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“We’re Gonna Need A Bigger House”

A F.O.O.L. In New Hampshire August 10, 2016August 10, 2016

Many people yell and scream about Campaign Finance Reform while ignoring what is becoming even a bigger problem during election season. Of course, I am talking about Campaign Cardboard reform. I’m sure my critics will…

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Old Home Day – A NH Tradition

Not So Long Ago August 10, 2016

by Robert Hanaford Smith, Sr. Weirs Times Contributing Writer August is traditionally Old Home Day month across New Hampshire. This week our history columnist Robert Hanaford Smith explains where this unique New Hampshire tradition comes from.…

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The Smuttynose Brewing Company

Wicked Brew Review August 4, 2016August 3, 2016

Have you ever wondered how something is made? Like how a car is assembled and the process from beginning to end. Well, you can visit an auto assembly plant and watch it happen. The same…

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Vertical Jigging For Lake Trout

A Guides Life August 4, 2016August 3, 2016

by Tim Moore Contributing Writer When I mention lake trout fishing to most anglers I usually get one of two responses, “I love trolling” or, “I hate trolling.” For many lake trout angler, trolling is…

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France: Facing Barbarism

Op/Ed by Metzler August 4, 2016August 3, 2016

by John J. Metzler Weirs Times Contributing Writer PARIS – The recurring terrorist attacks which have plagued France seem to have no bounds nor mercy. The murder of a Catholic priest saying Mass in a…

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The Plymouth State Fair

Not So Long Ago August 3, 2016August 3, 2016

by Robert Hanaford Smith, Sr. Weirs Times Contributing Writer Late summer and early fall is Agricultural Fair season in New Hampshire, but the fair I looked forward to attending as a child and teenager and is…

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The Three G’s versus the Three D’s

Op/Ed by Gorrell August 3, 2016August 3, 2016

by Ken Gorrell, Weirs Times Contributing Writer House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi is the political gift that keeps on giving. Long after failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s speeches have been relegated to the Big Black…

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Passing The Torch

A F.O.O.L. In New Hampshire August 3, 2016

Besides working full-time here at the Weirs Times as well as giving all I have to my campaign as gubernatorial candidate for the Flatlander Party, I still have to attend to my commitment as the…

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Really Old Brown Dog Smuttynose Brewing Co

Wicked Brew Review August 1, 2016August 31, 2016

There are times when you happen to find something that has been improved upon nicely. Usually, the changes made are based on the original item but the improvements are in aesthetics of look,…

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Postmortem Pale Ale by Oddball Brewing Co.

Wicked Brew Review July 28, 2016July 26, 2016

In a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, lawyers are being asked to reserve and protect creative and interesting names for brewers so that their beers are ‘one and only’s’ and not infringed upon…

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When The Circus Was Really A Big Show

Not So Long Ago July 28, 2016July 26, 2016

by Robert Hanaford Smith, Sr. Weirs Times Contributing Writer Summertime! That used to be the season for the circus to stop by in New Hampshire. One did not expect the show with exotic animals from Africa…

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UN Secretary General Race: The Other Election

Op/Ed by Metzler July 27, 2016July 26, 2016

by John J. Metzler Weirs Times Contributing Writer UNITED NATIONS – What’s beginning to look like this year’s Republican presidential primaries in the USA has morphed into a political scramble for the UN Secretary General’s…

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Flume Gorge And The Basin Franconia Notch State Park

On The Trails & Summits July 27, 2016July 26, 2016

by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer Every time we drive through Franconia Notch we pass the signs for the Flume Gorge and the Basin. We have visited these natural wonders many times and most often with…

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Campaign Journal

A F.O.O.L. In New Hampshire July 26, 2016July 26, 2016

Brendan has been busy with his campaign since he won the nomination for governor by the Flatlander Party and has yet to submit a column for this week. While nosing around his desk we came…

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The Province Of Laconia & Its Elusive Treasure

Not So Long Ago July 21, 2016July 19, 2016

by Robert Hanaford Smith, Sr. Weirs Times Contributing Writer Not so long ago, but long before there was a city of Laconia there was a Province of Laconia. The history books don’t emphasize that fact, perhaps…

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“We’re Gonna Need A Bigger House”

Old Home Day – A NH Tradition

The Smuttynose Brewing Company

Vertical Jigging For Lake Trout

France: Facing Barbarism

The Plymouth State Fair

The Three G’s versus the Three D’s

Passing The Torch

Really Old Brown Dog Smuttynose Brewing Co

Postmortem Pale Ale by Oddball Brewing Co.

When The Circus Was Really A Big Show

UN Secretary General Race: The Other Election

Flume Gorge And The Basin Franconia Notch State Park

Campaign Journal

The Province Of Laconia & Its Elusive Treasure