Bloody Friday
by John J. Metzler Weirs Times Contributing Writer PARIS –“Terrorism: the Shockwave of Bloody Friday,” headlined the French daily Le Monde, after a series of deadly, coordinated, and barbaric attacks by radical Islamists on three…
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Fiat Government and Magic Money
by Ken Gorrell, Weirs Times Contributing Writer Few things irk me more than propaganda masquerading as analysis. These are irksome times. By executive fiat the president is changing overtime regulations effecting millions of workers. He…
Starting Early
I realize it is way too early to be doing this, but I thought I would try a new strategy this time. Today (which is whatever day you are reading this) I am officially declaring…
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Middle and South Carter Mountains
by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer My friends Sarah and Sharon, the golfing gals, are back and ready to hit the trails this summer. All winter these two snowbirds carried their golf bags and spent time…
Imperial Red IPA by White Birch Brewing
New Hampshire is enjoying a booming business: craft brewing of fine beers around the entire state. As mentioned before in this column, NH leads the country in beer sales. That’s quite an accomplishment for…
Be Careful How You Read This
The new law which takes effect on July 1st has caused a lot of controversy. It is now illegal to use a cell phone, tablet, GPS or any other handheld devices when operating a motor…
Castletown Honey Brown Ale – Beara Irish Brewing Co.
Traditions in beer brewing are deeply European and when most people think of European brewers, they think of Germany, Belgium, Holland and of course, England. If you want to include Ireland in there, then you…
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Global Refugee Numbers Surge Amid Political Paralysis
by John J. Metzler Weirs Times Contributing Writer UNITED NATIONS -The number of refugees fleeing their native lands as well as people being internally displaced in their home countries has surged beyond even the most…
Vetoing Local Control
by Ken Gorrell, Weirs Times Contributing Writer Rarely does a politician provide a glimpse into her foundational beliefs more revealing than Gov. Maggie Hassan’s veto of House Bill 603 last week. Hassan vetoed local control.…
A Hairy Situation
As nauseating as it is, we are already in full swing into the next presidential campaign season here in New Hampshire. As always happens, promises will be made and mud will be slung and television…
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Bill Bernsen – Found Object Art & Assemblages
1,2,3 Infinity. Metal Assemblage by Bill Bernsen. By Kimberly J.B. SmithContributing Writer A few months ago, I made a visit to the home gallery of Bill Bernsen. You can’t miss it – sculptures indoors and…
Time For A Change
I was reading that in Concord, New Hampshire they recently unearthed a time capsule that was buried fifty years ago. Fifty years ago? Really? Leading up to this momentous day there were a few…