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New UN Secretary General Starts Job “Without Illusions”

Op/Ed by Metzler January 11, 2017January 10, 2017

by John J. Metzler Weirs Times Contributing Writer UNITED NATIONS – The page has been turned. And the new UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres of Portugal has assumed office with a stoically realistic vision of…

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A F.O.O.L. In New Hampshire January 11, 2017January 10, 2017

The start to this winter as well as the labor crunch going on here in New Hampshire has made it increasingly difficult to staff the offices of F.A.T.S.O. Many of you know what F.A.T.S.O. stands…

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Keeping My Resolution – Stowe Mountain, Eastman Cross-Country & Tenney Mountain

On The Trails & Summits January 10, 2017January 10, 2017

by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer Last night as we drove by the lit up slopes of Whaleback, I asked Sharon if she wanted to stop and ski some more and we both laughed. We were…

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Notable Journalists From New Hampshire

Not So Long Ago December 30, 2016December 29, 2016

by Robert Hanaford Smith, Sr. Weirs Times Contributing Writer As a Laconia High school student in the 1950s, I would occasionally stop at my Dad’s place of employment, the Laconia Evening Citizen office on Beacon Street.…

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Ten Fidy Imperial Stout from Oskar Blues Brewery

Wicked Brew Review December 29, 2016December 29, 2016

How is your winter coat coming along? Confused? Recently I noted that during the hearty winter months in New Hampshire, we tend to put on a few extra ounces (or pounds) that I look at…

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Strange Behavior

A F.O.O.L. In New Hampshire December 29, 2016

I have heard it all over the years, but certainly not for awhile. “My kids think I’m crazy. I can’t even walk out of the bathroom without sticking my head out as far as I…

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Resolve To Make It A Fun Winter!

On The Trails & Summits December 28, 2016

by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer Sometimes I just don’t know where the time goes, but I am convinced that winter is too short. There are just too many fun things to do when the weather…

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Last Minute Thoughts

A F.O.O.L. In New Hampshire December 21, 2016December 20, 2016

As Christmas Day is upon us and most of us, hopefully, have successfully checked off all of the items on our gift list. Still, there always seems to be that one person on the list…

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Childhood Memories Of Christmas In New Hampshire

Not So Long Ago December 20, 2016

by Robert Hanaford Smith, Sr. Weirs Times Contributing Writer A year ago this column was about a memorable, unusual Christmas that involved a serious illness my father experienced and the generous support our family received…

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Taking It For Granted

A F.O.O.L. In New Hampshire December 16, 2016December 14, 2016

It was a day that started like any other. I awoke without much on my mind; no pressing commitments to attend to that day, no personal matters that needed to be taken care of. My…

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Imperial Stout by Moat Mountain Brewing

Wicked Brew Review December 15, 2016December 14, 2016

Winter is a delightful time of year in New Hampshire… minus the snow shoveling, biting cold, slippery roads and bad driving conditions, and of course, catching a cold. But besides these items, it is really…

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Church And State In Colonial NH

Not So Long Ago December 15, 2016December 14, 2016

by Robert Hanaford Smith, Sr. Weirs Times Contributing Writer Captain John Mason, who obtained a grant for land in what is now New Hampshire, can be credited with giving the state its name. Mason lived in…

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Beijing’s Pacific Pivot—75 Years After Pearl Harbor

Op/Ed by Metzler December 15, 2016December 14, 2016

by John J. Metzler Weirs Times Contributing Writer UNITED NATIONS – On December 7, 1941, the United States was shocked and stunned from its nervous neutrality and thrust into the crucible of the Second World…

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Fun Skiing – Cannon’s Blasting & Sunny Sunapee

On The Trails & Summits December 14, 2016

by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer Cold nights and sunny days make for great fun on the slopes. Winter doesn’t officially begin until December 21st, but it certainly looks and feels like winter is already…

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Rebel RAW Double IPA by Boston beer company

Wicked Brew Review December 1, 2016November 29, 2016

Now that we have opened up the ‘flood gates’ of beers available to talk about within the New Hampshire borders, this column will probably never run out of great beer! Even though I am partial…

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New UN Secretary General Starts Job “Without Illusions”

Take The Quiz

Keeping My Resolution – Stowe Mountain, Eastman Cross-Country & Tenney Mountain

Notable Journalists From New Hampshire

Ten Fidy Imperial Stout from Oskar Blues Brewery

Strange Behavior

Resolve To Make It A Fun Winter!

Last Minute Thoughts

Childhood Memories Of Christmas In New Hampshire

Taking It For Granted

Imperial Stout by Moat Mountain Brewing

Church And State In Colonial NH

Beijing’s Pacific Pivot—75 Years After Pearl Harbor

Fun Skiing – Cannon’s Blasting & Sunny Sunapee

Rebel RAW Double IPA by Boston beer company