UNITED NATIONS – A deadly terrorist bombing in the disputed Indian province of Kashmir has reignited tensions between both India and Pakistan. In the broader sense,the suicide bomb attack by the Islamic militant Jaish-e-Mohammed which…

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The Economics Of Hate

Op/Ed by Gorrell February 27, 2019February 27, 2019

In Econ 101, students (with the notable exception of New York’s “It-Girl” politician, who clearly slept through that class at Boston University on her way to a cum laude B.A. in economics and international relations),…

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Going Postal

Op/Ed by Gorrell February 14, 2019February 13, 2019

One good thing about the Post Office — it’s over 200 years old and yet it’s never been hindered by progress. That’s a tired, old joke on a soft target. But as with any good…

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Doing My Part

A F.O.O.L. In New Hampshire February 14, 2019February 13, 2019

Now that there are casinos just across the state line and the hint is in the air of letting (legalized) sports betting into New Hampshire, it is time for the Lottery Commission to really step…

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Year: 2019

Indoor Tournament Of Fun Raises Record Amount For Animal Causes

A Survivor’s Story

China’s “Silk Road” To Rome

Sowing & Reaping

Snow Day At Ragged Mountain

Ax The Tax

Maple Sugaring A Passion For This Ten -Year Old

This New Hampshire Brewery Is Taking A “Fresh” Approach

My Long Short Trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Chasing Flags

Serious Thoughts

Kashmir, Smoldering Fuse to South Asia Conflict

The Economics Of Hate

Going Postal

Doing My Part