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....
Catch all 37 works of Shakespeare in one night
You might think that seeing all 37 works of Shakespeare would take you weeks, probably even months.But what if we told you that you could accomplish the feat in a lot less time. Would you be interested? Good because starting Friday at Hatbox Theatre, thanks to Cue Zero Theatre Company, you can catch all your favorite Shakespearean classics – in one night.Actually, it will only take 97 minutes plus an intermission. That’s because the...
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,...
It took us all year, but we finally have enough good pictures to fill two pages
We searched through each “Insider” of 2016, all 51 of them, to find our best photos of the year. And while we only fit seven onto these two pages, there are more selections for your viewing pleasure right here.
We sure covered some great stories this year
Well, 2016 is just about in the books and we have to say, its been another incredible year in the ol’ Insider pod. The end of the year is always a good time to kick your feet up on the desk, grab copies of all 51 issues and take a trip down memory lane. (And yes, we are fully aware that there’s 52 weeks in a year and the Insider is a weekly, but you’re currently reading No. 52 so we couldn’t exactly thumb through it last week, now...
We checked in with a few stories from 2016
As you probably just read and likely noticed throughout the year, we covered a lot of great stories in 2016. Not that we want to toot our own horn too much, because it was really all of you that made it easy for us to put all that great stuff in the Insider each week. It’s mighty nice to frequent locally owned establishments where we get paid to taste test food and beer. There’s a thriving arts scene with galleries showing top notch...
A test to see how well you know the ‘Insider’
Our first attempt at Insider trivia last year didn’t quite go as planned. But as the old saying goes, if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. So that’s exactly what we’re going to do. Some of the questions that follow are quite easy, while others may require a look into your Insider archives. It’s okay, we know you keep a catalogue of each and every edition. All you have to do is answer the following questions and email them to...
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...
The ‘Insider’ lost a dear friend this year
If you were fortunate enough to meet Jim Kinhan, you could pretty much count on a friend for life.So when Kinhan passed away in October after a lengthy battle with colon cancer, the Insider lost a dear friend.Mr. Jim – as he liked to be called by the students at Beaver Meadow School where he volunteered – always made time for the Insider and it didn’t go unnoticed.If you sent him an email, he’d respond quickly and always signed off...
Concord’s winter activities are waiting for you
As you bundle up to fight the unseasonably-cold weather gripping Concord these days, it can be hard to find reasons to get excited about going outside. Anyone heading to White Park or Beaver Meadow Golf Course, however, will find that this cold weather does have a silver lining. Concord Parks and Recreation has opened up its winter activities at these local spots, meaning locals can now enjoy skating, sledding and cross-country skiing...
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...
Drink some cocoa and go for a historic walk
By now you’ve probably got some incredible plans for New Year’s Eve, and the memories that you create will be told for years to come. That’s okay, we have no intention with messing with your plans for a big night out. But we do have something that’s happening earlier in the day that might be just the appetizer for your New Year’s Eve main course. While we didn’t technically go out and try this to give you a sneak peek as to what it is...
Food Snob: Hot latte and The Governor from True Brew Barista
Soon we will cross into a new year, so it’s a natural time for some change for the better. As you well know, these Food Snob installments tend to be very lunch-heavy. The reason for that being, well, we’re always looking to get lunch during our workday, and it’s a bonus when doing so is actually a job assignment. This past week, however, we decided to take a slightly different route by venturing into the world of (nonalcoholic)...
Picturesque scenes of the White Mountains
The N.H. Historical Society recently opened a new exhibit, White Mountains in the Parlor: The Art of Bringing Nature Indoors, in the society’s new Governor John McLane Gallery. It’s the first show in the gallery and will be on display for an indefinite amount of time. The society is open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults; children 18 and under and members are free.
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...
Bulletin Board
Register for winter farming conference The Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Hampshire 2017 Winter Conference will be held at Rundlett Middle School on Jan. 28 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. It’s the premier gathering of New Hampshire’s organic and sustainable food and agriculture community – farmers, gardeners, educators and consumers – joining together all under one roof. The conference offers a wide variety of workshops, the...
This Week in Concord History
Dec. 27, 1975: The New York Times reports that more than half the cells at the New Hampshire State Prison in Concord are damaged beyond use by inmates angered over the refusal of officials to release a dozen prisoners from solitary confinement for their Christmas meal. Three people are injured in the four-hour disturbance and about 100 inmates are transferred to new locations. Dec. 27, 1985: At the Ramada Inn on Main Street in...
There’s a new school resource officer in Bow
Officer Michael Carpenter of the Bow Police Department has been appointed as the next school resource officer for the Bow and Dunbarton school districts.Carpenter was the top choice of a panel consisting of Bow School District personnel and a Dunbarton police officer. Bow police Chief Margaret Lougee served as the school resource officer for the past 10 years.“Officer Carpenter will be a great asset for the department and the school...
Book of the Week: ‘Commonwealth’
Commonwealth Ann Patchett 2016, 332 pages FictionWhen Bert Cousins can’t face an entire Sunday with his pregnant wife and their three children, he decides to crash a party that he heard about at work. When he shows up at Fix Keating’s door, Fix can’t fathom who would’ve invited Bert to his second daughter’s christening party, but he lets Bert in, and their lives change forever.Ann Patchett tells the story of two families, the Cousins...
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.
