June 19, 1807: Parliamentary maneuvering in the Legislature results in Concord being named the capital, ending several years of roving state government.June 19, 2000: Residents of Hull, Quebec, pedal through downtown Concord on a 33-passenger bicycle, part of a trek the Canadian town has organized to celebrate its bicentennial.June 19, 2002: After 66 years, Washington Street School… 0

From political pop-ins to pepperoni pizza. The most efficient and effective use of the letter P that you've ever read? Precisely. But it also happens to be a very concise description of a major transition on Fort Eddy Road almost two decades ago.Allow us to elaborate.The New Hampshire Highway Hotel dominated Fort… 0

Most of us probably think of Anakin Skywalker as the brash young Padawan learning how to use the force under the tutelage of Obi-Wan Kenobi. Others probably think of him in his later years as the evil overlord Darth Vader. But did you know he has a third incarnation as a world traveler? It's true - and he's… 0

June 12, 1804: Alarmed by the frequency of escapes from local prisons, Gov. John Gilman makes the first substantive proposal for a state prison in Concord. It will be more than eight years before the prison opens on North State and Tremont streets.June 12, 2001: About 40 educators, health care workers, environmentalists and others march from Allenstown to Concord to mark the 10th… 0

Each month, the Concord Young Professionals Network spotlights one of its up-and-comers. This month, we'd like to introduce you to Brendan Casey.How old are you? What town do you live in? Where do you work?I'm 30 years old, and I live in Penacook. I work for The Paige Agency, as part of the wealth management… 0

While we were out on our yard sale hunt, we happened upon another sure sign of summer - a lemonade stand, manned by 10-year-old Jamie Huffman. We stopped by, had a delicious cup of lemonade and asked him a few questions about his business.What gave you the idea to set up a lemonade stand?I always read these books called… 0

June 5, 1845: John Parker Hale and Franklin Pierce debate slavery before an overflow crowd at the Old North Meeting House in Concord. After one antislavery speech from Hale, a veteran known as Old John Virgin blurts out: "Give it to 'em, Jack. Drive the poor vipers into their dens, and make 'em pull their holes in after them." In response to a pro-Southern argument… 0

Name: Tim FarmerBus driver, Concord Area TransitHow long have you been a bus driver with CAT?I've been driving for probably about 3½ years now. I used to work a little for the school system, but I wanted to get something a little more steady.Do you stop for people if they are running behind the bus because… 0

We hit the town looking for the best places to play trivia. Put on your thinking caps and come along with us! (No smart phones, please - only true brainiacs need apply.)The Barley HouseOur first foray into the world of trivia went down at The Barley House, where trivia takes place Wednesdays at 8 p.m. The game is set… 0

May 29, 1944: Fourteen of the 46 conscientious objectors working as attendants at the State Hospital in Concord go on a cafeteria strike, refusing to eat. The men, who are labeled "Conchies," are protesting a rule forbidding them to mingle with regular attendants at the hospital.May 30, 1868: In Concord, school lets out early and businesses close for two hours so that… 0