Bounty of memories
There is a time of year, a very special time. You retire to bed one night with thoughts of summer only to awaken to cool air, bountiful colors of foliage, the season’s last smell of cut hay and a distant fire burning. Summer has officially ended and the fall harvest...
Built to amaze
Your autumn order – a fresh corn maze with a side of ice creamVisitnh.gov does a nice job of listing corn mazes worth visiting across New Hampshire. Some of the best in the state, though, are within a short drive from Concord. The most local is Beech Hill Farm in...
It’s the Pits!
Thinking of making tapenade for friends and family but daunted by the pits? Here are some easy tips for pitting a pound of olives in minutes.Many chefs use a large knife to make pitting olives easy. Place the flat side of the knife on top of the olives and tap the...
Abbot-Downing: Coach and Wagon Makers to the World
Publication available from the New Hampshire Historical SocietyA newly released publication by the New Hampshire Historical Society, featuring this colorful, world-famous Granite State product. Although interest in the Abbot-Downing Company and the vehicles it...
Critters Galore
Rainforest Encounters Providing an evolution in education Story and photos by Vicki Beaver “Don’t touch its back. It breathes through its back,” echoes through the young crowd under the tent canopy as the small group of kids watches a White’s tree frog from Australia...
Looking Back
A Window on the Past - New London Historical SocietybrBy Susan NyeUnlike those of many small towns, New London’s Historical Society is more than a room with a few old documents and musty, dusty artifacts—much more. Set in a field just up the road from Little Lake...
Electic Bikes: A Fabulous Fad
The buzz on electric bikesby Chad DenningHave you heard about the new electric bikes? Stop by Village Sports in New London or Golf & Ski Warehouse in West Lebanon and check them out!John Kiernan, owner of Village Sports, carries the Torker brand bike in his shop....
New Hampshire Boat Museum Offers Boat Building Classes
Youth Scholarships AvailableSpace is still available at the New Hampshire Boat Museum’s Summer Boat Building programs in Wolfeboro for those who act quickly. Classes are specially designed for youth, family, and adults. Some scholarship money is still available...
Self Made in New Hampshire
Dr. Deborah A. Osgood of Knowledge Institute Given First Annual AwardDr. Deborah A. Osgood of Knowledge Institute in Exeter was named the winner of the first Self Made in New Hampshire award on Thursday, June 16. The celebration gala took place at Brookstone Event...
Teach Your Kids to Swim
Tips for Teaching Kids to SwimSwimming Educator Reveals Kids Can Survive“Many parents and even some traumatic swim programs still use that ancient and ridiculous method of introducing children to swimming by throwing them into the water without any knowledge about...
Gifts for College Grads
Sometimes practical is bestby Andrea WorochSure, an all-expense-paid trip to Europe seems like the ultimate graduation gift. However, college students who face thousands of dollars in academic debt may need to jump on the job hunt sooner than expected. With new...
Outdoor Fun
The weight of winter is beginning to lift and you’re starting to see the first signs of summer just around the corner. Get your body ready for this summer by giving yourself the physical attention you deserve. The gym can be daunting—the membership fee, the stuffy...
Summer Camp
Summer Camps at McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery CenterSummer is just around the corner and you know what that means…the kids are home from school! This summer, keep your kids busy with these awe-inspiring, educational summer camps. The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center...
Refreshing Rain
Make a splash!Remember the days when rain was fun--when you went outside purposely to jump into puddles, not caring about the muddy mess it made on your trousers? Well, maybe you’re not as easily amused as you were at five, but regardless, you’ll need some kind of...
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