Go out and hit Concord’s two dozen walking trails
Did you know, before reading the headline, that Concord is home to more than two dozen walking trails? Well it is, and we thought that was pretty interesting. A big-time capital city, an economic hub of the region, with walking trails that aren’t made of asphalt or concrete? And you can catch views of rivers, ponds and mountains, too? Only in scenic New Hampshire. Whether you like long trails or short ones, vertical climbs or flat...
Challenge proves Jon’s mouth writes checks his mouth can’t cash
I’m not proud to admit it, but I’m a failure. I had the world at my disposal, and I threw it all away. The future was limitless for me, but not anymore. The taco got the best of me. Unlike my companion on the other page, I went into this challenge not with doubts, but confidence, audacity, bravado even. A 2-pound taco? Come on. That’s kids’ stuff, I thought. Where’s the “challenge” in this Taco Gigante Challenge? Step up your game,...
ConcordTV lets us peek behind the scenes at open house
ConcordTV held an open house at its Heights Community Center studio last week. Guests were able to tour the studio and see what goes on behind the scenes. Some even got to pretend they were news anchors for a few minutes.
NHTI’s third annual Quonquer the Quad was a physically fun time
NHTI hosted the third annual Quonquer the Quad this past weekend, and physical fun and mayhem ensued. Lots of money was raised for the Jennifer Kemp Memorial Scholarship, too, so it was a pretty good day all around.
We asked the ‘Monitor’ to show us their pets, and boy did they deliver
Who would have known that “Monitor” employees had such a diverse array of animals living under their roofs?
Tired of that boring, natural color of your dog? Bark Now! has a cure
In today’s dog-eat-dog world, you really have to stand out from the crowd to get ahead in life. Blending in means you just get lost in the shuffle. And we’re not just talking about you – we’re talking about your furry friend, too. If your pooch is one of those run-of-the-mill, everyday white breeds who just can’t seem to make his or her presence known, head over to Bark Now! and check out some of their funky coloring services. Kris...
Don’t do yourself a disservice – let Zoe & Co. find you the perfect fit
If you’ve never been into Zoe & Co. Professional Bra Fitters, you’ve been missing out on some top-notch customer service. Don’t ask us, just pick up a copy of The Best of Intima magazine and see for yourself. Can’t find your copy? That’s okay, here’s the gist: The trade magazine gave the lingerie boutique in the heart of downtown Concord (which also has another location in Rhode Island) a special award for customer service at its...
Book of the Week: “The New Health Rules”
The New Health Rules Frank Lipman and Danielle Claro 2014, 233 pages Nonfiction This is a “just the facts book” for simple changes to achieve whole-body wellness. There are tips for eating, moving, boosting, healing and living life optimally. You don’t need to make the changes all at once, but you can check any page of this book and decide to change one thing or attempt something new like meditation, yoga or acupuncture. Fill the...
‘Monitor’ and ‘Insider’ staffers get crushed at NHTI Wiffle Ball tournament, but for a good cause
The rules were bizarre, the pace was ludicrous, but in the end, it was a good day. NHTI hosted the Play Ball for Seth Wiffle Ball Tournament over the weekend as a fundraiser for Seth Peake, 10, who was diagnosed with hemophilia before he was born. The Monitor/Insider entered a team into the tourney, and Jon is already second-guessing his enthusiastic decision to join, as his quads have just quit working. This was no ordinary Wiffle...
Unleash your inner child at Concord Library’s Adult Coloring Night
Childhood was a much simpler time. Whereas adult days are filled with alarm clocks, traffic, work, taxes, insurance, car payments and chronic joint pain, kid days were always filled with storytime, naps, toys, singalongs, hide-and-seek, kissing boo-boos, more naps and coloring. Don’t we all miss those days? Now sure, you can still break out the G.I. Joes/Barbies and sing Frozen songs until you fall asleep at 1 p.m., but how rewarding...
Score some unique works of art at the Paint the Town auction
Do you like art? What about food and drinks? And are you a regular person who might not be able to afford to spend thousands upon thousands of dollars on wall hangings and conversational mantel pieces? Well, if you answered yes to any or all of the above, then the Kimball Jenkins School of Art’s Paint the Town fundraiser this week is right up your alley. The art auction, entering its fourth year, is the main fundraising event of the...
Everything you need to know about researching your historic home
Concord is a city steeped in history. As it turns 250 years old this year, many in the community have been excitedly letting their inner history geeks loose, partaking in time capsule celebrations and touring some historic buildings in the city. And some may even decide to get one of those fancy plaques you see on some of the oldest properties. You know, those historical signs that tell you when the house was built and who lived there...
The Audi’s ready to ring in 111 years with 25th annual opening gala
The Concord City Auditorium is an institution. The city-funded arts venue right in the heart of downtown has been around since 1904, when it was built on the western side of city hall. Since then, thousands upon thousands of performers and guests have stopped in for plays, musicals, concerts, magic shows and everything in between. And there’s no sign of slowing down any time soon. The Audi will hold its 25th annual Season Opening...
Finally, a group and place dedicated to slacking off here in Concord
If there’s one thing we can get behind here at the Insider, it’s slacking off – just don’t tell our bosses. Luckily, a new club gives us a place to do just that without that pesky risk of being fired. It’s called Slack Off Concord, and it meets at Rollins Park on Monday afternoons (and sometimes Wednesdays). So what do you do, just sit around and fail to accomplish things all day, pushing them off into the extremely distant future...
ConcordTV wants to find the next big thing in broadcast journalism
Attention everyone, we have an important news bulletin. If you are between the ages of 9 and 13 and have an interest in being a television talent, then ConcordTV wants to meet you. That’s right, the city’s community TV station is looking for youngsters to show off their on-air skills at the junior host auditions Oct. 10. Here’s how it works: Anyone between the ages of 9 and 13 can come in for a 15-minute audition to become the next...
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We stopped by the Ready to Learn Fair at Rundlett Middle School last week.
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We stopped by the Concord Farmers and Concord Arts markets this weekend right before the calendar flipped to September.
Ready to Learn Fair gives students the tools for a successful start
Back-to-school season is officially in full swing. Parents and students have no doubt been busy shopping for notebooks, pens, pencils, backpacks, three-ring binders and sweet Lisa Frank folders, as well as getting stylish haircuts and routine checkups. But for some families, going back to school means, well, just going back to school. No shopping. No haircuts. No checkups. Caroline Keane, a paraprofessional at Concord High School,...
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It was “Frozen” day at the Concord Public Library last Wednesday, but you would have never guessed it with the temperature index hovering well above the freezing point. But a large crowd (too high for even us to count) came out to meet the princesses of the hit film.
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New Insider Jon Bodell checked out the new Cork and Canvas on North Main Street.
