The Ignite Issue

Feb 01, 2011
12:00 AM
International concord

Adamson Muyenbabazi: future soccer pro?

We recently chatted with10-year-old Adamson Munyenbabazi, who loves to eat Chinese food and enjoys playing soccer. Here's a little more about him:Where did you move here from?Tanzania, Africa.What was your first impression of America?When our plane landed in New York, we spent the night at a hotel there. I looked down from our room near the top floor, and to me all the people looked like little kids. I remember…

Feb 01, 2011
12:00 AM
Bulletin Board

Book of the week

For more information about the Concord Public Library, visit concordpubliclibrary.net.To Fetch A ThiefSpencer Quinn2010, 307 pagesFictionChet is partners with Bernie Little at the Little Detective Agency. That Chet is a large, muscular dog does not detract from his detecting abilities at all. In fact, some of his skills are much stronger than Bernie's - for instance, when it comes to smelling and tracking people and animals.The story is told from Chet's point of view, very realistically, and with a lot of humor. Chet and Bernie are on the track of a missing elephant trainer, Uri, and an elephant…

Feb 01, 2011
12:00 AM
Bulletin Board

Bullying prevention

This week on ConcordTV: Understanding Bullying. This is a presentation given about the effects of bullying and how to deal with it.Watch it on:Channel 6, daily at 2:30 p.m.Channel 22, Sunday at 10 p.m. and Friday at 2 p.m.Also this week, watch School District Charter Commission meetings.The meeting being shown this week is from Jan.13. Watch it on: Channel 6, daily at 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. Meetings are also available for viewing online at yourconcordtv.org. For more information on ConcordTV and how to get involved in producing your own TV show or take video classes, visit yourconcordtv.org.

Feb 01, 2011
12:00 AM

This Week in Concord History

Feb. 1, 1859: The Concord Railroad passenger station, including the offices of the Concord, Montreal and Northern railroads, the telegraph office and Depot hall, is destroyed by fire.•Feb.1, 1864: In response to President Lincoln's call for 500,000 recruits for the Union army, Gov. Joseph Gilmore announces that until March 10, the state will add $100 to federal enlistment bounties of $300 for new recruits and $400 for men who have served at least nine months under arms. Gilmore also announces the formation of the First New Hampshire Cavalry.Feb. 1, 1923: A writer for the The Granite Monthly…

Feb 01, 2011
12:00 AM
Bulletin Board

Free tax preparation

The AARP Tax-Aide program provides free tax preparation and e-filing for low and moderate income taxpayers. Tax-Aide's IRS-certified counselors assist all taxpayers, regardless of age, and give special attention to those age 60 and older. You do not need to be an AARP member to schedule an appointment. Simply dial 211 on your phone to talk to a representive and set up a time.Appointments are available starting Feb. 1 at the following locations:Granite United Way, Concord. Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. N.H. Federal Credit Union, Concord. Monday…

Feb 01, 2011
12:00 AM
Bulletin Board

Short film submissions

The New Hampshire Film and Television Office is accepting submissions for the 2011 New Hampshire High School Short Film Festival.Designed to foster and reward interest in filmmaking for future members of the industry, the New Hampshire High School Short Film Festival is open to students enrolled in grades 9-12 at New Hampshire public or private high schools. In addition to providing students with a public venue for showing their work, the festival is also a great way for students to build their resumes and make their college applications stand out.A panel of judges made up of New Hampshire film…

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