Former Insiders reminisce about the good ol’ days
MARK TRAVIS When did you work at the Insider? What was your title? I co-founded the Insider with Danielle Kronk Barrick back in ought-six. It was a simpler time, before she had three names, before “Facebook” and other “social media.” My title was “the guy who works with Danielle,” but only because she ordered the business cards. What are your fondest memories as part of the Insider? We finished producing the Insider every Monday...
So much has changed since the first issue came out
If you compare the Concord of today with the Concord of 2006, when our first issue came out, you’ll notice that though a lot is the same, so much of the city has changed.It’s just a testament to the staying power of community-driven, authentic, local, hard-hitting journalism. Through road projects, bridge projects, parking changes and school makeovers, the one constant Concord has had since 2006 is your trusty Insider. But this isn’t...
Halloween Howl set to take over Main Street
The great thing about Halloween in Concord is the bonus trick-or-treating.You’ve got the traditional night in the city, where princesses, superheroes and ghosts knock on stranger’s doors asking for treats.But a few days before the big candy collection, children get a trial run along North Main Street. It’s called Halloween Howl – but we probably didn’t have to tell you that, since it’s been around way longer than the Insider.Every...
Put on your favorite costume and check out two big Halloween parties in Concord
If you haven’t made plans yet for Halloween weekend, don’t be scared – as usual, we’ve done all the hard work for you. We found a couple of bashes around the city that will keep you and your ghoulish friends entertained all weekend long. The best part is, both of them are before the actual holiday, so you can celebrate Halloween a few times this year. Haunted Mansion Masquerade at Kimball-Jenkins On Friday night from 8 to midnight,...
Get your leaves to the curb
Nothing says fall like raking leaves. And if you haven’t started yet, you might want to get going on it. That’s because Concord’s annual fall leaf collection program will begin on Oct. 31, and continue through Dec. 9, as weather permits. It’s no fun picking up leaves when there’s snow on the ground. Concord and Penacook residents participating in the program must rake their leaves to the curb and leave them unbagged. Once collection...
Tell your tale at Hatbox Theatre
Hatbox Theatre and Tales Told Productions presents, Tales Told – Authentic Voices Sharing True Tales of the Human Experience, on Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m., at Hatbox Theatre. Do you have a true tale to tell? Craft a five-minute soliloquy of your firsthand experience centered around the evening’s theme, thanks and giving. A tale that contains a conflict and a resolution that will allow the audience to share the journey with you. Practice it...
Tasty Brews: Founders Porter
We took a trip to Penuche’s last week to see what was on tap. Of all the options, the Founders Porter sounded the best at the time.This beer is dark and toasty, with a surprisingly dry finish. It’s an all-around pleasure to consume. If you like the thicker texture of a porter, you’ll love this one.This particular pint had very little foam, though the bartender did pour some off. Some people like a nice head on their beer, but we don’t...
There are people who could really use your help
With the holiday season quickly approaching, many of us are beginning to plan holiday gatherings without much thought to whether or not we will have enough food to eat, let alone be able to buy gifts and necessities for our family. This is a time of year to pause and reflect on all we are thankful for – loved ones, health, a home and plenty of food on the table. What better way to show your thanks than to give back to your community...
Get your costumes ready for Wicked FIT Run
We all know you can walk around in a costume and ask for candy. But can you run a 5K in said costume? Because Families in Transition is hosting its fifth annual Wicked FIT Run on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at Rollins Park.And the point is to have lots of people run a few miles dressed as just about anything. Although just remember, this is a family-friendly event.The annual run gives people the opportunity to support FIT, a Concord-,...
Bernie Sanders is coming to the Cap Center on Nov. 21
Tickets are on sale for Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders at the Capitol Center for the Arts on Nov. 21 at 7 p.m.Gibson’s Bookstore, Capitol Center for the Arts and New Hampshire Public Radio are pleased to present Sanders on stage and in conversation, centering on his new book, Our Revolution: A Future to Believe in.When Sanders began his race for the presidency, it was considered by the political establishment and the media to be a fringe...
It’s trick-or-treating time
There’s a good chance you’ll see Princess Elsa on Monday.Along with a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, Iron Man and maybe even Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton. They’ll knock on your front door and ask for candy in traditional Halloween lingo (we mean trick-or-treat), which in turn you’ll hold out a bowl of candy and ask each superhero, ghost and zombie prom queen to take one.That’s at least how our experience on Halloween has gone since,...
Bulletin Board
NHTI to host open house Nov. 2 Explore NHTI at our fall open house on Nov. 2, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in the Wellness Center Gym. Learn about our 90 academic programs, tour our 240-acre campus, find out about campus life and meet current and former students, academic department heads and representatives from admissions and financial aid. Can’t make the open house? We have “Drop-in Tuesdays” weekly from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Get a 15-minute...
This Week in Concord History
Oct. 25, 1852: Following the lead of a Boston group, 50 young men of various Christian denominations meet in Concord to consider forming a local Young Men’s Christian Association. A committee appointed from this group will lead to the organization’s local founding. Oct. 25, 1908: Young people fan out all over Concord to raise money for Mary Pillsbury Hospital. They pin red tags on donors to keep them from being asked to give...
Book of the Week: ‘The Last One’
The Last OneAlexandra Oliva2016, 304 pagesGenre: Thriller (Fiction) The 12 contestants on a new reality show set in the woods of the East Coast signed up to test the limits of their endurance, and each challenge that the producers set seems more insurmountable than the last. Contestant Zoo is trying to make up time after becoming sick on the trail when she stumbles across a horrific scene. Is it just something the producers have...
Learn how to take off in just 8 easy steps
There are many things a pilot needs to do before taking off. There’s an extensive list of parts, gauges, fluids and functions that need to be checked every time a flight is planned, and it can be a fairly time-consuming process. Since we only have a limited amount of space in our paper (and a limited number of hours we’re allowed to work each week), we’ve summed it all up in a handful of easy-to-remember steps.
The airport has a pretty legit flight school
Do you remember driver’s ed? Long days of sitting in a packed classroom full of rambunctious teenagers itching to burn rubber, hours of terribly outdated safety videos, sitting in the back seat of a family hatchback holding on for dear life as another nervous teen takes a routine corner on two wheels. Those were the days. There’s a group of young guys from the Concord area who are going through a slightly different type of vehicle...
What goes into inspecting, repairing a plane?
When your car is making kind of a funny noise or emitting an odd smell, what do you do? If you’re like most of us, you probably just drive off, hoping the noise and smell work themselves out. If they don’t, maybe you try a little dish soap on the belt or just turn the radio up real loud so you can’t hear it anymore. But when your vehicle of choice is a single-engine Cessna and your destination is a couple hundred miles away, you kind...
Go Try It: Take a stroll on the Good Life Walking Trail
You may have heard about a new walking trail down by the Smokestack Center (254 N. State St.) – Monitor photographer Elizabeth Frantz checked it out recently. You also may have encountered the same dilemma we did: You see a bunch of posted, “No Trespassing” signs all over the area that’s supposed to be where the trail is.Don’t worry – you’re in the right place. In fact, that’s how you know you’re there. The signs are meant to deter...
Farmers markets to move at end of October
Attention produce fans: Time is running out to hit up Concord’s outdoor farmers markets.As you well know, Capitol Street in downtown Concord turns into one giant farmers market every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon, offering shoppers fresh fruits, veggies, baked goods, dog treats and more from about 40 vendors.What you might not know is that the market is still going, but only for another week or so – the final day of this market will...
Don’t miss the first ever Fall Fiddle Fest
If you’re among the many people out there who think there’s not enough fiddle in this world, we found the solution for you: the first ever Fall Fiddle Festival at Concord Community Music School (23 Wall St.).As its name implies, this festival – to be held Saturday – is a celebration of all things fiddle. There will be a set of workshops running throughout the day for fiddlers of all skill levels and styles, in which participants (it’s...
Concord Community Music School offering new mini courses
With classes in Music as a Healing Art, expanding your vocal horizons, classical and folk string playing and successful music auditioning, musical mini-courses at the Concord Community Music School invite the public to build their toolbox of musical skills. Taught by the music school’s award-winning faculty, these courses will take place Oct. 26 through Dec. 8 at the music school, 23 Wall St. Registration is required for all musical...
Audubon Enchanted Forest a spooky good time for the family
It must be getting close to Halloween because this weekend the N.H. Audubon McLane Center property will transform into an enchanted forest.Follow the glowing jack-o-lantern trail into the nighttime forest where you’ll encounter larger than life creatures and characters as they present skits about mysterious activities in nature. Gather around a campfire for engaging stories, enjoy indoor seasonal games, refreshments and activities for...
Let’s hear it for Making Strides
If you missed last week’s issue, then you might not know that Sunday was kind of a big deal around these parts.It was the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk, so if you happened to see lots of people, like 4,500 of them, in the Memorial Field area wearing pink, that was why.The annual walks are held in more than 300 communities nationwide during October (breast cancer awareness month), bring in lots of money for research,...
Taste of Concord to be a mouth-watering affair
We all know that Concord is home to lots of great dining establishments.And while that’s a great thing to have, after all, variety is the spice of life, it can also lead to some big decision-making problems.Let’s face it, going out to eat can get a little spendy, so you can’t do it every day. But we want to eat and try it all, which means choosing the right place to eat can present quite the challenge.Luckily, once a year, you don’t...
