An insider’s guide to Keene
There’s no better time than autumn to head west to the Connecticut River Valley for a visit to Keene, or, as we like to think of it, Concord’s cool little sister. Each fall, tens of thousands of visitors flock to the college town for its annual pumpkin festival, but Keene has a lot more to see than gourds. Its picturesque Main Street, the widest in America, has an unpretentious, welcoming feel, complete with a blend of quality...
Fall events across New Hampshire
Sept. 17 Concord Kimball-Jenkins Wine Tasting Celebration, Kimball-Jenkins Estate, 266 N. Main St. Enjoy wine, beer and hors d'oeuvres while viewing art exhibits “Forgotten Treasures” by Glenna Evans and “Eight Artists Over 80 Years of Age.” From 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Visit kimballjenkins.com or call 225-3932. Sept. 17-19 Antrim Antrim Home and Harvest Festival,...
This week in New Hampshire history . . .
Sept. 14 – Sept. 14, 1909: The New Hampshire State Sanatorium on the side of Mt. Moosilauke admits its first tuberculosis patient – hopeful of benefiting from the mountain air, as are the thousands of patients who will follow. Known as the Glencliff Sanatorium, the state-run facility will serve its last patient in 1970. It is now the Glencliff Home for the Elderly. – Sept. 14, 1858: The selectmen of Jefferson warn...
Go see the foliage from a boat!
Autumn colors look twice as nice when they’re reflected in New Hampshire’s lakes, rivers and harbors, so take some time this fall to check out a local boat tour. Below, you’ll find a list of cruise companies that operate well into October. Before you head to the docks, though, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, be sure to call ahead. The weather is fickle this time of year, and a brisk autumn breeze may force a change in...
Brews cruise
Something’s in the air these days. Autumn is upon us. The blaze of new colors appearing on the trees only to gray and brittle, crackling underfoot as they begin their inevitable return to the earth from whence they came. Eventually, fall gives way to the undertaker’s spade of winter, burying all that surrounds under frigid, white, unforgiving snow. Of course, some of us just appreciate fall for the beer. Here’s a sample of just a few...
It’s fall in the Granite State!
The days are getting shorter, the nights brisker and a hint of electricity invigorates the breeze. Can you feel it? Fall is in the air. Welcome to the Concord Insider’s Guide to Fall in New Hampshire. We’ve created it to let you know about the scores of cool events taking place across the Granite State over the next few months. From haunted hay rides in Hopkinton to beer festivals in the North Country, we’ve tried to pack something in...
Police log
The incident at Hess Officer Scott Fanjoy was dispatched to Walker Street for a report of a fight on Aug. 31 about 5:40 p.m. Upon arriving, Fanjoy found two cars stopped in the middle of the street with a large group of people arguing in front of an apartment. Fanjoy spoke to Salvatore Marcellino, 41, of Concord and asked what happened. Marcellino told Fanjoy that he and his girlfriend were at the Hess gas station on Main Street when...
Like cemeteries? Read on
Spend a lot of time wandering around cemeteries? Hey, we don’t judge you. David Watters hangs out in graveyards, too, and we think he’s pretty cool. We recently attended Watters’s talk “New Hampshire Gravestones” at the Pierce Manse. The free event, sponsored by the New Hampshire Humanities Council, was part of The Brigade Lecture series (a year-long series focused on New Hampshire history and culture). Equipped with multiple slides...
City briefly
Tom’s a morning person, apparently In her editor’s note, Amy Augustine mentioned that not only would you be treated to fall guide content, but you’d still have plenty of regular ol’ Insider content to peruse, too. One of the Insider’s weekly features takes a look at the myth, the man, the legend – City Manager Tom Aspell and his riveting weekly memo. This, ladies and gentlemen, is that fine feature. Welcome to City Briefly. Just like...
The Insider goes to China!
Eileen Keim (left) and Judie Felentzer visited the Forbidden City in Beijing, China this June. They, of course, remembered to bring the Insider with them. Thanks, ladies! Where do you take the Insider? Send your travel photos to news@theconcordinsider.com. Be sure to tell us where you are and the first and last names of anyone pictured.
Book of the week
Hell Gate Linda Fairstein 2010, 400 pages Setting: New York City Former prosecutor Fairstein adds another fast-paced legal thriller featuring New York City Assistant District Attorney Alex Cooper to her resume. Alex is called to the scene of a boat wreck with an unusual cargo – human trafficking victims. Bodies have washed up along the coast, and most of the victims have drowned. Yet one young woman died from a stab wound, and no...
It’s an adopt-a-thon
The New Hampshire Federation of Humane Organizations announced a new initiative that will see more than ten independent animal welfare agencies join together in a statewide adopt-a-thon event to find homes for animals awaiting adoption. The event will take place Sept. 17, 18 and 19. The Concord-Merrimack County SPCA is one of many participating organizations. We will be offering reduced adoptions fees ($50 for mature cats), as well as...
Pick of the week
Discovering the hidden talent that is in abundance throughout Concord is what ConcordTV’s “Art In Focus” is all about. Featured this month are: The Concord Arts Market, artists David and Laurette Carroll and the Concord High School marching band. “Art In Focus” can be seen on yourconcordtv.org or on Channel 22 throughout September on Mondays at 8 a.m., Tuesdays at 9 p.m., Thursdays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays at 11...
Want to be a lion?
The Concord Lions Club is having a dinner and entertainment at Alan’s Restaurant in Boscawen on Sept. 15 at 5:30 p.m. Anyone interesting in becoming a Lion and the public are welcome. There is no cost, except for the cost of your meal. To reserve your spot, call James Mancini at 224-2517.
