Concord author to sign her new book at Gibson’s
In the pages of her new novel, Afta-U, author Jennifer-Lynn Keniston of Concord – that’s right, this Concord – takes us into the heart of Jean Cartwright Rhodes, a woman who is struggling to come to grips with the heartbreaking and senseless death of her childhood best friend, Hope. Twenty-nine years after the fact, Jean fights for her very sanity as she confronts the dark web of relationships and intrigue that appear to have been set...
Keep an eye on your water use
The city of Concord is asking all water customers to continue to use water wisely and additionally is requesting all customers to suspend all non-essential outdoor water use, such as lawn irrigation, with the exception of hand watering vegetable gardens and newly planted vegetation. The New Hampshire Drought Management Team and New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services are urging the public to conserve and is advising against...
Book of the Week: ‘A Court of Mist and Fury’
A Court of Mist and FurySarah J. Maas2016, 626 pagesFantasyHaving broken the curse and won her love back, Feyre should be living her happily ever after. At home in the Spring Court, she’s treated like a princess – and left in a gilded cage. Only a bargain she didn’t want to make (which saved her life more than once – even if she didn’t want it to) can free her.It’s not just the Spring Court that’s hiding behind masks, as Feyre is...
This Week in Concord History
Oct. 4, 1861: A fire on the southwest corner of Main and Centre streets destroys the Merrimack House, a marble works and a doctor’s home and office. Oct. 4, 1983: Chubb Life President John Swope announces his company’s plans to expand, bringing 300 new employees to Concord. “This is exactly the kind of employment Concord wants,” he says. “The only environmental problem we cause is we produce too much paper.” Oct. 5,...
Think you can polish off the Taco Gigante?
It’s back.That’s right Insider faithful, the Taco Gigante returns to Margaritas for just over a month, and it’s about time to see what kind of big food eater you are.Through Halloween (that’s Oct. 31), you can order the 2-pound behemoth during normal kitchen hours and take your chance at eating immortality.What is the Taco Gigante you might ask? Well, it starts with a made in-house hard-shell taco, and is stuffed it with all kinds of...
We found some adoptable pets at the SPCA
If you’re in the market for a new member of the family (and we mean of the animal variety), you should really make your way over to the Pope Memorial SPCA.The local animal shelter is home to all kinds of adoptable animals in need of a good home. And that good home could be yours.As of last week, the SPCA had dogs and cats – including some kittens – two guinea pigs and a bunny. They’ve even been known to have birds and rodents, too.And...
Look at all the pet toys we found at Sandy’s
Apparently, Sandy’s Pet Food Center sells more than just food – check out all of these cool toys we found last week.
It’s all fun and games at the city’s dog park
It was all fun and games for pups Daisy, Sheffield and Payton at the John J. Hickey and Sandy E. Sanel Dog Park — affectionately known as simply “the dog park” — on Old Turnpike Road in Concord last week. Abby Tracy, owner of Sheffield and Payton, made the trip up from Manchester. “This is by far my favorite park around,” she said. It was a similar story for Kevin Gerry, who drove Daisy to the park from Gilmanton. “We come...
There’s a bunch of services for your pets
We know how much you love your pets, and since we can’t possibly write about everything to do with pets, we decided to once again come up with a list of some major things you’d probably want to know about. Happy reading! Emergency Vet Services VCA Capital Area Veterinary Emergency and Specialty 1 Intervale Road, Concord, 227-1199 vcaspecialtyvets.com/ capital-area-emergency Advanced Veterinary Care, Concord 22 Bridge...
Leave a bit early if you’re heading downtown this week
If you’re planning on driving through downtown over the next week or so, leave yourself an extra five minutes to get there, as traffic will be a little dicey. Here’s a quick schedule: Tuesday – Wednesday: Concord Street will be closed for the installation of its crosswalk. The full intersection at Main and Pleasant streets will be repaved Thursday evening beginning at 8 p.m. through Friday until approximately 2 p.m. The intersection...
Turns out you CAN teach an old dog new tricks
You think your dog’s barking or jumping is a phase, but it only seems to get worse as they get older.Now you think it’s too late to correct the problem. But that’s not the case. Apparently the old adage that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks is a myth. At least that’s what No Monkey Business Dog Training owner Helen St. Pierre told us. And as someone who has worked with dogs of all ages, she has seen success stories in 10-week-old...
Dance like an animal at the SPCA’s Fur Ball at the Cap Center
Animal lovers, take note: There’s an event in the near feature that’s sure to be a howlin’ good time. It’s called the Fur Ball, and it’s not what you might be thinking. On Oct. 15 from 5:30 to 10 p.m., head to the Capitol Center for the Arts for an exciting evening featuring dinner, a live auction and – of course – dancing! Enjoy live music provided by the Windham Swing Band – a full 16-piece band. Try your luck in the Top Dog Raffle...
Go Try It: Shake it up with Little Rattlers music class
Kids just love music, don’t they? Whether it’s Raffi, Disney songs or Beatles classics, there’s just something about rhythm, beat and melody that clicks with the little ones. And chances are, you love all these things, too. If you have a kid and you want to share your love of music with them, what do you do, take them to Penuche’s or True Brew late at night on the weekends? That’s kind of frowned upon though (or against the rules), so...
Wayne Wilson adopted three spots in Concord
Week after week, we tell you what’s happening in Concord.From music to theater, large events to small, there’s always something going on.But from time to time, we put out a call for all of you to lend a helping hand. And this summer, Wayne Wilson was listening.If you don’t remember, in July, we told you how the city had about 25 public areas available for its adopt-a-spot program. There were some more noticeable spots like the islands...
New Hampshire has some talented inmates
When you’re in the market for local, handmade, high-quality goods, there’s probably only one place on your radar: prison. No? That’s weird, because that’s where we would go. Well, maybe not the actual prison exactly, but certainly the Correctional Industries Retail Showroom, right across the street from the men’s lockup in Concord. The North State Street storefront was recently renovated and opened to the public at the end of May....
Fellas, break out the heels for Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
There’s an old saying: “You can’t really understand another person’s experience until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes.” We’ve all heard it a million times, but what does it actually mean? Well, in the case of Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, it’s quite a literal translation. The event asks men to literally walk a mile through Concord in women’s high-heeled shoes to raise awareness about domestic and sexual violence.“The whole purpose is...
Laughta in New Hampsha to debut Friday
From all the research we’ve done, laughing is a really good thing. Now you see why we try to be so funny. We’re just trying to help you ease some of that built up stress in your day-to-day life. But if reading the Insider isn’t enough laughter for one week, then you may want to consider checking out the first graduating class of Laughta in New Hampsha. For the last six weeks, 11 aspiring comedians have been learning the art of comedy...
NHTI is hosting the Manhattan Film Festival
Film buffs, listen up, because you’re going to want to know about this.The 19th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival is returning to NHTI this weekend and with four showings, everyone will have an opportunity to check out some of the best, never-before-seen short films out there.While the festival is in its 19th year, this will be the 16th time NHTI has hosted the global event, and is one of only two locations in New Hampshire...
Rowley Team wins Friends Program golf tourney
On Sept. 12, the Friends Program held its 19th annual golf tournament at Concord Country Club to support the Friends Youth Mentoring Program. With 119 players, 45 golf tournament sponsors, more than 50 donors and close to 30 raffle prizes, we were able to raise just over $18,000! This event was a success for the Youth Mentoring Program and we are deeply grateful for the continued community support we receive.Friends Youth Mentoring...
Get fancy at High Fashion, High Tea at Kimball Jenkins
Check out High Fashion, High Tea at the Kimball Jenkins Estate on Thursday from 5:30 to 8 p.m.Dust off the treasures hiding away in your closet – the dress code is self-expression.Come experience traditional English High Tea, with coffee, wine and other delectables also being served. You can also shop through exclusive displays of vintage and designer fashion, accessories and decor from Lilise Designer Resale. Peruse wonderful...
Wings of Knowledge returns to NHTI on Tuesday
Do you have a quest to learn about new things? How about topics like rare books, tiny houses or climbing Mount Everest? Well all of those and more are on the docket for this year’s Wings of Knowledge series at NHTI. This is the 16th year of the program that brings guest speakers in from New Hampshire and beyond to talk about their areas of expertise, and the first year of a partnership with Southern New Hampshire University. “With...
Bulletin Board
VNA holding flu clinic Thursday Concord Regional VNA is holding a seasonal flu clinic on Thursday, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Pleasant View Retirement. Specially-trained nurses will administer seasonal flu shots to people age 3 and over and answer your flu-related questions. The discounted cash or check charge is $30 per immunization. Clients who present an insurance card from Medicare B, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, Harvard Pilgrim, or...
Book of the Week: ‘A Square Meal’
A square meal: A culinary history of the Great DepressionJane Ziegelman2016, 336 pagesNonfiction Before the 1920s, American cuisine was characterized by home-made and regional dishes on farms and in the country while in the cities, quick food prepared by others was the norm. In A Square Meal, Jane Ziegelman and Andrew Coe chronicle how the Great Depression sparked a movement towards a homogenized cuisine that was based on speed,...
This Week in Concord History
Sept. 27, 1824: The Rev. Nathaniel Bouton is invited to become Concord’s Congregationalist minister. Three months later he will accept a calling from the church. Bouton will hold the position for four decades. Sept. 27, 2000: Dropping in on a rally for Gov. Jeanne Shaheen staged by voters with disabilities, her opponent, Gordon Humphrey, gets an earful for his 1990 vote against the Americans with Disabilities Act. By the end of...
It’s getting pretty busy at the local orchards
Since this is the Apples Issue, we figured it was only right that we stop by both of Concord’s apple orchards last week to see what was going on in the pick-your-own world these days. And what we found is that right now, as you read this very page, apple orchards are getting pretty busy as they roll into the peak of apple season. There were families and school groups picking apples, baked goods tempting our sweet tooth and lots of...
We searched for all the tastiest apple treats
Because this is the Apples Issue – and because we love to eat, especially while on the clock – we decided to go out and search for as many apple-infused sweet treats as we could find. There was not much criteria other than it had to be sweet, and it had to have apple. This gave us a lot of freedom. We wouldn’t be restricted to simply dessert options or breakfast options or general snacking options – we had the whole world of apple...
Go Try It: Nothing says Apples Issue like apple crisp
At this time of year, folks all over the area are using fresh picked apples to make homemade tasty treats. And we didn’t want to be left out of all the delicious fun.So we figured why not pick some of our own apples, find a local recipe and head into the kitchen for a little baking. After all, desserts are one of our favorite things in the world. If you don’t believe us, check out page 22.During our preparation for this issue, we were...
Call us the Drink Snob – we tried some cider
We’re always looking for ways to keep things fresh in Food Snob land. A couple weeks ago, we strayed from the norm by going to a farm to gather some fresh veggies, which we then brought home to make a meal out of (rather than going to a restaurant and having someone make a meal for us). This week, we’re going outside the box again.Rather than reviewing a meal – or even food, for that matter – we decided to try some cider. After all,...
Picking schedules for Concord’s apple farms
Apple Hill Farm McIntosh – Early September Cortland – Mid-September Macoun – Late September Gala – Late September Red Delicious – Early October Crispin – Late October Fuji – Late OctoberCarter Hill Orchard McIntosh – Early September Macoun – Mid-September Cortland – September Empire – September Gala – September Golden Delicious – September Red Delicious – September Snow Sweet – Late September Gibson Golden – Early October Crispin –...
