Say good-bye to one Insider and hello to another
Apr20

Say good-bye to one Insider and hello to another

Today marks the end of an era for the Insider. An era that will, henceforth, be known as “Katie Time.” She's been working with us since the Insider was born, first part-time as our trusty calendar editor, then full-time when we realized we couldn't live without her. She paid her dues as a reporter at first, doing all the grunt work we could throw at her yet still finding time to bake cookies for us weekly (the...

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Book of the week
Apr20

Book of the week

Odd and the Frost Giants Neil Gaiman 2009, 117 pages Juvenile Fiction (grades 3-6) On a cold March morning in Norway, a long time ago, 12-year-old Odd (yes, that is his name) ran, or rather, hobbled away from home. The name “Odd” was supposed to be a lucky name. But fatherless at the age of ten, crippled in an accident that same year, now living with a cruel stepfather and even meaner step-brothers and sisters, the boy was anything...

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Missed Connections

Just in case you didn’t get your fill last week, here’s even more Craigslist Missed Connections. We sorted through them (it’s a tough job, trust us) and came up with Concord’s finest. To get the full effect, we left them in all their unedited glory. most beautiful lady – m4w – 47 (concord nh) it happened on friday morning at cumberland farms on manchetser street in concord. i was in a blue jeep wrnagler getting gas. you...

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Tips on communicating with aging parents

The public is invited to “Meeting in the Middle: Handling Difficult Conversations with your Parents” on April 27, 4:30 p.m., at The Birches at Concord, 300 Pleasant St. When someone you love is aging, it can be difficult to find the right thing to say especially when talking about their needs. Nancy Euchner of AgeQuest Elder Care Strategies will discuss the 10 most frequent avoided conversations and how to get them...

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Mmm . . . roast pork supper

The United Church of Penacook, 21 Merrimack St., Penacook will be holding a roast pork supper on May 1 at 5 p.m. The buffet-style dinner will be $8, $4 for children. All are welcome.

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Take me to the river
Apr20

Take me to the river

Loretta Poulin got up close and personal with the Contoocook River recently. She took these photos in Penacook on April 3. Thanks, Loretta, for braving the elements!

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Crow and squirrel face-off
Apr20

Crow and squirrel face-off

One of our favorite nature photographers, Debbie LaValley, got this shot over the weekend. “I was over at my folks' house in Penacook and watching the crows eat old bread,” she wrote. “I caught a gray squirrel jump down from the picnic table near one of the crows. The squirrel seemed to tip-toe away unseen by the crow.” See your nature photos here or in our special Facebook album by e-mailing them to...

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It's the auction you've been waiting for

The Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire officially opened its second annual moose permit auction. As the official nonprofit partner of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, the foundation is authorized to auction up to five permits to the five highest bidders. Proceeds from the auction help support critical fish and wildlife conservation and education programs and facilities of the Fish and Game Department. Deadline...

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A good excuse to make your own jewelry

On May 7 Bead It!, 146 N. Main St., is holding a benefit for the Friends Emergency Housing Program. Bead It! will donate 30 percent of every sale to the Emergency Housing Program. For more information, beadit.biz.

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How to help with this year's food drive

With the arrival of spring, the annual food drive – sponsored by United Way of Merrimack County, the Letter Carriers of Greater Concord and the Capital Region Food Program – is fast approaching. More than 49 million Americans are at risk of hunger, and the food drive is more important than ever for our neighbors in need. This year's drive will take place on May 8. You can help in two important ways: -Place...

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A BIG event you won't want to miss

The Community Players and Red River Theatres are going to have a BIG week April 24-May 1. Red River will be showing “Big,” the 1988 movie starring Tom Hanks in matinees all though school vacation week. The Players will be presenting “Big the Musical” at the Concord City Auditorium on April 30 and May 1 at 8 p.m. and May 2 at 2 p.m. “Big Week” will kick off on Sunday, April 25, with a special 7 p.m....

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The exciting outdoor world
Apr20

The exciting outdoor world

Dear Paul, What are your credentials and qualifications to answer questions about nature? A Facebook Friend Dear Facebook Friend, I was born with a silver maple spoon in my mouth, burdock burrs in my hair and thorn bush scratches on my legs. As a life-long nature detective, I have followed my curiosity over many unexpected paths while I ferreted out the most intriguing details of a whodunit mystery in the drama of life. In a...

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Electronics recycling day at NHTI

NHTI's Environmental Action Club is sponsoring an Electronics Recycling Day on Wednesday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a great opportunity to safely and responsibly dispose of your old electronics – computers, monitors, TVs, etc. Other household electronics will also be accepted (like entertainment equipment and kitchen appliances). A truck will be stationed at NHTI's Parking Lot B to collect your...

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Puppy or adult from a rescue?
Apr20

Puppy or adult from a rescue?

I get asked whether it is better to rescue a puppy or an adult dog several times a month. There is no easy answer, but there are a few things to remember. Before you decide on a puppy or adult, assess your rescue and decide if they have a behavior evaluation policy that is to your liking. Some shelters and rescues have behavior evaluation protocols in place that identify your prospective new pooch's pluses and minuses. Or they...

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Where the Insider goes, nobody knows
Apr20

Where the Insider goes, nobody knows

A free weekly can get no better compliment that being dragged across the country in a suitcase. The photo is just the icing on the cake. Posing in front of Big Ben with an issue of the Insider is Sally Freeman, 12, a sixth grader at Rundlett Middle School. Sally visited London over February vacation this year. Don't forget to pack an Insider when you go on vacation. Send us the photographic evidence by e-mailing your travel...

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Police Log

Underage party On April 6 at 1:12 a.m., Master Police Officer Dick Scott responded to a Canton Circle apartment regarding an underage party. According to Scott's report, when he arrived, Master Police Officer Jason Wimpey and Officer Charles Wroblewski were speaking with six inpiduals outside. Scott wrote that, from where he was standing, he could see numerous beer bottles and what appeared to be cups on the table set up for a...

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Pet photo of the week
Apr20

Pet photo of the week

Check it out – friendly pit bulls! This photo was submitted for the Insider's (former) pet contest by Megan Chapman of Concord. “These are our three dogs,” she writes, “the white and brown and the black puppy are pit bulls and their names are Angel and Shadow. The one on the left is our pit bull/lab mix Isabella. My daughter Lydia took this picture. These dogs are the greatest because they are always there...

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Garden center guide
Apr20

Garden center guide

You may not know this after the weekend we just had (was that snow on our windshield?) but apparently it's spring. No matter how damp it is outside, we still find comfort knowing that with April showers come – yup, you guessed it – May flowers. Some of you have already seen buds popping up, and others aren't interested in floral gardens but are more into the veggie variety. Wherever your green thumb guides you,...

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Movie Review
Apr20

Movie Review

Chris Dell'Isola is a student at Concord High School who loves movie. Because he's really nice, he agreed to write movie reviews. This is a very hard film to describe. I walked in having no idea what it was about and afterwards I'm still not sure. “The Secret of Kells” is an animated film from Ireland. It was recently nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Oscars. In a nutshell, the village of Kells is...

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An update from Trinity

Boy, did we luck out this week. The Monitor newsroom was kind enough to loan us Allie Ginwala, an uber-awesome intern who's been filing copy for the community news pages all year. Allie is a senior at Trinity Christian School, and we sent her on an investigative assignment. What, we wondered, is this small, private school on Clinton Street really about? She filed this dispatch, entitled “What makes it tick? Inside the halls...

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