Small acts of kindness

This Valentine’s season, spread the love from home. We’ve got 14 ideas that will help you show your loved ones, friends, neighbors and strangers that you care, safely.

Also on the cover, It’s time for the Best of 2021 readers’ poll! Voting is open, so let us know your favorite places, people and events in southern New Hampshire; see details on p. 9. And find some funny this weekend, p. 28 & 30.

Some Republicans in the New Hampshire House are pushing legislation that could give about $4,100 to anyone sending their kids ...
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Covid-19 updateAs of February 1As of February 8Total cases statewide66,05868,499Total current infections statewide4,6623,245Total deaths statewide1,0591,106New cases3,290 (Jan. 26 to Feb ...
Esports alive and well at New England College Whereas many college sports have been suspended, competitive video gaming, known as ...
On Saturday night before Sunday’s Super Bowl I got this overwhelming feeling in picking Kansas City to beat Tampa Bay ...
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Acts of kindness On this week’s theme of acts of kindness: The Bedford Starbucks has recently changed the traffic flow ...
14 ways to spread a little happiness this Valentine’s season This Valentine’s Day, spread the love without spreading Covid with ...
Local musician creates new version of “America the Beautiful” What started as a song for a children’s choir to sing ...
The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities Art by Chris Reid, featured in “The View Through My Eyes” ...
NH Audubon needs your help counting backyard birds By Sadie Burgess There are rules when it comes to counting birds ...
Family fun for the weekend L.O.V.E. bingo Have a sweet Valentine’s Day celebration at Chunky’s Cinema Pub. The theater is ...
Holly, hemlock and more seasonal favorites I recently asked a few readers, garden friends and tree experts a question: “What ...
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News from the local food scene • Rally for restaurants: On Feb. 1, the New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association ...
Industry East Bar opens in Manchester Jeremy Hart and Dan Haggerty have around four decades of combined bartending experience across ...
NOFA-NH’s annual winter conference returns (virtually) Whether you’re looking for advice on how to grow your own organic food at ...
Corayma Correa’s family launched the Tropical Food Truck (tropical-food-truck.business.site, find them on Facebook) last October, its primary location at 80 ...
Beer can be a critical component to pair with Netflix The problem is that when one episode on Netflix ends, ...
Ashnikko, Demidevil (Parlophone/Warner) Eh, this is OK for what it is, a nauseating wad of enthusiastically moronic, hip-hop-infused bubblegum roughly ...
Chatter, by Ethan Kross (Crown, 229 pages) Ethan Kross had a problem, and not one you’d expect to plague a ...
The Little Things (R) A couple argue in Malcolm & Marie, a movie somewhat reminiscent of the talky (if mannered) ...
Locked Down (R) Anne Hathaway, Chiwetel Ejiofor. A couple stuck in lockdown in London eventually plan a half-baked diamond heist ...
• Truffle man: Leading one of the Seacoast’s most enduring bands, Dave Gerard brings the same good-time vibe and constant ...
Comedy showcase features Francis Birch In standup comedy, a weekend booking represents validation. Francis Birch’s first was at Veronica Laffs ...

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The Bomb

Warm up this winter with a savory steak bomb. Find out what a basic bomb is made of and why you might want to try one of the sub’s many variations, plus check out which local eateries have bombs on the menu.

Also on the cover, the Nashua Choral Society is looking for new members — no experience necessary, p. 10. It’s time for the Best of 2021 readers’ poll! Voting is open, so let us know your favorite places, people and events in southern New Hampshire; see details on p. 25.

WMUR reported that on Jan. 22, nearly 150,000 people signed up within the first 10 hours of Phase 1b opening ...
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Covid-19 updateAs of January 25As of February 1Total cases statewide62,76866,058Total current infections statewide5,6274,662Total deaths statewide9901,059New cases4,904 (Jan. 19 to Jan ...
Performing Arts Center moves into construction phase After four years of planning, construction on the Nashua Performing Arts Center is ...
The 55th Super Bowl comes your way on Sunday to conclude a season marked by disruptions, limited fans in the ...
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Lots of student loans A recent study that looked at student loan debt nationwide ranked New Hampshire ninth for the ...
Nashua Choral Society sings together from a distance The Nashua Choral Society is inviting new singers to join its 2021 ...
The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities Watercolor by Barbara London, featured in “Let Me Show You What ...
Second-annual 4-Miler online and in person With the Patriots done for the season weeks ago, New Hampshire football fans may ...
Family fun for the weekend Celebrate Apollo 14 Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 14 with the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center ...
What to get, when to plant and how to make them last I hate to be the one to give ...
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News from the local food scene • Meals for sweethearts: Still haven’t made your Valentine’s Day plans yet? Visit hippopress.com ...
A deep dive into the steak bomb and its many variations What is a steak bomb? Visit nearly every pizza ...
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Paul Lynn of Raymond and his partner, Carolyn D’Amico, launched Java Joe’s (59 Route 27, Raymond, find them on Facebook ...
Celebrate with chocolate and red wine How to celebrate Valentine’s Day? With red wine and chocolate, of course! The wine ...
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During the 1920s and 1930s, if you were young and had the means, Paris was the place to be. The ...
Practice, Not A Game (self-released) Practice is the stage name of one Michael Tapper, a New Yorker who’s played drums ...
This Is the Voice, by John Colapinto (Simon & Schuster, 320 pages) John Colapinto can blame his raspy voice on ...
The Little Things (R) Three difficult loners find themselves in each other’s orbit during the investigation into a serial killer ...
Finding ‘Ohana (PG) Kea Peahu, Alex Aiono. Pili (Peahu), a geocaching champion, sets out on a real treasure hunt to ...
• Song pull: A weekly open mic night continues apace, hosted by Brian “Burnout” Peasley. The middle moniker is a ...
Record release show among Area 23 events An off-the-beaten-path Concord restaurant and taproom is doing all it can to keep ...

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The continuing adventures of NH’s comic creators

We talked to artists and authors to find out what they’re working on, how the pandemic has affected their work and their aspirations for the future.

Also on the cover, weddings may have been downsized in 2020, but brides and grooms have discovered the advantages of elopements and micro weddings (less stress! less money!), p. 20. And it’s time for the Best of 2021 readers’ poll! Voting starts Feb. 1; see details on p. 43.

At a religious ceremony last weekend, in the beautiful woods of New Hampshire, the priest counseled us to come together ...
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Covid-19 updateAs of January 18As of January 25Total cases statewide57,86462,768Total current infections statewide6,4445,627Total deaths statewide933990New cases5,557 (Jan. 12 to Jan ...
Well, who can be surprised Tom Brady did it again? Despite a very shaky second half, he’s headed to his ...
Volunteers needed for youth STEM learning program The University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension is currently looking for new volunteers ...
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Inspiring teen gets a book deal Thirteen-year-old Brayden Harrington of Concord will write a picture book called Brayden Speaks Up, ...
Artists and authors talk about their latest comic books and more New Hampshire comics creators have faced plenty of challenges ...
The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities Art by new NHAA member John Kessler, featured in “A New ...
Winter Fest returns to downtown Concord Winter fun is still on the schedule as The Hotel Concord and Intown Concord ...
Why growing — and eating — organic is important I’ve been growing vegetables organically all my life. I use no ...
Family fun for the weekend Hike by the light of the moon Beaver Brook (117 Ridge Road in Hollis; 465-7787, ...
Elopements and micro weddings are the next big, er, small thing Dreams of elaborate weddings with hundreds of guests were ...
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News from the local food scene • Drive-thru Greek meals: Join Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (68 N. State St., ...
Delicious ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and whether you’re looking for ...
New Milford business offering NYC-inspired artisan bagels A new business based in Milford is paying homage to the traditional New ...
Jordan Reynolds of Concord is the owner of Col’s Kitchen (55 S. Main St., Concord, 227-6778, colsplantbased.com), a plant-based restaurant ...
Five beers to enjoy during the big game I know you’re sullen because the Patriots aren’t in the Super Bowl ...
Cyrrca, Cyrrca (self-released) By now, you’re probably in the habit of heading for the hills whenever I start talking up ...
The Listening Path, by Julia Cameron (St. Martin’s Essentials, 190 pages) Julia Cameron is a national treasure. Part creativity coach, ...
The White Tiger (R) A young man from an impoverished town in India tries to grab his piece of his ...
We Can Be Heroes (PG)Pedro Pascal, Priyanka Chopra. Other adults include Christian Slater and Adriana Barraza. But really, this movie ...
• Soulful: Along with winning a NEMA for best male performer a few years back, Munk Duane is skillful at ...
Live entertainment figures share memories When the Hippo launched 20 years ago, Granite Staters often had to drive to Boston ...

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Hit the ice

Hit the ice

Local ponds are open throughout southern New Hampshire for ice skating fun. Find out why you might want to lace up and hit the ice, plus where to go and how to find the perfect pair of skates.

Also on the cover, it’s time for the Best of 2021 readers poll! Voting starts Feb. 1; see details on p. 22. As part of its anniversary celebration, the Hippo looks back at the last 20 years in local food happenings, p. 16. And a purple zombie might be just what you need to de-stress, p. 24.

What kind of state do we have and what kind of state do we want? At a time in the ...
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Covid-19 updateAs of January 11As of January 18Total cases statewide52,30757,864Total current infections statewide6,1186,444Total deaths statewide869933New cases4,979 (Jan. 5 to Jan ...
Black Heritage Trail of NH receives new sculpture The Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire (blackheritagetrailnh.org) now includes the town ...
News Item: Inmates Running The Asylum Doug Pederson loses a showdown with his owner because he wanted rookie Jalen Hurts ...
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It’s cookie time! Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains have officially kicked off Girl Scout cookie season, with ...
The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities Art by Roberta Woolfson, on display at Creative Ventures Gallery. Courtesy ...
Your guide to skating outside A month into winter, outdoor ice skating rinks across the state are open for the ...
Family fun for the weekend Planes and iBOTs Take a hike Beaver Brook Association is offering a Kids Fitness Hiking ...
Help your plants make it through winter If you are like me, you buy new perennials, trees and shrubs every ...
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News from the local food scene • Soup’s on: Assumption Greek Orthodox Church (111 Island Pond Road, Manchester) will host ...
How the food scene in New Hampshire has grown since the Hippo’s debut The local food scene looked a lot ...
New authentic pizzeria opens in Milford Wood-fired Pizza Nights at the Hilltop Cafe in Wilton on Fridays and Saturdays became ...
Laura Fucella of Concord is the owner of E(at)xactly Cakes (eatxactlycakes.com), a homestead business specializing in custom designed cakes, cupcakes ...
How grape varietals come together in wine blends Courtesy photo. Most wines produced today are made up of a blend ...
One fairly common New Year’s resolution is to read more classics of literature. I didn’t actually make that resolution this ...
M Ward, Think of Spring (Anti Records) Sorry I missed the PR email when this CD came out officially on ...
Olive, Mabel & Me: Life and Adventures with Two Very Good Dogs by Andrew Cotter (The Countryman Press, 205 pages) ...
Promising Young Woman (R) Carey Mulligan plays a woman who can’t move on from the wrong done to her friend ...
• Rocker: When playing plugged in with his band, Max Sullivan can positively wail, channeling guitar gods from Jimmy Page ...
Winter Warmer showcases regional talent The spark for Winter Warmer, a virtual music festival that kicked off Jan. 16, came ...

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Nice Buns!

Nice Buns!

Ooey-gooey cinnamon buns are the perfect treat for a cold winter’s day. Find out how local bakers make theirs, and get some tips for how to make your own from scratch.

Also on the cover, as part of our month-long series looking back at some of the subjects Hippo has covered since it started 20 years ago, we talked to a few key players who have been part of the arts scene during that time, p. 10. Take a guided walk through the woods and immerse yourself in nature, p. 15. And find the perfect beer to pair with your DIY home project, p. 23.

A few weeks ago, the Union Leader printed a story with the bold headline “NH scores among the top when ...
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Covid-19 updateAs of January 4As of January 11Total cases statewide47,32852,307Total current infections statewide6,2006,118Total deaths statewide781869New cases5,658 (Dec. 29 to Jan ...
NH’s Lisa Gardner discusses her new thriller Lisa Gardner of Jackson, known for her bestselling Detective D.D. Warren, FBI Profiler ...
Time to go to the mailbag. Dear Dave: What are your biggest takeaways from NFL playoffs Week 1?Fred D. Mercury, ...
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More turkeys, or just more people noticing turkeys? The New Hampshire Fish & Game Department recently released the results of ...
A look back at what’s happened in art galleries, theaters and other cultural spots since the Hippo started A lot ...
The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities Emma Cahoon performs in Theatre Kapow’s virtual production of A Hundred ...
Milford resident leads forest bathing walks for wellness For Laura Putnam, walking through the woods isn’t about burning calories or ...
Family fun for the weekend Planes and iBOTs Beat three-day-weekend boredom at the museum! Along with their regular exhibits, two ...
Winter is a good time to get outside and explore This is a good time to be outdoors exploring the ...
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News from the local food scene • Tastes of yore: Join the Goffstown Public Library virtually for a medieval cooking ...
Nothing says comfort on a winter morning like a warm tray of freshly baked cinnamon rolls — and, while it ...
Good beer to help with home improvement projects Over the course of several weeks, my wife painstakingly and tediously removed ...
Frank Sonic & L-Ex, “Talamanca Beach, Ming (Ger) Remix” (Amber Blue Recordings) As if I don’t mention it every other ...
Beginners, by Tom Vanderbilt (Knopf, 320 pages) If you’ve ever considered learning something after the age of 8, chances are ...
A jazz musician winds through the life of a woman who loves him in Sylvie’s Love, an almost miraculously good ...
Herself (R) Clare Dunne, Harriet Walter. Also Conleth Hill, probably best known as Lord Varys from Game of Thrones. Dunne ...
• Strumming: Offering a range of tunes from pop to rock, reggae and country, Acoustic Tandem features Tom Colantuoni and ...
Virtual tribute show promises the best of Garth There’s an emphatic mood these days at the Palace Theatre: The show ...

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Hippo’s 20th anniversary

Hippo’s 20th anniversary
We take a look back at the Hippo’s two most challenging years — the first one (because starting a brand new paper is hard), and the most recent one (because global pandemic) — and we talk to some of the biggest proponents of the downtowns of Manchester, Concord and Nashua to see how far they’ve come in the past 20 years.

Also on the cover, Milford has a new spot for Texas-style barbecue, p. 24. Whip up a caramelized onion dip that won’t ruin your New Year’s eat-better resolution, p.27. And, yes, there is still live music, all week long, p. 34.

Twenty years ago Hippo published its first print issue — that’s about 1,040 issues ago. At the time, we had ...
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Covid-19 updateAs of December 28As of January 4Total cases statewide41,67047,328Total current infections statewide5,5086,200Total deaths statewide715781New cases4,282 (Dec. 22 to Dec ...
Jessica Martin joins Intown Concord Jessica Martin is the new executive director of Intown Concord, a nonprofit organization that promotes ...
It’s Jan. 7 and the Patriots are already on vacation. But that’s a problem to discuss another day. Instead we’ll ...
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More turkeys, or just more people noticing turkeys? The New Hampshire Fish & Game Department recently released the results of ...
A look at Hippo’s beginnings in 2001 and at Hippo in 2020 Once we committed to publishing our first issue ...
Two decades of revitalization in Manchester, Concord and Nashua’s downtowns When the Hippo started in 2001 with the intention of ...
Robinson decries white supremacy, pays homage to the ’80s in Exo-Hunter Science fiction, sociopolitical satire and 1980s nostalgia are the ...
The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities Art by Chris Reid, featured in “The View Through My Eyes” ...
What worked last year and what didn’t This past year was a tough one for many of us: isolation due ...
Family fun for the weekend Math discoveries Have “Phun With Math,” a virtual program from the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center (2 ...
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News from the local food scene • Salem market moves indoors: The Salem Farmers Market will move indoors for the ...
Texas-style BBQ food truck opens restaurant space in Milford Regina and Jeremy Davison gained a devoted following after the launch ...
Trio’s Cafe & Cantina to open in Salem A new eatery coming to Salem later this month will offer family-sized ...
Meredith Touma of Derry is the owner of Sal Terrae Seasonings (salterraeseasonings.com, and on Facebook and Instagram @salterraeseasonings), a company ...
Laraaji, Moon Piano (self-released) In news from the weird, we present this New York pianist, an 80-year-old cult artist whose ...
Exercised, by Daniel Lieberman(Pantheon, 464 pages) Your resolution is to exercise. Hasn’t it always been? Harvard professor Daniel Lieberman, however, ...
Soul (PG) A middle-aged man hangs between life and “the Great Beyond” just as his dreams of being a working ...
Wolfwalkers (PG) Voices of Sean Bean, Maria Doyle Kennedy. In 1650, young girl Robin Goodfellowe (voice of Honor Kneafsey) and ...
• Twang: Enjoy country music from singer and guitarist Jackie Lee, who borrows nicely from Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn and ...
Lakes Region brewery hosts Charlie Chronopoulos Amidst the challenges of 2020, Twin Barns Brewing Co. in Meredith continued to offer ...

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