The Concord Police Department was kind enough to give us access to some recently unearthed police logbooks. We think it's a fascinating look into the way life used to be in Concord, so we've pulled out some interesting entries for you. Check it out!Sept. 7, 1927: Mrs. E.W. Holden on the Contoocook River complains of a young man about 19 or 20 years of age coming into her camp and took $7 and some change. He asked her if she had any more so she picked up a rifle (which was empty) and he ran out the door. He was very tall, dark blue suit with belt on the back. Had a very prominent nose and…

Name: Chip MarshallCo-owner, Concord Cab Co.How long have you worked for the cab service?Almost 10 years. And I've been a part-owner for about five.Are you on-call 24/7 or are there times when people can't get a cab?No, we're open 24/7. We're down in the city the whole time, and there's usually two cars on right up through the evening. You'd be surprised how many…

Avid Insider readers will remember our recent article about Girls Inc., a fun afterschool group for local girls ("Girls Inc. brings out the smart, strong and bold in local little ladies," Nov. 11). Well, each month, the girls and staff choose a "Girl of the Month" who exemplifies their motto: "Strong. Smart. Bold."This month, that girl is Jillian Zube. We…

May 8, 1900: Having made several battery-powered cars at his American Manufacturing Co. in Penacook, Adrian Hoyt secures a 10-year local tax exemption for his auto-making concern. He hopes to employ 150-250 men and make three cars a day. A few days later he will drive one of his cars through downtown Concord to show how efficiently a car can deliver the mail. The car business never takes off, but Hoyt Electric does.May 9, 2001: The average cost of a gallon of gasoline in New Hampshire stands at $1.66, but most drivers interviewed by the Monitor don't foresee changing their driving habits. "It's…

When Concord Arts Market started back in 2008, the focus was finding out if the capital city would embrace a fun, outdoor arts market. Here in 2012, Concord Arts Market opens its fifth anniversary season as an established and eagerly-anticipated event. Opening day is June 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bicentennial Square. The weekly, juried outdoor art and artisan-goods market will also welcome the Shaker Road School jazz and rock bands, the modern American rock of Brasbe, and the West-African-style vibes of the Araba-Lon drumming ensemble. Admission to the event is free. Bicentennial Square is…

The bike swap is coming! Maybe you're tired of seeing all those bikes that you never ride lying around in the basement, garage, attic and backyard. Maybe you're ready to upgrade to nicer bike and aren't going to need your old one. Maybe you'd just like to support a really great organization by donating an old bike. Whatever the category you fit into, it's time to pull that old bone-shaker out of the shed and wheel it over to S&W Sports at 296 S. Main St., Concord.You can donate your bike or offer to let it be sold on consignment. All proceeds generated support the Central New Hampshire Bicycling…