Moose Ale Squam Brewing
Because uniqueness helps make New Hampshire such a great place to live, we expect that the same concept also apply to brewing beer. There are more than 45 breweries of all different capacities and varieties…
Iraq — ISIL’s Daunting Threat
by John J. Metzler Weirs Times Contributing Writer UNITED NATIONS—“Since last summer’s onslaught by terrorists of the so-called ISIL, Iraq has been living through one of the most difficult phases of its modern history,” came…
Fun Hikes in the Squam Lake Region
by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer Mount Percival, Mount Morgan, Rattlesnakes and Mount Livermore The Crawford-Ridgepole Trail begins near Cotton Mountain, just north of the Science Center and traverses the summits of the mountains that make…
Holiday Ideas
As July fades from view I am feeling a little sad. It is definitely one of my favorite months since it is when many people celebrate Christmas, my favorite holiday of the year. “Christmas In…
Local Control R.I.P.
by Ken Gorrell, Weirs Times Contributing Writer It’s been nearly two years since Thomas Sowell wrote: Only ideologues could devote themselves to crusading against people’s efforts to live and associate with other people who share…
Hoplite IPA by Kelsen Brewing co.
Nestled in a conspicuous row of stores of a small mall in Derry, NH, hides Kelsen Brewing, a nano brewery who is getting noticed. Friends Paul and Erik had made some homebrew together and enjoyed…
Caption Contest Photo #552
Send your best caption to contest@weirs.com within 2 weeks of posting date… (Include the photo#, your name, and town of residence). Or you can mail it to “Caption Contest, The Weirs Times, P.O. Box 5458,…
Lakes Region Art Association at Vynnart in Meredith
One hundred paintings by fifty-six artists from the Lakes Region Art Association are now on display at Vynnart in Meredith. By Kimberly J.B. SmithContributing Writer Seventy five years, 56 artists and 100 paintings! The Lakes…
Writing About Stuff
I have written in this column before about my concern with some expressions that are used with reckless abandon by a growing number of Americans. Once contained to just a few, these expressions have now…
The Iran “Deal” Obama’s Tarnished Legacy?
by John J. Metzler Weirs Times Contributing Writer NEW YORK – A rhetorical tsunami followed the signing of the landmark nuclear limitation deal between Iran and six world powers in Vienna. On the one hand…
Caption Contest Photo #551
Send your best caption to contest@weirs.com within 2 weeks of posting date… (Include the photo#, your name, and town of residence).
Homunculus by Smuttynose Brewing co.
In New Hampshire, there are now over 45 breweries of all sizes around the state. But one of the more popular beers you’ll find on the shelves or in restaurants and bars has a friendly-faced…
Mount Moriah and Shelburne Moriah
by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Writer The golfing gals, Sarah and Sharon, had so much fun hiking the Carters a few weeks ago that they brought along a few more friends when we returned…
PRC Premier Visits France; It’s all Business
by John J. Metzler Weirs Times Contributing Writer PARIS – China’s Premier Li Keqiang descended upon Paris for a shopping spree; signing contracts and making deals which will energize the still anemic French economy. The…
Bringing Us Together
As the self-proclaimed leading expert on Flatlander/Native relations in New Hampshire, it always gives me great pleasure to see the progress that has been made in this area over the years. I feel I have…