June 2020 – Page 2 – The WEIRS TIMES

Is America Turning the Economic Corner?

Op/Ed by Metzler June 10, 2020June 10, 2020

Defying all expectations, the U.S. job numbers surged back in early June in a surprise and stunning rebound. While the usual gaggle of “experts” were somberly predicting an additional eight or nine million job losses,…

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Pitcher Mountain Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway

On The Trails & Summits June 10, 2020

PHOTO: Yours truly checking out the abandoned Pitcher Mountain Fire Warden’s cabin. The Fire Warden’s Road up Pitcher Mountain is part of the Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway. Becca and I started the morning in Center Nelson and…

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No Mention Of You-Know-What

A F.O.O.L. In New Hampshire June 9, 2020June 8, 2020

After three months of writing about it, I promise you that this week I won’t even mention the you-know-what virus in this column.This week the subject will be all about me.As you may or may…

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Wild & Easy

Wicked Brew Review June 5, 2020June 4, 2020

Well, Memorial Day weekend’s weather and crowds really proved everyone was ready to get back to life as we knew it. The Lakes Region was flooded with visitors hungry for good times, great food and…

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The Hobo & Winnipesaukee Scenic RR Prepares To Open For The 2020 Season

Features June 4, 2020June 4, 2020

LINCOLN – The Hobo and Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad is advising the public that the 54 miles of rail between Tilton, NH and Lincoln, NH should now be considered active for the 2020 season. Various train…

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Beijing’s Hong Kong Squeeze

Op/Ed by Metzler June 4, 2020

The crisis was brewing for months. Storm clouds were gathering around Hong Kong’s splendid bay as China’s communist authorities have put the vice grip squeeze on democratic Hong Kong’s political rights and social freedoms. The…

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Summer Reading

A F.O.O.L. In New Hampshire June 4, 2020

Now that we have been told to “Stay At Home” for another two weeks, it is no surprise that folks are running out of things to keep them occupied.You have played all the board games,…

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Bird Sightings Around New Hampshire

For The Birds June 3, 2020June 2, 2020

PHOTO: A hermit thrush on the ground in New England this month. Chris Bosak Photo It’s been a busy spring around here for sure. The bluebirds have youngsters, the grosbeaks are regular visitors and the…

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The Barnum Resolution In The Legislature “How The House Was Adjourned”

Not So Long Ago June 2, 2020June 2, 2020

It may sound odd but Phineas Taylor Barnum’s circus was called Barnum’s Great Moral Show at the time it arrived in Concord, New Hampshire in the year 1881. Though the creator of many hoaxes, intended…

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Vertical Jigging For Striped Bass

A Guides Life June 2, 2020June 2, 2020

PHOTO: While slightly more difficult due to the seated position, vertical jigging can also be effective in a kayak. Of all the ways to catch striped bass, vertical jigging is one of my favorites. There’s…

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Month: June 2020

Is America Turning the Economic Corner?

Pitcher Mountain Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway

No Mention Of You-Know-What

Wild & Easy

The Hobo & Winnipesaukee Scenic RR Prepares To Open For The 2020 Season

Beijing’s Hong Kong Squeeze

Summer Reading

Bird Sightings Around New Hampshire

The Barnum Resolution In The Legislature “How The House Was Adjourned”

Vertical Jigging For Striped Bass