Hey Concord, do you want some cheese with that wine?
Of course you do! The ‘Insider’ headed over to Butter’s Fine Food and Wine last week to taste some of its latest offerings.
Granite State Throwdown
The sixth annual Taste Of Concord takes place on Oct. 13. This year, the event features two chefs facing off head-to-head to see who can make the most delicious meal with local ingredients and beer.
The Concord Young Professionals Network reignites
Back in February, the ‘Insider’ covered Ignite!, an event that gave Concordians the chance to explain an idea via a five-minute slide show. Last week, the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center hosted Round Two, and the ‘Insider’ was there. Check it out!
It’s that time of year again, Concord
Pumpkin picking time, that is. We went on a mini-tour of some of Concord’s local pick-your-own farms. Enjoy!
It’s time for a change, Concord
We took to the streets to find out what residents would add to or subtract from our city. Power to the people!
Dragonflies live on as ‘fossils’ in stained glass artwork
Dragonflies are popular themes on ceramics, dishware, jewelry and stained glass. Since they are the insect of choice to be featured in home decor and glass ornaments, I stopped at the Detailed Stained Glass Store on Main Street in Concord to talk with the proprietor, Annette Burgess. She teaches classes on how to create various stained glass designs. She showed me a circular pane of glass on which the image of a dragonfly is...
A round peg in a square-dancing hole
There are things in this world that are simply indisputable. Among them: I am on a short list of the worst dancers ever.Rhythm and I have never officially met. Sure, we made eye contact across the room a few times, but she still hasn't responded to the dozens of messages I left for her on match.com.And yet there I was Wednesday night, heading into the West Congregational Church on North State Street for my first official square...
Green initiatives
NHTI will save approximately $14,000 annually thanks to the installation of a combined heat and power system in the College's North Hall, which houses faculty and resident students. The new technology will allow both heat and electricity to be produced from the same resources, greatly increasing efficiency. The library also received improvements to its heating system and more efficient temperature controls.In addition to saving...
Legal breakfasts
The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its continuing partnership with the Orr & Reno law firm to present a Legal Breakfast Series covering topics relevant to small business owners, business and non-profit managers.Legal Breakfast Series workshops are free of charge and will be held on Tuesdays from 8 to 9 a.m. at the offices of Orr & Reno, located across from the State House at One Eagle Square. A...
These kids are on board
Ethan LaFrance, Senior, Concord High SchoolHow does it feel to be a student representative to the school board?For Peter and me, serving as student representatives on the school board is a real honor and an exciting opportunity. I see this as a way to learn, outside of the classroom, about issues that touch all students here in Concord.What made you want to get involved?I think it will be great for Peter and me to see our school...
Elves wanted, apply within
Name: D.J. Annicchiarico.Job: Owner, United Shoe Repair.Do people really still get their shoes repaired?Absolutely. We're busier than we can stand some days.How long has the store been in Concord?One hundred and two years. It started on Pleasant Street and moved to South Main Street after a fire at the end of 1961. We moved from 18 to 8 S. Main St. seven months ago.How long have you worked with your longest-standing customer?I...
Check out these exotic pet packgoats
Recently, we put out a call for exotic pets, and the response has been great. Reader Jessica Abbate sent us in some picture of her cool pets. Jessica writes:I have a whole herd of interesting pets. I own packgoats. What is a packgoat, you ask? Basically a packgoat is a dairy-type goat that is trained to wear a saddle to carry camping gear, food water, emergency supplies or what ever else you can fit into their packs.My goats visit...
Holiday fair
East Congregational Church will hold its annual holiday fair on Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.The fair will feature a great bake sale, deli table, collectibles, handmade crafts, jewelry, and attic treasures. A lunch featuring corn chowder, hot dogs, and homemade pies will be served.The church is located at 51 Mountain Road in Concord, just three-tenths of a mile north of Interstate 93 exit 16. For more information call 224-9242 or...
Monthly meeting
The Merrimack County Stamp Collectors regular monthly meeting will be held at Bow Mills United Methodist Church, 505 South St., Bow, on Oct. 18 at 1:30 p.m.All people interested in stamp collecting are invited to attend.For further information, contact Dan Day at 228-1154.
Sing-along fundraiser
Help rock the walls of the Sweeney Hall Auditorium at NHTI – Concord's Community College on Oct. 22 by attending the “Mamma Mia!” movie sing-along fundraiser!The evening will be complete with a costume contest, raffle prize and a buffet of Greek refreshments between a 3 p.m. matinee and 7 p.m. evening showing. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Dress up as one of your favorite “Mamma Mia!”...
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Home, home on the [Concord] grange
Ever wonder who was behind the annual Christmas parade in Concord? Or the tree lightings in front of the state house and on Loudon Road?Why, it's the Pineconia Grange, of course.Don't feel bad if the answer still has you puzzled. It seems the name Pineconia means very little to most Concord residents – The Insider included – a fact the grange members have become all too aware of.So, as they approach their 100th...
City Briefly
Each week, City Manager Tom Aspell gets out his biggest, sharpest butcher knife, puts down a tarp in the kitchen and carves out a city memo on a pumpkin. Smashing idea, Tom!clean as a whistlePantry stocked upThe Human Services Department is the recipient of approximately 20 bags filled with hygiene and laundry products, delivered by Kathi Jordan on behalf of the Concord Country Club Women's Association, Aspell writes. The...
The red light district
There are all sorts of iterations of the traditional traffic intersection. Three-ways, four-ways, advance green, blinking yellow light: Concord has them all, and we take them for granted. But one Penacook family has to live with a unique stoplight situation, one that's all its own. The family's driveway is adjacent to a four-way intersection, and they have to have their own personal stoplight to deal with it.The Smart family...
This Week in Concord History
Oct. 11, 1854: In a closed-door meeting at Concord's Eagle Hotel, former New Hampshire congressman Edmund Burke leads a group of disenchanted Democrats who vote to repudiate President Franklin Pierce.Oct, 11, 1894: James M. Langley is born in Hyde Park, Mass. He will be the editor and publisher of the Concord Monitor for four decades, beginning in 1923. He will be instrumental in the campaign to elect Dwight D. Eisenhower...
The much-maligned brussels sprout
Having sung the praises of the humble cabbage in a “Fresh Today” column a few weeks back, it seems appropriate to give a nod to its diminutive, more mildly flavored cousin, the brussels sprout. One of a handful of vegetables that improve in flavor after the first frost, brussels sprouts are being harvested in New Hampshire right now. The California-grown varieties are okay, but won't ever be as sweet as those grown...
Love is a gas
Dear Casper and Bill,My husband is one gassy guy. I am, too (not a guy, but gassy), so that's not the problem. What I do take issue with, however, is this: Whenever we sit down to enjoy a nice meal, he just lets 'em rip. They're loud. And yes, they're usually pretty darn stinky. I find it beyond disgusting and have asked him repeatedly to stop. No matter how hard I try to get him to break the habit, all he does is...
Making Strides
The annual American Cancer Society “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” 5-mile walk takes place on Oct. 16. Of the eight locations that hold yearly walks in New Hampshire, Concord's is the largest, having raised over $500,000 toward breast cancer research each year since 2007. New Hampshire is, per capita, the top fundraising state nationwide, and the local chapter hopes that this year is no different.Want to get...
Hey Concord, do you want some cheese with that wine?
Of course you do! The Insider headed over to Butters' Fine Food and Wine last week to taste some of its latest offerings.
The Concord Young Professionals Network reignites
Back in February, the ‘Insider’ covered Ignite!, an event that gave Concordians the chance to explain an idea via a five-minute slide show. Last week, the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center hosted Round Two, and the ‘Insider’ was there. Check it out!
Granite State Throwdown
The sixth annual Taste Of Concord takes place on Oct. 13. This year, the event features two chefs facing off head-to-head to see who can make the most delicious meal with local ingredients and beer. WHEN: Oct. 13, 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Grappone Conference Center COST: $30 per ticket or $250 for 10 DETAILS: The Taste of Concord features a dinner with food and drink from more than 30 local restaurants. The Throwdown pits two local chefs...
It’s that time of year again, Concord
Pumpkin picking time, that is. We went on a mini-tour of some of Concord’s local pick-your-own farms. First, we checked out Rossview Farm, out on District 5 Road. They had pumpkins aplenty available, as well as hay rides. (We had to take a pass. Hay makes us itchy!) Then, we headed down the street to Carter Hill Orchard. They had a plethora of pumpkins and apples to pick or purchase. Enjoy!
It’s time for a change, Concord
We took to the streets to find out what residents would add to or subtract from our city. Power to the people!
