Dear Tweens, In some countries students go to school all year long. They have vacations throughout the year that are longer than one wee, but NEVER have a long summer vacation. How would you feel if the Concord School District decided to go to school all year long? Holly Grace I think it would be better for the district if we had year-round school because you would have the same amount…

Cheryl Sanderson of Concord was the lucky winner of the handmade quilt at this year's Capital Quilters Guild quilt show, "Together We Quilt," held April 24-26 at NHTI. Here are some people to be jealous of: Kay Vasey of Concord took home a Janome sewing machine donated by Bittersweet Fabrics in Boscawen, and Donna Welcome of Boscawen won 365 fat quarters (you must be in fabric heaven,…

We asked readers to submit a favorite memory of their dad in honor of Fathers Day. Evidently there are a lot of great dads out there, because we were flooded with submissions. Thankfully, page space is fluid around here, so we were able to squeeze everyone in. Grab a tissue and get ready to read some heartfelt tributes to Dad. Here's how to use the slide show: Click on the thumbnail…

May 30 The stolen drink At approximately 1 a.m. Officer James Fallon responded with several other officers to the Green Martini for a report of a fight in progress. According to Fallon's report, upon arrival he saw a man being restrained by several of the bar's patrons. Fallon approached the subject later identified as James Gagnon, 43, of Manchester, and asked him to come to the door, but Gagnon ignored him. Fallon wrote that Gagnon smelled strongly of alcohol, was unsteady on his feet, had heavily slurred speech and bloodshot eyes and his coordination was off. At this point, Fallon wrote that…

The Pierce Manse will be open to the public for the 35th season starting June 16 at 11 a.m. Located at 14 Horseshoe Pond Lane in the historic section of downtown Concord, the Pierce Manse will be open for guided tours to learn more about the life and times of President Pierce and his family. Guests can also view two recently installed museum galleries, each documenting important components…

The Greater Concord Area Task Force Against Racism and Intolerance will hold its fourth annual multicultural festival, Celebrating Our Multicultural Community, on June 20. The purpose of the event is to celebrate, welcome and raise awareness of newcomers in the community and to inspire neighborly acceptance, assistance and the appreciation of cultural diversity within greater Concord…