DONETSK REGION, Ukraine - "There was a new joy that had never happened before."
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
When people unfolded their copies of the Buffalo Times on Dec. 6, 1898, they read news of a diamond heist, a double divorce and a deadly boating accident in Algiers. But there, at the bottom of the front page, was something truly unexpected: a letter from Santa Claus.
Saturday, December 23, 2023
Goffstown resident Kelly Socia launched the New Hampshire Party Bus as a retirement startup.
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
JAFFREY — Return to Bedford Falls and relive the cinematic magic and wonder of director Frank Capra’s heartwarming tale “It’s a Wonderful Life” at a screening at the Park Theatre Saturday at 7 p.m.
Mountain Base Brewery in Goffstown held its second annual cookie decorating fundraiser for a family in need, which is different each year. “We’ve gotten a lot of great donations (for the family),” Carrie Currier, co-owner of the brewery with her husband, Jim. Their daughter, Candice Pendagas…
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
On Sunday, St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua held its annual Christmas in the Atrium celebration with Santa, his elves, and lots of fun activities for the kids
Monday, December 18, 2023
Each year the Jobin family raises money for Make-A-Wish New Hampshire through their lights display on Stephen Drive in Bedford. According to the family, they've raised $32,000 for the charity since 2015.
Friday, December 15, 2023
HOLLIS — Shortly after he was deployed overseas during Operation Desert Storm, it wasn’t uncommon for U.S. Army veteran Chris Lussier to find himself surrounded by oil fires under a blackened sky — and longing for the sights and sounds back home in Greater Nashua.
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
editor's pick
On the winter solstice last Dec. 21, a video production crew arrived at a small church at 143 Exeter Road in Hampton Falls — the one known for its Greek Revival architecture, white columns, and Trompe-l’œil (‘deceive the eye’) interior.
DJ Matt Facer looked out at the thousands of football fans packed into the stadium in Northampton, England, on Dec. 2, smiled at the thought of what he was about to do and pressed play.
Monday, December 11, 2023
William Eldor, 4, of Exeter, along with other children, was having a blast playing with a dreidel mascot at the Family Menorah Lighting held by Chabad of New Hampshire and PJ Library on the plaza in front of the New Hampshire State House on Thursday evening during the first night of Chanukah.
Saturday, December 09, 2023
What kind of mood are you in this holiday season?
Wednesday, December 06, 2023
The Queen City will host the 2nd Annual Downtown Tree Lighting Ceremony Saturday from 4:45 to 5:15 p.m. at City Hall Plaza, the Manchester Economic Development Office announced this week.
Expect both celebratory and somber notes when the Holiday Pops glides its sleigh into the SNHU Arena on Saturday.
Tuesday, December 05, 2023
editor's pick
Get out there and make merry before December goes by in a flash of red and green.
Stumped for a holiday gift? Go to the bookstore. Many quaint New Hampshire downtowns have locally owned bookshops with festive decorations and a friendly atmosphere that make for a fun holiday shopping excursion.
The best gift for a serious or aspiring home cook is one they’ll actually use, and it helps if said present is also stylish.
Monday, December 04, 2023
LONDONDERRY — It may have been dismal and dreary, but holiday spirits remained high Sunday afternoon as the Rotary Club of Londonderry and other supporters helped bring in the holiday season on the Town Common.
Sunday, December 03, 2023
Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond, a Portsmouth winter tradition, offers various ice skating opportunities for all ages and skill levels within the historic Strawbery Banke campus. Skaters can take advantage of daily public skating sessions, skating lessons, private rink rentals for sp…
Already open and running through Dec. 31, the Holiday Shoppes at Tuscan Village in Salem is decked out for the holidays and ready for Christmas shoppers.
Pack the kids into the car and head up to Loudon to enjoy this year’s Gift of Lights at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Patrons have two more weekends — Dec. 9-10 and 16-17, to participate in the fifth annual NH Jingle Bells Winery Tour.
The North Woodstock Ice Castles are returning with horse-drawn wagon rides, a mystical light walk, a pub ice bar, a winter fairy village and all the magical ice creations that people have grown to love.
As Portsmouth’s year-long 400th anniversary celebration enters the final month of 2023, residents and visitors have another special reason to visit the Port City: Strawbery Banke’s annual Candlelight Stroll.
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
editor's pick
Whether you’re looking for some socking stuffers, a festive parade, tons of twinkling lights or a horse-drawn sleigh ride, the holidays are looking bright in the Granite State.
editor's pick
Peterborough humorist Ken Sheldon’s everyday voice has an amiable cadence that makes an interview feel like old acquaintances catching up over cups of coffee.
The Bektash Shriners in Concord hosted its annual Fez-tival of Trees. The event joins Bingo and Easter Eggstravaganza as fundraisers to support the Bektash Shrine Center building and activities. The tree festival ended on Nov. 26.
Monday, November 27, 2023
NASHUA — Organizers of A Tactical Christmas, the annual toys and gifts distribution program that helps bring the holiday spirit to local children and families who otherwise may not be able to celebrate, have launched their donation drive for this year’s 10th annual event.
On Friday, Santa visited Hudson to help light the tree in Hudson Town Common. He then rode in a fire truck to visit kids at the Community Center.
Sunday, November 26, 2023
editor's pick
CROWDS LINED the streets of Derry Saturday as the community celebrated its traditional welcome to the holiday season with the annual Nutfield Holiday Parade and Very Derry holiday events.
Saturday, November 25, 2023
You've probably heard of decorating creep. But that term no longer captures the increasingly lawless terrain of holiday decor.
Friday, November 24, 2023
NASHUA — Organizers of A Tactical Christmas, the annual toys and gifts distribution program that helps bring the holiday spirit to local children and families who otherwise may not be able to celebrate, have launched their donation drive for this year’s 10th annual event.
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
It’s like stepping inside a giant glistening snow globe on a landscape of giant snowflakes.
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Juston McKinney openly admitted in one of his previous Amazon Prime comedy specials that raising kids can leave a father feeling “parentally challenged.”
The Community Players of Concord’s production of the classic musical “The Sound of Music” this weekend is bringing together lots more than one family.
Sunday, November 12, 2023
NASHUA — Harbor Care’s popular, free Thanksgiving Community Dinner is returning this year from its three-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sunday, October 29, 2023
LACONIA — To the delight of organizers, the New Hampshire Pumpkin Festival, successor to the Keene Pumpkin Festival, is hitting its stride, attracting thousands of people to the downtown this past weekend.
Thursday, October 26, 2023
DERRY -- This home has a lot of curb appeal this time of year, especially for people who are looking for some spooky, scary fun while supporting downtown food missions at the same time.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
It’s not just Oct. 31 when quaint streets suddenly feel dank and a sense of unease oozes out of the dark recesses of downtown Portsmouth.
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
DONETSK REGION, Ukraine - "There was a new joy that had never happened before."
When people unfolded their copies of the Buffalo Times on Dec. 6, 1898, they read news of a diamond heist, a double divorce and a deadly boating accident in Algiers. But there, at the bottom of the front page, was something truly unexpected: a letter from Santa Claus.
Saturday, December 23, 2023
Goffstown resident Kelly Socia launched the New Hampshire Party Bus as a retirement startup.
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
JAFFREY — Return to Bedford Falls and relive the cinematic magic and wonder of director Frank Capra’s heartwarming tale “It’s a Wonderful Life” at a screening at the Park Theatre Saturday at 7 p.m.
Mountain Base Brewery in Goffstown held its second annual cookie decorating fundraiser for a family in need, which is different each year. “We’ve gotten a lot of great donations (for the family),” Carrie Currier, co-owner of the brewery with her husband, Jim. Their daughter, Candice Pendagas…
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
On Sunday, St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua held its annual Christmas in the Atrium celebration with Santa, his elves, and lots of fun activities for the kids
Monday, December 18, 2023
Each year the Jobin family raises money for Make-A-Wish New Hampshire through their lights display on Stephen Drive in Bedford. According to the family, they've raised $32,000 for the charity since 2015.
Friday, December 15, 2023
HOLLIS — Shortly after he was deployed overseas during Operation Desert Storm, it wasn’t uncommon for U.S. Army veteran Chris Lussier to find himself surrounded by oil fires under a blackened sky — and longing for the sights and sounds back home in Greater Nashua.
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
editor's pick
On the winter solstice last Dec. 21, a video production crew arrived at a small church at 143 Exeter Road in Hampton Falls — the one known for its Greek Revival architecture, white columns, and Trompe-l’œil (‘deceive the eye’) interior.
DJ Matt Facer looked out at the thousands of football fans packed into the stadium in Northampton, England, on Dec. 2, smiled at the thought of what he was about to do and pressed play.
Monday, December 11, 2023
William Eldor, 4, of Exeter, along with other children, was having a blast playing with a dreidel mascot at the Family Menorah Lighting held by Chabad of New Hampshire and PJ Library on the plaza in front of the New Hampshire State House on Thursday evening during the first night of Chanukah.
Saturday, December 09, 2023
What kind of mood are you in this holiday season?
Wednesday, December 06, 2023
The Queen City will host the 2nd Annual Downtown Tree Lighting Ceremony Saturday from 4:45 to 5:15 p.m. at City Hall Plaza, the Manchester Economic Development Office announced this week.
Expect both celebratory and somber notes when the Holiday Pops glides its sleigh into the SNHU Arena on Saturday.
Tuesday, December 05, 2023
editor's pick
Get out there and make merry before December goes by in a flash of red and green.
Stumped for a holiday gift? Go to the bookstore. Many quaint New Hampshire downtowns have locally owned bookshops with festive decorations and a friendly atmosphere that make for a fun holiday shopping excursion.
The best gift for a serious or aspiring home cook is one they’ll actually use, and it helps if said present is also stylish.
Monday, December 04, 2023
LONDONDERRY — It may have been dismal and dreary, but holiday spirits remained high Sunday afternoon as the Rotary Club of Londonderry and other supporters helped bring in the holiday season on the Town Common.
Sunday, December 03, 2023
Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond, a Portsmouth winter tradition, offers various ice skating opportunities for all ages and skill levels within the historic Strawbery Banke campus. Skaters can take advantage of daily public skating sessions, skating lessons, private rink rentals for sp…
Already open and running through Dec. 31, the Holiday Shoppes at Tuscan Village in Salem is decked out for the holidays and ready for Christmas shoppers.
Pack the kids into the car and head up to Loudon to enjoy this year’s Gift of Lights at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Patrons have two more weekends — Dec. 9-10 and 16-17, to participate in the fifth annual NH Jingle Bells Winery Tour.
The North Woodstock Ice Castles are returning with horse-drawn wagon rides, a mystical light walk, a pub ice bar, a winter fairy village and all the magical ice creations that people have grown to love.
As Portsmouth’s year-long 400th anniversary celebration enters the final month of 2023, residents and visitors have another special reason to visit the Port City: Strawbery Banke’s annual Candlelight Stroll.
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
editor's pick
Whether you’re looking for some socking stuffers, a festive parade, tons of twinkling lights or a horse-drawn sleigh ride, the holidays are looking bright in the Granite State.
editor's pick
Peterborough humorist Ken Sheldon’s everyday voice has an amiable cadence that makes an interview feel like old acquaintances catching up over cups of coffee.
The Bektash Shriners in Concord hosted its annual Fez-tival of Trees. The event joins Bingo and Easter Eggstravaganza as fundraisers to support the Bektash Shrine Center building and activities. The tree festival ended on Nov. 26.
Monday, November 27, 2023
NASHUA — Organizers of A Tactical Christmas, the annual toys and gifts distribution program that helps bring the holiday spirit to local children and families who otherwise may not be able to celebrate, have launched their donation drive for this year’s 10th annual event.
On Friday, Santa visited Hudson to help light the tree in Hudson Town Common. He then rode in a fire truck to visit kids at the Community Center.
Sunday, November 26, 2023
editor's pick
CROWDS LINED the streets of Derry Saturday as the community celebrated its traditional welcome to the holiday season with the annual Nutfield Holiday Parade and Very Derry holiday events.
Saturday, November 25, 2023
You've probably heard of decorating creep. But that term no longer captures the increasingly lawless terrain of holiday decor.
Friday, November 24, 2023
NASHUA — Organizers of A Tactical Christmas, the annual toys and gifts distribution program that helps bring the holiday spirit to local children and families who otherwise may not be able to celebrate, have launched their donation drive for this year’s 10th annual event.
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
It’s like stepping inside a giant glistening snow globe on a landscape of giant snowflakes.
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Juston McKinney openly admitted in one of his previous Amazon Prime comedy specials that raising kids can leave a father feeling “parentally challenged.”
The Community Players of Concord’s production of the classic musical “The Sound of Music” this weekend is bringing together lots more than one family.
Sunday, November 12, 2023
NASHUA — Harbor Care’s popular, free Thanksgiving Community Dinner is returning this year from its three-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sunday, October 29, 2023
LACONIA — To the delight of organizers, the New Hampshire Pumpkin Festival, successor to the Keene Pumpkin Festival, is hitting its stride, attracting thousands of people to the downtown this past weekend.
Thursday, October 26, 2023
DERRY -- This home has a lot of curb appeal this time of year, especially for people who are looking for some spooky, scary fun while supporting downtown food missions at the same time.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
It’s not just Oct. 31 when quaint streets suddenly feel dank and a sense of unease oozes out of the dark recesses of downtown Portsmouth.