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Meet Mischka — 11/03/22

The Granite State is home to many dogs, cats and other animals with roles that go beyond the traditional house pet. Read on to learn about Eddy the comfort pony, Yuka the Arctic fox, cuddle cows at Granite Oak Farm in Goffstown and more.

Also on the cover Katelyn Sahagian brings you all the details on the Nashua Chamber Orchestra’s return with “Beethoven and Friends,” a concert at Nashua Community College this weekend (page 15). Find local live music this weekend and beyond in our Music This Week section (starts on page 35). Pats Peak Ski Area in Henniker gears up for its 60th season with an Oktoberfest and ski and snowboard sale (page 24).

News & Notes 22/11/03

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General election New Hampshire’s general election is on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Offices on the ballot include Governor, U.S. Senator, Representative ...

Giving back with overstock

New retail store plans to help local nonprofits Adam Daley is the founder and owner of Granite State Discounts, a ...

If I were the owner

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When I come back in my next life I’m going to concentrate on making serious money. The plan would be ...

Quality of Life 22/11/03

Energy worries President and chief executive officer of Eversource Energy Joseph R. Nolan Jr. has expressed concern about possible energy ...

This Week 22/11/03

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Big Events November 3, 2022 and beyond Thursday, Nov. 3 Join MANIA the ABBA tribute band at the Chubb Theatre ...

Meet Mischka

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Get to know this Community-friendly Comfort Dog, a very social emu, cuddle cows and other famous local animals Many dogs, ...

New and old classics

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Nashua Chamber Orchestra opens season with full orchestra concerts By Katelyn Sahagian ksahagian@hippopress.com It’s been a long time coming, but ...

The Art Roundup 22/11/03

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities • Open studio: In addition to the Route 3 Art Trail ...

Let the good times roll

Concord native presents new photo biography of B.B. King By Mya Blanchard listings@hippopress.com Whether through pictures or narrative, Concord native ...

Kiddie Pool 22/11/03

Family fun for the weekend Art and science • Learn about exoplanets at the event “Exoplanets: They’re Out of This ...

An (eventual) pop of color

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Forcing bulbs for early spring blossoms indoors I love tulips. Fortunately, our dog Rowan keeps the deer away, so I ...

Treasure Hunt 22/11/03

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Dear Donna, Time to pass this carved Scottie dog bracelet to my daughter. Can you give me any information to ...

On The Job – Sally Pendleton

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Physical therapist specializing in dry needling Sally Pendleton is a Physical Therapist certified and specializing in dry needling, a technique ...

The Weekly Dish 22/11/03

News from the local food scene • Seniors Thanksgiving luncheon: The Salvation Army’s Northern New England Division is inviting seniors ...

Winter is brewing

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Oktoberfest, ski and snowboard sale return to Pats Peak Just ahead of its season kickoff, Pats Peak Ski Area in ...

Soup’s on

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Bouillon Bistro now open in Milford Scratch-made artisan soups, chowders and stews are the stars of the menu at Bouillon ...

In the kitchen with Sergio Metes

Sergio Metes is the executive chef of Luna Bistro (254 N. Broadway, Salem, 458-2162, luna-bistro.com), a tapas and wine bar ...

Caramel-stuffed chocolate chip cookies

It’s the week after Halloween, and you may be wondering why you would need a dessert recipe. Think of it ...

Wine pairing, Italian style

What to drink with each course of a hearty Italian meal The crisp days of autumn call for a reunion ...

Album Reviews 22/11/03

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Brothertiger, Brothertiger (Satanic Panic Records) If you were around in the late ’80s, you probably heard your share of corporate ...

Shuna’s Journey, by Hayao Miyazaki

Shuna’s Journey, by Hayao Miyazaki (First Second, 160 pages) At a glance, Shuna’s Journey feels like well-mapped territory for author ...

Till (PG-13)

Till (PG-13) Mamie Till-Mobley, mother of the murdered child Emmett Till, is the focus of Till, a close-up portrait of ...

At the Sofaplex 22/11/03

Wendell & Wild (PG-13) Voices of Lyric Ross, Angela Bassett. As well as the voices of Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan ...

The Music Roundup 22/11/03

Local music news & events Nashville kitten: Country music rising star MaRynn Taylor is joined by local fave Dusty Gray ...

Well rounded

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Zero hits New Hampshire with new (old) album The hallmark of a good jam band is how well it plays ...

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The Local Roast — 10/27/22

In this week’s issue, food writer Matt Ingersoll participates in a coffee cupping and gets the story on how specialty roasting is on the rise in New Hampshire. Learn about the complex journey it takes locally roasted coffee beans to reach your cup and find out where you can go to get the freshest morning joe around.

Also on the cover Katelyn Sahagian has all the details on New Hampshire Distiller’s Week, culminating with the ninth annual Distiller’s Showcase of Premium Spirits on Nov. 3 (page 26). Michael Witthaus catches up with actor and comedian Robert Dubac ahead of his upcoming show at the Rex Theatre in Manchester (page 34). Make your plans for Halloween this weekend with all kinds of family-friendly events (see This Week on p. 9 and Kiddie Pool on p. 19), costume parties and Halloween bashes for grownups (see Music This Week on p. 35) and seasonal film screenings (see film listings on p. 32). Check out our complete guide to Halloween happenings in the Oct. 20 issue; find the e-edition at hippopress.com (the story starts on page 10).

News & Notes 22/10/27

Marketplace open enrollment The open enrollment period for the Healthcare.gov Marketplace, during which New Hampshire residents can purchase or change ...

Ensuring you’re insured

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Meet the navigators of NH’s Health Market Connect The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently renewed the Covid ...

NBA now in season

With the Celtics starting out 3-0 local optimism continues to be very high. And while it’s just three games, I ...

Quality of Life 22/10/27

Teacher of the year Christian Cheetham, a teacher at Alvirne High School in Hudson, has been named New Hampshire’s 2023 ...

This Week 22/10/27

Big Events October 27, 2022 and beyond Thursday, Oct. 27 The Witch of Weston Tower will haunt McIntyre Ski Area ...

The Local Roast

NH coffee roasters discuss how they craft the perfect cup of joe To understand and appreciate specialty coffee is to ...

The Art Roundup 22/10/27

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities • Second weekend of Grease: The Palace Theatre’s (80 Hanover St ...

Taking shelter

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Wine and Whiskers fundraiser to benefit dogs in need By Mya Blanchard listings@hippopress.com As of 2010, an average of 2 ...

Kiddie Pool 22/10/27

Family fun for the weekend • Milford’s Trick or Treat on the Oval returns to the Oval gazebo area on ...

Treasure Hunt 22/10/27

Dear Donna, This treadmill was in my grandparents’ garage when I was a child, and since my grandparents have both ...

Planting spring bulbs

Put a few here and there, or make a big splash of color As a boy I was surrounded by ...

On The Job – Levi Maxwell

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Violin seller Levi Maxwell is a violin seller and owner of Levi Maxwell Violins (400-7149, facebook.com/levimaxwellsviolins), based in Mason. Explain ...

The Weekly Dish 22/10/20

News from the local food scene • Spooky servings: Still haven’t made your plans yet for Halloween? Several area bars, ...

Get in the spirit

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New Hampshire Distiller’s Week returns By Katelyn Sahagian ksahagian@hippopress.com New Hampshire in early November is the place to be for ...

In the kitchen with Ashley Tardugno

Ashley Tardugno of Derry is the owner of Whisk Chick (whisknchick@gmail.com, and on Facebook and Instagram @whiskchickbakes), specializing in charcuterie-style ...

Butternut squash chili

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With frost warnings in our forecasts, it is the time of year for slow-cooked meals. Simmering on the stove or ...

In a dark and stormy mood

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OK, this one is going to be fun. First, you’re going to need about a pound and a half of ...

Album Reviews 22/10/27

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Nelson, A Nelson Family Christmas (UME Records) So glad to get the first holiday record of the season into the ...

Leech, by Hiron Ennes

Leech, by Hiron Ennes (Tordotcom, 336 pages) If you’re looking for gothic fiction, horror spiced up with adventure, LGBT representation ...

Black Adam (PG-13)

Black Adam (PG-13) Dwayne Johnson is the magnetic core of the “too many items on the menu” comic book adaptation ...

The Music Roundup 22/10/27

Local music news & events • Hanging out: Closing out a two-month residency in downtown Nashua, The Humans Being bring ...

Clean slate

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Robert Dubac tries to make sense in Book of Moron The idea of aliens landing and attempting to understand human ...

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Scary Fun — 10/20/22

Time for costumes, snack-sized chocolate bars and screenings of Rocky Horror Picture Show. We’ve got all the Halloween events, from the trunk-or-treats for the kids to the parties and costume contests for adults. Plus, reporter Katelyn Sahagian tries her hand at dishing out scares at a haunted attraction. Find two weekends of Halloween events in our guide to the spookiest season.

Also on the cover: We are also at the start of craft fair season. In the Arts section this week, find the details about this weekend’s Great New England Fall Fine Craft and Artisan Show (on page 20) as well as a quick rundown of other area craft fairs (on page 21). Taste the competing chilis at the Great Bowls of Fire Chili Cook-Off in Goffstown on Saturday (page 32). And if you’re looking for some music, we can help you plan your weekend with the Music This Week listing, which starts on page 43.

Quality of Life 22/10/20

100 years of diner eatsThe Red Arrow Diner celebrated 100 years of serving eats in the Queen City with a ...

Album Reviews 22/10/20

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Peel Dream Magazine, Pad (Slumberland Records)With its Postal Service-vs.-the very worst parts of Spoon-sounding tunes, this dude’s first album, 2020’s ...

News & Notes 22/10/20

Biofabrication celebratedThe Manchester NextGen Resiliency Council will hold a Build Back Better Community Celebration at Arms Park in Manchester on ...

The sports week that was

Do Pats Have A QB Controversy?The results have been happily surprising for the Patriots after rookie Bailey Zappe stepped into ...

This Week 22/10/20

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Big Events October 20, 2022 and beyond Saturday, Oct. 22Manchester native and Central High School graduate Adam Sandler returns to ...

Scary Fun

Halloween events for everyone from the littlest trick-or-treaters to the oldest Rocky Horror fans A tale of two haunts To ...

More than crafts

Great New England Fine Craft and Artisan Show is back for the seventh year By Katelyn Sahagianksahagian@hippopress.com For the seventh ...

The Art Roundup 22/10/13

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities • Craft fair season: Sure, we’re in the thick of Halloween, ...

Garlic: a virtually work-free crop

A garlic bed ready for planting. Photo by Henry Homeyer.

Back in the 1980s the Dartmouth Film Department showed a film by Les Blank called Garlic Is as Good as ...

Kiddie Pool 22/10/20

Family fun for the weekend Bookstore craft• Head to Bookery (844 Elm St., Manchester) for a fun and exciting story ...

Treasure Hunt 22/10/20

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Dear Donna,Do you know anything about values on Beanie Babies? I have several older ones. My daughter informed me they ...

On The Job – Chris Cote

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Exterior and garage door specialist Chris Cote is the owner and operator of C & W Doors, an exterior and ...

The Weekly Dish 22/10/20

News from the local food scene • Come, we fly! Have you seen Disney’s Hocus Pocus 2 yet? Decorated candy ...

May the best chilis win

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Great Bowls of Fire Chili Cook-off returns If you think you make the best bowl of chili around, here’s your ...

Raise a glass to fall

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Fody’s Tavern introduces fall festival in Derry When Fody’s Tavern acquired a 40-by-60-foot tent in January 2020 for its inaugural ...

In the kitchen with Danilo and Amanda Portillo

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Danilo Portillo and his wife, Amanda, of Plaistow are the owners of Rico’s Burritos (ricosburritosfoodtruck.com, and on Facebook and Instagram ...

Simple Sausage Rolls

The tops of some sausage rolls, nothing too exciting

If you still are thinking about sausage-based appetizers after last week’s cheesy sausage balls recipe, you are in luck! This ...

What to pair with osso buco

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A robust red for a robust dinner Over the weekend, we were invited to dinner at a friends’ house. I ...

Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Ballantine, 384 pages) You know when a book’s protagonist is really hard ...

Halloween Ends (R)

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The infectious nature of violence is the real boogeyman in Halloween Ends, the allegedly final installment in the Laurie Strode/Michael ...

Master of ceremonies

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Chris Trapper has his own show to do From late spring to summer’s end, Chris Trapper was on the road, ...

The Music Roundup 22/10/20

Local music news & events • Channeling Woody: For their first acoustic album and tour, Dropkick Murphys take on the ...

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A Bunch of Characters — 10/13/22

As New Hampshire’s fall theater season continues, we chat with several local actors hitting the stage over the next month. Find out what it takes for them to get into character and what makes their upcoming shows — from Murder on the Orient Express and The Crucible to Shrek the Musical, The Wind in the Willows and more — a must-see.

Also on the cover For the first time since 2019, the Taste of New Hampshire fundraising event is back in person (page 28). A new brewfest comes to Goffstown this weekend (page 29). It’s the return of the giant pumpkin boats during the annual Goffstown Pumpkin Weigh-off and Regatta (page 19).

News & Notes 22/10/13

Fire prevention The New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office, with the National Fire Protection Association, celebrates the 100th anniversary of ...

Updates on the mail

The plant manager at Manchester’s USPS center talks about improvements As part of Delivering for America, a 10-year plan for ...

Baseball 2022 awards

Round 2 of the MLB playoffs is now underway. First, boo to the new best-of-three format for the Wild Card ...

Quality of Life 22/10/13

Phone scam The Manchester Police Department is warning the public of a scam in which a person is calling citizens ...

This Week 22/10/13

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Big Events October 13, 2022 and beyond Friday, Oct. 14 Majestic Theatre is putting on a limited production of Next ...

A Bunch of Characters

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Finding Hercule Poirot, becoming Mr. Toad and other tales of actors getting into their fall show roles New Hampshire is ...

Get into the groove

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Let’s hear it for the ’80s band By Mya Blanchard listings@hippopress.com We may not have time machines to bring us ...

The Art Roundup 22/10/13

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities • Tell me more, tell me more: Tickets are on sale ...

See the Squash-bucklers

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The Goffstown giant pumpkin weigh-off and regatta is back By Katelyn Sahagian ksahagian@hippopress.com Giant pumpkins will take over the Piscataquog ...

Putting the garden to bed

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Don’t let the bed bugs bite Frost has already lightly brushed my garden, and hard frost is not far behind ...

Kiddie Pool 22/10/13

Family fun for the weekend Festivals and expos • Gather up the troop and head over to Bedford for the ...

Treasure Hunt 22/10/13

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Dear Donna, Can you tell me if this small pot is old? As you can see, it says Nashua on ...

On The Job – Chelsey Goss

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Portable restroom rental provider Chelsey Goss and her husband, Zach, own and operate Powerhouse Portable Restrooms, a portable restroom rental ...

The Weekly Dish 22/10/13

News from the local food scene • Diner days: Join the Red Arrow Diner for a special 100th anniversary celebration ...

Granite grazing

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Taste of New Hampshire returns (in person!) Experience the best of what several local eateries have to offer during the ...

Brews for vets

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New brewfest coming to Goffstown A new event coming to Goffstown this weekend will feature more than a dozen beer ...

In the kitchen with Krystal Hudon

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Krystal Hudon and her husband, Chris, of Nashua are the co-owners of Comfort Spice Co. (comfortspiceco.com, and on Facebook), now ...

Cheesy sausage balls

The chill of fall is officially here! Last week’s salad may be my last hurrah into cold main dishes for ...

Negroni

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I’ve got a firm rule for buying old photographs at flea markets; I’ll definitely buy one, if the price is ...

Album Reviews 22/10/13

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Gogol Bordello, Solidaritine (Cooking Vinyl Records) I swear, one of the few remaining genres I can still consistently stomach is ...

Sacred Nature, by Karen Armstrong

Sacred Nature, by Karen Armstrong (Knopf, 224 pages) In the opening to Sacred Nature, Karen Armstrong tells a story of ...

Amsterdam (R)

Amsterdam (R) John David Washington, Margot Robbie and Christian Bale are Americans who enjoy liberation in post-WWI Europe but find ...

The Music Roundup 22/10/13

Local music news & events • Jersey boys: After Pat DiNizio’s passing in 2017, The Smithereens split lead singing duties ...

Halloween man

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Currier hosts Doctor Gasp & the Eeks In October 2001, inspired by being a moaning cowboy ghost in a haunted ...

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Be a super fan! — 10/06/22

You don’t have to go far to catch a live sporting event. In this week’s issue, we take a look at all kinds of opportunities across the Granite State to cheer on your favorite teams at local high schools and colleges, as well as provide details on amateur sports for adults, from roller derby to boxing. Game on!

Also on the cover Food writer Matt Ingersoll chats with MasterChef Junior Season 8 champion Liya Chu ahead of the “MasterChef Junior Live” event at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord next week (page 26). Fred Matuszewski explores the growing popularity of rosé wines that are perfect to enjoy on a fall evening (page 30). It’s another weekend filled with festival fun — we’ve got the details on the Warner Fall Foliage Festival (page 15) and the Milford Pumpkin Festival (page 18), both of which make their return this week.

Child care struggles in NH

We were thrilled to learn last year that our daughter and her family living in Florida were relocating to New ...

News & Notes 22/10/06

Grants for new charter schools The New Hampshire Department of Education recently released data revealing that $10.2 million has been ...

2022 in the books

The dramatically disappointing 2022 local baseball season mercifully ended with John Henry’s team in last place for the fifth time ...

Quality of Life 22/10/06

Making real estate fun Local real estate agent Tommy Bolduc and his clients looking to sell their home on Guys ...

This Week 22/10/06

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Big Events October 6, 2022 and beyond Thursday, Oct. 6 The 20th annual New Hampshire Film Festival kicks off today ...

Be a super fan!

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Find the local roller derby or kickball team to root for, local boxing matches with crowd appeal and the high ...

Warner Fall Foliage Festival returns

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Food, parade and more bring crowds to small town By Hannah Turtle hturtle@hippopress.com Since it began in 1947, the Warner ...

The Art Roundup 22/10/06

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities • Irish tenor concert: St. Joseph Cathedral (145 Lowell St., Manchester) ...

Pumpkin Fest time

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The Milford Pumpkin Festival is back for the 33rd year By Katelyn Sahagian ksahagian@hippopress.com The Milford Pumpkin Festival is back ...

Kiddie Pool 22/10/06

Family fun for the weekend Arts and crafts • The Bookery (844 Elm St. in Manchester) will hold a storytime ...

Growing good apples without chemicals

It’s not too late to plant your orchard this year I love the saying that something is “As American as ...

On The Job – Christine Arlit

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Quilt shop owner Christine Arlit is the owner of The Sewing Diva Quilt Shop, a full-service quilt shop in North ...

The Weekly Dish 22/10/06

News from the local food scene • Market updates: Farmers markets in Milford and New Boston are each expected to ...

Ready, set, cook

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MasterChef Junior Live tour comes to Concord Former contestants of the hit Fox cooking competition series MasterChef Junior hit the ...

In the kitchen with Emilee Viaud

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Emilee Viaud of Milford is the owner of Sweet Treats by Emilee (sweettreatsbyemilee@gmail.com, and on Facebook and Instagram @sweettreatsbyemilee_), specializing ...

Peach salad with bourbon vinaigrette

Fall in New Hampshire quite often includes a visit to an orchard. While most people may think about apples, there ...

Rosés for fall

The pink drink with seasonal flexibility The autumnal equinox, denoting the first day of autumn, fell on Thursday, Sept. 22, ...

Album Reviews 22/10/06

Alexis Castrogiovanni, Someday My Thoughts Will Be Like a Range of Mountains (self-released) Debut EP from this Canadian singer-songwriter/cellist, steeped ...

Babysitter, by Joyce Carol Oates

Babysitter, by Joyce Carol Oates (Knopf, 448 pages) My desire to read books about abduction and murder of children was ...

Bros (R)

Bros (R) Billy Eichner plays a man who is perfectly happy by himself, absolutely doesn’t want a relationship but uncertainly ...

The Music Roundup 22/10/06

Local music news & events • Lotta laughs: A solid evening of standup comedy led by Jimmy Dunn promises a ...

Back with more

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Jewel hosts Evanoff’s return to Manchester With the February release of Singularity, Denver-based power trio Evanoff gave its signature “dream ...

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Celebrating the Diner — 09/29/22

The Red Arrow Diner is turning 100! Food writer Matt Ingersoll recently sat down with the Red Arrow’s three owners, who reflected on the diner’s rich history and lasting legacy as a staple of Manchester’s culinary scene. Learn about how the Red Arrow began as a tiny lunch cart on Lowell Street in October 1922 and its evolution into a hotspot today for political candidates and local celebrities alike. We’ve also got the details on a special free 100th anniversary celebration event at the diner on Saturday, Oct. 15. Want more diner eats? We take a look at other area diners serving up the classics.

Also on the cover The Deerfield Fair, a four-day event packed with midway amusement rides, food and animal demonstrations and competitions, is back for the 145th year (page 18). Hippo cocktail columnist John Fladd makes the case for why you should embrace pumpkin spice flavors this fall (page 29). Find live music for your weekend and beyond in our Music This Week section (starting on page 34).

To remember

Over lunch a few years ago, a friend asked me a simple, but very direct question: “Steve: when you think ...

News & Notes 22/09/29

Absentee voting misinformation The New Hampshire Attorney General’s office issued a cease-and-desist order against the New Hampshire Democratic Party on ...

A stretch assist

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Helping get muscles back in condition Nate Lavallee is the owner and operator of the new FlexABLE Assisted Stretching & ...

C’s thrown major curve

The Celtics opened training camp on Tuesday for what almost everyone expected to be a season full of promise. At ...

Quality of Life 22/09/29

Help for NH’s homeless The Executive Council and the Joint Legislative Fiscal Committee have approved $5 million from the American ...

This Week 22/09/29

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Big Events September 29, 2022 and beyond Friday, Sept. 30 Public speaker, author, center of the Netflix docuseries Pretend It’s ...

Celebrating the Diner

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Manchester’s Red Arrow Diner serves up 100 years of history PLUS A peek at other area diners A full century ...

A musical journey

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Mezzo-soprano Zaray Rodriguez Rossi presents an immigrant experience By Hannah Turtle hturtle@hippopress.com An upcoming concert at the Palace Theatre’s Spotlight ...

The Art Roundup 22/09/29

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities • Nature’s beauty: The Manchester Artists Association presents “Nature’s Beauty,” an ...

Fair and square

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The Deerfield Fair celebrates New Hampshire agriculture traditions By Katelyn Sahagian ksahagian@hippopress.com For more than a century the Deerfield Fair ...

Treasure Hunt 22/09/29

Dear Donna, I have a kitty that belonged to my mom and was passed to me. It’s been very loved ...

Kiddie Pool 22/09/29

Family fun for the weekend Festivals galore • Charmingfare Farm (774 High St., Candia) is holding a multi-day pumpkin festival ...

On The Job – Kara Webster

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Floral decor designer Kara Webster of Pelham designs and sells handcrafted seasonal wreaths and floral decor from her online shop, ...

The Weekly Dish 22/09/29

News from the local food scene • Farm fresh pizzas: Join Brookford Farm (250 West Road, Canterbury) for a family-friendly ...

Cooking with magic

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Cucina Aurora owner releases new recipe book By Mya Blanchard listings@hippopress.com Everybody needs food to survive — this commonality connects ...

In the kitchen with Rocky Burpee

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George “Rocky” Burpee of Loudon is the owner of Shaker Road Provisions (89 Fort Eddy Road, Suite 2, Concord, shakerroadprovisions.com), ...

Quick and spicy pineapple jam

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Happy fall! Not only is it the return of cooler weather, it is also the return of me wanting to ...

Give in to pumpkin spice

Long, long ago, when I was a child in the Late Cretaceous, late September was one of the low-key best ...

Album Reviews 22/09/29

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Maraton, Unseen Color (Indie Recordings) Well, here’s a nice attempt at prog rock by a bunch of Norwegians, whose first ...

The Milky Way: An Autobiography of our Galaxy, by Moiya McTier

The Milky Way: An Autobiography of our Galaxy, by Moiya McTier (Grand Central Publishing, 244 pages) In college, I once ...

Don’t Worry Darling (R)

Don’t Worry Darling (R) A sunny mid-20th-century suburb has a dark side, obviously, in Don’t Worry Darling. Alice (Florence Pugh) ...

The Music Roundup 22/09/29

Local music news & events • Rocket mannish: American Elton stars piano player Bill Connors, a tribute performer who looks ...

10 films for $10

See movies and join the festival jury at Manhattan Short See 10 movies and then vote for your favorite film ...

Squeeze solo

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Category: Past Issues

Meet Mischka — 11/03/22

The Local Roast — 10/27/22

Scary Fun — 10/20/22

A Bunch of Characters — 10/13/22

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