Archives: August 2010

Sphere of Influence

Concord may be a tiny planet, but just try to escape its gravity.A few years ago the planet most of us grew up calling Pluto got in trouble with the international scientific community. Some argued rather forcefully that Pluto, the only planet discovered by an American, simply did not meet the criteria necessary for planet status.A number of state legislatures,…

The Past Underfoot

Chances are, history was not your favorite subject in high school. Even if you had a teacher who dressed up as Vasco Núñez de Balboa in an attempt to bring to life the crossing of the Isthmus of Panama, you, like I, might have snoozed a bit during class. But sometimes, if you are lucky, history itself will appear before…

Letters to the Editor

Need A Good Reason to Spot the Newt? This month’s lucky (and fearless) newt spotter will receive a case of refreshing Nh20 Real NH Spring Water with assorted seasonal labels and two four-pocket totes from Chamberlain Springs: www.ChamberlainSpringsNh2o.comChamberlain Springs is a proud member of NH Made (www.nhmade.com), the state’s official non-profit booster of locally generated products and services. (Just for…

Showing the Love

Great for horse fans of all ages. A love affair with a horse can start at an early age. But having a horse in your life is a big responsibility even if you are just taking beginner horseback riding lessons. Horses, like people, need to be groomed and fed. They need exercise, and must go for regular health check-ups and…

Ice House

Wow! Try the onion nuggets – light and crispy with a soft heart! This is where I come to get my onion fix. Located a stone’s throw from Wentworth by the Sea, this local eatery is now in its 31st year under the continued ownership of Cathy and Keith Malinow.The casual, bright interior has lacquered wood tables and booths with…

Coe House Restaurant

Upon walking into the Coe House entrance hall in Center Harbor, you are immediately aware of a deep sense of history. Built in the early 19th century as a home for John Coe and his bride Lavinia Senter (hence Center Harbor), it has hosted many illustrious guests (Presidents U.S. Grant, Grover Cleveland, Henry Longfellow and Mary Todd Lincoln among others)…

Got the Travel Bug?

Senior years are a great time to have it.To say Joan Lemire likes to travel is like saying the Cake Boss likes to bake sweets. Alaska. Turkey. Egypt. France. Italy. St. Kitts in January and Australia in February. You name it, Lemire has been there (or is planning on going there presently). Lemire has had the travel bug her whole…

What’s Old Becomes New

Featured Shop – New Hampshire Antique Co-op, Milford When New Hampshire Antique Co-op decided to expand they built a large steeple, and there’s a reason for that. The Hackler family wanted to create the sense of an old New England meeting place, where people gather – and they have and do. Under the steeple and pitched roof you’ll find a…

The Mill Fudge Factory and Ice Cream Café

Have it your way at the Mill Fudge Factory in Bristol’s square. It’s worth a detour off of I-93 (Exit 23) to find the oldest building in Bristol brim full of the newest ideas.Owners Linda Carmichael and husband David opened the café several years ago serving their own homemade ice cream made from a scratch base. They serve it many…

What’s Your Shade?

Whether your room design is trendy or classic, here are tips for choosing and installing the perfect window treatments. Window treatments have a tremendous impact on a room. They can instantly warm up a cold, uninviting dining room, add a punch of color and sophistication to a Plain Jane bedroom and bring life to an otherwise ho-hum interior. They can…