Ice Season – 01/27/22

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Take advantage of the frigid temps and lace up your skates or take in a game of outdoor hockey. This weekend you can head to the annual Black Ice Hockey Tournament in Concord, where there will be all kinds of games to watch, plus public skating. And several local communities maintain skating ponds for your enjoyment all winter long.

Also on the cover, we have 26 cool ideas for your big day, p. 20. And it’s time for the 2022 Best of readers’ poll! Vote for your favorite people, places and things in New Hampshire starting Feb. 1. See details on p. 17.

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