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Information from around the state
June 2009 - Posts
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Cactus Jack’s Great West Grill located on South Willow Street in Manchester, and T-BONES Great American Eatery located on the Manchester/Bedford line ha ve announced their commitment to donate to the Manchester High School’s budget issues Read More...
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The Barnstormers Theatre, America's oldest professional summer theatre, begins its 79th season with the beloved musical "Brigadoon" from July 7 to 11. A mysterious Scottish village appears out of the mists for one day every hundred years. Read More...
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The art of the master woodturner is a delicate balance between precise control and the forces of chance. With the skilled touch of the craftsman, the natural beauty of the wood is revealed and enhanced. Visitors can observe how wood is turned into art Read More...
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Heluva Good! Pole qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series LENOX Industrial Tools 301 was canceled Friday afternoon due to inclement weather. Rain began falling at New Hampshire Motor Speedway at about 2:00 p.m. At that time, the final practice for Read More...
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Anchored by renowned folk artist David Bromberg, the Prescott Park Folk Festival will take place on Saturday, July 18, starting at 5pm in Prescott Park, Portsmouth. The folk festival will also feature Christine Lavin, Jason Spooner Trio, Canadian fiddle Read More...
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After 32 years of service, Robert Heath is retiring from the Associated Grocers of New England Board of Directors. “ Bob was nominated to the board in 1977,” says board chairman Thomas Bradbury. “He became chairman of the board in 1990, Read More...
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The disco ball will be spinning to the tunes of the 70's and the crew will be grooving to the beat of the 80's on Friday nights aboard the Mount. Beginning, Friday July 3, the Mount will be partying on Lake Winnipesaukee while offering dinner Read More...
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The Margret and H.A. Rey Center in Waterville Valley begins its third annual Tecumseh Overnights program with its first weekend offering on July 11, 2009. There are two additional public overnights scheduled for August 15, 2009 and August 29, 2009. Tecumseh Read More...
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New Hampshire teens with an interest in the environment have an unusual opportunity this summer - a chance to work with scientists, see what a career in natural resources would be like, and hike and camp in New Hampshire's great outdoors. Thanks to Read More...
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17-year-old rookie Ryan Truex of Mayetta, N.J. was the fastest in practice earlier in the day, and remained on top during qualifying to win the pole for the Heluva Good! Summer 125 in the NASCAR Camping World Series East. Driving the No. 00 NAPA Toyota, Read More...
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Milford, Conn.'s Doug Coby drove his No. 19 Major Motion Transport/Family Auto Center Chevrolet to the pole position for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour New England 100. Coby earned his second career pole with a lap time of 30.003 seconds and a top Read More...
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As much as $1 Million could be on the line when the 10 finalists of the LENOX Industrial Tools EXTRA-MILE HEROES Contest visit New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday, June 28. As a part of their prize packages, the 10 finalists will be attending the NASCAR Read More...
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The Margret and H.A. Rey Center in Waterville Valley, NH is offering a variety of fun youth programs this summer. Join the Rey Center to enjoy weekly performances by the Papermill Children's Theatre, youth gardening programs, nature exploration programs, Read More...
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New Hampshire Motor Speedway now has a fan-friendly mascot to match its 1.058-mile oval superspeedway. The Mile Oval Moose, known affectionately as "Milo," will start his new job at the speedway this weekend and is sure to be a fan favorite. Read More...
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Enthusiastic Reception Brings Event Back for More Mike Teixeira, of Calypso Communications, and Jamila Taylor, of Latona Associates, today announced they will host Portsmouth’s second Pecha Kucha Night on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at the Portsmouth Read More...
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This year, the first 2009 Babe Ruth Softball 16U World Series will take place in Concord. The series is dedicated to all volunteers of the Concord Babe Ruth League, past and present. As part of the series a "Banquet of Champions will be held. This Read More...
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Back by popular demand, the Concord Community Music School will once again offer its five-week series of Summer Sings on Tuesday evenings, 7 – 8:30 pm, from June 30 through July 28. These community gatherings are open to all, no experience necessary, Read More...
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Prescott Park Arts Festival is preparing to launch its' 35th season on Friday, June 26. Held in Prescott Park, the festival is one of the Seacoast's most loved summer traditions with its weekly presentations of free events including music concerts, Read More...
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As part of the Prescott Park Arts Festival 35th season, folk icon Tom Rush will kick off the River House Concert Series on Wednesday, July 1, in Prescott Park at 7:00pm. Tom Rush and his distinctive guitar style, wry humor and warm, expressive voice have Read More...
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The Garden Concert Series at the Governor's Inn is in full swing and this week features local band Ricky Reilly and The Rockodile Hunters bringing their great vocals and original songs into the garden on Friday night June 26 from 7-10pm. Saturday, Read More...
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On Thursday, June 25, "Fan Fest" at New Hampshire Motor Speedway will feature free grandstand admission for NASCAR Camping World Series East Series and NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour qualifying, as well as a great evening of free entertainment. Read More...
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Fans have the unique chance to walk in the tire tracks of their favorite NASCAR heroes during the Motor Racing Outreach and Speedway Children's Charities Track Walk on New Hampshire Motor Speedway's oval. On Saturday, June 27, from 5:30 p.m. to Read More...
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Eddie Doyle, Hall of Fame Bartender and part of the inspiration for the lead character of the popular television sitcom "Cheers," will be serving race fans at the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 on Sunday, June 28. Doyle worked at "Cheers" Read More...
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The adventure of a lifetime is in store for 515 people who have been offered permits to hunt moose in New Hampshire this October. They are the lucky winners in the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's annual moose permit lottery drawing that was Read More...
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Looking for a rocket for that special someone? How about Martian Sand, a model plane kit, or an astronaut pen that writes upside down? The new Science Store at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Concord, NH has you covered with unique, educational Read More...
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New and enhanced trackside safety fencing is up along the grandstand sides of the racing surface at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Approximately 3,400 feet of fencing was installed. The lower portion is reinforced with six strands of 5/8-inch, high-strength Read More...
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On Friday, July 10, the New Hampshire Humanities Council will sponsor an all-day workshop on “Teaching Local History with Cemetery Walks.” The workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Chester Historical Society in Chester, NH. The Read More...
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A reconfiguration of New Hampshire Motor Speedway's infield will greatly increase its usable space and functionality. Infield construction began in May of this year after the necessary permits were obtained. After just two months of other structural Read More...
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The M/S Mount Washington is partying on July 4th and invites families aboard to join the fun. Passengers can enjoy an evening of dining and dancing while cruising the lake looking for fireworks. The July 4th Fireworks Party Cruise departs from Weirs Beach, Read More...
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Unable to find any new clues after three days of searching, rescue officials will bring to a close the extensive ground and air search of the Mount Washington area of New Hampshire aimed at locating hiker Peter Shintani, age 70, of Napanee, Ontario, who Read More...
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Featuring one of the most lucrative payouts-per-mile in NASCAR racing, record purses totaling more than seven million dollars are up for grabs for NASCAR drivers competing in next weekend's LENOX Industrial Tools 301 events at New Hampshire Motor Read More...
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The Geyer/Feld duo will appear at Nashua’s Stuio 99 at 8:00 on July 3. Both accomplished singer/pianists, Ben Geyer and Matthew Bryan Feld will perform jazz standards, pop tunes, and original compositions. Admission is $10 and $7 for students. For Read More...
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In 1862 President Lincoln, by executive order, placed the entire nation under martial law, suspending the writ of habeas corpus and ordering the indefinite incarceration and trial by military tribunal to all persons “guilty of any disloyal practice,” Read More...
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New Hampshire Fish and Game Department Conservation Officers began searching trails near Mount Washington yesterday afternoon, and are continuing this morning (June 17, 2009), looking for any sign of overdue hiker Peter Shintani, age 70, of Napanee, Ontario, Read More...
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This Fourth of July New Hampshire offers families fun, value, and some old fashion fireworks. And, in New Hampshire, celebrate your independence with family pricing, green vistas, and great memories. The M/S Mount Washington will welcome families aboard Read More...
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Want to give your dad or grandfather a memorable Father's Day this year? Take him fishing! There's nothing like an outdoor adventure together to remind you what families are all about. Most dads can use a break from the fast-paced world. Fishing Read More...
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If you are looking for great Family Friendly entertainment look no further than the beautiful Garden at The Governor’s Inn. The Governor’s Inn and the Café at The Governor’s Inn announces the 2009 Garden Concert Series. With acts Read More...
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New Hampshire's Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Program has until June 30, 2009, to raise private donations for matching funds to earn a $50,000 grant from the state. Donations also count toward the required state share of a Federal matching grant, Read More...
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The New Hampshire Historical Society will host the Seacoast Wind Ensemble in a free outdoor concert on Thursday, July 2, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., in downtown Concord’s Eagle Square, just outside the Historical Society’s museum. The concert Read More...
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Fair will provide New Hampshire small businesses with financing information, vendors to include financial institutions, state and federal agencies U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen officially announced today the details of a Small Business Fair she will host Read More...
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AbilityPLUS is a nonprofit organization located in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire dedicated to helping disabled people of all abilities realize their dreams of inclusion through adaptive skiing and other recreational opportunities. The summer of 2009 Read More...
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Carolyn Cicciu , a retired High School teacher and resident of Goffstown , New Hampshire has just returned from a unique delegation to Israel and Palestine . Ms. Cicciu, along with 15 other participants from across the United States , landed in Tel Aviv Read More...
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If you are young at heart or looking for a party with a retro vibe this summer, the M/S Mount Washington is the place to be on Monday nights. Beginning, Monday June 29, the Mount will be Rocking and Rolling along Lake Winnipesaukee while offering dinner Read More...
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"Dribbles", the full-length movie produced by Granite State filmmakers Thomas and Heidi Tosi, will be the featured film at the 2009 New Hampshire Conference on Bullying which takes place June 24 & 25 in Meredith. The two day conference is Read More...
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Legendary Grammy-nominated band Three Dog Night; the car-eating, fire-breathing mechanical dinosaur "Transaurus;" and a fly-over featuring F-16 fighter jets highlight pre-race entertainment for the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Read More...
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Waterville Valley Resort will kick off the Independence Day weekend celebration with a town-wide Parade on Friday, July 3, 2009 at 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to participate, with float building, walking in the parade, or simply viewing from the roadside. Read More...
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The First Annual Ron Meade Toy Run and Parade will honor the memory of beloved New Hampshire Motor Speedway staff member and longtime motorsports publicist, Ron Meade. The ride, an official event of Laconia Motorcycle Week 2009, will leave from Inter-Lakes Read More...
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As a part of the 86th Annual Loudon Classic, New Hampshire Motor Speedway will host the Second Annual State of New Hampshire Legislators Parade Lap. Many prominent state political figures will take to the track for a ceremonial pace lap on Sunday, June Read More...
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Churches define our New Hampshire communities, but unless they can find new audiences to use and care for their historic buildings, some of these places may not be with us much longer. That's the prediction from the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance, Read More...
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Got a great photo of a kid having fun fishing? Enter it in the 2009 kids fishing photo contest sponsored jointly by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department and Kidz Rule USA magazine. The contest is open to children under age 13. With their parent's Read More...
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Commercial landing restrictions for spiny dogfish harvested in New Hampshire waters were announced today by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's Marine Fisheries Division. Spiny dogfish may be harvested in state waters from July 1 through Read More...
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Frost Heaves, the comedy show from "the most under-appreciated town in New Hampshire," has been chosen as "Best of NH" by New Hampshire Magazine in the "Granite State Variety Show" category. "This is the most exciting Read More...
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LENOX Industrial Tools and Governor Lynch Go the Extra Mile for Local Heroes With Invite to LENOX Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway In recognition of its EXTRA MILE HEROES Contest, LENOX Industrial Tools is teaming up with New Hampshire Read More...
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The Barnstormers Theatre of Tamworth, the oldest professional summer stock theatre in America, has announced its 2009 season. The season kicks off with a highland fling as "Brigadoon" takes the stage from July 7 to 11. Lerner and Loewe's Read More...
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Local 48 Hour Film Project is a sell out Twenty-six teams of filmmakers will descend upon Manchester on Friday, June 12 to get their assignments for the first ever 48 Hour Film Project in the Granite State. Teams will gather at Manchester’s Double Read More...
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The art of the master woodturner is a delicate balance between precise control and the forces of chance. With the skilled touch of the craftsman, the inherent, natural beauty of the wood is revealed and enhanced. Turning Wood Into Art: The Jane and Arthur Read More...
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This past Saturday history was made in Portsmouth when the region’s first indoor Public Market debuted. Shoppers from three states turned out for the Market, which took place at the Frank Jones Center. The aroma of garlic wafted through the room Read More...
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Looking for a summer kayak adventure? Join staff of the Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve for kayak tours in the Great Bay Estuary, where you can watch osprey diving for fish, herons gracefully glide overhead and learn what makes the Great Read More...
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The 2009 Laconia Bike Week celebration will open with the 86th Annual Loudon Classic at New Hampshire Motor Speedway from Friday, June 12 through Sunday, June 14. The Loudon RoadRace Series (LRRS) starts a non-stop, three-day schedule of racing beginning Read More...
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Anglers fishing Lake Winnipesaukee are being asked to watch for largemouth and smallmouth bass tagged as part of a New Hampshire Fish and Game Department Warmwater Fisheries Management Program study. Data collected from tagged bass will allow biologists Read More...
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Celtic Solas, Grammy-Nominated Pine Leaf Boys, Alaskan Bearfoot, and comedic Christine Lavin added to line up. Prescott Park Arts Festival is preparing to launch its' 35th summer season of entertainment on Friday, June 26, and has announced the addition Read More...
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Event to celebrate, and raise awareness of newcomers in the community, and to inspire neighborly acceptance, assistance and appreciation of cultural diversity The Greater Concord Area Task Force Against Racism & Intolerance announced that its 4th Read More...
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Here's a chance for women to learn the skills they need to enjoy outdoor recreation in the Granite State. New Hampshire's Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (B.O.W.) program offers a fall weekend (September 11-13) that includes more than 30 outdoor skills Read More...
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Enjoy fun summer evenings cruising, dining, and dancing aboard the M/S Mount Washington. This summer the ship offers different entertainment four nights a week. Whether passengers are interested in dancing to their favorite tunes from live bands, having Read More...
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Registration is now open for a new environmental leadership program for youth between the ages of 13-17, sponsored by the NH Children and Nature Coalition and Kimball Union Academy's EE Just Environmental Leadership Institute. The program starts this Read More...
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This Father's Day, take a tour of the museum, create some art of your own, and treat dad to a special lunch at the Winter Garden Café featuring a Bloody Mary bar, specialty beers, hoagies, and grinders. At 1 pm the Currier offers a "Welcome Read More...
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WOW! We are excited! THE CLASSIC CRIME, Tooth & Nail Records national recording artists, are making their ONLY NEW ENGLAND APPEARANCE at Ground Zero in Allenstown, NH on Monday, June 22 @ 7:00 PM. We have been invited to open for them! Woo hoo!! They Read More...
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Spring is a welcome time in New Hampshire, and one of the signs of the season is turtles migrating to nesting habitat. We can help them survive by slowing down and keeping an eye out for turtles crossing the roads in coming weeks, says New Hampshire Fish Read More...
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If you encounter wildlife, even young animals that appear to need help, the kindest (and safest) thing to do is to leave them alone and let nature take its course, officials from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department said today. This time of year, Read More...
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What: Open Casting Call to be the First New Hampshire Motor Speedway Mascot When: Friday, June 5th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Where: Veteran's Park in Manchester, N.H. Located on Elm Street (bounded by Merrimack and Central Streets), one block north Read More...
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The 3rd Annual "Galaxy of British Cars Show" will be hosted at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in partnership with Brit Bits on June 14th from 10 AM to 2 PM. The car show will take place on the green behind the Discovery Center where Read More...
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The exhibition featuring the whimsical and enchanting original drawings, paintings, and sketches of best-selling author and illustrator David Macaulay is coming to a close at the Currier Museum of Art on Sunday, June 14. Macaulay's gift for conveying Read More...
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The Bach’s Lunch Series closes its 2008-09 Season with a lecture on June 4 th by Peggy Senter entitled “ The Thrill of a Premiere: A Performer’s Perspective” and a concert the following Thursday, May 11 th featuring Jean Benson, Read More...
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