Ellen Lessard is living a true-life Cinderella story. With merely a wave of her magic wand, she turned a dank, dark and scary warehouse space at 113 Storrs St. into a sparkling center for gowns and garb. Well, maybe it wasn't quite that simple.While there were already plenty of thrift stores in Concord, Lessard… 1

Chances are, you've heard of Hesser College. One can not even turn on the radio or television without being exposed to one of its seemingly omnipresent advertisements. Maybe you've driven by the campus as you're cruising Interstate 93, or you've seen one of the other four locations around New Hampshire.… 0

Take a walk around Market Days this weekend and you may see Concord's shoppers sporting a hot new fashion trend. Is it just you, or is everyone rocking an oversized green shopping tote? Well, if the folks at Be Local Concord have their way, those jolly green bags will be omnipresent.Be Local Concord is a coalition of locally-owned businesses banding together to provide Concordians… 0

"Cambodia?" "Present!" Catie drops her hand, which holds the placard. The room is filled with about 100 high school students. You can hear the rustling of papers and the nervous clicks of pens. We don't know what to expect and just stare at the front; four people are sitting on a podium, all… 0

This week, we chat with Eric Ndikumana, a Concord High senior from Burundi. As a refugee, Ndikumana grew up in Tanzania and he has been in Concord for three years.What was your first impression of America?I was really surprised at how people looked and treated me when I first came here. It's very different than… 0

Art and Lisa looked like any other happy couple when the Insider caught up with them last week. Lisa's engagement ring glinted on her finger as they told the story of how they first met. Art ordered some half-sour pickles from the convenience store where Lisa was working, caught a glimpse of her, and the rest was… 0

Maybe it's because we didn't get enough love as little Insiders, but if you're anything like us, you know Valentine's Day is less about romance and more about mocking those out on romantic dates with their fancy-shmancy chocolates and overpriced champagne.And, since misery loves company, who better… 0

Gather 'round the fire, kiddies, it's time for some Concord Fables. The Insider dug up stories of Concord's legendary figures, and we think these historical heroes are every bit as exciting as Daniel Boone or Davy Crockett. Those guys just had better representation. We've taken these stories, with little or no editing,… 0

The Zonta Club of Concord and The Friendly Kitchen will sponsor a moving sale on Aug. 28 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The sale will be held at 149 Mountain Road. There will be household items, books, tools, jewelry, glass and more. Proceeds will benefit programs that help women locally and globally and The Friendly Kitchen. A craft fair will be held on Nov. 13 at the Bektash Shrine Center.… 0