Assessing the situation
McGowan Fine Art held a free Appraisal and Assessment Day on Friday, with Martha Richardson venturing up from Boston to offer free appraisals of art pieces. Dozens of people came from near and far to have items assessed.
Stopping by the Shriners Feztival of Trees
The Insider found the Christmas spirit at the Bektash Shriners Feztival of Trees.
‘Tis (close enough to) the season
Granite Ledges held its annual holiday craft fair Saturday featuring more than 20 vendors
Instagram pictures of the week
We gathered the best fall photos we could find from Concord – check them out!
What are you going to be for Halloween?
We hit the streets of Concord to find out what citizens will be dressed as for their trick-or-treating escapades. If you see one of these friendly faces, give them some candy already! Jeepers creepers~!
Who will be the Young Professional of the Year?
Meet the top six vote-getters – winner to be announced Nov. 2
Back on the train
Annual model show returned to the Bektash Shrine Center – and we were there! The train show was put on by the New Hampshire Garden Railway Society. For more information on the group, visit nhgrs.org. For more information about the Bektash Shriners, visit bektashshriners.org.
Concord's hippest photos
We found the coolest shots from around town taken with the Instagram smartphone app
Grace Episcopal Church pulls off a Pork Festival
Third annual event took place at Merrill Park last weekend
Say hello to Concord's hottest hunks
Our readers nominated them, and here they are!
Tales from Market Days
We spent some time at Concord's favorite summer festival and found some pretty interesting stories to share with you, our dear readers.
Sculptures on display at the Mill Brook Gallery
The Mill Brook Gallery is at 236 Hopkinton Road. Gallery hours are Tuesday – Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 226-2046 or visit themillbrookgallery.com.
A capital jamboree
Local Boy Scouts take over the State House lawn
Summer’s upon us, Concord – what are we going to do?
We hit the streets to find out your favorite summertime activities. Ours is fanning ourself with a copy of the Insider!
Uncovering some 'Earthly Delights'
We checked out the new exhibit at McGowan Fine Art, running now through July 13
Granite State Roller Derby’s ‘Mustache Bash’
The rulers of the rink crown Concord’s king of facial hair at halftime contest.
Concord's freshest skaters
Get to know a few of Concord's most dedicated skaters.
A time to reflect
Greenland Police Chief Michael Maloney, who was killed in the line of duty in April, was honored at a New Hampshire Law Enforcement memorial ceremony on Friday. Maloney’s name was added to a memorial containing the names of all the officers killed in the line of duty since 1889.
No time like the end times
With the Mayan calendar predicting the end of the world on Dec. 21, 2012, we asked Concordians what they want to do with their last year on Earth.
Santa has gone to the dogs (and cats)
Capital Area Veterinary Emergency Service received a special visit from Santa, much to the delight of the canine and feline residents of Concord who were looking to finalize their Christmas lists. The Insider was there, of course, and we found out what the furry little critters wanted most to receive under the tree this holiday season.
A fez-tival of trees
The Bektash Shrine Center held its 11th annual Fez-tival of Trees last week. Various artificial Christmas trees were decorated in themes and donated by local businesses and community members for auction. Patrons purchased 25 chances to win for $5 and selected any of the tree drawings to enter, with winners announced Sunday. According to Ron Perry, chairman of the festival, the event featured 95 large and 20 mini trees this year.
Prepare for a whitewash, nogoodniks!
The Insider asked Concordians whom they’d like to hit with a snowball
Concord's spookiest Halloween house decorations
We cruised around local neighborhoods to find the yards with the scariest Hallowee – OH MY GOSH A GIANT SPIDER!!!!!
Trick or treat, Conant Elementary?
We asked the third-graders what they were going to be for Halloween . . . besides hungry for candy.
