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Barbarians Inside the Gates

Op/Ed by Metzler 0Comments March 19, 2015March 17, 2015

IS Destruction Sweeps Ancient Sites by John J. Metzler Weirs Times Contributing Writer UNITED NATIONS–The barbarians are inside the gates of Nimrud, the ancient Assyrian city in northern Iraq now being plundered, pillaged, and bulldozed…

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Stowe Mountain Resort

On The Trails & Summits 0Comments March 12, 2015

Two Nights in the Stone Hut on Mount Mansfield by Amy Patenaude Weirs Times Outdoor/Ski Writer Stowe Mountain Resort is a classic ski mountain. Mount Mansfield’s Chin is Vermont’s high point at elevation 4,395 feet.…

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Caption Contest Photo #533

Caption Contest 0Comments March 12, 2015March 12, 2015

Send your best caption to contest@weirs.com within 2 weeks of posting date… (Include the photo#, your name, and town of residence).

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Atlantic Brewing – “Ellen’s Coffee Stout”

Wicked Brew Review 0Comments March 12, 2015March 12, 2015

by Jim MacMillan Weirs Times Contributing Writer Well, we are about to celebrate yet another St. Patty’s Day on March 17 when supposedly there was much joyous noise made over someone who drove snakes from…

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China Forging Closer Links with Latin America

Op/Ed by Metzler 0Comments March 12, 2015March 12, 2015

by John J. Metzler Weirs Times Contributing Writer UNITED NATIONS–Amid a near unquenchable thirst for natural resources, a desire to develop new trading partners, and an opportunity to press for political influence in a vast…

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Scheduling Conflict

A F.O.O.L. In New Hampshire 0Comments March 12, 2015March 12, 2015

by Brendan Smith Weirs Times Editor I really have to do a better job of researching things before I schedule something. But really, who has the time? Next Friday, March 20th, has been designated “Fresh…

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Caption Contest Photo #532

Caption Contest 0Comments March 5, 2015March 5, 2015

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,…

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School-To-Prison Pipeline?

Op/Ed by Gorrell 0Comments March 5, 2015March 5, 2015

by Ken Gorrell, Weirs Times Contributing Writer At least they returned the grenade launchers. The Los Angeles School Police Department will keep the M-16 rifles and Mine Resistant Ambush Protected armored vehicle received under a…

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The Silent War On Mideast Christians

Op/Ed by Metzler 0Comments March 5, 2015March 5, 2015

by John J. Metzler, Weirs Times Contributing Writer UNITED NATIONS – The spate of brutal and systematic attacks on Christian communities in Syria, Iraq and Egypt by the Islamic State has surged. Yet despite this targeted…

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Giving Some Thanks

A F.O.O.L. In New Hampshire 0Comments March 5, 2015March 5, 2015

by Brendan Smith, Weirs Times Editor I want to use this week’s column to thank some people. First, I would like to thank the folks at the New Hampshire Lottery Commission for sending me a couple…

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Henniker Brewing Co’s “Company” Belgian Quad

Wicked Brew Review 0Comments March 3, 2015March 4, 2015

by Jim MacMillan, Weirs Times Contributing Writer Welcome to this new weekly brew review and to those who cherish the love of beer! Here each week, we will attempt to give you an honest description of the…

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Caption Contest Photo #531

Caption Contest 0Comments February 26, 2015February 25, 2015

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Africa’s Vulnerable Sahel Region Targeted by Terror

Op/Ed by Metzler 0Comments February 26, 2015February 26, 2015

by John J. Metzler, Weirs Times Contributing Writer UNITED NATIONS–The vast swath of nine countries bordering the southern reaches of the Sahara desert are marked by poverty, drought and chronic instability. Yet these oft-forgotten lands…

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Doing Good Work

A F.O.O.L. In New Hampshire 0Comments February 26, 2015February 25, 2015

by Brendan Smith, Weirs Times editor Even during the harshest of winters, like this one, I try to find something nice to do for others. While some turn to the dark side and use cabin…

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Play In The Snow! (After You’re Done Shoveling)

On The Trails & Summits 0Comments February 26, 2015February 25, 2015

by Amy Patenaude, Weirs Times Outdoor/Ski Writer Everyone I know is tired of shoveling snow. We’re wondering where we’re going to pile up the next snowstorm. Our walkway is now narrowed to just one shovel…

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Barbarians Inside the Gates

Stowe Mountain Resort

Caption Contest Photo #533

Atlantic Brewing – “Ellen’s Coffee Stout”

China Forging Closer Links with Latin America

Scheduling Conflict

Caption Contest Photo #532

School-To-Prison Pipeline?

The Silent War On Mideast Christians

Giving Some Thanks

Henniker Brewing Co’s “Company” Belgian Quad

Caption Contest Photo #531

Africa’s Vulnerable Sahel Region Targeted by Terror

Doing Good Work

Play In The Snow! (After You’re Done Shoveling)