Ask an old-timer about the handsome architecture that Concord lost on the way to progress, and he or she is likely to bring up the old Boston & Maine railroad depot.

Dear Elders, What books have you been meaning to read?
- A fellow bookworm

Casper Kranenburg
Dear Bookworm:

Ellie Fife sent in this photo of Hannah's Happy Hatters having a blast at Alan's of Boscawen Restaurant during their Christmas party. Looks like a good time to us.

The Concord Lions Club was recently named the event sponsor for the New Hampshire Association for the Blind's seventh annual Blind Awareness Walk-A-Thon to be held on June 5.

Join the Concord Public Library for a new discussion series, "Journeys to the Edge," which will include books full of adventure and danger.

When Lisa Carlson suggested a best burger issue, we jumped at the idea, thanking our lucky stars for such great readers. Eating burgers on the company dime? How could we say no?

Can you imagine having the discipline to work out twice a week? Okay, so that's not so bad. But to do it regularly for 24 years?

This month one of our favorite seniors, Anita Hickey, chatted with longtime Concord resident Leona Dickerson.

How long have you considered Concord your hometown?

We had so hoped to be standing in front of the White House someday, our right hand in the air, about to become the first weekly paper to serve as president of the United States.

Suspect: Take me in – or else

Michael Lafond, 41, of Concord was arrested on Jan. 17 on a charge of simple assault.