The Concord Public Library is happy to announce that eBooks have arrived at the New Hampshire downloadable books website; nh.lib.overdrive.com. All you need to check out an eBook is a Concord Public Library card and a compatible eBook device which includes the Barnes & Noble Nook and five versions of the Sony Reader. Check the OverDrive website at overdrive.com to see which devices are supported. Your PC or…

(And now it’s time for some Craigslist love solicitations, in all their unedited glory.) Hannafords – m4w Around 9:40 pm you were wearing a long sun dress with brown hair your are so stunning I waited for you to get out of the check out line but I was leaving when you where coming out. I was in the black truck. I wanted to give you my buisness card but you look like you were in a hurry. Long shot, but If you see this please post back. I missed my dream girl tonight, hoping for a second chance. Market Basket I never do this, but I missed my golden chance to meet you! Purple Capris Long brown…

The Merrimack County Stamp Collectors' regular monthly meeting will be held at the Bow Mills United Methodist Church, 505 South St., Bow, on Aug. 17 at 1:30 p.m. All people interested in stamp collecting are invited to attend. For further information, contact Dan Day at 228-1154. The Merrimack County Conservation District is now taking orders for its annual fall bulb fundraiser. Thirty-four varieties of bulbs are available, including daffodils, tulips, crocus, lilies and more. Bulb fertilizer and New England wild bird food are also available. For more information, visit merrimackccd.org or call…

Urine trouble On July 29 about 10 a.m., Officer Mark Hassapes responded to Merrimack County Pretrial Services on Main Street for a reported breach of bail. There, he met pretrial services officer Kevin Ganley, who told him that Justin Briggs, 19, of Concord had violated his bail conditions. According to Ganley, Briggs came into the office with a comdom filled with urine, which was tied to his pants. Ganley said Briggs had been arrested early that month and was released. As part of his bail conditions, Briggs was ordered to refrain from using alcohol and narcotics, and to submit to random drug…

It's 5:30 on a Thursday night and the Concord Auction Center is buzzing with excitement. Dozens of bargain-hungry shoppers and antiques aficionados are circling the hall like sharks, eyeing the goodies laid out on the rows of tables before them. The older folks in the crowd have already grabbed their dinners - chili, egg salad sandwiches and Greek salads are on the menu this week - and…

When we decided to put together a Concord antiques issue, we had no idea it would coincide with antiques week in New Hampshire. In fact, we didn’t even know there was an antiques week! Now that we’re in the know, we want you to be, too. Here’s a list of some of the antiques week events happening around the state. You don’t have to thank us, readers – we know you’re grateful. Start of Manchester Antiques Show Where: JFK Memorial Coliseum, 303 Beech St., Manchester When: Tuesday, noon to 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. What: 50 exhibitors offering country, Americana and formal…