Police Log
The smell of liquor and fresh cut pine On May 24 about 8:30 p.m., officers Joseph Pitta and Thomas Yerkes were called to a trailer park at 43 Fisherville Road for a report of a man who had cut down a tree onto some power lines. When they arrived, Donald Taylor, 54, of Concord, was standing in the road next to a large limb on top of the downed lines, Pitta’s report said. Taylor’s neighbor was yelling at him and calling him a...
Carrot cake and spa treatments with the Concord La Leche League
All women and in-arms babies are invited to partake in Concord La Leche League’s third annual Mom’s Summer Serenity Evening on June 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lotions ’n’ Potions, 25 N. Main St. Admission is free and includes refreshments such as Café Indigo’s carrot cake and certain treatments at Lotions ’n’ Potions. There will be a silent auction with items from Sage Living, Earth Mama Designs, Gondwana Divine Clothing Co., Imagination...
The massacre
There’s more to the Old North Cemetery than a bunch of mossy grave stones. It’s filled with interesting folks from Concord’s past. This feature will tell some of their stories. Aug. 11, 1746, was a day of infamy for Concord when a clash between a group of Native Americans and soldiers claimed the lives of five residents. Lt. Jonathan Bradley, his son, Samuel Bradley, John Lufkin, John Bean and Obadiah Peters all died after making a...
What's up, downtown
It’s probably happened to you before: You’re walking downtown, minding your own business, and suddenly realize you’re surrounded by an old, stately-looking bunch. As they tower over you, you’re struck by their commanding presence and puzzled by the words etched into their concrete slabs. We are, of course, talking about the buildings that grace Main Street and thoroughfares nearby. If you’re like us, you’ve probably wondered what’s in...
We got the blues (and it was fun)
It was a Thursday and we were thirsty. Thirsty for some blues music, that is. Okay, we were actually seeking a beer – the blues was just a bonus. During a recent visit to The Draft, 67 S. Main St., we listened to the musical stylin's of Lisa Marie and All Shook Up. The duo performed as part of the bar's weekly Blues Nights. The Draft has been welcoming acts from all over New England to croon every Thursday night away...
Sorry, Alvin, you can't stay here
It's no secret that chipmunks are pretty cute. But when they aren't scampering about the yard, eating nuts and looking adorable, the little fur balls like to dig. That's all well and good, unless you're a homeowner who doesn't care for chipmunk tunnels under your patio steps, house foundation or prized garden. This week, Nature 101's Paul Basham has some tips for keeping these teeny burrowers at bay: When...
Partying with Franklin Pierce and death by dirt
– June 8, 1941 – Yankee third baseman Red Rolfe of Penacook hits a homer in the first game of New York's doubleheader sweep at Cleveland. Rolfe's teammate, Joe DiMaggio, homers twice in the first game and has two hits in the second. His hitting streak now stands at 24 games. – June 9, 1830 – The New-Hampshire Savings Bank in Concord opens its doors. The first year, the amount of deposits, by 221...
That's a lot of stuff
Come one, come all! What could very well be the largest yard sale in the history of Concord will take place in the parking lot next to Westbourne Road at Concord High School on June 12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale is sponsored by family members of Concord High School's crew team. One hundred families will be participating. There will be great deals on a wide variety of stuff all to benefit the self-supporting crew program that...
Stamps: more than just postage in Bow
The Merrimack County Stamp Collectors' regular monthly meeting will be held at Bow Mills United Methodist Church, 505 South St., Bow, on June 15 at 1:30 p.m. All people interested in stamp collecting are invited to attend. For more information, contact Dan Day at 228-1154.
NHTI keeps it green
NHTI is proud to announce that its newest building, Beverly D. Grappone Hall, has received LEED Silver certification. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a green building rating and certification system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council which provides firm guidelines for achieving design goals, establishes accountability for the design/construction team and creates a national benchmark for building...
Ever climb 67 mountains? These ladies did
“It's Not About the Hike” will be presented by Nancy Sporborg and Pat Piper on June 22 at 7 p.m. in the Concord Public Library's auditorium. The hour-long program highlights the journey of two 50+ year-old non-hikers who one day decided to climb the 67 mountains in New England over 4,000 feet. This presentation will inspire you to climb that next mountain in your life. This program is free and open to the public...
Make way for tree swallows
Debbie LaValley snapped a shot of these tree swallows during a walk along Horseshoe Pond. See more reader-submitted photos on our Facebook page. Become a fan while you're there.
What's the grut?
Every time we pass by the corner of Westbourne Road and Centre Street, we can't help but notice “The Grut” – or, rather, the spraypainted yellow street sign sporting the moniker at the entrance of a wooded path. We've ventured down The Grut (it leads to Thayer Pond Road), but we're curious what that name is all about. If you know, please enlighten us. E-mail...
Being fit never tasted so good
If you didn't make it to last Wednesday's “Fit Flicks Fest” at the Concord Boys and Girls Club, you missed the recipe for Chef Shelly Shecker's famous shimmy shimmy shish-kabob. The kabobs are simple to make: slice up bananas, oranges, melons and green and red apples. Put ingredients on a skewer. Enjoy. The message of the film festival wasn't complicated either: Swap out junk food for a healthy snack....
