The WEIRS TIMES

Last Race At Belknap Was The Greatest

Not So Long Ago June 14, 2017June 13, 2017

by Robert Hanaford Smith, Sr. Weirs Times Contributing Writer It was at the end of the 99th lap of the 100 Mile National Championship Motorcycle Race at the Belknap Recreation Area in Gilford, New Hampshire, and…

Read more . .

My Least Favorite Week

A F.O.O.L. In New Hampshire June 13, 2017June 13, 2017

I know I shouldn’t say it, but I dread this week. I realize that this week will always arrive; not much I can do about it. I also realize that it is my own fault,…

Read more . .

Franconia Notch Artist’s Bluff & Bald Mountain

On The Trails & Summits June 13, 2017

by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer At the top of Franconia Notch and high above the west side of the Parkway are Bald Mountain and Artist’s Bluff. A hike up one or both make for a…

Read more . .

S’muttonator by Smuttynose Brewing Co.

Wicked Brew Review June 2, 2017June 1, 2017

When you think of New Hampshire brewers, what companies come to mind? Well of course, we have a Bud plant in Merrimack and Sam Adams is everywhere. And there are now over 60 breweries of…

Read more . .

New Hampshire Red Men & Odd Fellows

Not So Long Ago June 1, 2017

by Robert Hanaford Smith, Sr. Weirs Times Contributing Writer “The Union”, the Manchester, NH newspaper of 1906 reported on the activities of the Red Men of New Hampshire in the Spring of that year. You might…

Read more . .

Getting Together

A F.O.O.L. In New Hampshire May 30, 2017May 30, 2017

I was recently made aware that the 49th year reunion of my grammar school class will be happening next year. Yes, grammar school. I never even realized there were such things as grammar school reunions.…

Read more . .

Mount Moosilauke

On The Trails & Summits May 30, 2017

by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer This winter my friend from Maryland told me she wanted to climb Mount Washington with me this spring. I laughed. I quickly suggested perhaps a less challenging peak would be…

Read more . .

Flounder From A Kayak

A Guides Life May 26, 2017May 24, 2017

by Tim Moore Contributing Writer From what I have been told, a flounder was the first fish I ever caught. They were plentiful and easy to catch. As a young adult though, the flounder had…

Read more . .

Mole Framinghammer by Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers

Wicked Brew Review May 25, 2017May 24, 2017

Just two hours south from the Lakes Region, you will find yourself driving through an area known to outsiders as ‘Woostah’ (apparently the pronunciation given by locals) and nearby towns of the Rt 9 corridor.…

Read more . .

Global Growth Improving, But Still Woes

Op/Ed by Metzler May 25, 2017May 24, 2017

by John J. Metzler Weirs Times Contributing Writer UNITED NATIONS -The world economy is slowly improving with a forecast for 2.7 percent global growth, but there’s still a way to go to reach pre-recession levels.…

Read more . .

Sudden Summer Syndrome

A F.O.O.L. In New Hampshire May 24, 2017May 24, 2017

As Memorial Day and the official kick-off to the summer season are upon us here in Central New Hampshire, I am confronted with phone calls from former members of F.A.T.S.O. to help them to deal…

Read more . .

It Happened In The Month Of May

Not So Long Ago May 24, 2017

by Robert Hanaford Smith, Sr. Weirs Times Contributing Writer As you know, the month of May can bring to the New Hampshire landscape a variety of weather from cold and snow to the sweltering-like heat of…

Read more . .

Beers Of The Week: Switchback Ale and Porter

Wicked Brew Review May 18, 2017May 16, 2017

The great state of Vermont is mainly known by most people for its cheddar cheese and other dairy products, its maple syrup, the Green Mountains, Cabot Creamery or Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream. But if…

Read more . .

Venezuela’s Slide Into Chaos

Op/Ed by Metzler May 18, 2017May 16, 2017

by John J. Metzler Weirs Times Contributing Writer UNITED NATIONS -Storm clouds are buffeting the coast of Venezuela, the once rich South American state which is sliding into economic chaos and combustable political confrontation. Mass…

Read more . .

Laconia Gets Schooled

Op/Ed by Gorrell May 17, 2017May 16, 2017

by Ken Gorrell, Weirs Times Contributing Writer “But I’d only need one hundred of you.” That line silenced the crowd of teachers listening to a high-tech titan talk about the future of public education. I…

Read more . .

The WEIRS TIMES

Top Posts

Feature Archives

Last Race At Belknap Was The Greatest

My Least Favorite Week

Franconia Notch Artist’s Bluff & Bald Mountain

S’muttonator by Smuttynose Brewing Co.

New Hampshire Red Men & Odd Fellows

Getting Together

Mount Moosilauke

Flounder From A Kayak

Mole Framinghammer by Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers

Global Growth Improving, But Still Woes

Sudden Summer Syndrome

It Happened In The Month Of May

Beers Of The Week: Switchback Ale and Porter

Venezuela’s Slide Into Chaos

Laconia Gets Schooled