Team Scharlotte crossing the Continental Divide – Tue, 26 Jul 2011
Hi:We had meant to have our picture taken with the Insider, but we forgot. Then we emailed some friends and asked them to send it to us, so we could take our picture with it. Alas, the postal service couldn't find us at the hotel, so the mail was returned.We hoped you might like to publish our picture anyway. We did a 568-mile family ride on two tandems. This was our second trip out west. The first was three years ago from...
The Insider Visits Turkey – Tue, 26 Jul 2011
Steve Scudder and Donna Palley, and their daughters Rachel and Emma, brought the Insider along to visit Ephesus in Turkey.
Houston, we have some winners
Two weeks ago, we asked you to participate in our Market Days scavenger hunt. Well, the results are in, and we have a few winners: Barbara Lemieux and her granddaughter Emma, and columnist Paul Basham. Since Paul writes for us, we can’t technically give him the $15 reward, so Emma wins by default. Don’t worry, Paul, we’ll take you out for ice cream!
Houston, we have some winners
Two weeks ago, we asked you to participate in our Market Days scavenger hunt. Well, the results are in, and we have a few winners: Barbara Lemieux and her granddaughter Emma, and columnist Paul Basham. Since Paul writes for us, we can’t technically give him the $15 reward, so Emma wins by default. Don’t worry, Paul, we’ll take you out for ice cream!
Concord Fables
Gather 'round the fire, kiddies, it's time for some Concord Fables. The Insider dug up stories of Concord's legendary figures, and we think these historical heroes are every bit as exciting as Daniel Boone or Davy Crockett. Those guys just had better representation. We've taken these stories, with little or no editing, straight from the pages of “The History of Concord,” by Nathaniel Bouton. Buckle up your...
Art exhibit
Try to make it out to the Granite State Artists' exhibit at the New to You store gallery at 15 Pleasant St. on July 29 between 7 and 9 p.m. Bev Norton, one of many artists with works at the gallery, will be there. She will have 11 pieces on display. Her pieces can also be seen on her facebook wall, but she stresses that “as always, my art needs to be seen and touched in person.”
Huge indoor yard sale
A HUGE Indoor Yard & Bake sale will be held on July 30 at East Congregational Church, 51 Mountain Rd. The sale starts at 8 a.m. and runs until noon. Our popular “$2 for a whole bag” sale starts at 11. The sale will run rain or shine! Questions? Call 224-9242 or for a map visit eastchurchucc.org .
This Week in Concord History
July 26, 1970: The Associated Press reports that Mel Bolden's campaign for the Executive Council makes him “the first Negro to seek the seat.”July 26, 1927: His tour stop over, Col. Charles A. Lindbergh and his “Spirit of St. Louis” take off from Concord Airport at 11:50 a.m. There is a report that he passed over Claremont at 1:20 p.m. on his way to Springfield, Mass.July 26, 1965: Trains carrying 71-foot...
The culture of CAT
It's fair to say that for the past century or so, America has become increasingly dependent upon automobiles for transportation. For those of us that commute to work, run our errands and get to our appointments via a personal car or truck, city buses may appear as simply an obstacle to avoid in heavy downtown traffic. But step foot on one of Concord's public buses and you'll discover an entire culture of folks that depend...
Chili cook-off
Do you make a killer chili? Have a recipe that will have steam coming out of your ears? Peel the bark off a tree? Make your nose tingle, toes curl and eyes water? Call out local fire departments from Henniker to points north, south, east and west?If you think your chili measures up, is the hottest, sweetest or sassiest around, put it to the test! Enter the eighth annual Henniker Rotary Club Chili Fest on Aug. 21 from 1 – 4 p.m....
Pick of the week
This month's special episode of ConcordTV on the Go is a doozy featuring three days of Market Days fun. Street interviews and festival highlights including the roller derby, ice cream eating contest and more.The program airs on channel 22 on the following days:Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Friday at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at 8 a.m.
City Briefly
Each week, City Manager Tom Aspell swings open his office door just a crack, careful not let too much of his precious air-conditioned air out. Held in his mittened hands is a shivering city memo, which he slips through the crack in the door before slamming it shut, knocking the icicles from the door frame. This week was no exception.tom is super hotTemperature-wiseWith the hot summer weather upon us, the public is advised to exercise...
Watch those dogs!
The Instigator remains ever vigilant, simply watching and waiting for the next Concord conflict to arrive. The latest problem to deposit itself on our doorstep in a flaming brown paper bag was an age-old dispute: how to stop random dogs from using your lawn as their own personal Port-a-Potty. We received word that lawns 'round Concord were becoming bespotted by the dogs of so-called neighbors.The Instigator's first instinct...
River jamboree
The Concord Recreation Department's tenth annual River Jamboree takes place on Aug. 13 at the Kiwanis Riverfront Park (Everett Arena) from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. There will be activities for the whole family, including free kayak rentals, face painting, a giant slide, a balloon-twisting clown and other games and activities. Try out some laughter yoga, tai chi or othe The event culminates in a rubber duck race for a chance to win a...
