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UN Court Rebuffs China’s Claims to South China Sea

Op/Ed by Metzler July 21, 2016July 19, 2016

by John J. Metzler Weirs Times Contributing Writer UNITED NATIONS— In a major legal setback for Beijing, an international tribunal has rejected and rebuffed many of Mainland China’s claims regarding exclusive sovereignty and rights in…

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Covered Bridge Pale Ale by Squam Brewing

Wicked Brew Review July 20, 2016July 19, 2016

Here are some things you can depend on in the Lakes Region: sunshine (somewhere), clean air, clean water, good food (depending on the cook), taxes (especially on lake-front property), and among many other things, an…

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Confessions Of A Kayak Fishing Guide

A Guides Life July 20, 2016July 19, 2016

by Tim Moore Contributing Writer I spend a good portion of my summer guiding fishing clients from all over the country for striped bass from kayaks. There is something about catching fish from so close…

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On-shoring Unemployment

Op/Ed by Gorrell July 20, 2016July 19, 2016

by Ken Gorrell, Weirs Times Contributing Writer Remember the last presidential election cycle when the Left wailed about the scourge of “offshoring” jobs? How times change. In June of 2012, the uber-Progressive news site ThinkProgress…

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A Real Fantasy World

A F.O.O.L. In New Hampshire July 19, 2016

Have you heard about the new Pokemon Go craze? It’s the newest fun game you can play on your phone. It is another great invention to help people waste more time. The idea for the…

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Tie Dyed Summer Ale by Great North Aleworks

Wicked Brew Review July 16, 2016July 15, 2016

Summertime in the Lakes Region of NH holds a special place in the hearts of its population and visitors. It is a seasonal destination that creates fond memories of fun times in our homes, rental…

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NATO 2.0 : Reboot, Refocus, Reinvigorate

Op/Ed by Metzler July 14, 2016July 13, 2016

by John J. Metzler Weirs Times Contributing Writer UNITED NATIONS—In a sense NATO has been a victim of its own success. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, also known as the Atlantic Alliance, has rested on…

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Ready To Campaign

A F.O.O.L. In New Hampshire July 13, 2016July 13, 2016

Phew!! I’m glad that’s over, it was very stressful for a while, but it was worth it. Today I am proud to say that I am once again the Flatlander Party’s nominee to run in…

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Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway’s Oak Hill, Washington, NH

On The Trails & Summits July 13, 2016

by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer Washington, New Hampshire was first settled in 1768 and was incorporated and named in honor of General George Washington in December of 1776. As you probably know, there are many…

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Dank-A-Sawrus Rex IPA from Burnt Timber Brewing

Wicked Brew Review July 7, 2016July 5, 2016

It’s a common occurrence and repeated all too often. Two or three people meet and chat about their love for making great beer. They brew a few batches together and their results are better than…

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Another One Bites The Dust

Op/Ed by Gorrell July 7, 2016July 5, 2016

by Ken Gorrell, Weirs Times Contributing Writer If the primary season had an official song, it would be the 1980 chart-topper Another One Bites the Dust. I was never a fan of Queen, and I…

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New Hampshire Gives Birth To The U.S. Constitution

Not So Long Ago July 6, 2016July 5, 2016

by Robert Hanaford Smith, Sr. Weirs Times Contributing Writer At a Convention of delegates representing the State of New Hampshire to consider the proposed Constitution of the United States a statement of ratification was issued on…

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Managing Braided Line

A Guides Life July 6, 2016July 5, 2016

by Tim Moore Contributing Writer For anglers, braided line is one of the best things since sliced bread. Being almost four times thinner than monofilament makes it cast much farther, and the lack of stretch…

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Musical Chairs at UN Security Council

Op/Ed by Metzler July 6, 2016July 5, 2016

by John J. Metzler Weirs Times Contributing Writer UNITED NATIONS – The annual round of musical chairs in the UN Security Council came early this year as elections for five new non-permanent members to the…

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Summer Scenes

A F.O.O.L. In New Hampshire July 5, 2016

There is this scene in the movie “Jaws” where, when the residents of Amity are told there will be a $10,000 reward to anyone who kills the Great White Shark that has been terrorizing the…

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UN Court Rebuffs China’s Claims to South China Sea

Covered Bridge Pale Ale by Squam Brewing

Confessions Of A Kayak Fishing Guide

On-shoring Unemployment

A Real Fantasy World

Tie Dyed Summer Ale by Great North Aleworks

NATO 2.0 : Reboot, Refocus, Reinvigorate

Ready To Campaign

Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway’s Oak Hill, Washington, NH

Dank-A-Sawrus Rex IPA from Burnt Timber Brewing

Another One Bites The Dust

New Hampshire Gives Birth To The U.S. Constitution

Managing Braided Line

Musical Chairs at UN Security Council

Summer Scenes