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Not so off-beat gift guide

Primer on last-minute gifts

There's no shame in gift cards

By this time, if you haven’t finished your shopping yet, we’re sure you’re waking up in the middle of the night panicked and in a cold sweat.

Holiday store hours

In the days leading up to Christmas and the subsequent family gatherings, it’s inevitable that you’ll need to run out to the store at some point, whether it’s because you forgot the cranberry sa

School vacation activities

Keep the kiddos busy with these camps and activities happening over the next two weeks!

N.H. Audubon

Nature 101

Apples on an oak tree

A mystery explained

Have you ever seen the golf-ball-sized, apple-like objects growing on oak trees?

The food snob

The eggnog challenge

Are you ready for a stomachache? Because we are!

With the holidays come special food and drink that you only see this time of year. One of my favorites is eggnog. Why do I love eggnog so much? Is it the creaminess?

The Recyclinator

Real green tree

'Twas almost the night before Christmas, and that green sign of the season in your living room is looking a little droopy.

Karaoke contest at pit road lounge

A little friendly competition never hurt anyone

Can't wait until January to watch "American Idol"?

Old photo of the week

This mystery Concord leader, in bowtie at right, received a high public office from President Dwight D. Eisenhower, at left.

Thanks a bunch

To all those who helped Carrie's kids

I would like to thank those who participated in the Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run on Dec. 5. This year's race was dedicated to Carrie Cates, a long-time Epsom/Pittsfield resident.

Trot this way

Wowza, that's mighty impressive!

Five-year-old Amy Cohen, a kindergarten student at the Walker School and resident of Concord, was recognized by the New Hampshire Hunter Jumper Association as the Walk-Trot Champion of 2009 at a re

Is your best friend into wildlife or maybe fish?

The Fish and Game Department wants to know excellent people

Time is running out to recognize an individual or organization for the New Hampshire Fish and Game Commission Award of Excellence.

Book of the week

Santa says reading is cool – and considering the time of year, you don’t want to get on his bad list. Be sure to pick up a book at the Concord Public Library.

Free holiday meal

Do you need a meal this holiday? A free holiday meal will be served by volunteers at the Grappone Conference Center on Dec. 25 from 2-4 p.m.

Ask the Tweens: Playing in the snow

Dear Tweens, Are you too old to play in the snow, or can you still make the occasional snow angel here and there?

Matt Dube

Christmas in Washington

Debbie Butler and her son, Ben Savard, a senior at Concord High School, scored an invitation to a recent White House Christmas party.