Book of the week
Author: Graves, Sarah. Title: Knockdown: A Home Repair Is Homicide Mystery. Date: 2011 Pages: 278 Setting: Contemporary Eastport, Maine Jacobia Tiptree, known to everyone as Jake, planned on spending the Fourth of July weekend in Eastport painting the porch and fixing up the front of her 1823 three story Federal style home, leaving some time to enjoy the holiday festivities. But a person from her past changed her plans. When Jake saw...
Santa has gone to the dogs (and cats)
Capital Area Veterinary Emergency Service received a special visit from Santa, much to the delight of the canine and feline residents of Concord who were looking to finalize their Christmas lists. The Insider was there, of course, and we found out what the furry little critters wanted most to receive under the tree this holiday season.
Holiday traditionis from around the world
The Insider visited Second Start School to find out what kind of holiday traditions Concord’s perse immigrant population brought with them from the many lands they call home, and how they celebrate now that they are Americans.
A partridge? Nay, ’tis a ruffed grouse up in that pear tree
“A partridge in a pear tree,” made famous in the Christmas lyric, “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” is a bird native to Europe, Asia and Africa. Here in New England, we at times call our ruffed grouse a partridge, but the two birds are not in the same avian family.The song “The Twelve Days of Christmas” was first published in England in 1780 and it is thought that it originated in France. It has...
Kevin Clark rocks out downtown
Name: Kevin ClarkTitle: buskerHow long have you been playing music?Since I was 5, so a long time. And I've been a busker in Concord since the end of August.What is your ultimate goal? Becoming a recording artist or doing it for the love of music?I just play for fun.What's the most money you've ever made in one day? And how much do you collect on an average day?The most money I've made in one day was during Halloween...
Star of wonder, star of night, network stars are shining bright
Each year Christmas comes. Trees are trimmed, carols are sung, and each year I write up a short, sweet Christmas list asking for peace and goodwill across the world – and for Gary Busey to rework his jaw-dropping direct-to-video release “The Ginger-Dead Man” into a Broadway musical. Each year I am left hanging.But that's not to say I've soured on Christmas; no, you won't catch me just asking for a couple...
The not-so-snobby snob; also, get a true ‘evergreen’ tree for the holidays
I'm writing with suggestions for the Food Snob. He doesn't appear to be to snobby. It seems like he and companion Snob will eat anything anywhere. I understand the Sunoco station on Manchester Street has quite an array of sandwiches and sides he may want to review. I also heard McDonald's has a new sandwich called a McRib he may want to weigh in on.Just kidding, Mr. Snob, I enjoy reading your column. Some unusual places...
Swinging with the neighbors?
Dear Casper and Bill,My wife and I recently moved to a new neighborhood, and we were invited to dinner with the couple next door. It was a very kind gesture, and they seemed like really nice people. But all night I sort of got the vibe that they were sizing us up. And a few days later while I was getting the mail, the husband casually invited me to a party. I said “Sure,” and he replied with a wink “Bring your wife...
Upcoming programs
The Little Nature Museum will sponsor the first program of its 2012 season on Feb. 18 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Hopkinton Town Library, Contoocook.”Who Goes There? Identifying Animal Tracks and Signs” will be presented by award-winning environmental educator Ruth Smith. Ruth has worked as an environmental educator for over 25 years, reaching a wide range of audiences from children to adults. She...
This Week in Concord History
Dec. 20, 1976: As part of a continuing liquor war between New Hampshire and Massachusetts, Gov. Meldrim Thomson releases the names of eight Massachusetts tax agents who had been seen observing Massachusetts residents purchasing liquor in New Hampshire. Since New Hampshire prices are lower, Massachusetts has tried to limit large out-of-state purchases so as not to lose tax revenue.Thomson claims “tax stool pigeons” will...
City briefly
Each week, employees show up at City Hall to find a giant wrapped present sitting in the lobby. They open up the box, only to find that it's empty. Just as they dejectedly turn and head to their offices, City Manager Tom Aspell rappells down from the ceiling and hands everybody a personalized, handmade gift! And if you look closely at the tags, you'll find the city memo!primary objectiveCast your vote Jan. 10Residents will...
Santa has gone to the dogs (and cats)
Capital Area Veterinary Emergency Service received a special visit from Santa, much to the delight of the canine and feline residents of Concord who were looking to finalize their Christmas lists. The Insider was there, of course, and we found out what the furry little critters wanted most to receive under the tree this holiday season.
Holiday traditions from around the world
The Insider visited Second Start School to find out what kind of holiday traditions Concord’s perse immigrant population brought with them from the many lands they call home, and how they celebrate now that they are Americans.
