Officially Wrong With candidates announcing and the 2008 New Hampshire Primary beginning in earnest, I write to call attention to the fact that it is the N.H. Secretary of State, Bill Gardner, and not Governor Lynch, who will determine the…
Health care is a science and an art. It’s a practice steeped in tradition on a swiftly changing landscape. As the practice of medicine has grown more complex, people increasingly look to physicians to provide a sense of trust and…
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In this charming, one-of-a-kind bedroom, every piece of furniture attracts the eye like a fine work of art. Pleasant depictions of majestic sailboats and young children immersed in the business of play are painted directly onto the original, handcrafted furniture.…
What comes to mind when you hear the words “heart disease?” It’s likely to be the Hollywood heart attack … a man clutching his chest, a rush to the emergency room. That does happen, but this scene is not the…
What can I give to my grandchildren? What will make a difference? Grandparents often come to these questions when they realize that the little ones have all the “things” they need and more. New toys, electronics or sports equipment? They…
We invited three judges to weigh the successes of each chef’s inventiveness in marrying chocolate and maple syrup. The judges were celebrity guests Tom Griffith from WMUR-TV Channel 9, Master Baker Steve James of Portsmouth and food writer Rachel Forrest…
“Hidden in plain sight” is a bit too cliché for a place so original, but that’s the essence of the city that Dartmouth built. It’s an oasis of urban sophistication in a pastoral setting. It’s the cultural counterpart to the…
The N.H. Republican Party doesn’t get it. Colossal electoral failure might suggest it is time for a little soul searching … a serving of a humble pie wouldn’t be bad, either. Ah well, wishful thinking. Just in case you missed…
What’s the most romantic place in New Hampshire? Here in the official month of love (though I wonder what, besides Valentine’s Day, is so romantic about February) it seems like a good question to ponder. The editors of USA Today…
No two opals are ever alike. Pick one up and you are mesmerized by the patterns and dance of light coming from within. This “play of color” is the result of water trapped in silica cells, created a million years…
“The Fine Print,” or How We Compiled a List Like This Nobody likes to tell you how much money they make. Neighbors drop hints to neighbors — the new in-ground pool, the cherry red BMW — but that actual paycheck…
I frequently remind my mother that the boat I take into the afterlife will be filled with her pot roast. Like the ancient Egyptians, I’ll also take my favorite servants and pottery. But I’m not going anywhere without that tantalizing…
Is the Internet — where it’s so easy to Google information — turning public libraries into dinosaurs? Conventional wisdom says “Yes.” State Librarian Michael York says “Nonsense.” He points to the fact that there is a library in every community…
Fitting Piece Thank you so much for the puzzle [Community Puzzle contest, December 2006]. It was a wonderful surprise and I will be sharing it with the “puzzle ladies.” We'll have a great time working it together. There was so…
My urban friends may never have to face this horror. It’s not that squirrels don’t take up residence in the city, but they tend to avoid the interiors of fifth floor walk-ups, preferring the safety and sumptuous litter of parks,…
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Estes of Buford, GA (formerly of Hollis, NH) announce the engagement of their daughter Jennifer L. Estes to H. John Moore. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moore of Ellsworth, ME. Miss Estes…
Wedding style has been all about personalization for years — every couple is finding their own way to say “I do.” And although meaningful traditions remain, they’re customized to express a couple’s own style. Naturally, some conventional wedding symbols have…
Your wedding day is all about celebrating romance. How you define romance is depicted in that most-dreamed about ensemble — your wedding dress. And nothing brings romance to life more than today’s interpretations of the Victorian Era, proving once again…
There are a variety of factors that make a wedding memorable and one of the most key is the quality and uniqueness of the reception food. The range of possibilities is vast. At hotels and banquet rooms you are usually…
