The Back To School Edition
by Ken Gorrell, Weirs Times Contributing Writer You could almost hear the sighs of relief across the state these last couple of weeks as parents sent their children back to school. It’s been an annual…
September 11th Shadows
by John J. Metzler Weirs Times Contributing Writer UNITED NATIONS—On a picture perfect September morning, the Grim Reaper struck in New York. Hijacked aircraft slammed into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center shattering…
Lost Weekend
Last week I lost my pants. That might not seem like such a big deal. After all, who doesn’t own a second pair of pants or even a third or a fourth? In this case,…
Opa’s Oktoberfest from Moat Mountain Smoke House & Brewing Co.
When we realize that summer is waning and the inevitable is on the way (falling leaves, frost and then snow…), we go through a change in many ways. Our activities move from aquatic fun to…
The Chief, His Daughter & Her Lover
by Robert Hanaford Smith, Sr. Weirs Times Contributing Writer The main characters in more than one native American legend are a powerful tribal chief, his beautiful maiden daughter, and a young, brave chief or warrior from…
Altered Book Art – Art & Recycling Join Forces
Garden #1 – fused board book – recycled Barney book By Kimberly J.B. SmithContributing Writer Having taught art to all ages for decades, I have dabbled in just about every art medium that exists. Then…
Why Bother?
By this time next week I will know who all my opponents will be for the November 8th election for Governor of New Hampshire. When you get your ballot there will be a lot of…
Hike, Dip & Slide -Mount Crawford, Saco River & Attitash Mountain Resort
by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer From Franconia we drove through Twin Mountain, past the grand Mount Washington Resort Hotel and down Crawford Notch to reach the parking area for the Davis Path—right across from Samuel…
Slovakia—Central Europe’s Quiet Success Story
by John J. Metzler Weirs Times Contributing Writer BRATISLAVA, Slovakia— The majestic Danube River connects Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest. Just 40 miles downriver from Vienna, the historic city of Bratislava rises above the Danubian plain.…
Fall Fishing Opportunities
by Tim Moore Contributing Writer Fall is just around the corner and I wanted to focus on some opportunities that many anglers miss. As the days get shorter and the nights get cooler, lakes and…
Saudi Quebec
by Ken Gorrell, Weirs Times Contributing Writer It was in the upper 80s yesterday and the leaves are beginning to show fall colors, so it’s perhaps a strange time to be writing about maple syrup…
Doing Good Work
The dust is about to settle on another summer tourist season here in Central New Hampshire. Traffic is lighter, restaurants are less busy, the waterways not as frightening to navigate and the shopping carts at…
Blond Melon by Rockingham Brewing Co
We should live by a simple set of rules… Try to be nice to each other, help out when you can, keep opinions that could start an argument to yourself, eat good food and drink…
The Unknown Soldier Identified
by Robert Hanaford Smith, Sr. Weirs Times Contributing Writer Two thousand nine hundred and ten New Hampshire residents who served in the Union forces during the Civil War were unaccounted for at the end of the…
Elaine Morrison – Art with Empathy
“The Blue Line” by Elaine Morrison “Feelings of despair overwhelm the alcoholic. The blue line encompasses him and his addiction. They are one. Recovery is a choice.” By Kimberly J.B. SmithContributing Writer There are many…