In the three years since the Old Man of the Mountain fell from its high perch, its remains have rested nearly undisturbed in a massive granite heap at the southeast base of Cannon Mountain. The jagged ledge, still holding pieces of the profile, and the debris field below serve as solemn reminders of the state’s former natural treasure. This fall,…
People watching and sampling tasty food go together perfectly at Popovers right by Market Square in Portsmouth. You can still catch some Indian summer, enjoy the crisp fall air from the outdoor café seating or enjoy the casual, bustling ambience inside. Either way, the Mediterranean-influenced sandwiches, wraps, panini and salads here are sure to satisfy any lunch or dinner hunger…
New Hampshire residents enjoy the state for its lifestyle. Close enough to Boston to enjoy its pleasures yet far enough away to avoid its congestion, the Granite State offers a beautiful seacoast, pristine mountains, and a scenic landscape. Its cultural offerings are as diverse as its historical flavor, all of which adds a perspective that is genuinely New Hampshire. The…
From points north: Take I-93 south through toll both, stay left on 293 south (Frederick Everett Turnpike/ Route 3 south) headed towards Manchester/Nashua. Take exit 6, Amoskeag Bridge/Manchester. Stay right at fork in the ramp. Merge onto Amoskeag St. Turn slight right onto ramp. Merge onto Canal Street. Turn right onto North Commercial St., turn left onto Dow Street. You’ll…
Seniors are traveling in record numbers these days. “I’ve waited long enough,” they say. “I’ve worked hard. Now it’s time to travel.” Sometimes the trips are all that the travelers had hoped for. But sometimes — well, the best-laid plans can go awry. A growing number of seniors look to tour companies to provide the perfect trip. They prefer to…
7 Trillion and Growing “Golden Congressional Parachutes” was on target. Ordinary constituent citizens have to work far longer than members of Congress before we can afford to retire. Our pensions, medical insurance and fringe benefits are much less. We don’t have their perks of the nightly K Street Washington, D.C., lobbyists’ cocktail party circuit. Imagine the amount of frequent flyer…
Ever notice how many offspring of successful politicians (mostly sons) appear to be taking up where their Old Men left off? Indiana Senator Evan Bayh holds the seat his father, Birch Bayh, long occupied. Connecticut’s Chris Dodd also followed his father, Thomas Dodd, to the Senate. Of course there’s Al Gore, son of a Tennessee senator; he held his father’s…
“The Devil and Daniel Webster” Stephen Vincent Benet’s story, Daniel Webster defends Jabez Stone, a New Hampshire farmer who sold his soul to the Devil. The judge and jury are handpicked by “Mr. Scratch” from the legions of the damned. But on the strength of his eloquence, Webster wins the case and literally kicks the devil out the door. A…
For years the bath was just a place to serve the necessities of life. All that has changed — now there are showers like a tropical downpour, toilets that do the job for you, personal saunas with healthful benefits and more 1. Grohe’s new 16-inch Jumbo Rainshower sports 252 water nozzles delivering outstanding shower performance even at lower water pressures….
Some restaurants entertain diners European-style, with strolling musicians, while others confine the music to bar areas, where they serve either a full or limited menu. Some include a spot for musicians in their dining room, creating an intimate chamber-music setting. That’s how the small Sunflowers Café in Fitzwilliam (585-3463) blends smooth jazz piano sounds into Sunday evening dining. The bright…
