Classic Concord photo – Tue, 27 May 2014
Apparently baseball players used to be assigned uniforms based on what the coach guessed their future profession would be (what, no journalists?) These future doctors, dentists, lawyers and medics made up the Concord entry in the first New England Babe Ruth Regional Series at Rollins Park. So how’d they do? Well, their coach was named Win Avery (that means we have no idea and just thought that was a super fitting name for a coach)....
Hey dudes (and ladies), it’s time to register to walk a mile in heels
On June 5, men and other community members will line up to register for Concord’s first W.A.M. Event (Walk A Mile In HER Shoes) to raise awareness and money to help end domestic and sexual violence. The registration event will take place at the Barley House from 5 to 6:30 p.m. There will be a speaker, contests, snacks and a cash bar. Please RSVP to: dawna@cccnh.org. Team building and peer-to-peer fundraising is encouraged and...
We checked out some tools that touch all the senses
The Insider got a peek inside the offices of the New Hampshire Association For The Blind, and they’ve got some sweet gadgets that allow people with vision loss to continue to experience the things they love.
We checked out some tools that touch all the senses
The Insider got a peek inside the offices of the New Hampshire Association For The Blind, and they’ve got some sweet gadgets that allow people with vision loss to continue to experience the things they love
Let us be your tour guide for the SPCA’s new Concord home
After a $2.9 million fundraising campaign, the Pope Memorial SPCA unofficially opened last month and will have a grand opening celebration on Thursday from 2 to 6 p.m. You’ll be able to walk around the entire 8,000-square-foot facility (almost double that of the former Penacook facility), see the animals and maybe even bring one home.
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After a $2.9 million fundraising campaign, the Pope Memorial SPCA unofficially opened last month and will have a grand opening celebration on Thursday from 2 to 6 p.m. You’ll be able to walk around the entire 8,000-square-foot facility (almost double that of the former Penacook facility), see the animals and maybe even bring one home.
Association for the Blind is there for anyone dealing with vision loss
Amy Nichols first noticed something was different when she would read. The text had a waviness, and it was something she had never experienced before. So she went to the eye doctor and was soon diagnosed with Punctate Inner Choroidopathy, a rare disease that attacks the retina, leaving permanent holes. Nichols was only 28 at the time, but had to quickly realize that the rest of her life would be affected by vision loss. It took six...
Licata talks turkeys, the outdoors and grabbing a quick snack
Name: Chris LicataOccupation: President of Blake’s All Natural FoodsWhat does it mean to be named N.H. Small Business Person of the Year?I’m honored and humbled. New Hampshire’s a state that is overwhelmed in a very positive way by small businesses and I can’t really even put into words how honored I am because there’s so many amazing businesses in New Hampshire. It means a lot. It means a great deal to me.Does this award reaffirm...
Instagram photo of the week – Tue, 27 May 2014
Don’t be sad, weird cartoon graffiti guy with no eyes and projectile tears, it’s the best day of the week: the newest Concord Insider is out! Bonus: starring you. Thanks to Instagram user @ danpatrickphotography for snapping this colorful and delightfully funky city tableau.
The sun is pretty far away, but tapping into solar energy may not be
The cost of solar power panels and their installation has come down considerably in the last five years, to the point that it is starting to get the attention of towns across New Hampshire. In addition to the lower cost of the hardware and the installation, a number of grants and tax credits are still available to make the financing even more attractive. Municipalities are paying attention to solar power because it is a good long...
This Week In Concord History
May 27, 1727: New Hampshire’s legislature grants a charter to a township that includes most of present-day Concord and Bow and part of Pembroke. Because Massachusetts had drawn different boundaries for a similar area, the charter led to much confusion over jurisdiction and – more important – tax collection.May 28, 2000: New Hampshire wildlife biologists are considering importing up to 150 Karner blue butterflies from New York, the...
City briefly
Each week, City Manager Tom Aspell emails the reality show, “Naked and Afraid,” pitching a season in which participants traverse the jungle clad only in city memos. While recording his audition video, one city memo falls off, and we’ve got it right here.All my Audi friendsLike to plant thingsThe Friends of the Audi are pleased to report that the 14th annual Perennial Exchange, which was held May 10, was a huge success, Aspell writes....
The governor has issued you a personal challenge
Gov. Maggie Hassan leads a physically active life. Even with her extremely busy schedule, she still finds the time to incorporate physical activity into her routine. This year, along with The New Hampshire Governor’s Council on Physical Activity & Health, she is challenging citizens of New Hampshire to take the 90-Day Challenge. The 90-Day Challenge, sponsored by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, is a program designed to promote...
Summer programs open at Concord Music School
Concord Community Music School is accepting registrations for its three summer programs – Music & Movement, Jazz Camp and Creative Arts Camp. Music & Movement will be held Tuesdays, June 3 through July 8. Sing, Dance and Paint (ages 3-6) will use art, dance, music, poetry and writing in many combinations to encourage exploration of the interrelationship of the fine arts. Move, Shake & Sing (8-30 months) will explore...
Shaker Road musicians to play at Orange Leaf
Shaker Road School has a lot of talented, hard-working student musicians, and on May 30, from 6 to 8 p.m., these students get a chance to share their hard work with the public. The Shaker Road School Jazz Band, and the school’s student rock band, The Nest, will perform at Orange Leaf (70 N. Main St.), along with special guests, Concord’s own Pat & The Hats. This in-store concert benefits the Shaker Road School PTG, with 20...
Blood drive, wellness fair at Scott Lawson June 3
The Scott Lawson Companies, a New England Worker Health and Safety, Workers’ Comp Third Party Administrator and Employee Wellness firm, will hold its 5th annual Blood Drive and Wellness Fair on June 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Scott Lawson Companies headquarters at 20 Chenell Drive. The fair is free with events and exhibits focused on health, wellness and safety. Activities will include test driving the Distracted Driving Crash...
Registration open for Camp Spaulding camps
Nestled on 56 acres of forest overlooking the Contoocook River in Penacook, Camp Spaulding has been providing great summer adventures to kids from throughout New Hampshire since 1921. Operated by Child and Family Services of N.H., a statewide, private nonprofit organization, Camp Spaulding offers an affordable overnight camping experience to boys and girls, ages 8 to 14. Camp Spaulding adventures include horseback riding, canoeing,...
Concord Public Library Book of the week
For more information about the Concord Public Library, visit concordpubliclibrary.net.Still Life with Bread CrumbsAnna Quindlen2014, 252 pagesFictionTo cover her expenses, Rebecca Winter, a once-famous photographer, leases her beloved New York City apartment and moves to the country for a year. The book opens with her waking up at night with a noisy intruder in the attic. Rebecca deals with this crisis and others, and she finds...
Tim dons the blindfold to experience a taste of life without vision
We’ve all closed our eyes for a moment or two wondering what it would be like if our vision was gone. And no matter what we attempt to do in that brief amount of time – whether it’s tying your shoe, changing the station on your television or trying to punch in the right amount of time on your microwave – we find that completing even the most simple of tasks isn’t all that easy anymore. It’s actually more like next to impossible....
Loon photo exhibit gives sneak peek into life on the pond
Brian Reilly has spent countless hours in his kayak on New Hampshire ponds photographing and observing the common loon. A retired physician from Keene, Reilly has captured many moments in the common loon’s life, from birth to flight and everything in the middle. Now it’s your chance to see exactly what Reilly has been collecting over the years through his lens. Reilly’s work is currently on display at the N.H. Audubon’s McLane Center...
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Brian Reilly has spent countless hours in his kayak on New Hampshire ponds photographing and observing the common loon. A retired physician from Keene, Reilly has captured many moments in the common loon’s life, from birth to flight and everything in the middle. Now it’s your chance to see exactly what Reilly has been collecting over the years through his lens. Reilly’s work is currently on display at the N.H. Audubon’s McLane Center...
Numbers soar in Birdathon
On May 17, birdwatchers and wildflower enthusiasts spread across New Hampshire, including in the greater Concord area, to see how many species of birds and flowering plants they could observe and identify within a 24-hour period. This was part of New Hampshire Audubon’s annual Birdathon/Bloomathon day. As part of the organization’s 100th anniversary, many observers set a target of 100 species for their excursions. Teams were comprised...
