Spring Skiing!
Calendar Spring begins on March 19th! But dang, it is here in a big way. I want another big snowstorm but I think I have lost faith that snow will show up in time to…
Migrating Blackbirds: Signs of Spring
I heard them, that’s for sure. There was no missing the cacophony made by a large mixed flock of blackbirds. Then the task became finding them. I figured I wouldn’t struggle too much at this…
Night Shift’s Whirlpool and The 87
Excitement. It’s the root word we use to describe all sorts of feelings and experiences. Our first roller coaster ride at the fair was exciting. Experiencing the top of the Empire State Building for the…
Selecting Lure Colors
I always tell people that lure color should be one of the last things you change when fish aren’t biting. Change size, shape, even presentation, before you change color. Since they are near-sighted, vision is…
Moultonborough’s Taylor House Featured In This Old House
Moultonborough’s historic Taylor House is featured as the ‘Save This Old House’ for sale in the March/April 2020 issue of This Old House magazine, the national publication associated with the popular ‘This Old House’ and…
Coronavirus; Globalization’s Revenge?
GENEVA – In recent decades China has emerged as the factory to the world; a key player in production networks for automobiles, smartphones, computers, textiles and medical equipment. Indeed as the world’s second largest economy…
General Stark Defended Fort William Henry -A St. Patrick’s Day Defense
Fort William Henry was built by the English at the southern end of Lake George in New York State during the French and Indian War. The French had a fort at the other end of…
A Really Bad Virus
You’ve seen it on the news. It has been getting coverage 24/7. It has a lot of folks concerned, while others claim it is nothing to worry about. We are told to just go about…
Spring Is Near And So Is The Great Northeast Boat Show
***UPDATE: SHOW RESCHEDULED TO OCT. 2-4, 2020*** The 11th Annual Great Northeast Boat Show, also known as the New Hampshire Boat Show, will be held at the NH Sportsplex in Bedford, Friday through Sunday, March…
Fighting Back Against Parkinson’s
by Brendan Smith Weirs Times Editor “Are We Ready?” “Rock, Steady Ready!” This chant can be heard seven times a week at the Downtown Gym in Laconia as members of the Rock Steady Boxing Class…
Beer Traveler: Hobbs Tavern and Brewery
This is our last week of looking for a new place to get great, locally made craft beer. It’s been a wild month of finding new brews and superb food. If you missed the past…
Raging Rivers Flooded New Hampshire WPA Rushes In To Repair 1936 Damage
According to William P. Fahey, the New Hampshire Administrator for the WPA , “The floods in 1936 caused the greatest damage in New Hampshire’s history.” The floods came in the month of March and were…
Trump’s Tale Of India
UNITED NATIONS- The imagery and optics presented a publicist’s dream; an American President being feted by a cast of millions on foreign soil with exotic backdrops ranging from the enchanting Taj Mahal to a rousing…
What A Difference A Day Makes
I never used to care much about Leap Years when I was a younger man. Just adding an extra day onto the year didn’t mean much to me at all. But now that I am…
Bluebirds Make Another Appearance
Sorry, but I have to go back to writing about bluebirds. After several weeks of writing about bluebirds that other people had in their yards, I finally got some of my own. I would imagine…