The Irishman Who Was Denied The Right To Vote
His name was Samuel S. Lowery. He was a resident of Manchester New Hampshire, but when he went to register to vote in that city early in the year of 1854 he was allegedly denied…
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Horton Hears The News
With Apologies To Dr. Seuss The Word Was Around I Heard People Shout That All The Toilet Paper Would Soon Be Sold Out It Was On The News So It Must Be True Among Everything…
Corona’s March Madness
UNITED NATIONS – Truth is often stranger than fiction. If somebody suggested a thriller novel plot set to the backdrop of gyrating stock markets, falling oil prices, rising tensions with Iran, amidst a spreading worldwide…
Ten Bends’ Northern Heights DIPA
Anyone who frequents this column knows I have an affinity for double IPAs. I just like their little extra flavor and malty goodness. You see, a double IPA is not necessarily more hoppy or bitter.…
Spring Skiing!
Calendar Spring begins on March 19th! But dang, it is here in a big way. I want another big snowstorm but I think I have lost faith that snow will show up in time to…
Migrating Blackbirds: Signs of Spring
I heard them, that’s for sure. There was no missing the cacophony made by a large mixed flock of blackbirds. Then the task became finding them. I figured I wouldn’t struggle too much at this…
Night Shift’s Whirlpool and The 87
Excitement. It’s the root word we use to describe all sorts of feelings and experiences. Our first roller coaster ride at the fair was exciting. Experiencing the top of the Empire State Building for the…
Selecting Lure Colors
I always tell people that lure color should be one of the last things you change when fish aren’t biting. Change size, shape, even presentation, before you change color. Since they are near-sighted, vision is…
Moultonborough’s Taylor House Featured In This Old House
Moultonborough’s historic Taylor House is featured as the ‘Save This Old House’ for sale in the March/April 2020 issue of This Old House magazine, the national publication associated with the popular ‘This Old House’ and…
Coronavirus; Globalization’s Revenge?
GENEVA – In recent decades China has emerged as the factory to the world; a key player in production networks for automobiles, smartphones, computers, textiles and medical equipment. Indeed as the world’s second largest economy…
General Stark Defended Fort William Henry -A St. Patrick’s Day Defense
Fort William Henry was built by the English at the southern end of Lake George in New York State during the French and Indian War. The French had a fort at the other end of…
A Really Bad Virus
You’ve seen it on the news. It has been getting coverage 24/7. It has a lot of folks concerned, while others claim it is nothing to worry about. We are told to just go about…
Spring Is Near And So Is The Great Northeast Boat Show
***UPDATE: SHOW RESCHEDULED TO OCT. 2-4, 2020*** The 11th Annual Great Northeast Boat Show, also known as the New Hampshire Boat Show, will be held at the NH Sportsplex in Bedford, Friday through Sunday, March…
Fighting Back Against Parkinson’s
by Brendan Smith Weirs Times Editor “Are We Ready?” “Rock, Steady Ready!” This chant can be heard seven times a week at the Downtown Gym in Laconia as members of the Rock Steady Boxing Class…
Beer Traveler: Hobbs Tavern and Brewery
This is our last week of looking for a new place to get great, locally made craft beer. It’s been a wild month of finding new brews and superb food. If you missed the past…