Pickleball is everywhere — 09/22/22

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It’s been named the “fastest growing sport in America” the last two consecutive years by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association — find out what has so many people hooked on pickleball, the racquet sport combining elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong that originated in Washington State, and where you can go in southern New Hampshire to try your hand at the game.

Also on the cover Learn about Native American history and culture at the Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum’s annual Harvest Celebration (page 18). Ansanm, a monthly Haitian dinner series brought to you by Top Chef alum Chris Viaud and his family, gears up to open its new brick-and-mortar restaurant in Milford (page 25). Local winemakers and vineyard owners discuss the status of this year’s grape harvest and how the recent drought conditions have played a part (page 24).

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