Ducati Motorcycling enthusiasts from around New England - and as far away from New York - came to Concord for a motorcycle rally last week to celebrate what they feel is the artistic superiority of their machines.Held at the Sunoco station on Loudon Road, dozens of Ducati owners came to eat, socialize and brag about… 0

Name: Stephen St. LaurentStephen's family owns Cash For Gold, and Stephen mans the Manchester Street location.How did you get into the gold business?My family has been involved for more than 33 years, and everyone in the family has done things previously like work in a bank or a restaurant or with cars, so we've… 0

We were digging through our archives the other day when it hit us: Man, we are getting old!Of course, newspapers age a little differently than human people do (and we human people take liberties with our own aging from time to time - this editor just celebrated his "funteenth" birthday - again!). At the Insider,… 0

July 25, 2002: It's been 20 years since a significant building was torn down on Main Street, the Monitor reports. This week, the Sears block takes its place in history alongside such historic demolitions as the Centennial Block in front of Durgin Lane, the retail building that once stood in Eagle Square and the Phenix Hotel.July 25, 1874: Thirteen months after a fire destroyed… 0

It's another Girl Scout of the Week, in which we profile some local Girl Scouts to find out just what being a scout is all about. This week, we've got 9-year-old Emma Haddock. Check it out!How long have you been a Girl Scout?Four years.What are the three qualities of a good leader?Listen to other's suggestions,… 0

Name: Gary BensonFounder and owner, Creative Color and CutsHow did you get started in the field?I used to be a welder, but I kind of saw what was going on with the manufacturing industry. I've always loved working with my hands, and I love meeting people, so I thought I'd do this. My friends all thought I was… 0

Name: Don CheneyGeneral sales manager, Segway of Northern New EnglandDo you recommend wearing a helmet while riding a Segway?Yes. It's essentially the same as riding a bike, so you'd want to wear one. Especially because you can go more than 10 mph.What rules govern Segway riding: pedestrian rules, biker rules, car rules? Can you ride it down a road?Pedestrian rules. If you… 0

Rachel VogelzangSinger/songwriter.Vogelzang will be performing as part of Market Days. Her first performance begins Thursday evening at 7 p.m. in Eagle Square.How long have you been performing?About three years, locally, but I've been playing instruments since I was 5. I started playing the piano when I was 5 and… 0

We caught up with local artist Liz Corrigan to find out what she's got cooking for Market Days.How long have you been a ceramicist/potter? Which of those titles would you dub yourself?I have been working with clay since I was a child, my mom always had me in some kind of art classes, but when I was eight I decided… 0

July 17, 1941: Playing at Cleveland, Yankee third baseman Red Rolfe of Penacook doubles and singles to help the Yanks beat the Indians 4-3. But the big news is that Cleveland and its good-fielding third baseman, Ken Keltner, stop Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak at 56 games. During the streak, Rolfe, hitting second in the Yankee lineup, batted .306 and scored 49 runs.July 17, 1945:… 0