Ghouls and goblins will soon take over the night. But even scary creatures need to be safe and celebrate Halloween right.

Gus, the library’s friendly ghost, wants you to visit the Concord Public Library and check out some books. Don’t let Gus down. For more information, visit concordpubliclibrary.net.

With Halloween just a few days away, there's plenty of frightfully fun events to keep you busy.

Good things come in pairs. Bert and Ernie. Peanut butter and jelly. Ashton and Demi. Anita Hickey and Mickey Russo.

Confessing my biggest fear isn't a problem - choosing just one is the issue.

Dear Tweens, What is your biggest fear?

Matt Dube

You've probably been to the library a million times, but did you know that it's also the scene or some pretty frightful experiences?

Looking for something to do after the sugar rush from Halloween wears off?

Have those of you with curbside recycling ever wondered where your recyclables go when the truck pulls away? Well, I have, and last week I got the chance to find out.

Finally, the perfect excuse to buy feety pajamas (not that you need an excuse, because let's face it, feety pajamas are awesome).

I love your paper. I was happy to see the article on the witch’s broom I always wondered about that. Also, happy anniversary.

Here’s the skinny on several upcoming craft fairs. If you missed our craft fair calendar from last week, you can still find it at our website.

On Nov. 1, Nonni's Italian Eatery, 172 N. Main St., will attempt to break the current standing world record for the largest meatball ever created.

After four years, Loretta LaRoche is returning to Concord for her latest show, "Lighten Up!" Loretta will be performing at the Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S. Main St., on Oct. 30 at 8 p.m.

Concord Coach Square Dance Club is having a dance at Howard Recreational Center, 99 Pleasant St. with caller Ron Heroux and cuer Phil Gatchell. on Nov. 7 from 7:30 to 10 p.m. The cost is $6.

Earlier this month during an Oct.

The annual "Snowman Craft Fair" will be held at Bow Mills United Methodist Church, 505 South St., Bow, on Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Mark your calendars because Santa Claus is coming to town . . . on a parade float. Planning has begun for the 58th annual Concord Christmas Parade, to be held on Nov. 21 at 9:30 a.m.

To help you with your Thanksgiving baking, readers, we're holding out second annual pie bake-off. The stakes are higher this year, with a prize worth 50 smackaroos.

What's happening with health reform in New Hampshire?

There will be a craft fair to benefit the Friends of Forgotten Children held at 224 Bog Road on Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. To rent a table, call Marilyn Rossi at 225-1941.

The New Hampshire Youth Network, a program of Breathe New Hampshire, is sponsoring a two-day statewide leadership summit for youth between the ages of 11 and 18 on Nov.

The Concord Family YMCA Sailfish Swim Team recently participated in a swim pentathlon sponsored by the YMCA of Greater Nashua.

The Centennial Senior Center extends an enormous thank-you to all who found the time to attend our recent open house at the West Street Ward House, 41 West St.

You've probably seen people practicing Tai Chi, a series of slow-moving positions that flow from one to another.

Hi Insiders:
Since you like to do some sleuthing, here are two puzzles for you to solve: