Shop Very Local — 07/16/2026

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Freshly picked raspberries, freshly baked bread, cheese sold to you by the person who made it, an excuse to buy a doughnut on a random afternoon — there are many reasons to go to a farmers market. And, if you haven’t been yet this season, there is probably new stuff to discover at your favorite market. In this week’s cover story, we take a look at what’s for sale and when to shop at area farmers markets.

Also on the cover This year’s Shakespeare on the Green production at Saint Anselm College is the comedy As You Like It. Michael Witthaus gives you all the details (page 12). Michael also looks at this weekend’s music line-up with his Nite Roundup and his story about Hell Beach ahead of their Friday show at the Shaskeen in Manchester on page 23. On page 24 find the Music This Week listing and on page 25 see Concerts. And check out some summer fun fairs and festivals in the Kiddie Pool on page 15.

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