Here’s what elementary school students look for in a president
In today’s ultra-divisive, super-partisan political climate, it can be downright exhausting just trying to watch the news at night – you can’t even go a few minutes these days without being inundated with political ads, phone call surveys or pundits telling you what to do. In times like these, we like to step back and try to simplify things as much as possible. And what better way to cut to the root of the issues than by talking to...
The tally is in: Here’s how students at Christa McAuliffe School voted in the major races
Since this is the Election Issue, we decided we should conduct a mock election of our own. But since this is the Insider, of course we weren’t just going to put on some run-of-the-mill, boring survey of a bunch of pundits and know-it-alls. We wanted to get the vote that really matters – the youth vote. And we mean youth, like elementary school kids. We went to Christa McAuliffe School to take the political pulse of a portion of the...
What it’s like to work on election day
With the election just around the corner, we checked in with Monitor columnist Tim O’Shea – you know, the guy with One Man’s Media – who also happens to be a ballot inspector at Ward 7 in Concord, to see what it’s like to work at the polls on Election Day. What are your duties on Election Day? My job is to verify that voters are registered and have a photo ID. We check their names against the voter rolls, confirm their identity and...
Candid Candidate at Hatbox was a real hoot
The election is a week away, but before you head to the polls, you might want to consider checking out a play that centers on New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation primary and the ensuing general election.It’s called Candid Candidate, and there’s one weekend of shows left at Hatbox Theatre at the Steeplegate Mall.The show is about two presidential candidates, Gov. John McCoy and Sen. Bob Roberts, competing against each other in the...
If you’re voting, here’s some info you’ll need
In case you haven’t been watching TV, reading the newspaper or perusing the internet lately, there’s an election day coming up. And if you didn’t know, now you’re aware that our civic duty to vote is upon us once again. But we also understand that you might not know where you need to go to fill out your ballot. That’s why we’re here. If you live in Concord or Bow, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a list of spots where you can cast your...
Go Try It: Can you rake the biggest leaf pile in the city?
It’s everybody’s favorite time of the year again: raking season.That’s right, it’s time to get out there and muck around in the cold mud and scrape wet leaves into a heavy pile. Some call it misery, while others say it builds character. Either way, it has to be done, and the city has begun its annual Fall Leaf Collection Program, meaning it’s time to get going. The program started on Halloween and runs through Dec. 9, weather...
You’ve got 3 chances to see ‘Shakespeare on the Green’
Students at Rundlett Middle School, under the direction of Karen Braz known for her work with the Community Players of Concord youth program, will perform Shakespeare on the Green, a modern adaptation of four Shakespeare classics. The shortened versions of The Taming of the Shrew, King Lear, Comedy of Errors and The Winter’s Tale will be presented Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m,. in the new activity room at Rundlett Middle...
The latest from Beaver Meadow
Attention golfers: If you want to play a round at Beaver Meadow Golf Course – at least outside – you better think about making some moves.It is November and barring any weather developments (you know what we’re talking about), the course will be open until Nov. 20. That’s a little less than three weeks to get in some much needed swings before calling it another season.And the good news is that for the remainder of the year, you can...
The Winter Farmers’ Market is ready to go
That chill you’ve been feeling for the past week or so can only mean one thing: winter farmers market season is upon us. Either that or it’s time to finally put away the mesh tank top and gym shorts.Starting this Saturday and running through April 22, Cole Gardens (430 Loudon Road) will host the winter market every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. If you’d been attending the outdoor market on Capitol Street all summer long, you’ll...
On The Road: Another fun trip to Austria
Insider fans Scott and Cindy Rainie recently went to Vienna, Austria, and they were nice enough to take us along with them. What a trip! Thanks, Scott and Cindy!
Add another trails network to Concord’s list
It’s well known that Concord is home to some pretty sweet hiking and walking trails.The collection of paths make up more than 70 miles of potential spots for leisure activity.Well, you can now add close to five more miles to that total after the opening of the Broken Ground Trails a little over a week ago.The city purchased 270 acres in 2013 that sit in the general area between Portsmouth Street and Curtisville Road.“Part of (the...
Check out NH Open Doors
If you’re looking for something different to do this weekend, might we suggest a little drive.The annual N.H. Open Doors is being held Saturday and Sunday, and that means artists, galleries, agricultural attractions and food producers will in effect ‘open their doors’ for a sneak peek at what’s happening in their world.And while this is a state-wide event that will more than keep you busy for two straight days, look no further than...
Missed Connections
We took to Craigslist last week to see who had been posting on the missed connections pages in our neck of the woods during October. And here’s a sampling of what we found and could print, unedited, of course. Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinic – m4w (Concord) – Oct. 28 You were sitting there with this “Cheshire cat” grin…that there was some sort of joke that only you were aware off. Had I been alone I would have asked what...
Pat Niswander is a pretty big deal these days
By TIM GOODWIN If you’ve frequented the N.H. Audubon’s nature store at the McLane Center on a Monday afternoon, you likely crossed paths with Pat Niswander.That’s because Niswander has been volunteering for the Audubon for 30 years, most recently holding down the fort in the store on Mondays, from 1 to 3 p.m. She started volunteering with the Audubon so long ago that all it consisted of was that little red house that you see on Silk...
A slew of performances and screenings coming up
Red River On Thursday, Red River Theatres will hold a special 50th anniversary Screening of Valley of the Dolls. The screening of the 1960’s classic about three gals bound for show-biz fame before getting derailed by sex, booze and pills, will include live “Dolls,” a sing-a-long, trivia contest and more from host Jim Webber. The screening will be held at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $13, and $11 for members. For more, visit...
Book of the Week: ‘The Great Reckoning’
The Great Reckoning Louise Penny 2016, 389 pages Mystery Chief Inspector Armand Gamache is now the head of the Sûreté Academy. When a murder takes place at the school, Armand is part of the investigation, but is he also under suspicion? Armand takes four of the young cadets who were close to the murder victim to his beloved village of Three Pines. He gives them a task, to find out about a strange old map that might have a connection...
Bulletin Board
Village fair at First Congregational First Congregational Church, 177 N. Main St., will hold its village fair on Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Featured will be handmade crafts, baked goods, books and CDs, jewelry, gift items and Grandma’s treasures (located on the first floor this year). Coffee and a luncheon are available. For more information, call 224-2851. Louise Parenteau Junior tennis players needed The Health Club of...
This Week in Concord History
Nov. 1, 1791: A New Hampshire law against “profane cursing and swearing” takes effect. Fines: 8 shillings for first offense, 16 for second convictions, 24 for subsequent penalties. If the convict can’t pay: public whippings of not more than 10 lashes. Nov. 1, 1819: A new animal law takes effect in Concord: “whereas the inhabitants of Concord and travelers with teams and loaded sleighs are frequently annoyed by cows and sheep...
