Old man and a couple monsters – Tue, 27 Nov 2012
Our Insider mascots Svetlana and Gomez were out on the town last week. Know where they are? Here’s a hint: They’re at a soon-to-open Concord business that will be a hot spot for the upwardly mobile. Can’t figure it out? Keep reading the Insider and the answer will be revealed.
One delicious chapel – Tue, 27 Nov 2012
A surprise 50th wedding anniversary celebration was held for Dudley and Roberta (Wheeler) Terrill on Nov. 17 at the Mountain View Grand Resort in Whitefield. The couple was married at the 1st Congregational Church in Concord on Nov. 24, 1962.Dudley was the church organist at the time, and Roberta was a member of the choir. Mr. Terrill wore his Clan Brown tartan. He is a retired pipe organ builder and church organist, and Mrs. Terrill...
The Insider is always grand – Tue, 20 Nov 2012
Allwynne Fine sent us this picture of the Always an Adventure club at the Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. Look at all those Insiders! Send your travel pics to news@theconcordinsider.com.
Instagram photo of the week – Tue, 20 Nov 2012
Instagram user @_connormac sent us this shot of a Concord Crew novice team pulling ahead of a boatload of college rowers. Great job, crew!
Adventure shopping – Tue, 20 Nov 2012
Since Ocean State Job Lots’ slogan is ‘adventure shopping,’ we stopped by to find the most adventurous items in the store. Usually, we make a snarky remark about the items we find. Today, however, we present, without comment, the most awesome thing we’ve ever seen: an Easy-E-themed snowboard.
Classic Concord photo – Tue, 13 Nov 2012
Reader Earl Burroughs sent us in this picture of the Rotary Club of Concord meeting on the roof of the gas tank on South Main Street all the way back in 1925. Looking downright heptagonal!
Instagram photo of the week – Tue, 13 Nov 2012
This awesome Instagram photo was taken by @ayummymommy. Thanks a lot for the picture! Want your picture to be the Instagram photo of the week? Just tag us in it: @concordinsider. Don’t forget to follow us to see all the cool pics we take during our Insider-y travels.
The devil went down to Jersey – Tue, 13 Nov 2012
Our former Nature 101 columnist Paul Basham relocated to New Jersey, and believe it or not, he ran into the Jersey Devil out in the Pine Barrens! Paul told us: “According to ancient folk lore, unfortunate things happen whenever there is a sighting of the Jersey Devil, and two days later Hurricane Sandy slammed into the Jersey coast.”
Hey, where’d my ball go? – Tue, 13 Nov 2012
Snow covers a green at Beaver Meadow Golf Club after last week’s storm.
Making our (Den)mark – Tue, 13 Nov 2012
Bev MacInnis, Jean Chase and Rita Faretra recently took the Insider with them on a cruise to Europe. This picture was snapped at the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark. Thanks for waiting until we were on terra firma to get a picture of us, ladies – we get a little seasick! Got a sweet picture of you with the Insider? We want it! Email us at news@theconcordinsider.com.
Stars of the show – Tue, 30 Oct 2012
Eleven Concordians spent a week on Star Island, N.H., for a conference. Not only did they bring the Insider with them, but they brought a copy of Weight of Water by Anita Shreve as well! That book, based on murders on nearby Smuttynose Island, was chosen for Concord Reads 2012. Front row, from left: Sarah Eberhart, Ellen Eberhart, Lisa Eberhart, and Brooks Wood. Back row, from left: Sue Barry, Noni (Flanagan) Cooper, Nick Wells,...
Instagram photo of the week – Tue, 30 Oct 2012
This cool shot was taken by Katy Brown Solsky, also known as @muchachak on Instagram. Thanks for the pic, Katy!
Prints Charming – Tue, 30 Oct 2012
The New Hampshire Humanities Council considers Evans Printing a knight in shining armor for its printing efforts. So how better to thank the staff than by bringing a real knight in shining armor? Eryk Jadaszewski surprised the Evans staff in his homemade armor last Tuesday, delivering trays full of baked goods. Above, Robert (left) and John Holman accept the gifts.
Bring out the strings and things – Tue, 06 Nov 2012
Friend of the Insider David Kontak will perform with his experimental instruments on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Concord Community Music School as part of the school’s “Jazz Week.” This performance will be free and open to the public. For more information, visit the school’s website at ccmusicschool.org or call 228-1196.
The Insider gets dirty – Tue, 06 Nov 2012
Wendy Ulbrich sent us this picture of herself just after completing the Tri-State Tough Mudder in Englishtown, N.J., in October. Of course, she brought the Insider along with her – we’re not scared of a little mud! Ulbrich said:“I ran this race with my sister, brother-in-law, high school alumni and friends. We were a team of eight, consisting of four men and four women – team name Morrie’s Wigs. We all helped each other over every...
Wall-to-Wall creativity at Wonder Made – Tue, 06 Nov 2012
The newest mural at Wonder Made is now complete. Artists Nick Paradis and Nick Pacheco collaborated on the wall, which we captured in panorama using a fancy iPhone app called Photosynth. We could hardly do it justice, we’re sure; to see the mural in person, visit Wonder Made at 19 Warren St. Want to get involved with the project yourself? Contact Nick Paradis at nparadispainting@gmail.com. He’s always searching for the next...
Sounds shaky – Tue, 23 Oct 2012
Kathy and Ray Fournier took the Insider with them to Alaska! Here they are at Earthquake Park in Anchorage (yes, those are bullet holes in the sign).
Classic Concord photo – Tue, 23 Oct 2012
Here’s a shot from the turn of the century of where the Legislative Office Building now stands.
Instagram photo of the week – Tue, 23 Oct 2012
Instagram user @pincoske sent us this photo of a cute lil‘ bunny. Now that’s what’s hoppening! Tag us in all your cool Concord Instagram photos – @concordinsider. Thanks!
The country, not the state – Tue, 16 Oct 2012
The Insider was taken along on a trip to Tblisi, Georgia (unlike Maggie from HBO’s The Newsroom, we know that means Europe). Pictured are Bill Champney, Sue Champney, Chris Wall, Nina Bonney and Bill Bonney. Send your travel photos to news@theconcordinsider.com.
Instagram photo of the week – Tue, 16 Oct 2012
This Instagram photo was taken by user @tomzissou. That is some nice stonework! Keep it up, Concordians. Want your picture to be the Instagram photo of the week? Just tag us in it – @concordinsider. Be sure to follow us, too. We take lots of cool pictures during our Insider-y travails.
OMG we went to Germany lol – Tue, 09 Oct 2012
Students from Concord High School’s German American Partnership Program took the Insider with them to Cologne, Germany. Here they are with students from CHS’s sister school, the Maximilian Kolb Gymnasium. Honestly, we’re just impressed that there are that many high school students in one place and only one of them is texting! Danke for the picture, kids.
Classic Concord photo – Tue, 09 Oct 2012
We’re going to go out on a limb and say that you really ought to be able to identify this aviator who stopped in Concord back in 1927. Here’s a hint: “famous aviator.” “1927.” That should be enough. Send your guesses to news@theconcordinsider.com.
Instagram photo of the week – Tue, 09 Oct 2012
This shot of the moon over Concord was taken by Instagram user @deabanana. Is that thing waxing or waning? It looks hairless, so it must be waxing, right? If you want your picture to be the Instagram photo of the week, simply tag us in it – @concordinsider. Thanks for the pic, @deabanana!
Insiderosauraus – Tue, 02 Oct 2012
Amelia and Sen. Sylvia Larsen took the Insider with them to Chicago. Here they are at the Field Museum, just posing in front of a tyrannosaurus rex. No big deal. If you take the Insider with you on a trip, we want to see the pictures! Send them to news@theconcordinsider.com.
Instagram photo of the week – Tue, 02 Oct 2012
Usually, our Instagram photo of the week is just artful with cool effects on it. This time, it’s actually a news event in progress, captured by Instagram user Josh Beecher (@jrbeecher94). Looks like someone drove their vehicle right into the sign at Fort Eddy Plaza. Nice catch, Josh! If you have a photo that should be our Instagram photo of the week, just tag us – @concordinsider. Don’t forget to follow us, too!
Classic Concord photo – Tue, 02 Oct 2012
Reader Earl Burroughs sent us this picture from the 1905 Concord Fair. These dapper dames and gents are sipping on Concord product Berry’s Root Beer (It cures the thirst!). Just the thing to wash down a heaping helping of Dr. Graham’s crackers. Thanks for the great picture, Earl!
Instagram photo of the week – Tue, 25 Sep 2012
This photo of a fountain in Eagle Square was taken by Instagram user @kdav1216. Great picture – thanks!
The Insider reaches new heights – Tue, 25 Sep 2012
Reader Carole Palmer Zumbrunnen took the Insider with her on a trip to Italy. Here, she’s pictured in front of the Dolomite Mountains, often called the “Italian Alps. Thanks, Carole!
