National Library Week will be observed at the Concord Public Library April 11-17 with the theme “Communities thrive @ your library.” First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is an annual observance sponsored by the American Library Association and libraries across the country. It is a time to remind the public… 0

This Saturday is your last chance until next year to stock up on local goods like organic sprouts, grass-fed beef, natural body products and more at the Concord Winter Farmers' Market held inside the greenhouse at Cole Gardens, 430 Loudon Road. Joan O'Connor (you may be familiar with her product, Joan's Famous Composting… 0

This obelisk, now alongside Pleasant Street near Concord Hospital, commemorates the killing of Obadiah Peters, John Bean, John Lufkin, Samuel Bradley and Jonathan Bradley on Aug. 11, 1746, by Abenaki warriors. The deaths are honored as victims of an Indian massacre, but in fact they were something else. What was it? The… 0

A couple of weeks ago, we sent you on a photo scavenger hunt of Storrs Street. Several readers took advantage of the warm weather and entered themselves into the contest to win a $20 gift certificate to any Concord business. The winner, drawn at random, is Jim Thomas. Congratulations! Kudos are due to Kenneth Eddins, Melissa Johnson, Fred Graf, Greta Puc and Page Cannon for their… 0

Cheryl Miner sent us this photo of her cat, Bejioux, and husband Bob. She calls it, "Nothing like a good night's sleep." So true, Cheryl. And it's clearly something Bejioux and Bob ascribe to. Sleep tight, you two. 0

The Concord-Merrimack County SPCA's annual "Dinner with the Animals" will be held on April 16 at 6 p.m. at the Grappone Conference Center. Highlighting the evening will be a presentation by keynote speaker Michael Hingson, a survivor of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center because his guide dog, Roselle, led him down 78 floors of the north tower. The event includes a social… 0

Back for an encore is the New Hampshire Association for the Blind's nonprofit challenge. Several nonprofits have already accepted the challenge to participate in the Blind Awareness walk-a-thon on June 5. While raising money to support programs for the blind, nonprofits raising a minimum of $1,000 will get half back to benefit their own organization. For more information, contact… 0

A pre-Easter baked goods sale will be held on March 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, 30 Eastman St. You'll find holiday specialties like braided breads, buns, pies, cupcakes, colored eggs and decorated cakes. Pick up your favorites to enjoy at Easter or to take along to family gatherings. We'll have it all ready for you. For more information call 228-0073. 0

David Baril Jr. sent in this photo of his friends Hamlet (left) and Yorick taking a winter walk around Concord. Their stops included White Park and the old trolley stop on Centre Street. Hamlet writes about their adventures around the state (and soon the country!) at www.bb-hamlet.blogspot.com. There are fun photos… 0

Is it something in the water? All those hiking trails? A fondness for vegetables? Whatever it is, Concord residents are among the healthiest in the nation, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The 2007 study was part of an annual health survey quizzing residents on whether their health is good or better or… 0