Looking back: Summer nostalgia
There was a time when the innocence of youth provided a colorful array of adventures. The mind could wander, the imagination your constant companion. There were adventures and opportunities that might not otherwise exist, there was love, companionship and friendship to spare. As I sat upon the open fields of my youth, I could be anything and anyone, all I needed was a dream. Summer would arrive just in time for this adventurous child...
Players wrap up 95th season with comedy
The Community Players of Concord wrap their 95th season with a world- premiere comedy written and directed by Wallace J. Pineault, “Not a Word.” Pineault, who joined ‘The Players’ in 1975, has directed numerous plays and musicals for the group and over 50 plays at New England College, where he taught directing, acting and dramatic theory. His sabbaticals in Hollywood working for a golden age casting director inspired this delightful...
Book: “Murder at Mallowan Hall”
“Murder at Mallowan Hall” Colleen Cambridge (264 Pages, Historical Mystery, 2021) It is 1930 in Devon, England. Phyllida Bright is the housekeeper at Mallowan Hall, the country residence of Agatha Christie and her husband Max Mallowan. Phyllida is the housekeeper, but she is also a friend of Agatha’s. They have chats about the household, and about mysteries. Phyllida is very competent and can be charming. But make no mistake –...
Opening day at Canterbury Shaker Village
May 13 marks opening day at Canterbury Shaker Village with several special events scheduled to take place in addition to indoor guided tours. At 10 a.m., Opening Day at the Village begins with Canterbury Shaker Village XC 5K, the third race in the Capital Area Race Series, sponsored by Northeast Delta Dental. Featuring miles of groomed trails on nearly 700 acres, the Village hosts cross-country races throughout the year. At 11 a.m.,...
This week in Concord history
May 4, 2003: On a clear day that is sunny and perfect for hiking, hundreds gather at the foot of Cannon Mountain to remember; to mourn and to see with their own eyes that the Old Man of the Mountain is really gone. “It’s hard to believe people can have such an emotional attachment to a piece of rock,” says Dan Burbank, who came to the Notch from Moultonboro with his son, Chris. “But it almost brings tears to your eyes.” May 4,...
City news: Splash pad advances at White Park
Here’s a look at what was included in the city newsletter sent out on Friday. Meetings City meetings are held in person in Council Chambers at 37 Green Street (unless otherwise specified on the City’s calendar). Upcoming meetings include: City Council: May 8, 7 p.m. Visit hconcordnh.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx for City Council and Planning Board agendas, which are posted prior to the meetings. View the City calendar for more meetings...
Bulletin board for the week of May 4, 2023
Author talk Journalist, husband, father, friend, and hiker Keith Gentili visits Gibson’s Bookstore, on 45 South Main Street in Concord on May 9 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Gentili will share his book on hiking as the everyman, a recreational hiker who has climbed New England’s 100 highest summits, discovering new things about himself, his life, and his relationships along the way, with “White Mountains State: A Four-Year Journey Hiking and...
Meet the CASL Class of 2023 – Part 3
Thirty-four students from eighth area schools graduated from Capital Area Student Leadership (CASL) in March 2023. CASL is an immersive program that encourages students to learn more about their community, and their own unique skills and strengths as leaders. Presented by the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, and generously underwritten by Northeast Delta Dental, CASL has been in existence for more than 25 years, graduated over 700...
