Exhibit opening at League of N.H. Craftsmen on Friday
The League of N.H. Craftsmen is hosting an opening reception for its first exhibit of 2017, Setting the Standard, on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Craft Center, 49 S. Main St., Suite 100.The exhibit is a multi-media, fine craft exhibition that showcases the work of master craftsmen who are jurors for the league.The League of N.H. Craftsmen has 23 media categories of fine craft, and subcategories in several of the media. Master level...
Science Cafe to discuss the future of electric cars
Monitor staffScience Cafe Concord has gotten recharged over its holiday break and returns next Tuesday (Jan. 17) to discuss an electrifying topic: Electric cars.The monthly discussion-in-a-bar series will take your questions about the present and future status of cars that use electrons rather than gasoline to propel themselves. Are they a fad or the future of transportation, since Chevrolet has just introduced a long-range electric...
CYPN: Jessica O’Hare is this month’s young professional
The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce’s Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) introduces you to another Young Professional of the Month, Jessica O’Hare.How old are you? 30.Where do you live? Concord.Where do you currently work? Northern Forest Center.Where did you go to school? Smith College.What do you like to do for fun? I’m a Jill-of-all-trades. I’ll try almost anything that involves the outdoors. Lately, I’ve been exploring...
Check out this photo we found on Instagram
Instagram user @tkc2000 captured this cool shot of a snow-canopied street in Concord. Those sparkly white limbs really make the whole scene pop, don’t you think? Also, disclaimer: The Insider does not condone taking photos while driving – but if you’re riding shotgun or pulled over, have at it. Make sure you include a #concordnh tag so we can find it, and if you’re in a really giving mood, go ahead and throw #concordinsider in there,...
Book of the Week: ‘Hannah and Sugar’
Hannah and Sugar Kate Berube 2016 Genre: Children’s Every day when Hannah comes home from school, her dad is waiting for her at the bus stop. And Violet P.’s mom and her brown dog, Sugar, are waiting for Violet. Every day Violet P.’s mom asks Hannah if she would like to pet Sugar. And every day Violet says, “No, thank you.” But one day Sugar goes missing and is gone for a day and a night. No one can find her. Hannah wonders what it...
This Week in Concord History
Jan. 10, 1942: City aldermen approve a $400,000 expansion of Concord Airport. The city appropriation for the project is $30,000. Jan. 10, 1964: Paul Grindle, David Goldberg, Sally Saltonstall and Caroline Williams arrive in Concord from Boston. The four young people, all political amateurs, pay $400 to rent an empty storefront across from the State House for two months. They order a telephone and borrow furniture and folding...
A look at what’s to come in Concord in 2017
Now that it’s officially January, we can start to really focus on what the year ahead has in store for us. Sure, 2016 was a real doozy of a year, but 2017 looks like it’s going to be as jam-packed as any we’ve seen around here. From a plethora of annual shindigs that seem to get bigger and better every year to new construction projects and city re-engineering, it looks like we’ll (thankfully) have plenty to write about for the next 12...
What will Concord look like in 50 years?
If you can remember all the way back to 2015, Concord celebrated a pretty important milestone. That’s right, our charming little city turned 250 years old.It was a year-long trip down memory lane complete with celebrations, a time capsule opening and burial, and just an overall look at how far Concord had come since being established in 1865.But now that the city is 251 years old, has a brand new downtown and is just a thriving spot...
Go Try It: When life gives you snow, make a snowman
Just when it seemed like every last snowflake was about to melt away – boom, another storm comes and wipes those thoughts away. Such is the life of a New Englander, I guess.But rather than sit around whining and complaining about having to shovel, scrape and salt, you should use this opportunity to have some fun. After all, how many types of precipitation can you actually play with? You may have seen a feature in last week’s Monitor...
Enjoy some tea and watch a free screening
Looking for something a little different to do this week? Have you been searching far and wide for a new television show ever since Downton Abbey came to an end? Do you enjoy drinking tea out of fancy cups? Well, then you should join New Hampshire Public Television, Red River Theatres and Kimball-Jenkins Estate on Saturday, for a victorian tea at 10 a.m. before a free preview screening of the first episode of Victoria at 11 a.m....
Want to get rid of your tree? Put it out at the curb
Now that Christmas is over, you’re probably looking for the fastest and easiest way to get that tree out of your house – that is if you haven’t tossed it in the backyard already. What once was a vibrant sign of the holiday season has turned into something that you’d likely chop down if it was in your yard. Not to mention, when those things dry out, it’s quite the fire hazard. But don’t fret, dear citizens of Concord, help is on the...
Finalists for the N.H. Theatre Awards are out
The N.H. Theatre Awards has announced its finalists.Each year, the N.H. Theatre Awards celebrates achievements and talent in New Hampshire theatre with an awards night. This year marks the 15th year of the awards ceremony, and for a second straight year, it will be held at the Capitol Center for the Arts on Jan. 21 at 7 p.m.On awards night, in addition to announcing the winner in each category, there will be highlights from the years’...
Where the Insider Goes: A nice vacation to The Galapagos
With upcoming 70th birthdays and a 50-year anniversary, Nick and Mary Jane Wallner of Concord went to visit the Galapagos Islands. Unfortunately, they could not seem to get any of the animals to read the Pets Issue of the Insider, so they had to read it themselves. We appreciate being taken along on such a fancy and exotic vacation, and we can’t wait for the next one. Speaking of which – we’re all out of Where the Insider Goes...
Book of the Week: ‘Dark Matter’
Dark MatterBlake Crouch2016, 340 pagesGenre: Science FictionBlake Crouch’s science fiction thriller, Dark Matter, is all about how every decision we make, big or small, can change the trajectory of our lives in ways unimaginable. When Jason Dessen, physics professor, leaves his wife and son at their Chicago brownstone for a quick obligatory beer with an old colleague and some ice cream for the family, he’s kidnapped. The last thing...
Bulletin Board
Info night for legal nurse consulting On Jan. 11, NHTI will offer an information night for those who would like to learn more about the Legal Nurse Consulting program, from 6 to 7 p.m. in Farnum Hall Room 107. In 2011, NHTI became the first school in New Hampshire to offer an on-site certificate program in the new and growing field of Legal Nurse Consulting. LNCs are professional nurses with both clinical expertise and training in the...
Look who’s trying to find love on Craigslist
We took to Craigslist last week to see who had been posting on the missed connections pages in our neck of the woods during the month of December. And lo and behold, we found all these great entries to share. So here’s a sampling of what we found and could print, unedited, of course. Staples Concord this afternoon – m4w (Concord) – Dec. 28 Pretty young lady waiting to be cashed out we chatted and I commented on your ear...
This Week in Concord History
Jan. 3, 1852: Visiting Concord, Henry Hubbard slips on the icy walkway on his way to the Eagle Hotel. The fall breaks his left arm. Hubbard will sue the town and win a judgment of $800. Jan. 3, 1952: The Concord City Council rejects plans for a $1.75 million jet fighter base for the National Guard at Concord Airport. Officials call the plan too disruptive for residents of the Heights. Jan. 4, 2001: Elizabeth McLaughlin,...
No plans for New Year’s Eve? We found some great options
Don’t look now, but it’s already almost New Year’s Eve. We know, we can’t believe it either. Now that it’s upon us, it’s time to start making plans. Whether you already have a full slate of activities scheduled for the new year or not, we decided to ask around the city to see what’s going on. After all, we like to provide you with as many options as possible. That being said, there’s only so much time in a shortened week, and only so...
We say goodbye to graphic designer Charlotte
It was a sad week at the Insider/Monitor offices last week as we prepared to say farewell to good friend and longtime graphic designer Charlotte Thibault, who retired Friday. Charlotte has been a driving force in the newsroom and elsewhere ever since she started the day after Thanksgiving 33 years ago. She’s made graphs, charts, infographics, Insider covers, magazines, inserts, special sections, advertisements and everything in...
Tasty Brews: Leinenkugel Cranberry Ginger Shandy from Area 23
Believe it or not, we just officially crossed into winter last Wednesday, even though it’s felt like it for weeks.With winter weather comes winter brews, and we were searching for one that’s kind of off the beaten path. Therefore, we went to Area 23 (254 N. State St.), which is always changing up its taps of craft libations.Catching my eye immediately was the Leinenkugel Cranberry Ginger Shandy. I’ve always been a big Leine guy, and...
Use the ‘Insider’ to finish your holiday needs
Look at all of the awesome holiday applications for your copies of the Insider we thought of.
Get all your last-minute holiday items at the Job Lot
Another excursion to Ocean State Job Lot, another batch of interesting and sometimes odd items. This time, it’s a Christmas special!
We also found some cool stocking stuffers
There are only a few days left before Christmas, and you realize that special someone’s stocking isn’t quite full. That’s okay, because there are lots of fun stuffer ideas all over Concord, and here’s just a sampling of what we saw – for less than $10.
You can still tell Santa what you want
There are only a few days remaining until Christmas, and the panic is probably setting in – you (or your child) still haven’t sat on Santa’s lap and told him what you want. That’s okay, though, because the Jolly One seemingly has plenty of time to spare, despite his deadline fast approaching. If you’ve missed him at places like the Feztival of Trees and the city tree lighting, there’s still one option that’s as reliable as any: the...
Here are some last-minute gift ideas for you
We know it’s getting pretty late to be doing Christmas shopping, but we also know that plenty of us (ourselves included) still have a lot to do. There’s less than a week before the big day, so to help everyone out we searched the city for some good last-minute gift ideas. These things are all available in local stores, and they’re all pretty affordable. Check it out.
Some cool ideas for your holiday bash
We figured you might be in the market for a few new recipes for your holiday get-together.So we sent out an email to our newsroom colleagues and here’s a sampling of what we got back. Enjoy!Buffalo Chicken Dip Ingredients 2 cups of cooked or shredded chicken 8 oz. package of cream cheese, softened ½ cup of your choice of hot sauce ½ cup of either ranch or blue cheese dressing ½ cup of shredded cheese or blue cheese crumbles...
We’ve got some suggestions for your Christmas Eve
We understand this week is going to be a little hectic.With buying last-minute presents, going to holiday parties and getting ready for Sunday (that’s Christmas), you don’t have a lot of time for anything else – like figuring out what your Christmas Eve looks like. Don’t worry though, we’ve got you covered.By the time Saturday rolls around, you should be done with shopping (and if you’re not, we feel for you), and you can finally...
We got the lowdown on winter operations
Snow season is officially here! Concord has received a few snowstorms already and crews have been out plowing. As a reminder of our winter operations, streets and sidewalks are plowed on a priority basis. Two sets of crews rotate as needed through snowstorms for street plowing. Our main crew plows streets from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Our swing shift operates when necessary from 3 to 11 p.m. As needed, our main shift resumes operations at 11...
We only got one adult letter to Santa Claus
A few weeks ago, we put the call out for letters to Santa. But instead of enlisting the likes of little Billy and Suzie, we were looking for all the adults out there to write their own wish lists for jolly ol’ St. Nick. Unfortunately, we didn’t quite get the response we were looking for as we got a grand total of one. We were even hoping for a few that we couldn’t print, but nope just the one. That’s alright though, because of a nice...
The cold weather shelter needs volunteers
The Concord Cold Weather Shelter will be run out of the St. Peter’s Activity Center at 135 N. State St. again this year, and the Friends Program will be managing the day-to-day operations. There is no firm open date, but it looks like no earlier than Jan. 4. And the shelter is in need of volunteers. Without enough volunteers, the shelter will not open. You can sign up for recurring shifts or simply pick and choose the shifts that fit...
