By Rachel Forrest Route 125 between Plaistow and Rochester is a wonderland of funky little diners, rustic coffee shops and summertime clam shacks. I could spend weeks checking out all the spots to sample on that stretch of road, but I love to stop at Wild Willy’s Burgers. There’s a very popular Wild Willy’s in York, Maine, and another in…
Yankee ingenuity is the blending of tradition and innovation to create new classics. When you want to warm an heirloom home in the age of nuclear energy, leave it to ingenious Yankees to figure out how to do it better – with wood. Story by Meg Cadoux Hirshberg Photography by John Hession Most people don’t find their central heating system…
The Abbot-Spalding House – Nashua’s historical centerpiece – preserves the lifestyle and spirit of its notable occupants – Daniel Abbot, called “Father of Nashua” and General William Spalding. By Dean Dexter To visit Nashua’s Abbot-Spalding House is to be transported into another era, gently carried away to a way of life not seen in the Gate City for generations. Although…
Can a 53-year-old “ski virgin” actually learn the ropes of the state’s official sport in a single day? By Rick Broussard Ask anyone in New Hampshire if he or she is a skier and you’ll usually get a pretty definitive “yes” or “no.” Oh, there are always a few who will say they skied when they were young. This is…
The owner said to the designer of his lakefront mansion — “Impress me.” And so he did. By Leeann Doherty Photos by Roger Wade You’d never suspect what awaits you at the end of the winding gravel country lane in New London. Certainly not a 10,000-square-foot home on the shores of Lake Sunapee. And certainly not one that blends so…
Disappointed in Us Your November article on Gene Robinson portrays him as a man committed to his theology. He may indeed be helpful and an encouragement to people with problems. His own problem, that he divorced and now lives in an openly homosexual relationship, should prevent him from leading his church as a bishop. If he felt concerns about his…
How to survive pets, pollen and pollution. By Martha Bauman Oh, it’s just an allergy.” You’ve heard it, and probably said it as you sniffled and sneezed through the season. You’re more likely to be annoyed than frightened by the condition. Still, allergies do take a toll on one’s well being. In addition to the typical runny nose and scratchy…
Boredom hasn’t been a problem for me in a long, long time. But I can still remember when it was an everyday occurrence, probably in my teen years. In my college days, living in the big (to me) city of Tallahassee, it often seemed like a whole world of excitement was right outside the door — but only for a…
Our North Country “Little Switzerland” has charmed many a visitor, compelling them to stay on. When they are Swiss and bring the cuisine of the homeland with them, the match is heavenly. By Susan Laughlin It was time for a change, it just wasn’t fun anymore,” says June Phillips of the Bernerhof Inn in Glen. June and her husband George…
