The cat's meow
We hung out with some pretty fancy cats at the IBEW hall this weekend. Felines from near and far flocked to Concord with their owners for two days of hard-core kitty competition, put on by the Himalayan Cat Fanciers and the Cat Fanciers Federation. We didn’t see any catfights, but there were plenty of adorable cats and kittens to go around. Here are a few of our favorites.
Book of the week
For more information about the Concord Public Library, visit concordpubliclibrary.net.Chasing LilacsCarla Stewart2010, 291 pagesFictionThe summer after sixth grade was the start of a tumultuous time for Sammie Tucker, a 12-year-old girl who lives in a small Texas petroleum community. Her mother has had nerve problems ever since Sammie's baby sister, Sylvia, died seven years ago, is sent away to a hospital for therapy after...
A 'green' concert to support the YES team
You may have seen high school youth from the Concord Youth Environmental Services (YES) team in their bright green shirts working hard all around Concord to improve our local green spaces. The YES Team is a service-learning program that gives local high school students an opportunity to develop 21st-century skills while gaining a sense of civic responsibility, personal empowerment, and environmental stewardship through hands-on...
Cleaning up with a soap-making hobby
It may be nasty, wet and cold outside, but in Mary D'eAngelis's Concord kitchen, it's springtime in Kyoto.At least that's the name of her newest soap line, which fills the kitchen with the aroma of flowery lusciousness and scents like mondo grass, cherry and lotus blossom, mandarin black tea, and white tea and ginger. D'eAngelis is founder and owner of the Earthway Soap Co., which she runs out of her colonial-era...
Concert for polio
The Bobby Darling Show, a musical comedy revue that has entertained audiences throughout the Northeast, is coming to Bow as part of the Rotary Club's effort to raise funds to eradicate polio from the world.Bringing a distinctive blend of high-energy music and comedy, the Bobby Darling Show will highlight a musical evening that will include a variety of performances by New Hampshire based musical acts, including members of the...
Seeking nominations
New Hampshire Audubon's board of trustees seeks nominations for two awards to be presented at the annual meeting of the membership. Deadline for nominations is April 1.The Tudor Richards Award is presented annually to the person who best exemplifies Tudor's love and knowledge of the outdoors and who has worked tirelessly and effectively on behalf of conservation in New Hampshire..The Goodhue-Elkins Award is presented...
Apply for grants
March 4 is the deadline to apply for two distinct New Hampshire State Council on the Arts' grant programs: Artist Residencies in Schools Grants and the New Hampshire Arts in Education Artist Roster.Artist Residencies in Schools Grants bring professional artists into public schools, grades K – 12. They help provide students with a well-rounded education in the arts, developing their imaginations, creativity and innovation...
State of the state
Join your fellow businesses and community leaders for an overview by Gov. John Lynch on the current “State of the State” of New Hampshire. Lynch will provide his annual update on the economic challenges and opportunities facing the state, especially as it relates to the business community, and will take questions from the audience. The event is on March 23 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Grappone Conference Center, 70...
Take some classes
The New Hampshire Historical Society is offering a history course, Shifting Tides, Decisive Moments: Turning Points in New Hampshire History, featuring five events and themes that indelibly affected New Hampshire and its people. From the massacre at Oyster River in 1694 to the beginnings of the romance of the White Mountains to the story, and loss, of the iconic Old Man of the Mountain, attendees will learn how events like these...
This Week in Concord History
Feb. 22, 1912 – The reorganized Abbot & Downing Co. has orders for 45 express wagons in addition to passenger wagons for Yellowstone Park. This assures work for 50 men. “We have made a start,” says Samuel Eastman, the Concord businessman who purchased the failing company 5½ months ago.Feb. 22, 1800 – Concord joins other communities across the nation in a day of mourning and prayer for George Washington,...
Why is the bridge sidewalk unplowed?
The Revelator recently received a call on the anonymous tip line about a sidewalk that's gone unplowed. Apparently, the sidewalk on the bridge over the Contoocook River has been covered in over a foot of snow for most of the winter. The caller said that she was unable to walk on the sidewalk, and was forced to walk in the road when she made the trip to the Riverhill Market to pick up her groceries. That was all the Revelator...
These seniors have game to spare
Don't be alarmed, Concordians. Those long, rolling peals of thunder you've been hearing on Wednesday afternoons aren't some weather phenomenon or tectonic plate shift. That's just the sound of seniors rolling their balls and knocking down pins at Boutwell's Bowling Center. The senior league clashes every Wednesday afternoon.”It's mostly retirees,” league member Rita Gonyer said. Gonyer has been...
Letters to the Insider
Dear Insiders,Just read the creepy article about rattlesnakes (“Lions and tigers and rattlesnakes – oh my!” in the Feb. 15 issue). Couldn't resist getting in touch with you. When my family moved to Fairbanks Street in West Concord in 1975, I realized quickly that it is an area with backyard snakes, for which I have a real aversion.All the neighbors said, “Don't be afraid, they are harmless,” but...
City vehicles saving fuel, fumes, money
Each week, City Manager Tom Aspell delivers us a memo about all the comings and goings, the ins and outs and what-have-yous of our fair city of Concord. We like to imagine his face in the sky, beaming down on us like the sun. Basically like Teletubbies. So bust out your flippy floppies and suntan lotion, Tom is heating us up!quit idling aroundThe city has focused on energy efficiency measures for several years in an effort to reduce...
City Briefly
Each week, City Manager Tom Aspell delivers us a memo about all the comings and goings, the ins and outs and what-have-yous of our fair city of Concord. We like to imagine his face in the sky, beaming down on us like the sun. Basically like Teletubbies. So bust out your flippy floppies and suntan lotion, Tom is heating us up!Quit idling around City vehicles saving fuel, fumes, moneyThe city has focused on energy efficiency measures...
Crew at Hoagland's Metal Shop in 1920's or 30's – Tue, 22 Feb 2011
This phote was taken in mid 1920's to 1930's I am curious if people can identify the men. I know the 4th in from the right in Addison Rogers. It is the crew at Hoagland's Metal Shop in Concord
