Why I’m Leaving California
My family and my company are leaving California.It’s heartbreaking.My parents moved to California four decades ago. I grew up here. For 33 of the 36 years I’ve spent on this planet, I’ve lived here. I…
Biased Media
“A pioneer devoted to equality.”That was The Washington Post’s headline about Ruth Bader Ginsburg.But when Justice Antonin Scalia died, the headline was, “Supreme Court conservative dismayed liberals.”When the founder of ISIS was killed, the headline…
German Reunification’s Peaceful Lesson
Germany’s reunification is now history. It seemed not so long ago that the Berlin Wall had fallen in 1989, Central European countries had regained their sovereignty through the freedom tsunami sweeping Europe, and unimaginably on…
Hitting Below The Belt
I’m sure you got one in the mail as well, so what I’m telling you isn’t new, but I am hoping to clear the air before the election.I was surprised to see it myself.Thinking it…
Meeting In The Mountains -NH Publisher’s Notes
PHOTO: Joe Dodge, founder of the Appalachian Mountain Club White Mountain Hut System. Unusual happenings and astounding feats are related by those who live and work among the mountains of New Hampshire and some of…
Hobo & Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad To Launch New Rail Bike Adventures
For nearly 35 years, the Hobo & Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad has offered scenic train rides “along New Hampshire’s lakes and through the White Mountains”. Beginning this Fall, the railroad is introducing an entirely new experience…
“Once an Outlaw” Live At Pitman’s Freight Room
On Friday, October 9th at 8pm, “Once an Outlaw” will perform at Pitman’s Freight Room, 94 New Salem Street, Laconia.“Once an Outlaw” was formed by several former members of the Southern Rock Band, the “Outlaws”.…
The 2020-21 Winter Finch Forecast
PHOTO: A pine siskin perches on an evergreen in New England during a recent winter. (Chris Bosak Photo) The 2020-21 Winter Finch Forecast is out and it looks like it could be an exciting next…
The Turnaround
PHOTO: The turnaround is Sanbornville/Wakefield is a circle of cut granite placed block to block in a round pit about four feet below ground level. (Claudia Stephens Photos) by Dolores Beal StephensContributing Writer There is…
Their Business Is Helping To Grow Other Businesses
PHOTO: Genuine Local employee Clarissa MacDonald completes production of cocktail mixers for the Wood Stove Kitchen. Genuine Local and the Belknap Foodshed help local farmers and food producers build their own businesses. Dan Seufert Photo…
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Annual Apple Festival In Bristol A Little Different This Year
As with everything in 2020 the Tapply-Thompson Community Center’s Annual Apple Festival & Craft Fair will be very different this year.Due to the current restrictions and for the sake of safety there will be no…
Transforming Your Under-Stair Space
If you live in a multi-story house, chances are you’ve looked at the no-man’s-land under a set of stairs and thought: That space could be made to look and function much better.The classic solution is…
Blessing Of The Animals In Farmington
On Sunday, October 4, the First Congregational Church, UCC of Farmington invites the public, pet owners and animal lovers to the fifth annual Blessing of the Animals at noon. The event is free. Pet owners…
Rogue Pumpkin Patch Ale
It is officially fall and pumpkin beer season. It’s when we forget about light summer beers and cast our sites on seasonals and heartier beer. Sweaters, jackets, turtlenecks and gloves are the go-to garb for…