Local artists on display in the Salon De Concord
The Salon De Concord is part of the Kimball-Jenkins Estate, 66 N. Main St. Gallery hours are: Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. or by appointment. For more information, call 225-3932 or visit kimballjenkins.com.
Not half bad – Tue, 26 Jun 2012
Roy Weddleton and Susanne Smith Meyer took a trip to Yosemite National Park – and they took the Insider with them! Here they are in front of Half Dome.
What does it mean? – Tue, 26 Jun 2012
Nature 101 columnist Paul Basham sent us this shot of a double rainbow over Concord.
Classic Concord photos – Tue, 26 Jun 2012
Reader Earl Burroughs sent us this picture of the Busy Corner Store, which was once located at the corner of Routes 3 and 3A in the South End. Have a memory of the Busy Corner Store? Share it with us at news@theconcordinsider.com.
It's coming right for us! – Tue, 26 Jun 2012
Reader Deb LaValley has had her eye on this bob-tailed squirrel for a while now – and she finally got a photo of him! “The tail does not seem to be an injury,” LaValley said, “but a birth defect of some kind. Perhaps the squirrel gene pool is a wee bit stagnant in the small wooded area behind my parents’ house. We call it the ‘Squabbit’ because it hops like a bunny.” Thanks for the pic, Deb!
Schools are out, pools are in
Concord is home to seven – count ’em, seven – public pools. That may seem like a lot, and it is. Recreation Director David Gill told us that he believes Concord to be the only city of its size in New England, and perhaps the United States, with that many pools. But, he said, having a swimming pool within walking distance of every neighborhood in Concord is vital to the quality of life of our residents. We can’t help but agree. Many of...
The case of the planted pic
Dear Ball and Chain,For weeks, I suspected that my girlfriend was going through my cell phone when I wasn't paying attention, no doubt checking pictures and text messages for any signs of straying on my part. Our relationship seems solid to me, but I let my frustration get the best of me and planted some pictures of another woman in my phone, hoping to bust my girlfriend for snooping. Well, it worked – sort of. She found...
Barbara Kent – a biophilatelist at heart
Barbara Palilki Kent of Concord is a biophilatelist, a stamp collector specializing in stamps that depict plants, animals and other wildlife themes. She and her husband, David Kent, are both members of the Merrimack County Stamp Collectors Club.Kent grew up in Toledo, Ohio, where as a child she often visited the Toledo Zoo. Over the years, she never outgrew her fascination with the birds, mammals and reptiles she saw at the zoo. Also,...
Keeping it cool – and safe – at the pool
Kayla Denison, 18Lifeguard, White's PoolHow long have you been a lifeguard?This is my first year.What made you want to be a lifeguard?I like to swim, I like to be around water so this is good for me.What SPF sunblock do you use on the job?50.Have you ever had to rescue anybody?Not yet – it's the first week.What are some common things you have to look out for around the pool?A lot of kids run around the pool, a lot of...
Ever eat a burger that's as big as a house? We have!
The Food Snob is no fuddy duddy. Sometimes eating traditional menu items from familiar restaurants isn't quite enough to get the Snob juices flowing. We need excitement, people!To that end, there are many food-based celebrations the Snob enjoys. Generally any event with a suffix such as “fair” or “palooza” is sure to draw our attention.And fests. We love fests. Also, we love burgers. So when the Barley...
Grant received
Concord Hospital Therapeutic Arts and Activity Services recently received a $3,000 grant from the Smyth Trust to provide live therapeutic music at the bedside to patients who are experiencing pain, anxiety or complications as a result of illness or hospitalization. Music has direct and immediate benefit to people who are contending with a difficult hospital stay, and since May 2008, Concord Hospital has offered live music to...
Stars of Summer
The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center has kicked off a new Stars of Summer program from now until Labor Day to give families all sorts of indoor and outdoor adventures. The Discovery Center is now open seven days a week through Sept. 2, with the exception of the 4th of July. From camps to shows, to programs, there is something for everyone. Stars of Summer highlights include: New Planetarium show “Perfect Little Planet.”...
This Week in Concord History
June 26, 2003: Matt Bonner, who led the Concord High basketball team to three straight state championships before evolving into a star at the University of Florida, realizes a lifelong dream when he's selected in the NBA draft. Initially drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the second round, he's soon traded to the Toronto Raptors.June 27, 1835: The Concord Railroad Corp. obtains a charter for a railroad between Nashua and...
Book of the week
For more information about the Concord Public Library, visit concordpubliclibrary.net.Rescuing Regina: The Battle to Save a Friend from Deportation and DeathJosephe Marie Flynn2011, 340 pagesNonfictionSister Josephe Flynn met the Bakala family from Congo when they came to her parish to have their baby, Lydia, baptized. Lydia's mother, Regina, had been raised as a Catholic in Congo and was happy to find a parish near their home....
Summer hours
Concord Public Library's summer hours, effective July 1 through Sept. 2, are: Monday – Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
City Briefly
Each week, City Manager Tom Aspell jumps into one of Concord's seven public pools, swims to the bottom and holds his breath. We pull him out, lay him on a towel and lean over to give him CPR. That's when he reveals his ruse. He grabs our head, pulls us close, and makes his move – whispering the city memo into our ear. We guess we're no Wendy Pfeffercorn.Don't miss the free showswing into summerThe New Legacy...
Schools are out, pools are in
Concord is home to seven – count ’em, seven – public pools. That may seem like a lot, and it is. Recreation Director David Gill told us that he believes Concord to be the only city of its size in New England, and perhaps the United States, with that many pools. But, he said, having a swimming pool within walking distance of every neighborhood in Concord is vital to the quality of life of our residents. We can’t help but agree. Many of...
Local artists on display in the Salon De Concord
The Salon De Concord is part of the Kimball-Jenkins Estate, 66 N. Main St. Gallery hours are: Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. or by appointment. For more information, call 225-3932 or visit kimballjenkins.com.
