Ice-Out Watch Begins
“Weird” is a good word to describe this winter. It felt more like spurts of winter, interjected with periods of spring, but rarely felt like full-on winter. The ice conditions on Lake Winnipesaukee were equally…
NH’s Revolutionary War Hero General John Stark
Many of the men and women whom New Hampshire citizens take pride in as notable native sons and daughters of the State left the State after finishing whatever schooling they had received and lived and…
Coronavirus: The Lockdown Limbo
NEW YORK—It’s almost become a sad cliche to say that America is shutting down over the Coronavirus pandemic. Uncertainty and fear stalk the land but the enemy remains invisible. The growing global effects of COVID-19…
Shutdown Brings Great Opportunity to Get Reconnected with Nature
Coronavirus may have robbed us of our schools, normal work routine, hand sanitizer and toilet paper, but it hasn’t taken away our enjoyment of the outdoors yet. Hopefully it won’t even as scientists and officials…
Your Local Eateries Need Your Support
They’ve Always Been There For Us - Now We Need To Be There For Them By Brendan SmithWeirs Times Editor Since the Covid-19 outbreak around the world, life has changed in a way no one…
Horus Aged Ale’s Osprey’s Next Catch IPA
There are nothing quite like options and choices to make our lives complete. When you consider going out to dinner, you try to decide what you’re taste considerations might be. And when you shop for…
Isolation Ideas
It is at time of uncertainty for sure. But it is also a time for creativity. As many of us find ourselves staying at home for at least a couple of weeks, it can be…
It’s Not All About Bluebirds This Time
Water is a vital part of bird habitat. This is true for backyard bird habitats as well. I will admit, however, that I sometimes get lackadaisical about keeping my birdbath filled with fresh water. My…
The Irishman Who Was Denied The Right To Vote
His name was Samuel S. Lowery. He was a resident of Manchester New Hampshire, but when he went to register to vote in that city early in the year of 1854 he was allegedly denied…
Horton Hears The News
With Apologies To Dr. Seuss The Word Was Around I Heard People Shout That All The Toilet Paper Would Soon Be Sold Out It Was On The News So It Must Be True Among Everything…
Corona’s March Madness
UNITED NATIONS – Truth is often stranger than fiction. If somebody suggested a thriller novel plot set to the backdrop of gyrating stock markets, falling oil prices, rising tensions with Iran, amidst a spreading worldwide…
Ten Bends’ Northern Heights DIPA
Anyone who frequents this column knows I have an affinity for double IPAs. I just like their little extra flavor and malty goodness. You see, a double IPA is not necessarily more hoppy or bitter.…
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…