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WWI –Air Fights, Sacrifice & Drama

Not So Long Ago April 14, 2016April 13, 2016

by Robert Hanaford Smith, Sr. Weirs Times Contributing Writer There was plenty of what might be called ordinary news in the Wednesday issue of The News and Critic newspaper of March 6, 1918, including political gatherings,…

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Burma: Chasing The Shadows

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

by John J. Metzler Weirs Times Contributing Writer UNITED NATIONS – A new dawn has come to Burma. At long last the political pariah state, also known as Myanmar, has ushered in a new civilian…

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One Child at a Time

Op/Ed by Gorrell April 13, 2016April 13, 2016

by Ken Gorrell, Weirs Times Contributing Writer How many times have you heard some group promoting a cause by saying, “It’s for the children”? Sadly, too often children take a back seat to the cause.…

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How It All Works

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

This year has proven to be the year of no experience when it comes to politics and, as I’ve proclaimed on these pages before, no one has less experience than me and that is why…

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Caption Contest Photo #589

Caption Contest April 8, 2016April 6, 2016

Do you have a clever caption for this photo? Send your best caption to us within 2 weeks of publication date… (Include your name, and home town). Caption Contest, The Weirs Times, P.O. Box 5458,…

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Remy’s Rye Rockingham Brewing Co.

Wicked Brew Review April 7, 2016April 6, 2016

Looking at the horizon of New Hampshire breweries, it seems endless. Almost every week or so, a new one is added to the list. Still behind Vermont in numbers, we are steadily gaining and each…

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Soldiers Stuck In The Mud

Not So Long Ago April 7, 2016April 9, 2016

by Robert Hanaford Smith, Sr. Weirs Times Contributing Writer There was plenty of what might be called ordinary news in the Wednesday issue of The News and Critic newspaper of March 6, 1918, including political…

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Palmyra Freed; Syria Still Threatened

Op/Ed by Metzler April 7, 2016April 6, 2016

by John J. Metzler Weirs Times Contributing Writer UNITED NATIONS—The modern day barbarians have been routed from the ancient city of Palmyra, but the destruction left in the wake of the nearly year long Islamic…

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War On Men

A F.O.O.L. In New Hampshire April 6, 2016April 6, 2016

I’m tired of hearing about this war against women; as far as I’m concerned, there’s been a war against men in this country for years and no one ever talks about it. And it has…

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Double the Fun -Skiing & Hiking

On The Trails & Summits April 6, 2016

by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer The breezeway is full of gear–skis, bicycles, hiking shoes, boots and winter clothing are sharing the same space. My golf clubs are still in the attic but not for long.…

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Caption Contest Photo #588

Caption Contest April 1, 2016March 30, 2016

Do you have a clever caption for this photo? Send your best caption to us within 2 weeks of publication date… (Include your name, and home town). Caption Contest, The Weirs Times, P.O. Box 5458,…

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An 1885 Landslide

Not So Long Ago March 31, 2016April 9, 2016

by Robert Hanaford Smith, Sr. Weirs Times Contributing Writer Snow in large amounts sliding down the side of a mountain is called an avalanche. Earth, usually wet earth, commonly called mud, sliding down a mountain…

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New Hampshire Craft Beer Week 2016!

Wicked Brew Review March 31, 2016March 30, 2016

The annual event known as New Hampshire Craft Beer Week celebrates the ever-growing world of craft-brewed New Hampshire beer. We have been nationally acclaimed as the America’s top consumers of beer and have supported the…

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Belgium Latest Target Of Jihadi Terror

Op/Ed by Metzler March 31, 2016March 30, 2016

by John J. Metzler Weirs Times Contributing Writer UNITED NATIONS—The tide of hate has come to Brussels with three terrorist attacks in the Belgian capital. Islamic State (ISIL) jihadi militants carried out coordinated bombings on…

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Ice, Ice Lady

Op/Ed by Gorrell March 30, 2016March 30, 2016

by Ken Gorrell, Weirs Times Contributing Writer Hassan’s Heroes on the Board of Education struck a blow for mediocrity last week, denying the application for a K-4 charter school focusing on science, technology, engineering, and…

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WWI –Air Fights, Sacrifice & Drama

Burma: Chasing The Shadows

One Child at a Time

How It All Works

Caption Contest Photo #589

Remy’s Rye Rockingham Brewing Co.

Soldiers Stuck In The Mud

Palmyra Freed; Syria Still Threatened

War On Men

Double the Fun -Skiing & Hiking

Caption Contest Photo #588

An 1885 Landslide

New Hampshire Craft Beer Week 2016!

Belgium Latest Target Of Jihadi Terror

Ice, Ice Lady