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Richard Huntley kicks things off for the toastmasters as Richard Arcand looks on. 0

February 28, 2012

This Week in Concord History

Feb. 28, 1894: At Sewalls Falls, George and Charles Page of the Page Belting Co. open the second hydroelectric dam of its kind in the United States. The powerhouse is equipped with four 2,300-volt, 225-kilowatt generators driven by leather belts from reaction-wheel water turbines. Sewalls Falls will generate power until 1968.Feb. 28, 2003: Two men have been charged with brutally… 0

February 28, 2012
Missed connections

Crash into these missed connections

We at the Insider often scour Craigslist Missed Connections for any mention of ourselves journalistic reasons. As always, the items are presented without edits.in this boys dreamHike up your skirt a little more And show your world to me In a boys dream. In a boys dreamCandy - Supercuts - m4wCandy you are goddess-like… 0

February 28, 2012

City briefly

Each week, City Manager Tom Aspell puts on his tuxedo, waltzes on stage and dances all French-like. Then he delivers a moving, heartfelt city memo - silently! We at the Insider all wait around for the DVD to come out, then we pause the title screens, transcribe them and print them here. Safety firstFire permits available 0

February 28, 2012

Raise your glasses to the toastmasters

Fear of public speaking is enough of an epidemic that it has its own doctory word and everything: glossophobia. To some, the thought of getting up in front of strangers and muttering even a few phrases can lead to crippling anxiety.We have it easy at the Insider. Our work is read by editors before it is received by… 0

February 28, 2012
Fashion designer of the week

A.J. Silva seems to find Concord a good fit

Name: A.J. SilvaOwner, BravoHow long have you been making gowns?Going on 26 years.What inspired you to get into dress making?My niece got married and couldn't find a headpiece she liked, so I went ahead and bought the materials and I made her one. People told people, and it just gave me the inspiration to go into… 0

February 28, 2012
The Film Snob

Envelope, please – capsule reviews of all the Best Picture nominees

As you may know, when our resident food critic The Food Snob isn't stuffing his craw with the finest delicacies Concord has to offer, he's stuffing his eyes and brain with movies. And, with the Academy Awards taking place just last weekend, he's a bit more stuffed than usual. Before you seek out and watch… 0

February 28, 2012
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“The Dryad’s Muse,” by John Lunn. 0

February 21, 2012
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This walrus whistle was created by Sally Cornwell. Fun fact: the tusks double as a can opener! (Second fun fact: In this case, “fun” means “made up”). 0

February 21, 2012

‘Music From Our Hands’

The Insider visited the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen gallery and took in its current exhibit of handmade musical instruments. Come along with us! 0

February 21, 2012