Archives: April 2013

Our Road Trip to Antique Treasures…

…And bargains in curious shops across the state. Sure you can sit on your couch, laptop on your knees and bid on a bobbin from a New Hampshire textile mill or a 19th-century Canterbury Shaker duster, but is that really antiquing in the Granite State? We think not.While eBay and Craigslist, not to mention the anemic economy, have resulted in…

Think Small

New Hampshire has perfected the art of penny-pinching. Recently New Hampshire was ranked as the least politically corrupt state in the nation. It is a nice distinction to have, but it also begs the question as to why. We can talk about how wholesome we are, but the real answer is that New Hampshire taxes less and spends less than…

Because It’s There: Bouldering

Climbing boulders isn’t always child’s play.Late fall is an ideal time of year here in New Hampshire to get outside and hike. And if you’ve spent any time on trails or anywhere out in the woods in our great state you’ve surely noticed a large rock or boulder here and there, the kind that calls adventurous kids to come and…

Socks for Sam

Note: This story expands upon Rick Broussard’s April 2010 Editor’s Note. Lakes Region General Hospital vascular surgeon Dr. Sam Aldridge is now in his second tour with U.S. Medical Reserve serving in the Southeast Highlands of Afghanistan, where he provides medical care and surgery to U.S. troops, Afghan Army members, civilians and enemy combatants. During our annual Top Doctors polling,…

Sweet Style

Nothing says lovin’ like
 designer bags from the oven.Designer bags are popular because, well, they are well-designed. You get great detail with top stitching, shiny leather and that oh-so-important logo.What better way to say I love haute than a cake replica of your favorite bag. Yup, these bags are basically just flour, butter and sugar topped with a fondant that…

‘Insights and Observations’

LOWELL, Mass. – David Barton and Jessica Cohen present “Insights and Observations” in their exhibit of painted and drawn figures. “Insights and Observations” is at The Loading Dock Gallery at Western Avenue Studios, 122 Western Ave., second floor of the A-Mill from Sept. 30-Oct. 25. The public is invited to a reception for the artists from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct….

Sweet Style

Nothing says lovin’ like
 designer bags from the oven.Designer bags are popular because, well, they are well-designed. You get great detail with top stitching, shiny leather and that oh-so-important logo.What better way to say I love haute than a cake replica of your favorite bag. Yup, these bags are basically just flour, butter and sugar topped with a fondant that…