Book: “The Seagull: A Vera Stanhope Mystery”
“The Seagull: A Vera Stanhope Mystery” By Ann Cleeves (397 pages, Mystery, 2017) Detective Inspector Vera Stanhope grudgingly goes on a trip to a local prison to give a talk. There she meets an old nemesis, a crooked former Detective Superintendent, John Brace. Braces’ nefarious dealings finally caught up with him, and he is an inmate there. He was involved in the beating and subsequent death of a local game keeper. Vera helped send...
This week in Concord history
July 20, 1988: The New York Times reports that New Hampshire is among the top 10 states when it comes to wine consumption. At the top of the list: California. No. 50: Mississippi. New Hampshire comes in 9th, at 3.12 gallons per capita per year. July 20, 1817: President James Monroe attends church at “the Old North,” the Congregational church that stood on the site of the current Walker School. July 21, 1861: Col. Gilman Marston of the...
CYPN: Rachel Sotak brings creativity to Concord
Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) introduces you to the “Young Professional of the Month,” Rachel Sotak. Each month, the CYPN Steering Committee recommends a young professional in the community it thinks readers would enjoy getting to know better. Rachel Sotak How old are you? 32. Where do you live? Downtown Concord. Where do you currently work? I have owned my own business, based in Concord, NH, for the past five years. R.S....
Bulletin board for the week of July 20, 2023
Acoustic Nomads show On , July 20, 6:30 to 8 p.m., join your friends and neighbors for an outdoor summer concert at Concord Community Music School at 23 Wall St., in Concord. Boston-based Acoustic Nomads aspire to bring attention not only to the diversity within American music, but the common threads that bind us all together as people. Acoustic Nomads is an atypical string quartet of young superstars on the rise in the New England...
Cappies 2023: Sports and Recreation
Best spot to take visitors 1: Downtown Concord 2: McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center 3: Franconia Notch 4: The Exchange – Andover 5: M/S Mount Washington Bowling Alley 1: Boutwells 2: Lakeside Lanes 3: FunSpot 4: Yankee Lanes Campground 1: The Friendly Beaver 2: Bear Brook 3: Moose Hillock Camping Resort 4: White Lake 5: Lazy River 5: Lost River Farm Stand 1: LaValley Farms 2: Apple Hill Farm 3: Concord Farmers Market 4: Carter...
Cappies 2023: Dining
Asian Food 1: Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar 2: Moritomo 3: TeaGarden 4: Szechuan Gardens 5: Siam Orchid Barbecue 1: Smokeshow Barbeque 2: Washington Street Cafe 3: Smoke Shack, Boscawen 4: Georgia’s Northside 5: Beefside Breakfast Fare 1: Tuckers 2: Hanna’s 1950’s Diner 3: Red Arrow 4: Post 5: Windmill Buffet 1: Red Blazer 2: Alan’s 3: Tilt’N Diner 4: Kellerhaus 5: Cannoli Shop Dinner 1: Revival Kitchen & Bar 2: Red...
Cappies 2023: Medical
Acupuncturist 1: Trend Acupuncture 2: Amy Grant – Concord Family Acupuncture 3: 5 Seasons Acupuncture 4: Alternative pain management Audiologist 1: Better Hearing Center LLC 2: Alliance Hearing Center 2: New England Audiology 4: Audiology Specialists LLC Cancer Care 1: Payson 2: Dana Farber 3: Dartmouth Hitchcock 4: Brigham and Woman in Dover 5: Elliot Solinsky Center Cardiac Care 1: Concord Hospital Cardiology 2: Catholic...
Cappies 2023: Health & Beauty
Barber Shop 1: Buzz Ink 2: Big House Barber 3: Lucky’s 4: American Barber 5: South Mane Gym 1: Thrive Group Fitness / Jazzercise of Concord 2: Capital Fitness 3: Kyle Brown Performance 4: The Zoo 5: Ascent Training and Performance Hair Salon 1: Jane Sylvia Salon 2: Flora’s Hair Salons 3: From the top 4: Euphoria 4: Simplicity Manicure/Pedicure 1: Serendipity Day Spa 2: Roy Nails 3: Strength and Power Massage 4: Pure Indulgence Day Spa...
Cappies 2023: Pets
Boarder 1: No Monkey Business Dog Training 2: Canine Cottage 2: Finlayson’s Pet Care Center 4: Barn Dog Inn 4: Pembroke Animal HospitalGroomer 1: Natural Instincts Holistic Pet Spa 2: Pawtopia 3: Mutt Hutt 4: A Furry Affair 5: Bark Now 5: Finlayson’s Pet Care CenterPet Supply 1: Rue Bakers Pet Supply 2: For the Love of Dogs Everywhere 3: Sandy’s Pet 4: Chewy 5: Osborne’s Agway- Concord Trainer 1: No Monkey Business Dog Training 2:...
Cappies 2023: Weddings
Bridal & Formal Wear 1: A Day to Remember 2: Britches of Concord 3: Country Bridal Caterer 1: The Brussel Custom Catering and Events 2: Washington Street Café & Catering 3: Red Blazer 4: Smokeshow Barbeque 5: Portsmouth Catering (Salisbury, NH) Florist 1: Lily Flower Floral Designs 2: Nicole’s Greenhouse & Florist 3: Cobblestone 4: Sweet Lavender Floral Desgin 5: MarshallsJeweler 1: Capitol Craftsman 2: Goldsmiths Gallery...
Cappies 2023: Automotive
Auto Body 1: Guimond’s Autobody 2: Above All 2: Key Collision of Concord 4: American Brake Service 5: J Schoch & Son 5: Jelleys Auto Detailing 1: Concord Auto Spa 2: Drew’s Design & Detailing 3: Gunnars Auto Detailing 4: Come To You 5: Driveby Suds Auto Parts 1: Sanel 2: Batteries Plus Bulbs 3: AutoZone 4: Gilbert Driveline Service & Supply, Inc 5: Advanced Auto Auto Repair 1: Carlson’s Motor Sales 2: Weed Family...
Cappies 2023: Arts & Entertainment
After Hours Hangout 1: El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant 2: The Common Man 3: Alan’s 3: Cheers 5: Chuck’s Barbershop Art Gallery 1: Currier Art Museum 2: League of NH Craftsman 3: Kimball Jenkins 4: Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum 5: N.H. Telephone Museum Birthday Party Venue 1: Funspot 2: Boutwell’s Bowling 3: Chucksters 4: McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center 5: Beech Hill Farm Brewery 1: Concord Craft 2: Kettlehead 3: Feathered Friend 4:...
Cappies 2023: Services
Bank 1: Merrimack County Savings Bank 2: Ledyard National Bank 3: TD Bank 4: Citizens Bank 5: Bank of New Hampshire 5: Franklin Savings Bank Best Place to Work 1: The Rowley Agency Inc 2: Shaker Road School 3: Roan Family Funeral Homes 4: Amoskeag Beverages 5: Carlson’s Motor Sales Butcher Shop 1: The Wine’ing Butcher 2: Tuckaway : Concord Beef and Seafood 4: Hannaford 4: Lemay & Sons Beef Packaging House Contractor 1: R.S. Audley...
Cappies 2023: Active Aging
55+ Communites 1: Havenwood Heritage Heights 2: John H. Whitaker Assisting Living 3: Granite Ledges of Concord 4: Presidential Oaks 5: Riverwoods Manchester Assisted Living 1: Havenwood Heritage Heights 2: John H. Whitaker Assisting Living 3: Granite Ledges of Concord 4: Presidential Oaks 5: Riverwoods Manchester Home Health Care 1: Granite VNA 2: Home Instead 3: Granite Ledges of Concord 4: Franklin VNA and Hospice 5: Visiting Angels...
Cappies 2023: Fun Food
Bakery1: Wyatt’s Wicked Goods2: Bread and Chocolate3: Crust & Crumb4: Red Blazer5: Jacques Burgers1: Tuckaway TavernBurgers 2: The Kitchen WarnerBurgers 3: Barley HouseBurgers 4: 5 GuysBurgers 4: VibeChicken Wings/Tenders 1: Puritan Backroom – Manchester, NH2: The Kitchen Warner3: Flannel Tavern4: Cavern4: Red blazerCoffee 1: Revelstoke Coffee2: Dunkins3: True Confections Candies and Gifts4: White Mountain5: Brothers...
CAPPIES 2023: Shopping
Antiques1: Concord Antiques2: The Exchange – Andover3: Hilltop4: Parker French5: Junction 71 Beer/Wine Specialty Store1: NH State Liquor Store2: Wine On Main3: Capital Beverages4: Concord Food Co-op5: Oddball Book Store1: Gibson’s Bookstore2: MainStreet Bookends3: BAM4: Innisfree Bookshop5: Concord Antiques CBD Store1: Your CBD Store2: Clearly Balanced Days3: Concord Food Co-op4: Natural Wellness Corner Chocolate/Candy Store1:...
