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Owl’s Head – In the Middle Of The Pemi Wilderness

On The Trails & Summits July 25, 2017

by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer The golfing gals, Sharon and Sarah, have put their hiking boots back on! They began collecting 4,000 footers 7 years ago and last summer they didn’t even go hiking once.…

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Lockes Hill ~ Kimball Wildlife Forest, Gilford

On The Trails & Summits July 11, 2017July 10, 2017

by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer The Belknap Mountains offer many opportunities for hiking. Mount Major is certainly one of the most popular peaks to hike in New Hampshire due to its wide ledgy summit…

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UN Secretary General Decries Rising Tide of Refugees

Op/Ed by Metzler June 29, 2017June 28, 2017

by John J. Metzler Weirs Times Contributing Writer UNITED NATIONS – In an impassioned appeal to the media, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres decried the rising tide of refugees worldwide, but advised that ultimately political…

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Left-Hand, Left Behind

Op/Ed by Gorrell June 28, 2017June 28, 2017

by Ken Gorrell, Weirs Times Contributing Writer Has somebody ever said something to you that hit you full in the face like the wind coming off a freshly manured field? I experienced that sensation last…

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My Plans For The Fourth

A F.O.O.L. In New Hampshire June 28, 2017

Time to get out my walking shoes. I realize that it would make sense to wait until Independence Day next year, but desperate times take desperate measures. As you may or may not know, I…

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BIKES AND BEARS – Franconia Notch Recreation Path, Clark’s Trading Post

On The Trails & Summits June 27, 2017

by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer Becca and I met mid-morning in the Flume Visitor Center. The Flume was a happening place and we were not able to park in the north lot nearest the…

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Space Cake Double IPA By Clown Shoes Beer

Wicked Brew Review June 15, 2017June 13, 2017

If you ask any child (at least the level-headed ones), they will tell you they are very afraid of clowns, especially under their bed. Where the heck any of this concept stems from is well…

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May Day For Britain’s Theresa May

Op/Ed by Metzler June 14, 2017June 13, 2017

by John J. Metzler Weirs Times Contributing Writer NEW YORK—It’s political May Day for Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May after what appeared as a massive miscalculation in calling a general election which she narrowly won.…

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Graduate Advice

Op/Ed by Gorrell June 14, 2017June 13, 2017

by Ken Gorrell, Weirs Times Contributing Writer My wife and I live in “the projects.” That’s how I refer to our 18th century farmhouse; a lovely property but one that requires near-constant maintenance and remodeling.…

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Last Race At Belknap Was The Greatest

Not So Long Ago June 14, 2017June 13, 2017

by Robert Hanaford Smith, Sr. Weirs Times Contributing Writer It was at the end of the 99th lap of the 100 Mile National Championship Motorcycle Race at the Belknap Recreation Area in Gilford, New Hampshire, and…

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My Least Favorite Week

A F.O.O.L. In New Hampshire June 13, 2017June 13, 2017

I know I shouldn’t say it, but I dread this week. I realize that this week will always arrive; not much I can do about it. I also realize that it is my own fault,…

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Franconia Notch Artist’s Bluff & Bald Mountain

On The Trails & Summits June 13, 2017

by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer At the top of Franconia Notch and high above the west side of the Parkway are Bald Mountain and Artist’s Bluff. A hike up one or both make for a…

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S’muttonator by Smuttynose Brewing Co.

Wicked Brew Review June 2, 2017June 1, 2017

When you think of New Hampshire brewers, what companies come to mind? Well of course, we have a Bud plant in Merrimack and Sam Adams is everywhere. And there are now over 60 breweries of…

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New Hampshire Red Men & Odd Fellows

Not So Long Ago June 1, 2017

by Robert Hanaford Smith, Sr. Weirs Times Contributing Writer “The Union”, the Manchester, NH newspaper of 1906 reported on the activities of the Red Men of New Hampshire in the Spring of that year. You might…

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Getting Together

A F.O.O.L. In New Hampshire May 30, 2017May 30, 2017

I was recently made aware that the 49th year reunion of my grammar school class will be happening next year. Yes, grammar school. I never even realized there were such things as grammar school reunions.…

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Owl’s Head – In the Middle Of The Pemi Wilderness

Lockes Hill ~ Kimball Wildlife Forest, Gilford

UN Secretary General Decries Rising Tide of Refugees

Left-Hand, Left Behind

My Plans For The Fourth

BIKES AND BEARS – Franconia Notch Recreation Path, Clark’s Trading Post

Space Cake Double IPA By Clown Shoes Beer

May Day For Britain’s Theresa May

Graduate Advice

Last Race At Belknap Was The Greatest

My Least Favorite Week

Franconia Notch Artist’s Bluff & Bald Mountain

S’muttonator by Smuttynose Brewing Co.

New Hampshire Red Men & Odd Fellows

Getting Together