Book of the Week: ‘Born a Crime’
Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood Trevor Noah 2016, 304 pages Memoir In Born a Crime, comedian and Daily Show host Trevor Noah offers a glimpse into his upbringing as a mixed-race child in South Africa, growing up amidst the violence and hatred of Apartheid. Humorous, insightful and unabashedly honest, Born a Crime is sure to delight Noah’s many fans – and earn him some new ones along the way.Noah’s memoir traces...
Making Good Health Simple: An apple a day – does it really make a difference?
An apple a day? A little overzealous – daunting even. What about an apple every other day? Possibly once a week? Definitely more doable. In New England we have a crazy fixation with apples. For as long as I can remember, apple season was a thing. Going to the apple orchard as a child was a huge event. We all had our marching orders, which included selecting very specific apples for very specific purposes. Certain apples for...
This Week in Concord History
April 24, 1853: Miffed that Franklin Pierce, now president, has relegated him to a lowly clerical job, Benjamin Brown French reminisces in his journal about the early days of their friendship. In 1831, on the way to serve in the New Hampshire House, the two met in Hopkinton, Pierce on horseback, French in a chaise. In Concord, “we took rooms at Gass’s Eagle Hotel, nearly opposite each other, & then commenced a friendship that has...
Get your tickets for Intown Concord’s Upstairs/Downtown Walking Tour
Tickets are on sale for the upcoming Upstairs/Downtown Walking Tour, to be held next Thursday, Sept. 12. View historic downtown Concord as we trek up staircases and climb through windows to take in the wonderous and beautiful skyscape of downtown Concord.The tour will start at the Atrium in Eagle Square located at 7 Eagle Square and continue to each point of interest around the city. A few of the buildings we’ll be visiting:The Attic...
Tim got pregnant for 24 hours last week
For those of you who don’t know, my wife, Mary, is pregnant. We’re really excited – and so is our 3 ½ year old daughter, Sophie – to welcome a new addition to the Goodwin clan. Our little bundle of joy is due next month – May 8 to be exact – but that’s just an educated guess. She’ll come whenever she’s good and ready. And yes, we’re having another girl. So at this point, we’re not far from becoming a family of four – or seven if you...
Making Strides, American Cancer Society host Light Up the Capitol at State House
Community members gathered at the State House on Aug. 23 for Light Up the Capitol, a small-scale version of the Lights of HOPE event held in Washington, D.C., each year in September where Lights of Hope Bags line the Lincoln Memorial to honor those touched by cancer. The event, hosted by Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, featured food trucks, live music, lawn games and...
Looking for knowledge before baby comes?
When it comes to having a child or caring for a newborn, you will probably have a lot of questions that you’d like answered. And you’re not alone – trust us, we’re parents too. So we poked around and found a ton of great resources you can use when the questions or concerns come up. Concord Hospital The Family Place is the spot within the hospital group for classes new parents will need. There are a lot of options for parents to get...
Vintage Views: Our ancestor’s Labor Day
For the Insider Our ancestors celebrated many “firsts” in the year 1882 here in Concord as well as across the nation. The very first United States Ski Club was formed in Berlin, N.H., and the very first demonstration of pancake making was held at a department store in New York City. The famous P.T. Barnum purchased his first world famous elephant named Jumbo and America was captivated by the infamous bank robber Jesse James,...
The Family Place welcomes babies every day
If you ever go to The Family Place at Concord Hospital to either have a baby or visit someone who just did, every so often you’ll hear this chime sound throughout the fourth floor.That’s what happens when the hospital’s birthing unit welcomes another life into the world.On average, The Family Place sees almost four babies born in a 24-hour cycle with that totaling in the neighborhood of around 1,250 births per year. “Some days we have...
NHTI Staff Photo Contest is in full swing – go vote for your favorite
The annual – and hotly contested – NHTI Staff Photo Contest is in full swing in the college’s library. Ten photos, each taken by a different member of the NHTI library staff, are on display in the lobby art gallery, simply numbered 1 through 10. There are no titles, captions or, most importantly, credits. All you have to do is go in, look at the photos and fill out a paper ballot indicating your top three choices, ranked 1 through...
The Concord Birth Center provides options
Kate Hartwell has seen a little bit of everything in her career as a midwife.Since opening the Concord Birth Center at the Smokestack Center in 2006, Hartwell, a licensed midwife, has been part of close to 600 births – and plenty of unique ones.There was one mom who didn’t want to go any further and delivered her baby in the center’s lobby. One time she pulled up to meet a laboring couple at 4 a.m. and the husband was about to welcome...
Kiwanis Club of Concord to hold 34th annual car show at NHTI on Saturday
Gear-heads, petrol-heads, motor-heads, car enthusiasts – there are a lot of names for people who love cars, but there’s only one event – the Kiwanis Club of Concord’s Antique & Classic Car Show.The car show will return for a 34th year this Saturday, when hundreds of classic, rare and just stunning automobiles roll into NHTI from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This all-day event is fun for the whole family, and you’re bound to see something...
Documentary ‘Vegas Baby’ to be shown at Red River Theatres
Did you know that about 1 in 8 couples struggle with infertility issues? Maybe you did know that, but did you also know that there’s an annual contest in Las Vegas in which one lucky couple can win a free round of in vitro fertilization?Whether you know all about it or have a hard time believing such a thing exists, you should make a point of getting to Red River Theatres next Tuesday (April 24) to see the one-day-only presentation of...
This Week in Concord History
Sept. 3, 1861: Thirty-one train cars carry the Third New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry Regiment out of the Concord station. Sept. 3, 1914: Richard F. Upton is born in Bow. He will become a prominent Concord lawyer and speaker of the New Hampshire House. In 1949, concerned with light voter turnout in previous New Hampshire presidential primaries, he will initiate legislation to make the process more meaningful. Long before his death in...
Bring the family and get wild at Discover WILD NH Day
Bring the family to New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s biggest community event of the year and one of the region’s biggest free one-day events – Discover WILD New Hampshire Day.The Fish and Game Department’s most popular event of the year is set for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive.Discover WILD New Hampshire Day is a fun way for the whole family to explore New...
Book of the Week: ‘American Sutra’
American Sutra: A story of Faith and Freedom in the Second World WarDuncan Ryuken Williams2019, 258 pages text; 136 pages notes and end materialsAdult non-fiction American Sutra begins with the traditional opening words of Buddhist religious texts, or sutras: “Thus have I heard.” This opening dates from the time when these texts were passed down as an oral tradition. Duncan Ryuken Williams passes down to us the story of what happened...
There are so many options for spring vacation activities in Concord you won’t know what to do with yourself
Spring break for Concord schools is next week, and many parents are probably about to hear the famous phrase: “I’m bored.” Now you parents out there can counter with, “Oh yeah?” before whipping out this copy of the Insider and showing those apathetic teens that there’s plenty to do right here in the capital city. Since it is a little bit on short notice, there aren’t a ton of week-long special programs available at this time, but...
The Lakes Region has all kinds of fun stuff for the whole family to do
It’s late summer, and we’re in New Hampshire. Where to go and what to do?Head up to the Lakes Region, of course.The Lakes Region, in central New Hampshire, is one of the most beautiful and entertaining regions in the Granite State. Blending a solid mix of natural and commercial attractions, there’s really something in the region for everyone.The region consists of basically all the towns surrounding Lake Winnipesaukee, Winnisquam...
Concord Mom Prom to return May 4
Ladies, it’s that time of year again to get glammed up and dance the night away, all for a great cause – the 6th annual Concord Mom Prom, which will take place on May 4 at the Grappone Conference Center. Concord Mom Prom is an exciting, nationwide “ladies night out” event started in 2006 by Betsy Crapps that benefits a local charity. Hearts for Kindness was named the beneficiary for this year’s event. Organizer Michelle Myler wanted a...
Lakes Region: Gunstock, Winni Playhouse, Funspot among the region’s entertainment destinations
A wise man once said, “If it’s not fun, why do it?”That’s kind of the whole philosophy of the Insider. While there’s always some big news out there – this candidate said this, the school board meeting went like this, this person was arrested for this or that – we prefer to stick to stuff people actually want to hear about, like riding mountain coasters, playing arcade games and watching live performances. For this Field Trip issue, we...
Lace up your shoes for the 14th NHTI 5K
For the 14th consecutive year, NHTI and Northeast Delta Dental are prepping for their annual 5K road race. The NHTI/Delta Dental 5K is part of the Concord Area Race Series (CARS), and has become a Concord area “hallmark” event. The race is open to the public, and about 500 runners typically participate. This year’s race takes place on Friday at 6 p.m. on the school’s campus, which is adjacent to Delta Dental’s headquarters. There is...
Lakes Region: No shortage of places to grab a bite or a pint
As everyone knows, the Insider has always been a big proponent of eating, especially on a Field Trip. Luckily, the Lakes Region has more than enough options to choose from on this front. While there are plenty of big, fancy restaurants to choose from – most of which are probably great – we’re always on the lookout for places that are a little different and might have something unique about them. We found a few places that fit the...
Bulletin Board: Community supper, spring fair and beer
NHTI Film society to host screening The NHTI Film Society proudly presents An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power on Friday at 7 p.m. in the Sweeney Auditorium. Admission is by donation ($5 suggested); free with an NHTI student ID. For more information, contact Steve Ambra at 271-6484 ext. 4101 or sambra@ccsnh.edu. Steve Ambra Scholarships, trout sale with MCCD Want to participate in the biggest catch of a fundraiser? Spring is...
Lakes Region: Local business shopping is all the rage around here
When it comes to shopping, many people like to support small, local businesses over the billion-dollar multinational corporations. The Lakes Region has plenty of small businesses to support. We got to check out three of them last week.Black Cove BeveragesA hard business to fit into any of our three categories, Black Cove Beverages is essentially a one-man operation that produces one product: Morecello. Morecello is a blackberry cello...
Lots happening around the city these days
The weekly City Newsletter put out by City Manager Tom Aspell typically has some valuable information. Last week’s was chock full of stuff you should probably know about, so we decided to share what we figured you’d want to read. Water mains Warren Street, from Liberty Street to North Fruit Street, and the section of Westbourne Road adjacent to Concord High School, will be closed through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the...
Lakes Region: All kinds of fun events coming up in the area
Cruise with a naturalist Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays at 3:30 p.m., through Aug. 29. Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, 23 Science Center Road, Holderness. Uncover the rich natural history of Squam Lake with an experienced naturalist educator. Observe Loons and Bald Eagles and their nesting sites along with other wildlife. Learn how animals survive and adapt to their aquatic world. Gain an appreciation and deeper understanding of...
Would you like to rappel the Smile Building?
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Riverbend Dare to Care Challenge has been cancelled after a reported suicide in the immediate vicinity of the Smile Building last week. Riverbend CEO Peter Evers issued the following statement: On June 21st Riverbend scheduled a fundraising event called Dare to Care: The Riverbend Challenge. Many have signed up to rappel down the side of the SMILE! building on Concord’s Main Street, and many have...
Entertainment: Live Music on the Lawn rescheduled, jazz at Hermanos and more
Music Tuesday John Franzosa at Hermanos Cocina Mexicana at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Paul Lovely at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Open mic at Area 23 at 6 p.m. Senie Hunt at Courtyard by Marriott at 6 p.m. Steven Chagnon at Concord Craft Brewing at 5:30 p.m. Thursday Will Hatch at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Homeschool Prom Queen at Penuche’s at 9 p.m. Ryan Montbleau Band at Bank of NH Stage at 8 p.m. Tickets are $28 to $38 plus fees at ccanh.com. Joel...
Entertainment: A symphony of music to be heard in Concord this week
We had quite a few theatrical performances on the entertainment docket last week. This week, there happens to be a boatload of music and not so many theater shows. It just goes to show that you never know what you’re gonna get around the capital city, but you know it will always be good. Here’s what’s up this week: Music Tuesday Kid Pinky at Hermanos Cocina Mexicana at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Joel Cage at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Ivory &...
City Manager’s Newsletter: Guided hike, construction work and more
On Friday, Stefanie Breton, the city’s public information officer, sent out the weekly City Manager’s Newsletter. You can read the full newsletter by going to concordnh.gov and clicking the Newsletter button on the home page. Here are some of the highlights: HRKNSScowork Monthly Speaker Come check out the next installment of the HRKNSScowork Monthly Speaker Series with John Clemente, co-founder and president of Echo Ridge, at The...
