June 13-28 – Hampton Beach The fun starts Friday, June 12th when 300 tons of imported sand are dropped on Hampton Beach. Hit the beach and watch as fifteen sand sculpting masters compete for over $15,000 in prizes at the 9th annual event. Even after sculptures have been created and sealed for protection against the elements, viewers will be able…
Head north on Route 153 Agroup of charming rural villages lie along meandering Route 153, offering a 40-mile shun-pikers alternative to busy Route 16 between Wakefield and Conway. Leave Rte. 16 on Rte. 153, entering the Wakefield Corner Historic District. On the right is the 1858 schoolhouse, now the Wakefield Historical Society, followed by a cluster of 24 other buildings…
Grab your fork and head for the woods. Ready to munch on some violets? Hungry for a yellow daylily? Good news, they’re in bloom and ready to be tossed in a salad or mixed in with a little cottage cheese and chive for a tasty feast. Most of us don’t think about wildflowers when we think about lunch, but Ann…
Capturing the transient beauty of the garden. Judy Stalus would like you to stop and see the roses, or maybe the tulips or delphiniums. “People don’t take the time to see the beauty around them,” says Stalus, who has been a fine art photographer since the early ’70s. Stalus has a way with flowers. Her ethereal photos of fresh picked…
Featured Shop Funky Rock Designs, Dover What happens when a lobsterman has had enough of the bottom and puts away his traps? If you are like Jeff Henderson of Dover, you fish for something else. Today Henderson searches the shores of the Atlantic looking for beautiful and functional rocks that whisper beauty. From lobsterman to artisan, I’m not sure I…
Three chefs explain the challenges and rewards The decision to move into a continuing care retirement community or an assisted living program is complex. There is much to ponder. Am I ready to “give up my independence?” Can I afford this program? Would another location be better for my family? Will I like my new neighbors? Is the care in…
