New Hampshire Magazine - March 2010

Guest Editorial: Rocks of Ages

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…

Cheap Eats

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…

New Hampshire Magazine Overview

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…

Directions to NH Magazine

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…

Navigating Travel

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…

Letter to the Editor

7 Trillion and Growing "Golden Congressional Parachutes" [July 2006] 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.…

What’s in a name?

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…

Courtroom Drama

“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.…

Hot Baths for Cool Living

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…

Musical Intermezzos

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.…