Songs for spring March is “music in our schools” month, and Karen Riess, the Concord School District’s webmaster, wants everyone to know how the city is celebrating. The district has been hosting concerts for the last few weeks, and has two more planned before month’s end. Tonight at 7 p.m., choruses from… 0

John Poulin, 45, of Concord was arrested on March 14 on a charge of disorderly conduct. According to Officer Eric Pichler's report, he and Officer Almedin Dzelic were sent to a Maplewood Lane apartment building at 12:52 a.m. for a report of loud music. Pichler wrote both officers could clearly hear country music coming from the building even as they stood outside. Once inside, the… 0

Dear Tweens, Do you read a lot? What is the best book you have read this year, and who would you suggest it to? Harpreet Kaur I don’t read much, but the best book I’ve read this year is “Switched” by Jessica Wallman. I would suggest this book to my cousin, Puja, because she reads a lot and she likes mostly fantasy. Even though this book is about two girls who switch places,… 0

Spring is here, and off-leash walks are coming up fast! Now is the time to work with your dog on a reliable recall. Remember that it takes time, consistency and patience to have a dog that will come back reliably, but it can happen! You'll need some fantastic treats (cheese, hotdogs, boiled chicken), a favorite toy,… 0

For more information about the library, visit concordpubliclibrary.net. The Silent Spirit Margaret Coel 2009, 322 pages Setting: 1920s California and contemporary Wyoming. In this mystery, Father John O’Malley tries to find out what happened to Kiki Wallowingbull, a troubled young Arapaho who has just gotten out… 0

Yes, the first day of spring may technically be on March 20 this year, but many Granite Staters don't start celebrating the end of winter until ice-out is declared. For those unfamiliar with this harbinger of spring, it occurs when ice-out go-to guy Dave Emerson of Emerson Aviation in Gilford can fly over Lake Winnipesaukee… 0

Looking for a new hobby? If you have a window and some interest in the subject, bird watching might just be the pastime for you. New Hampshire Audubon biologist Becky Suomala sat down with us recently to provide an introduction to birding. You really only need three things to get started, she says. There's the aforementioned… 0

Spring in New Hampshire often means rain, mud and cloudy days, but thanks to these five companies, you can enjoy the scents of the season no matter what the weather is like. We tried a few products from each company and were impressed by the offerings. From lilac to pink grapefruit, there’s a scent for everyone.… 0

Where can you go for crispy bruschetta topped with Tuscan white beans and parmesan cheese, spinach and mushroom ravioli with a haricot-vert pecan salad and cherry-port reduction and a dish of creamy gelato to top it all off? We’ll give you a hint – you don’t have to take the next flight to Italy. The answer… 0

According to the New Hampshire Audubon Society, the American red squirrel is a bird (just kidding). However, the form used by the Audubon Society for the recent Backyard Winter Bird Survey has a place for participants to indicate the number of red squirrels they saw on February 13-14. A total of 1,776 red squirrels… 0