The Demise of Pizzaria (sic)

A valuable part of New Hampshire 's pizza history has bit the, ah, dust. Vinnie's in Concord has apparently closed.

Historic New England agrarian home to be sold

By Ray Carbone WARNER, N.H.  – One of the sad impacts of the ongoing coronavirus crisis is that real estate sales have dropped off sharply. But that has not stopped one local man from selling his 17,000-square foot home on Brown Road, a unique American “antique” that’s serves as a wonderful example of preserving local...

‘The Snowman’ Walking In the Air

I love to post something special every year for Christmas... This is from an English TV film, apparently their version of "A Charlie Brown Christmas," at least in terms of annual popularity.... Enjoy! And, God bless you and yours during this special time of year!   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDswfD6WGno&fbclid=IwAR33FoIbOA5RDJGr91asI0QENejNYmo43HkrwlYhZ8YLT5Xu_NUWnncMKUk

Could tiny homes help NH’s big housing shortage?

Right now, New Hampshire does not permit these tiny houses as year-round residences, so owners either have to periodically move to another spot or hope that no one notices them holed up in February.

A Tiny House To Go

The Kearsarge-Sunapee region of New Hampshire is attracting the attention of tiny house fans.

Bradford kennel probe still ongoing

By Ray Carbone BRADFORD – A local kennel owner who was arrested* after authorities removed 100 dogs from her facility for alleged abuse/neglect issues in June, has not been charged by officials almost two months after the incident. Wanda Watson of Ring Hill Retrievers is a breeder who specializes in golden and Labrador retrievers. On...

Pigging out for the neighborhood

A menagerie of ceramic pigs have assembled in front of the Joseph home on West Main Street in Warner. The pig collection has been quietly charming neighbors since last summer. (Ray Carbone/photo) By Ray Carbone Last year, Tom Joseph of Warner, N.H., stopped off at the town transfer station and spotted an unusual item. There...

Court, legislators kill off boat access plan

By Ray Carbone NEWBURY – Two recent actions by state officials appear to spell the end to any prospect of developing a deep-water boat launch at the local property on Lake Sunapee known as Wild Goose. The three-acres lot was purchased in 1990 with the stated goal of creating a launch there for larger boats;...

Students revolt over corn dogs removal

“We, the people of Londonderry Middle School, would like to notify you on how we feel about the new dumplings. WE HATE THEM." About two years ago, we reported on the great corndog revolt in a New Hampshire middle school. Read about it here.  

Mr. Potato Head may have appealed to Franklin visitor

By Ray Carbone NEW LONDON – The famous toy known as Mr. Potato Head was at the center of an alleged theft at the New London Inn recently. Melissa L. Chilson, 30, of Franklin was charged with stealing a Mr. Potato Head from the inn’s conference room on Oct. 22. Police claimed that she also...