Danbury Woodsmith creates ‘one-of-a-kind’ pieces
The deafening whirring sound of the shaper drowned the entirety of the wood shop as Myrl Phelps carefully guided a thin piece of pine through the machine, giving a quick demonstration of how the blade is used to carve out a decorative molding. Phelps is an expert...
History: ‘Lumber Jills’ of Turkey Pond
“Rosie the Riveter” was the archetype for American women stepping into jobs once held by men during World War II. But few real-life women demonstrated that a female could do a man’s job any better than the “Lumber Jills” of Turkey Pond. The great hurricane of...
Sustainable shopping through second-hand finds
Looking to refresh your spring wardrobe or add a splash of color to your home on your next shopping spree, but worried about adding to the waste stream? Shopping at consignment or thrift stores is a fuss-free way to take one step toward making a sustainable choice....
Soon, NH Bindery will begin its third generation of energizing books.
It didn’t take long for Sam Ives to change direction, from archaeology after college to where he stands now: on the doorstep of taking the reins from his father, Tom Ives, making the New Hampshire Book Bindery a third-generation family business. Ives’s curiosity about...
Ask an expert: five tips for a succesful spring cleaning
As the days grow warmer, it’s time for Concord residents to start thinking about spring cleaning, a tradition experts recommend as a way to freshen up the home after the winter and clear the air for people who experience seasonal allergies. For cleaning advice, we...
Tap dance: Maple syrup season is changing, and folks are needing to change with it
New Hampshire’s sugaring season is over for another year but as we enjoy Concord-area maple syrup on our pancakes (and any other edible that strikes our fancy), it’s fair to wonder what exactly “sugaring season” means any more. This year saw what was probably the...
The lure of the land
The history of the farm Lester Murray established alongside the Contoocook River follows the trail of much of Concord’s agriculture during the twentieth century. “Most farms in the early 1900s – we go back to 1903 – were dairy,” said Don Murray, Lester’s grandson. Up...
Poetry: Grandfather’s Toolbox
Sun bled through the age-tinged windows, seeping across the interior of this barn so old, particles danced in the sunlight, with dust-coated stories untold. Hidden in the afternoon sun, obscure and forgotten, all alone, in this place my family had...
Fast Faves with Ali Sekou
Born and raised in a small village in Niger, West Africa, Ali Sekou now calls the Heights in Concord his home — and he’s spent a lot of time and effort (and wears many hats) getting involved in the community. After moving to New Hampshire in 2012 and attending ESOL...
Spring 2023
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An old-fashioned holiday: Concord mixologist and author J.M. Hirsch shares some recipes from his new book all about cocktails
Elevate your cocktail game The premise for “Pour Me Another,” a new book by Concord author J.M. Hirsch is simple. If you love a good cocktail, and generally know what you like, Hirsch guides you in new directions with pages of fun takes. If you love a Gin & Tonic,...
Brooms and stones: The art of curling finds traction in Plymouth
It’s early October, one of the prime times of the year for sports fans: football season is underway, the MLB postseason is about to begin and basketball and hockey seasons are on the horizon. But at the ice rink at Plymouth State University, 32 men and women, ranging...
Carve out some time
The 1883 Black Ice Pond Hockey tournament, Winterfest team up Coming Jan. 27-30, you can watch pond hockey of all ages by a bonfire, witness some impressive ice carving, or check out many of the other happenings in between At the end of January, the pond at White Park...
Retro revival: Despite major changes in music industry, Pitchfork Records as relevant as ever
With 49 years in the business of selling music, Michael Cohen has seen about everything. Lately, he’s seeing it all over again. “It’s gone back to the beginning!” said Cohen, the owner of downtown mainstay Pitchfork Records & Stereo, sounding both amused and a...
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