Tara introduces herself and her dogs
By Jennifer Ach
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Franklin – The Franklin Animal Shelter is happy to introduce their new Shelter Manager, Tara Valliere. The following is her own personal introduction: “I am excited to introduce myself as the new Shelter Manager at Franklin Animal Shelter. I have three wonderful children aged 17, 15, and 9, and our family is completed by our […]
2024 Walter Kangas Memorial Scholarship
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Wilmot – The Wilmot Garden Club (WGC) is proud to announce the winners of its 2024 Walter Kangas Memorial Scholarship, two promising environmentalists, Sydnie Brahan of North Sutton and Caroline Allen of Warner. Surrounded by WGC members in front of the Wilmot Bandstand during the Wilmot Farmers Market on Saturday, July 20, 2024, the WGC […]
Saturday, September 7; more info to come
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Save the Date! Andover Open Barns Tour Saturday, September 7 From the NH Preservation Alliance — Enjoy a day of historic barns, scenic landscapes, and local history in the hills of central New Hampshire. The barns in Andover link us to the rich agricultural history of the area. Seven distinctive examples will be showcased on […]
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New London — Thursday, August 1, 2024 Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover, NH – 8:30–10 AM Enjoy year-round walking without worrying about the weather. Please walk in clean, dry footwear. You are encouraged to walk with a partner. Please visit the COA registration area in the field house to complete a waiver […]
At Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Holderness
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Dinosaurs Return Opens daily, 9:30 AM to 5 PM (last trail admission at 3:30 PM). Holderness, NH — Visitors to Squam Lakes Natural Science Center will see life-size dinosaurs similar to the way they lived during prehistoric times, at Dinosaurs Return. The temporary exhibit features five life-size dinosaurs. The dinosaurs look, move, and sound like […]
But approved subdivision threatens historic sense of place
By Mary Lyn Ray
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“Mountain’s real pretty today,” poet Donald Hall’s grandmother, Kate Wells, would say every morning, looking out the kitchen window. Or, “Can’t see the mountain too good today.” Her reports spoke not only of the surround of place that has informed life for generations at Eagle Pond Farm but also of the importance of Kearsarge in […]
All events will be at the North Wilmot Church
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Wilmot – The North Wilmot Union Meeting House Society (NWUMHS) will continue its summer schedule with a program, Sunday service, and the annual Community Hymn Sing. All events will be at the North Wilmot Church, 3 Breezy Hill Road, in North Wilmot. Refreshments will be served after each program. Irish Music at 4 PM, Sunday, […]
Occurring Monday thru Friday
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WILMOT – Looking for local fun and free activities? Join one of the many free classes at the Red Barn, 64 Village Road, Wilmot. On Tuesdays at 1 – 3:30 p.m., the WCA hosts Mah Jongg. Whether you are an experienced Mah Jongger or just want to learn, feel free to drop by and play. […]
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 9, 10, 11
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Salisbury – Salisbury’s Old Home Day will start on Friday, August 9 at the Maplewood Ballfield at 4:30 PM with a cruise night for classic vehicles. There will be concessions. At dusk there will be a spectacular fireworks display sponsored by the Salisbury Haunted Woods and TDS Telecom. Many activities and vendors will be set […]
10 AM, Saturday, September 14 at the Wilmot Community Association’s Red Barn
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Wilmot – Wilmot Historical Society’s (WHS) book group will discuss Children of Ash and Elm Union by Neil Price at 10 AM, on Saturday, September 14, at the Wilmot Community Association’s Red Barn, 64 Village Road, Wilmot. The Viking Age saw an unprecedented expansion of the Scandinavian peoples into the world. Price is a distinguished […]