New Hampshire Magazine August 2019

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Contents

August 2019 2019

TOP DENTISTS 44 First Things 4 Editor’s Note 6 Contributors Page 8 Feedback

603 Navigator

603 Informer

603 Living

10 Summer Fun

26 Fire Prevention

100 Fashion

by Rick Broussard, Shelly Angers and Capt. Douglas Miner

Features

30 What Do You Know?

Meet potter Stephanie Young.

32 Blips

44 Born to Ride

by Casey McDermott

hunting for treasure

by Marshall Hudson

42 Transcript

by David Mendelsohn

At first glance, this story looks like photographer Jared Charney sent us a dispatch from out West, but the rodeo he captured took place right here in New Hampshire at the Cheshire Fair in Swanzey.

by Jared Charney

52 The Elves of Summer

from left: photos by jared charney and bruce luetters

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nH in the news

keeping it cool

by Emily Heidt

105 Local Dish

16 Our Town

poached peaches with ice cream

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by Barbara Radcliffe Rogers

by Susan Laughlin

20 Food & Drink

106 Seniority

It might be 80 degrees and sunny, but the young actors who travel each summer to Santa’s Village bring the magic of Christmas to life for thousands of kids, no matter the time of year.

by Lisa Rogak photos by Bruce Luetters

60 Top Dentists 2019

The annual Top Dentists list showcases excellence in dental care.

See who New Hampshire dentists voted as the most trustworthy.

Summer Style

produced by Chloe Barcelou photos by Pat Piasecki

life after retirement

by Lynne Snierson

33 Artist Painter Roxane Chardon

by Susan Laughlin

34 Politics lobster shacks

by Emily Heidt photos by Jenn Bakos

24 Sips tamworth road trip

by Michael Hauptly-Pierce

110 Calendar of Events what to do this month

edited by Emily Heidt

women win in nH

116 Dine Out

by James Pindell

good eats

36 Out and About

120 Ayuh

best of nh party

38 First Person

Some Kinda Fun

by Adi Rule

time passages

by Ken Kartes

ON THE COVER Get to know the young actors at Santa’s Village in “The Elves of Summer” starting on page 52. Photo by Bruce Luetters

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Summoning Sandler

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Along with enough of the best food and drink to satisfy more than a thousand people, our Best of NH party featured an “American Idol” finalist, an inflatable Adam Sandler and New Hampshire’s answer to The Muppets.

y family ran a traveling puppet theater when I was growing up, so it was this last attraction that I was most looking forward to seeing at the big shebang at Manchester’s Northeast Delta Dental Stadium in June. Sadly, I tend to forget how busy it is behind the scenes at the party, and I never got down to that end of the concourse.

The puppets that were performing and on display were mostly creations of the Fantastical Puppetarium of Weare. They organized the first Granite State Puppet Slam last year at Concord’s Hatbox Theatre, earning them a Best of NH award, so I was already aware of what wonders they were capable of performing with otherwise inanimate objects.

When I finally had a chance to drop by to talk, the Puppetarium folks were packing up to head home. Sensing my disappointment, two members of the troop picked up what looked like a 3-foot-long roll of fabric, then folded the center into the shape of a head and two arms and manipulated it to crawl up a pile of boxes in a lifelike manner. It scaled to the top where it raised one arm and waved happily at me.

That was my Best of NH moment.

If you were there, I bet you have your own moments to remember. Perhaps it was the music. Conway’s Cold River Radio Show’s band, led by the ultra-suave Jonathan Sarty (“Half Elvis, half Sinatra,” I heard one fan remark), was peerless except perhaps for the all-star sit-in by members of the Rocking Horse Music Club and the incomparable Evelyn Cormier, who ended on a duet with Sarty performing her breakout “Idol” song, “Wicked Game.”

Did you pose with Adam Sandler? Not, of course, the real Adam Sandler, movie mogul and Red Arrow resident mensch. The inflatable Adam Sandler on hand at the party for selfies was created by balloon artist extraordinaire Dan Staples of Dan’s Balloons. Since the Best of NH has a reputation as a place where

you might bump into anyone (Steven Tyler attended a few years back and Taylor Swift sang and played for us in her pre-fame years), there’s always a little pressure to invite our state’s celebrities to attend. With Sandler doing his live standup gig and making a new movie in Massachusetts, we figured our chances were better than the average Megabucks pick, so we asked and then prepared for success.

Dan put his balloon Adam in a bathtub waving a bottle of shampoo in one hand and some conditioner in the other while a golden balloon swan stares at him accusingly (it’s a famous scene from Sandler’s “Billy Madison”), and spectators were invited to pose holding a sign that invites Sandler to next year’s party and then post the shots with appropriate hashtags.

But, whoever shows up at the Best of NH Party, the real stars of the show are the dining scene, hospitality industry, retail sector and the entertainment businesses of the state.

Our annual event has become a barometric read on how these important purveyors are doing and, if this year was any indication, the state is doing better than ever providing a potent blend of old and new establishments and our best turnout to date. But this year you can see signs of cultural progress just about everywhere you look, with exciting projects, art centers and new theaters popping up all over, from the hip and luxe Bank of New Hampshire Stage in Concord to the game-changing revival of the Rex Theatre in Manchester.

It just goes to show that, like a bolt of cloth with the right hands animating it, the cultural fabric of our state is really taking shape and coming to life before our eyes.

And, Adam, if you’re out there, we’d love to see your balloon sculpture come to life next year, so have your people contact ours.

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Contributors

After years as a graphic designer, the advent of the iPhone inspired Bruce Luetters to explore photography beyond his design work. Luetters, who took the photos for “The Elves of Summer” and the cover, redirected his creativity and started 3Sixty Photography. His passion to capture images ranges from portraiture, commercial, editorial, fashion, landscape and more.

You can see his work online at 3sixty.com.

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Lisa Rogak, who wrote “The Elves of Summer,” is The New York Times bestselling author of numerous books. Learn more at lisarogak.com.

Photographer Jared Charney produced “Born to Ride.” His work has appeared in many national publications. See jaredcharney.com for more.

Frequent contributor Jenn Bakos took the photos for this month’s Food & Drink department. See more of her work at jennbakosphoto.com.

Our “What Do You Know?” writer Marshall Hudson travels the state uncovering intriguing facts about places you might have overlooked.

Chloe Barcelou, who styled the fashion photo shoot for this month’s “Living,” is an artist, creative director, stylist and model.

Adi Rule, who is the author of several young adult novels, wrote “Ayuh.” Her first middle-grade novel, “Hearts of Ice,” debuts next month.

About | Behind The Scenes at New Hampshire Magazine Anyone with (an entirely reasonable) fear of heights might want to skip to the next page. Someone who conquered this fear — and then some — is McLean Communications president and publisher Sharron McCarthy, who participated in the Over the Edge fundraiser. She rappelled down the 1000 Elm Street building in Manchester (that’s 24 stories) to raise money for United Way and Girls Inc. So, what was it like? There was, she says, “a bit of a ‘fight-or-flight moment’ when I had to let go of that steel A-frame I was holding onto to lower myself off the edge of the roof.” We bet. After that, it was “smooth sailing,” she says. The fact that she was able to raise almost $3,000 makes it all worth it, as was experiencing something that took her far out of her comfort zone. Visit unitedwaynashua.org in the future for information on next year’s event.

McLean Communications president and publisher Sharron McCarthy rappels down all 24 stories of the 1000 Elm Street building in Manchester for the Over the Edge fundraiser.

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Party Was a Home Run Good Blurb I wasn’t sure who to thank for the great writeup about Pickering House Inn as an editor’s choice for best historic inn renovation [“Best of NH,” July 2019]. So, on behalf of our whole team at Pickering House Inn, thank you to your whole team for both our selection and the well-done blurb about us. I think your brief blurb conveyed our story better than far more extensive pieces — truly the hallmark of good writing.

We are so excited to be recognized by New Hampshire Magazine and we plan to share this news extensively. Hopefully, we can show our appreciation in a small way by sending some folks over to your website and maybe helping attract a few print subscribers. Our clientele tends to still love print, so you never know!

Wendy Ducharme Pickering House Inn Wolfeboro Editor’s note: Always happy to point out yet another good reason to visit Wolfeboro. We put some of our best writers on those Best of NH blurbs. Thanks for noticing.

Always Wear a PFD!

I enjoy reading New Hampshire Magazine and am an avid kayaker as well as an ACA Level 1 instructor. The picture on page 94 [“How To,” July 2019] is of a kayaker who is not wearing a PFD. The picture does not even show a PFD in her boat (required by New Hampshire law). The article does say one should always wear a PFD — but the picture does not promote this. My first rule is safety first (I even have my 4-year-old grandson saying that).

Lex Bundschus Hollis Editor’s note: Good call, Lex. To make amends, above is a photo showing lots of happy PFD-wearing kayakers.

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I would like to take a moment to thank the staff at New Hampshire Magazine for selecting CASA of New Hampshire as the nonprofit partner for this year’s Best of NH Party on June 27.

From start to finish, Best of NH was an amazing opportunity for CASA. From event advertising, to press releases highlighting CASA and the work we do, to social media shoutouts from winning businesses in the days leading up to and the night of the event, we received a level of exposure to the public that is priceless.

Last year, CASA served nearly 1,500 abused and neglected children, but an additional 200 did not benefit from the level of care and support a CASA can provide, due to the lack of volunteers. The ongoing opioid epidemic in New Hampshire has had a significant and heartbreaking impact on children whose parents have overdosed, died, been incarcerated or have been deemed unfit caregivers. As a result, the number of children who need a CASA has significantly increased.

While we’ve been able to train more and more new volunteer advocates each year, we can’t keep pace with the number of new cases. It is our overarching goal to serve 100% of New Hampshire’s abused and neglected children, and the only way we can do that is through the work of our dedicated volunteer advocates and the support of donors and community partners like New Hampshire Magazine and McLean Communications.

As always, the Best of NH Party itself was an incredible display of food and drink from restaurants, bakeries, distilleries, breweries and more. The music was lively and fun, and the fireworks to cap the night were remarkable. We were able to share CASA’s mission with hundreds of people, and this increased awareness is truly a gift.

Thank you, too, to the dozens of Best of NH winners who supplied gift cards and prizes for our prize wheel at our booth. We are so grateful for your generosity. Everyone who spun the wheel walked away a winner and helped us raise about $1,500 during the party.

On behalf of the children in New Hampshire who benefit from the caring and support of a CASA volunteer advocate, we thank you!

Marty Sink and the staff at CASA of New Hampshire

Spot four newts like the one above (but much smaller) hidden on ads in this issue, tell us where you found them and you might win a great gift from a local artisan or company. To enter our drawing for Spot the Newt, send answers plus your name and mailing address to:

Spot the Newt c/o New Hampshire Magazine 150 Dow St., Manchester, NH 03101 Email them to newt@nhmagazine.com or fax them to (603) 624-1310.

Last month’s “Spot the Newt” winner is Martin Sullivan of Manchester.

July issue newts were on pages 16, 89, 107 and 119.

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FEEDBACK

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A Different Kind of Home Run Thanks for helping me get the word out about my long run home. I’m in Delaware as I write this and have run 4,857 miles so far. After this journey and a decade working for Apple in Cupertino, California, I’m excited to get back to my home state and use the knowledge and relationships I’ve collected to plan a campaign for public service. Along the way I’ve also been raising funds for the Firefighter Cancer Support Network — a great cause that deserves a lot more attention.

I invite anyone who wants to know more to visit “Matty’s 5000+ Mile Run: The Final Firefighter Cancer Fundraiser” [Facebook] and donate. You can also find more about my run by searching my name on Facebook.

Finally, I’d love to see people, both familiar and new, there to greet and run with me when I cross the New Hampshire state line on Saturday, August 3; when I arrive in Manchester on Monday; or on my run to Concord to touch the Statehouse on Wednesday, August 7, marking the end of my long and enlightening path across America.

Matty Gregg On the Road Home

Editor’s note: Matty Gregg is a former co-worker from New Hampshire Magazine and McLean Communications, whose exploits in theatre arts (he’s producing “Evil Dead The Musical: The HD Tour” while running across America), extreme running and obstacle course races (like Tough Mudder) have been covered in our pages. We’re excited to welcome him home where we can keep a closer eye on his future plans. We also join him in inviting our readers to greet and accompany him on the last legs of his run in New Hampshire. We’ll be keeping track of his approach on our own Facebook page.

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603 Navigator “If happiness is the goal - and it should be, then adventures should be a priority.” — Richard Branson

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Summer Fun 12 Our Town 16 Food & Drink 20 Sips 24

Soar Into Summer

Get a bird’s-eye view of the Granite State at Gunstock Mountain Adventure Park in Gilford There is a reason this adventure park was named your favorite summer attraction in the Lakes Region in back-to-back Best of NH Readers’ Polls. The breeze of reaching speeds of up to 65 miles per hour on the ZipTour Swing is sure to cool you off — and get the adrenaline running. You can also climb through the treetops in the largest aerial obstacle course in New England or experience the thrill of the fast-and-winding Mountain Coaster. You can also take in the views of Lake Winnipesaukee on a scenic lift ride or explore the terrain on your own off-road Segway tour. Learn more at gunstock.com, and find other great things to do before summer ends starting on page 12. nhmagazine.com | August 2019

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Soak up the last days of summer at one of these cool (both figuratively and literally) places around the Granite State. Not only can you take it down a few degrees, these hidden gems are off the beaten path so you won’t have to worry about bumper-to-bumper tourist traffic. At least, that’s our goal.

Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge

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Often called one of the “crown jewels” of New Hampshire, this NH Audubon refuge is nestled beneath the mountains north of the Presidential Range, and boasts sweeping views and hiking trails through lowland spruce. Cherry Pond and Little Cherry Pond are both known as birding hotspots, so don’t forget to pack your binoculars. If you are lucky, you might also see moose or a black bear. Visit nhaudubon.org/pondicherry-wildlife-refuge for detailed directions.

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Mystery Hill America’s Stonehenge

105 Haverhill Rd., Salem

Don’t let the name of this site confuse you — it is nothing like England’s Stonehenge at all.

America’s oldest archaeological site consists of curious small stonewalls, odd stone arrangements, underground chambers and even a granite outcropping. Drop by and try to solve the mystery of its history yourself.

Learn more at stonehengeusa.com.

Try your hand at whitewater rafting on the Androscoggin River or experience the White Mountains on a dog sled adventure at Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel & Raft NH.

Madame Sherri Castle Ruins

Chesterfield

Tucked away in the 513-acre Madame Sherri Forest you’ll find the medieval-looking ruins of Madame Sherri’s castle. The eccentric flapper’s castle, where she hosted lavish parties, burned down in 1962. Today, all that remains is the stonework from the staircase, foundation, columns and a fireplace. Rumor has it that, if you listen closely enough, you can hear laughter and music coming from the ruins. You can park in the lot at the Madame Sherri Forest trailhead on Gulf Road.

Find more information at forestsociety.org/ property/madame-sherri-forest.

Isle of Shoals

This small group of islands and tidal ledges straddles the border of Maine and New Hampshire. Take a boat out to Star Island

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and explore 400 years of history, including the charting of the Isles in 1614 by Captain John Smith and Pocohontas. Hear the legend of the pirates Blackbeard and Captain Kidd, listen for the lady ghost of White Island, check out the Oceanic Hotel, and see the tallest gravestone in New Hampshire, the John Smith Monument. See islesofshoals.com for a tour schedule.

Robert Frost Farm

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122 Rockingham Rd., Derry

Visit the home of one of the nation’s most acclaimed poets and check out various displays, a nature/poetry trail and poetry readings while you tour this historic site. You will be able to see Frost’s kitchen, where he wrote poems near the woodstove and the stairs that inspired the setting of his famous poem “Home Burial.” robertfrostfarm.org

Funspot

579 Endicott St. North, Laconia

When you step through the doors at Funspot, you’re greeted by dozens of game sound effects that will make you feel like you just stepped into a scene from “Wreck-It Ralph.” Often called “The Disney World of New Hampshire” by gamers young and old, the arcade provides endless fun as you pick from over 600 games, including 300 classic arcade games, a 20-lane 10 pin and candlepin bowling center, cash bingo, Skee-Ball, indoor mini golf and more. As you snack on a piece of pizza and a slush puppie from Braggin’ Dragon Restaurant, make sure you keep an eye out for the founding father himself. Hint: He is usually working in the background and handing out tokens to visitors. funspotnh.com

Chutters Candy Store

43 Main St., Littleton

Head to Littleton and discover all 112 feet of glass jars filled with brightly colored candy, ranging from hard-tofind flavors to the best of today’s most sought-after treats. There is also freshmade fudge, sours, gummies, gourmet and traditional jellybeans, caramels, chocolates and licorice. You will be living the sweet life. chutters.com

Hampton Beach Boardwalk

Ocean Boulevard, Hampton

Grab a Blink’s Fry Doe, hit the Pac-Man machine at Funarama, and then roam the boardwalk at Hampton Beach after a day cooling off by the water. If you need an yet another stamp of approval beyond ours, it was voted the No. 1 boardwalk in the country by Coastal Living Magazine. Eat lunch on the Sea Ketch deck or stay until after dark to enjoy fireworks on Wednesday nights or a concert at the Casino Ballroom. hamptonbeach.org

Whale’s Tale Waterpark

481 Daniel Webster Hwy., Lincoln

This 17-acre waterpark is a cool place to hang out — literally. Take your pick from Shipwreck Island, Poseidon’s Voyage, Banzai Pipeline, Harpoon Express, Jonah’s Wild Escape, Willie’s Wild Waves, Eye of the Storm and more. If you are feeling waterlogged, enjoy your own slice of heaven with a private cabana and butler service. whalestalewaterpark.net

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Canobie Lake Park 85 N. Policy St., Salem

This may be one of the most-frequented summer field trip stops in New Hampshire, and for good reason. Choose from over 85 rides, games, live entertainment and various attractions, and don’t forget to pack your bathing suit for the Castaway Island Water Park. It features a tidal river, three water slides, a lagoon for kids, Rain Fortress, tiki bar, and endless mazes of ropes, bridges and interactive elements for a close-to-home getaway. canobie.com

Clark’s Bears 110 Daniel Webster Hwy., Lincoln

Formerly called Clark’s Trading Post, the team at this famous New Hampshire stop can “bearly” wait to see you. Watch the black bear

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Tarbin Gardens 321 Salisbury Rd., Franklin

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This 5-acre tranquil destination will make you feel like you just stepped into a chapter of “The Secret Garden.” It’s the perfect spot for nature lovers, bird and butterfly watchers, photographers, artists and garden enthusiasts. Explore the many ponds on the property, cool off under the willow tree, and visit the Rose Garden patio for English cream tea. Keep an eye out for in bloom Oriental lilies, hydrangeas, dahlias and the occasional hummingbird. tarbingardens.com

Jenness State Beach 2280 Ocean Blvd., Rye

If Hampton Beach is too busy, we recommend driving a couple of miles down the road and stretching out on Jenness Beach. Walk across the street to The Sandpiper Café and grab an acai bowl, and

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Who says dog sledding adventures are just for winter?

Jump on a rolling dog sled and pick from a 2- or 5-mile cart tour through the picturesque White Mountains. Each tour includes time with your sled dogs and an unforgettable hands-on experience. If you aren’t interested in sledding, you can also go on a family-friendly whitewater-rafting trip through Class II to wild Class IV rapids. dogslednh.com, raftnh.com

show, ride a steam train, be chased by the infamous Wolfman, and cool off on the water blaster boats — all in the same day. There are also five museums to enjoy on the Victorian Main Street and places to dress up for an antique-style photo, have your face painted, and mine for gemstones or fossils. clarksbears.com

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then pop over to Summer Sessions and rent a board to go surfing or stand up paddling.

Never surfed before? Don’t worry, they offer lessons too. nhstateparks.org, newhampshiresurf.com

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This overlooked lake is known for its excellent water clarity. North Shore and Ware’s Grove beaches offer bathrooms, grills and picnic tables. Ware’s Grove Beach is for non-Chesterfield residents and has a concession stand, volleyball, basketball, tetherball and a swing set. This is also a favorite lake for boaters and anglers, with one boat launch and a private yacht club. chesterfieldoutdoors.com/spofford-lake

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Widely known as the filming location for “On Golden Pond,” Squam Lake is quieter and home to loons, bald eagles, great blue herons and a number of fish species, including salmon and trout. The lake is surrounded by four towns, which means that there’s plenty to do, places to eat and many restaurants to check out. squamlakes.org

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This pristine lake is one of the deepest lakes in New Hampshire, and is fed by eight springs and has 22 miles of shoreline. It is home to the Newfound Light House at Paradise Point Lodge, Reed’s Lighthouse, Newfound Audubon Center, Paradise Point Nature Center and more. If you visit the first week in August, make sure you stop by the Pemi Valley Bluegrass Festival (August 1-4). lakesregion.org/newfound-lake, pemivalleybluegrass.com

Echo Lake 68 Echo Lake Rd., North Conway

Looking for a space to swim and have a picnic with your family? This is the lake for you. A scenic trail around the lake provides a stunning view of the sheer, 700-foot Cathedral Ledge and the shopping center of North Conway is located just 2 miles away. nhstateparks.org

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Curious Carroll

An undefined town with deep history

By Barbara Radcliffe Rogers

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arroll doesn’t have a defined village center, but rather four somewhat amorphous ones: Bretton Woods, Twin Mountain, Fabyan and Carroll.

None looks like a traditional New England town — no white church and town hall around a common. In fact, the historic Omni Mount Washington Hotel and its ski resort and golf course are the defining elements of Bretton Woods. Fabyan is just beyond, its railway station now a restaurant, and the large Fabyan House it served (built by Sylvester Marsh of the Cog Railway fame) is long gone.

Farther west, beyond a long stretch of White Mountain National Forest, Twin Mountain is a crossroads marked by the stone St. Patrick Church, the cluster of attractive Boulder Motor Court Cottages and a grassy hillside with a Cog Railway engine and the Twin Mountain tourist info gazebo. This is the site of the former Twin

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Mountain House, one of the string of grand hotels that stretched the length of Route 302 from Crawford Notch to Bethlehem and brought tourists to Carroll each summer. Most are gone: Crawford House, Mt. Pleasant, Fabyan, Twin Mountain House and the large hotels of Bethlehem. Today, only the “newest” of them, the Mount Washington Hotel — now the Omni Mount Washington — remains.

The Mount Washington Hotel was a latecomer, opened in 1902 by New Hampshire native Joseph Stickney. It’s no accident that at night the hotel appears like a great ocean liner sailing across the darkened valley; architect Charles Alling Gifford designed its wide wraparound porches to give the impression of the decks of a ship, where guests could promenade.

Stickney died suddenly the year after the hotel opened, and his stricken wife Carolyn — quite a character herself — commis-

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sioned the lovely granite Episcopal Chapel of the Transfiguration as a memorial. With a carved oak pulpit and seats and beautiful Tiffany windows, the chapel is still an active summer church. Active is a good description of the entire Bretton Woods complex — the hotel with its spa and restaurants, the golf course, riding stables and the multiple outdoor activities that transform the ski area into Breton Woods Adventure Center.

There was plenty for guests to do in the heyday of the hotels too. The more ambitious hiked and climbed mountains, ladies went for carriage rides amid the mountain scenery, everyone rode the Cog Railway at least once to the summit of Mt. Washington.

The Crawford House had a resident artist, Frank Shapleigh, who painted portraits and gave art lessons.

The famed Henry Ward Beecher spent summers with his sister and author Harriet Beecher Stowe as guests of Twin Mountain House, in exchange for his preaching there every Sunday.

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ballroom couldn’t hold the crowds, and a huge tent was constructed on the lawns.

Beecher also preached in a round tabernacle at Fabyan (later turned into a garage before falling down in the 1950s).

Coincidentally, Fabyan was also the site of the first Christian Science Church in New Hampshire, The White Mountain Church, dedicated in 1898 and active until 1913, when it was torn down.

Fabyan House accommodated 500 guests in grandeur that by 1886 included heating and en suite bathrooms. It stood opposite Fabyan Station, which was to become the main rail hub for that entire side of Mt. Washington. In 1876, a spur line connected the station to the base of the Cog Railway, allowing seamless rail service to the summit Ironically, at the same time as the grand hotels were being built so visitors could revel in the beauty of the tree-clad landscape, great swaths of those forests were being cut to the ground with abandon, the slash left to form tinder for forest fires. J. E. Henry was the biggest operator; he and others laid waste to tens of thousands of acres, cutting off the entire valley of the Zealand River and

The historic Omni Mount Washington Hotel

surrounding land.

Where Zealand Campground is today was once Zealand Village, Henry’s company town, which was begun in about 1880 and included a sawmill, Zealand Junction depot, post office, several charcoal kilns, a boarding

house, store, engine repair shop and several houses. A railroad line was built miles up into the valley to bring out the logs. By 1890, the timber was exhausted and two forest fires had swept through the valley, so Henry moved on to the area around Lincoln.

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As a child I camped at Zealand every summer, where my brother and I were free to roam, following old logging roads and discovering decaying buildings and equipment in the forest. It wasn’t until years later that I realized that those remains were all that was left of the town of Zealand. Some of the stone ruins we found in the underbrush were Henry’s charcoal kilns that burned timber his sawmill couldn’t make into boards.

The massive Zealand forest fire of 1897 brought new attention to the plight of the mountains and their forests. John Wingate Weeks, who served in Congress from 1904 until 1913, conceived of the idea of a National Forest to protect the mountains and the headwaters of the important rivers that begin there. The result of his work was the 1911 Weeks Act, and soon after the creation of the White Mountain National Forest. The former town of Zealand and half of the town of Carroll are included in its 807,000 acres.

Carroll had perhaps an even more momentous role in White Mountain history, when in 1771 hunter Timothy Nash was tracking a moose over Cherry Mountain

and saw a gap in the mountains to the south. The gap was Crawford Notch, the hitherto undiscovered passageway that opened up northern New Hampshire to roads and railways.

A long narrow arm of Carroll barely wider than Route 302, which it follows, reaches down into the head of Crawford Notch, encompassing the Conway Scenic Railroad’s Victorian railway station, Saco Lake and the ledges of Elephant Head, stopping just short of Flume Cascade. Facing the head of the notch is the AMC’s Highland Center, in the spot where the imposing Crawford House once stood. The 1880 stick-style house that was once the studio of Frank Shapleigh has been restored and is now a hikers’ bunkhouse, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

We ski at Bretton Woods every winter, savoring one of the finest views in the White Mountains from the top of its lifts: the view of the rime-covered summit of Mt. Washington and below it the red rooftops of the Mount Washington Hotel. But for me, that valley and mountain landscape is always lush with the green foliage of childhood summers. NH

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DISCOVER NEW HAMPSHIRE’S CREATIVE SIDE

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Left and above: Petey’s Summertime Seafood & Bar has all your favorites.

Seacoast Shacks

Summer spots for lobster (and fried goodness)

by Emily Heidt, photos by jenn bakos

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obster is delicious in many ways, but forget about white table linens, fancy crab-stuffed lobster tails or rich lobster Newburg — there are plenty of places along the New Hampshire seacoast where you can go for a good old-fashioned lobster you crack into yourself (the butter dripping down to your elbows is optional, but encouraged) or an overflowing lobster roll with a toasted bun.

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Founded in 1950, Brown’s Lobster Pound is known for its quality seafood, unique New England atmosphere, and lobsters and steamers available cooked or alive. You can leave the plastic at home (Brown’s is cash only), but we do recommend that you bring your own beer and wine to wash down your meal, which you can eat outside on the deck overlooking the scenic marsh and river. This family-owned business continues to serve up

everything from fried clams, four kinds of chowder, baked dishes and, of course, boiled lobster and steamers with butter. If you feel like doing all the work yourself, you also have the option to head into the pound and pick up live lobsters you can cook at home.

If you walk across the street, you will find Brown’s neighbor and rival, Markey’s Lobster Pool. The two restaurants each have their own loyal following who wouldn’t set foot in the opposition, but we suggest that you try dinner at both and see for yourself.

Open since 1971, this is another fantastic family-owned business with firm New Hampshire roots. In addition to all the usual menu items — fried seafood, fresh lobsters, clams, mussels, shrimp, chowder, etc. — they also have a raw bar featuring oysters, cherrystones and shrimp cocktail.

A couple of miles down the road, you will find Petey’s Summertime Seafood & Bar, where you know you’re getting the real, fresh deal as they catch their own lobster.

Though it’s open all year long, Petey’s is a favorite with beachgoers in the summer months, so if you’re visiting on a particularly warm day, be prepared for a crowd and plan accordingly. You can choose to sit outside on the deck with a view of the water, at the bar or in the dining room. The menu is long, with everything from scallop or lobster rolls to a full, traditional clambake dinner with a 1-pound lobster, steamers, corn, chowder and cole slaw. If you are in a rush to get back to the beach, you can get take-out of the cooked variety or live lobster to prepare when you get home.

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Get a fried clam or fried lobster plate from Brown’s Lobster Pound to share with a friend or family member.

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Sips Local beverage news and reviews by Michael Hauptly-Pierce

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had family in town, and we were in need of a short road trip. My family is not so much of the drinking type, but I need to flex my elbow to keep it in shape. You understand me, good people. So I found a compromise — a beautiful, meandering drive up to a distillery, then on to a brewpub for lunch and a direct route home. Easy. Destination — Tamworth.

Tamworth is a town about equidistant from the White Mountain National Forest, Lake Winnipesaukee and the Maine line. That puts this small town at a perfect crossroads to create a beverage oasis, and that is just what we found.

Tamworth Distilling is housed in a meticulously restored building, but the real oooh-and-aaah factor is the still itself. Tall and copper and turreted and multitowered, it looked like something Willy Wonka would hide from Slugworth, and it definitely drew attention to itself just on the other side of a mammoth piece of glass as I entered the tasting room with mom, Auntie La and Uncle Vin. As we tasted our way through a few spirits, for the sake of literature, we were given a sensory tour of their locavarian landscape. All spirits are made in-house (not always the case elsewhere) — even base spirits for cordials are

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made from house-milled local grains. Their still is like a transformer, minus the sound effects, and can produce brandy, gin, whiskey, and almost anything else they desire. Their offerings are ever-changing with ingredient availability, and they offer food in season at the Lyceum next door. I especially enjoyed the Chocorua rye whiskey, and the Sweet Lips Cherry Bounce, which came from a George Washington recipe.

The fact that the writer’s IPA at Hobbs Tavern & Brewing Company “disappeared” before he had a chance to write down notes indicates that it wasn’t exactly terrible.

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Above: The copper still at Tamworth Distilling Inset: Chocorua rye whiskey

As the mere mortals in my group required victuals, we proceeded to Hobbs Tavern, just down the road. The restaurant has just the kind of vibe you want — wide pine, plenty of space, fireplaces and an award-winning brewery onsite. We were seated, and I quickly recognized the manager as my first restaurant boss from 1999!

She remembered my mom, we all got to chatting — that is the kind of place Hobbs is.

Somehow, both my brisket sandwich and my Pitch A Tent double IPA disappeared before I had much of a chance to take notes, but I recall a pleasant sensation, like one might experience after enjoying something that was properly made. I wasn’t driving.

Both Hobbs Brewing and Tamworth Distilling are available virtually everywhere in New Hampshire where potent potables are purchased and poured. If you have the means, I highly recommend them. They are quite choice.

As we journeyed home, we passed Tamworth Camping Area. Most of the year, this is not a beverage destination location. But the second Saturday of every September, and the Friday before, they host the New England Homebrewer’s Jamboree. This fundraiser for Make-A-Wish gives you the opportunity to sample homebrew from all over New England, enter a homebrew contest, listen to live music, camp, and support a worthy cause. More information can be found at homebrewersjamboree.com. I hope to see you there, I will be the one typing an article at the last minute. Cheers! NH

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Fire on the Mountain

The Dilly Cliff Trail Fire of 2017 left permanent scars Living in one of the most forested states in the country can have its drawbacks.

This was not the fall color that tourists were looking for. When the Dilly Cliff Trail went up in flames on October 3, 2017, the fire burned for five weeks, scorching 75 acres of steep mountainside in the White Mountains near Lost River.

According to a Union Leader story by Dave Anderson about the blaze, “The firefighting effort was as spectacular as the fire itself,” with more than 29 agencies from New Hampshire and Vermont helping out.

“The first week of the fire required 355 firefighters on the ground with helicopters overhead dropping water scooped from the Beaver Pond at the foot of the Beaver Brook cascades,” wrote Anderson.

At first there were some rumors that the fire might have been started by a celestial event — a meteor hitting the mountain — but eventually the blame was pinned on mere Earthlings. Probably an unmanaged campfire or a casually tossed cigarette butt.

The trail remains closed nearly two years later, which is a good time to cue a public service notice with a fun New Hampshire connection. — Rick Broussard Turn the page for details. nhmagazine.com | August 2019

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Smokey Bear Turns 75

BY SHELLY ANGERS AND CAPT. DOUGLAS MINER

Anyone who’s ever been to summer camp or roasted marshmallows over an open fire is sure to know the wildfire fighting bear who’s been “prowlin’ and a-growlin’ and a-sniffin’ the air.”

Smokey Bear has been on patrol for 75 years this August, and New Hampshire — which has its own special ties with Smokey — is making a big deal out of the milestone.

Smokey got his start as a print advertising campaign designed by the War Ad Council in 1943 — right on the heels of the 1942 Walt Disney film “Bambi,” which famously depicted the dangers of forest fires. Disney allowed the use of Bambi for one year for forest fire awareness campaigns; the Ad Council created Smokey as a follow-up.

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predecessor. The real live Smokey spent his days at the National Zoo in Washington, DC, serving as an ambassador for wildfire safety until his retirement in 1975. The national Junior Forest Ranger Program generated so much mail to Smokey that the USPS issued him his own zip code, 20252.

For generations, Smokey has visited schools and summer camps, community events and hospitals. You may have fond memories of your own time meeting Smokey. But spending time as Smokey means more than putting on the costume; there is a strict list of behaviors that Smokey does and does not do — and they were laid out by New Hampshire’s Jim Ricard at the first National Smokey Bear Workshop in January 1970. It’s a long list, and includes “Be sincere, kind, rugged but not rough,” “Never walk rapidly toward small children” and “Never take the job of appearing as ‘Smokey’ lightly.”

New Hampshire and Smokey go hand-inhand. Ours is one of the most forested states in the country — 83% is categorized as forest — and the pulp and paper industry has been a major factor in our economy for 150 years. Today, the timber industry continues to supply good jobs, recreation in our forests brings visitors year-round, and healthy forests contribute to cleaner air and water.

Because of this, helping prevent — and control — wildfires is important. New Hampshire actually has two fire seasons: in the spring, when sunlight dries out the forest floor and grasses that have been covered in snow, and again in the fall, when trees shed their leaves and become fresh fuel.

Smokey Bear is still important today because 90% of all wildfires are caused by human involvement or carelessness, and his famous line, “Remember: Only you can prevent wildfires,” makes clear the need for people to remain vigilant. On average, New Hampshire experiences 250 wildfires each year, resulting in 250 acres burned. That may not seem like a lot, but it’s because our wildfire fighting professionals know how to contain fires quickly and efficiently. They know that even the smallest fire can spread, and that wildfires can destroy homes, businesses and human life.

There are 15 state-owned and -operated fire towers that are used for wildfire detection during periods of high fire danger; some even pre-date Smokey. They’re open to the public when they are staffed and they offer amazing views of the surrounding landscape.

You can drive to some of the towers and others require a vigorous hike, but each has its own charms. The NH Division of Forests and Lands operates a Fire Tower Quest program that maps out each fire tower and provides directions for visiting. If you make the trek to five towers, you receive a certificate and a cool patch that acknowledges your accomplishment — and bragging rights, of course.

This summer and fall, Smokey Bear will be visiting fire towers and public libraries as well as other venues. On August 15, he’ll be having a big party at Franconia Notch State Park, with music, fire trucks, birthday cake and tethered rides in the official Smokey Bear hot air balloon. And Smokey is asking all those who care about our forests to post a picture of themselves with him, with some homemade Smokey artwork or with a carving of him — lots of fire stations in the state have them — along with the hashtag #NHLovesSmokey to social media. NH

Jim Ricard, who wrote the rules of behavior for the costumed Smokey in 1970, gets to meet the subject of his guidelines.

NH’s Division of Forests and Lands will have a collection of Smokey Bear paraphernalia (including the items illustrated on this page) on display at the State Library in Concord for his 75th anniversary, and anyone who visits five fire towers this season will receive a cool Fire Tower Quest patch (above).

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Treasure Hunters

Even with a 100-year-old map, this quest for lost wealth ends with rusty nails and old cans

BY MARSHALL HUDSON

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he plan was simple — get rich quick. I had found an old boundary plat prepared in 1909 that depicted a long-gone riverside park that existed between 1895 and 1925. This 100-year-old plat showed the exact location of all the amenities that had once existed within the park boundaries. Knowing that credit cards weren’t in use in 1900, I figured park visitors paid for everything with coins. Tens of thousands of visitors must have flowed through this park over its 30-year lifespan, and there had to be dropped coins and lost jewelry everywhere. I just needed to go scrounge up all that lost treasure.

The old plat showed exactly where the park restaurant, trolley car station, ice cream stand, telephone-telegraph office and beach

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changing rooms had once stood. Using this boundary plat like a treasure map, I could pace distances from landmarks and pinpoint the target-rich areas for dropped coins. Old photos of the park survive, showing happy crowds of affluent-looking ladies in flowered hats, long skirts, and bathing suits covering their knees frolicking about, while men in skimmer hats and business suits play horseshoes. Surely some of these parkgoers must have dropped some coins, spilled a purse or lost a diamond ring or two in the dirt.

I assembled a team of prospectors ranging in age from 13 to 92, and armed them with metal detectors and shovels. With my recently discovered treasure map, we headed into the 100-year-old woods to scoop up the bounty. I drove my pickup truck so we could

The Contoocook River dam in the 1900s

haul all of the loot home. At first glance, there was nothing to indicate that the site had ever been a large amusement park visited by thousands of people. Looking around, there was nothing to see except large trees.

At second glance, I noted the concrete dam

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My team of prospectors found the concrete ruins in the riverbank that had once supported the restaurant suspended over the river. We also found the foundation piers that supported the upland side of the building. With metal detectors humming, we combed this area thoroughly for dropped treasure. We moved on, and located where the trolley stopped and turned around for the return trip; passengers boarding here would have to pay the 10-cent fare and surely someone would drop a coin or two in the process. Then we searched the area around the ice cream stand where people had stood in line to pass a few coins through a window in exchange for sweet treats.

Next, I located where the changing building would have been for slipping in and out of bathing suits. This seemed like another prime area for lost coins, so we set our metal People enjoying the Contoocook River Park, which existed from 1895-1925

across the river that still backs up water for what was once the swimming area. At third glance, we started finding old foundation remnants hidden in the woods.

Historical records reveal that in 1893, the Contoocook River Park was built by the Concord Street Railway, which was then owned by the B&M Railroad. The park was built as an attraction to boost trolley usage and increase income for the railroad. It worked. When the park first opened, people who rode the trolley were admitted for free, but those who walked to the park were charged an admittance fee.

In the hot summer days before air conditioning, the park was an escape from the heat of the city and was a popular destination.

Trolleys transported riders from Concord to the river park on an “island” in Penacook.

The “island” beside the Contoocook River offered an overlook of rapids rushing through craggy ledge banks. Advertisements described it as “a summer resort of nature’s own arranging.” This was not entirely true, as the island was manmade, created by excavating a canal across a bend in the river.

At the turn of the 20th century, the Contoocook River Park was the place to be on a summer evening. For 20 cents you could ride the trolley round-trip to the park and enjoy free entertainment, fireworks, swimming, music and dancing, roller-skating, bowling, or you could take a steamboat ride up the Contoocook. The park also had a 1,500seat outdoor theater, a store, a restaurant overhanging the river, boathouses, miniature

railroad, croquet ground, lawn tennis, baseball diamond and a launch for canoes.

Initially, the park was a success for the trolley investors. Local business held summer outings, office parties, picnics and retreats at the park. Over 5,000 people would ride the trolleys to the park for Fourth of July celebrations.

The Concord Evening Monitor for Monday July 3, 1893, reads, “Contoocook River Park will make a great outing retreat for the Fourth ... The extension of the electric railway to the ‘Borough,’ and the opening of the new park, furnishes for the citizens of Concord one of the most pleasing localities for a day’s outing to be found in the state. The ride is delightful ... the rates are at a very reasonable figure, and what has been done so far at the park justifies the belief that in the near future it will be the best equipped pleasure ground in New England. A spacious pavilion has been built ... arranged for dancing parties, and in case of a sudden shower can shelter hundreds.

Attached to the pavilion are retiring rooms for men and women and there is also a first class restaurant where lunches can be procured at short notice ... fruit and temperance beverages will be for sale.”

Sadly, the park’s success was tied to the fortunes of the electric trolley industry.

The trolleys declined in the 1920s due to the mass production of the automobile.

Attendance at the park declined as distant attractions became accessible by car. In 1925, the park closed.

Surely some of these parkgoers must have dropped some coins, spilled a purse or lost a diamond ring or two in the dirt. detectors to work and searched diligently.

Then, hoping to find dropped money or lost diamond rings, we combed the riverbank beach where people spread out on towels in the sand and took dips in the river.

The gazebo is gone, but the knoll where the gazebo once stood was easy to find.

Fourth of July pictures show large groups of revelers on this knoll. Some of them must have spilled coins from their pockets or purses as they lounged in the grass watching the fireworks. We metal detected all over this knoll now covered with trees.

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Cooking Chops

Candidates trade the spotlight for the heat of the kitchen

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he diner stop is a staple of New Hampshire primary politics. But anyone who’s ever had their breakfast interrupted by a glad-handing presidential candidate could tell you that, even with the most friendly politicians, the format has its limitations. Candidates are usually surrounded by a sea of staffers and press corps and, in turn, they often don’t really let their guard down — so those interactions often revert back to clichés and campaign sound bites.

Enter “Candidate Kitchen.”

This New Hampshire-grown web series turns the idea of a culinary campaign stop on its head: Instead of serving up selfies and handshakes to unsuspecting restaurant patrons, the candidates are serving up food that they’ve cooked themselves.

“When you’re holding a knife and chopping or blending or searing, you’re not as protected,” explains Seacoast chef Julie Cutting, executive chef and owner of Cure restaurant in Portsmouth. “You’re trying to just let loose and talk about things — you might not be as guarded as when you’re sitting at a table doing a formal interview.”

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reality television. In 2013, she competed in the Food Network’s “Cutthroat Kitchen,” and earned her way to a spot in the semifinals of the cooking competition hosted by Alton Brown.

But Cutting and the rest of the “Candidate Kitchen” team — Executive Producer Peter Connors and Director/Producer Sally Northrop — want their series to be less cutthroat, more conversational.

“Food is a common ground for everybody,” Cutting says.

And in that spirit, the show veers away from questions about policy in favor of letting the politicians loosen up and show people a more personal side.

“We wanted it to be a very inviting atmosphere for the candidates,” Cutting says.

“We’re not talking politics at all, we’re just focusing on the food and the recipe.”

The premiere episode features former US secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro dicing potatoes, scrambling eggs, and swapping personal stories in Cutting’s kitchen as the pair whip up a plate of breakfast tacos — Castro’s recipe of choice for the show. The candidate explains that he

chose this dish because it was a staple of his childhood cuisine.

“I don’t remember a time when we didn’t eat them, they’re so common,” Castro says. “I grew up in San Antonio, Texas, in a household with a grandmother who was born in Mexico and had come over as a young girl, and she grew up her whole life eating tacos.”

The “Candidate Kitchen” crew say they’ve sent out invitations to lots of other candidates and hope to schedule a full lineup of episodes in the months to come. And since the series is available online, they hope the show brings a more candid view of the candidates to those following the presidential campaign all across the country.

“We’re really trying to dig into a humanizing look at the candidates [with] a meaningful recipe to them and a natural flowing conversation,” Cutting says. “Something that’s not as regimented you see throughout every interview.”

And who knows, maybe this will be the start of a new way to size up presidential contenders. With two dozen candidates and counting, voters will need some way to start whittling down their choices as the primary season ramps up. What better way to see who can really take the heat — literally or figuratively — than with a cooking competition? NH Granite Staters of a certain age — by which we mean millennials or anyone inclined to tune into teen reality television in the early aughts — may be interested to know there’s a local connection on the newly released revival of MTV’s seminal reality series “The Hills.” Kaitlynn Carter, who makes her debut as the wife of one of the show’s original stars Brody Jenner, is a New Hampshire native. (Some might also know Brody as the son of Caitlyn Jenner, and sibling of Kendall and Kylie Jenner of Kardashian family fame.)

A highway marker isn’t exactly the kind of thing that you’d expect to get attention from the likes of Smithsonian Magazine and The Verge, a widely read tech blog. But this particular highway marker is a pretty big deal: It pays tribute to the birthplace of a pivotal computer programming language known as BASIC, which was invented at Dartmouth College. National outlets covering the marker gave a well-deserved hat tip to the Concord Monitor’s David Brooks, who lobbied for the new landmark by noting that it “probably has done more to introduce more people to computer programming than anything ever created.”

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Chef Julie Cutting of Cure in Portsmouth with Democratic presidential candidate Julián Castro

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Pastel Passion A soft touch with color and light

by Susan Laughlin

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here’s nothing lovelier than a cloudy day in the early morning when viewed through the eyes of Roxane Chardon. Her pastels capture the soothing calm of a waterway, using light blues and contrasting shimmering pinks. With a sure hand and just enough detail, she suggests a glint of light on the water, or foretells the sun is about to break through the lingering clouds.

Chardon works seven days a week in her Hollis home studio to create medium-to-large landscape paintings up to 50 inches square. A few of her favorite works involve picturesque barns and rolling fields with a fantasia of clouds — an important piece in the composition. One of her favorite spots for inspiration is western New Hampshire, near the Connecticut River. She often uses photographs for reference saying, “They are just part of my arsenal along with thousands of pastels of every shade.”

“I kind of just fell into this world after retiring and a friend gave me a small box of pastels.” From there, she took a few workshops and classes while her passion bloomed. She’s only been painting for 10 years, but the discipline she learned from her first career as a software engineer prepared her well for this venture as a productive and successful artist.

Each year, Chardon travels to at least 20 fine art shows throughout the country in her minivan. She enjoys interacting with the buyers and adding a bit of background story to each piece. At Vero Beach and Winter Park, Florida, she has won awards of merit and awards of overall distinction — the latter judged from all the works that are shown in these highly competitive shows.

Locally, she exhibits at the Keene Art in the Park show in August, where she has won awards the last three years, taking first place in 2018.

“It is gratifying that people across the country like my work. I paint in a style I enjoy and it’s nice that other folks appreciate it too,” says Chardon. “Every morning when I walk into the studio, I am still excited to see what will happen with that first stroke of pastel on paper.”

What more can one ask of a job? NH Left: “Storm Line,” $750 Above: “Marsh Escape” has been sold, but a similar commission is $1,500.

Prices range from $300.

Keene Art in the Park August 31 and September 1 monadnockareaartists.org

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Where Women Win The Granite State Primary could throw the country a curve

BY JAMES PINDELL

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s the 2020 Democratic presidential primary plays out nationwide this year, poll after poll has found that Democrats are fairly united about their priority: picking a candidate who has the best chance of beating President Trump.

National polls bear this out. Instead of a candidate who agrees with a more liberal base, even liberals say they want someone who will deny President Trump a second term. Listed this summer as “the most electable” just happens to be a collection of older white men with some Washington experience (e.g., former vice president Joe Biden and Vermont senator Bernie Sanders).

What’s interesting, though, is that New Hampshire voters may have a distinctly different opinion about what, exactly, electable means. For a while now, voters in the Granite State, particularly Democrats, have long preferred and sought to recruit female candidates, believing they had a better chance of winning. And our election record is quite clear — in New Hampshire, women win.

Many stats prove this, but just consider these facts: The first woman to serve as both

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a governor and senator in US history was Jeanne Shaheen. The second woman to do the same thing was Maggie Hassan. And the woman Hassan defeated to enter the US Senate was Republican Kelly Ayotte. Even prior to that 2016 contest, the Granite State was the first to have an all-female delegation to Washington, the governor was a woman, the state’s House speaker and Senate president were women as was the chief justice of the state Supreme Court.

Repeating this litany isn’t to make a point about girl-power grit, but it provides good evidence that there might be no state where voters actually prefer women more than here.

Consider that there is now a New Hampshire organization whose sole mission is to recruit Democratic women for office. It is not some feel-good niche organization. When they are able to recruit a candidate, that candidate is at least the nominee, as Molly Kelly showed in the 2018 governor’s race.

In the context of the presidential primary, there is, of course, one major caveat. While New Hampshire became the first state to pick a woman for president (Hillary Clinton

in 2008), they decisively did not choose her again in 2016 as she was on her way to becoming the first female nominee for president of a major party. But in 2020, it is highly plausible that, while other states may look to men, and white men at that, New Hampshire’s famous first-state-primary status could catapult a woman into making a lasting mark on the campaign and possibly become the nominee.

There are six women who are running for president — the largest group of women ever to seek the presidency. While some, like Hawaii representative Tulsi Gabbard and California spiritual guru Marianne Williamson, seem like long shots, Massachusetts senator Elizabeth Warren and California senator Kamala Harris have been in the top tier of candidates from day one in the campaign.

Electability itself is an ambiguous concept. Barack Obama was viewed as unelectable until he won. And the most unelectable person ever to be the nominee of a major party (at least in terms of polling at the time) now sits in the White House.

Which offers all the more reason why, without an assumed or shared national definition of electability anymore, New Hampshire could define for itself what electable means. And if they do, then put your money on the women. NH

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New Hampshire Magazine honored the best at the 18th annual Best of NH Party at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium in Manchester. Many thanks to our nonprofit partner CASA of New Hampshire and to all of our valued sponsors, Best of NH winners, volunteers and everyone else who helped make the evening a huge success.

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Fog on the Cocheco River in Dover

Time Passages

When death nears, images of life grow brighter STORY AND PHOTOS BY KEN KARTES

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ecently, I went to one of my favorite parks to photograph a field of dead trees. They were atmospheric on a low-light winter day — eerie, in colors ranging from pale gray to light black. New growth is already filling in where the old is decaying — new beginnings.

Being a photographer means being open to the moment. That means surrendering control, but it also makes you aware of your surroundings and the gifts presented to you. Surrendering control is something on my mind a lot lately. I have been diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. Just over a year ago, I was told I had between six and 12 months to live. A lot of photography is about time, and time has new meaning now.

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I was the oldest child in the family, so I became the record keeper with a camera, photographing family events. Thus the journey began. I didn’t think I had an artistic gift, but I found that the more I played around with the camera as a practical tool, the more I developed my creative eye.

My favorite place to photograph is the Great Bay Wildlife Refuge, a nature preserve that was once part of Pease Air Force Base.

It’s the church I go to for peace. Time stops there. It is typically quiet and I come out with fewer troubles than I carried in. For me, the outdoors is a holy place and every trip into nature is a pilgrimage.

Photography is a big part of all my journeys as I attempt to capture the beauty

The author/photographer’s daughters after a birthday party cake fight

I see and the peacefulness I feel when I am outside. My favorite photo, though, is one I took at my daughter’s birthday party years ago, I think she was 10. Sometime between the serving and eating of birthday cake, the celebration transformed into a full-on cake fight between my two daughters. I captured the aftermath, with cake crumbs and frosting and joyful grins on my daughters’ faces.

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Sailing by the Isles of Shoals

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“Perched on a trestle bridge in Rollinsford, I felt the roar of the Downeaster approaching and heard the snow sizzling as it passed,� says Kartes.

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Courage boulder in Dogtown Park, Gloucester

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For some years, even before my diagnosis, I’ve thought about dying. I guess as we grow older and lose others we start to turn the inevitability over in our minds and wonder, “How would I like to leave this earth?” — not that I wanted to set a date.

I knew I didn’t want to die in a crash: too quick, no goodbyes to loved ones. Also, no long, drawn-out living in a hospital bed with tubes running in and out, please. Something in between would be better, I guessed, and I got it. After months of vague symptoms, weight loss, testing, the doctor says, 6 to 12 months. I got an acceptable type of death, but too early. Such is life.

I think things are always a matter of how you look at them. Having faith, employing philosophy and focusing on the good has become my motto. It’s just carpe diem, in a sense, but instead it’s carpe annus: seize the year. What a gift, you’ve got a year, what shall we do with it? We counted our blessings and planned for more. I am blessed with a beautiful soul of a wife so the bucket list has become an entity in itself, no pity party around here. It’s time for family, friends and where would we love to go.

We’ve filled our calendar with time spent with loved ones and we traveled back to Ireland for a second year in a row.

Now a year has come and gone, my doctor has kept my health in good shape, and now we are working on a new bucket list.

Short or long, life is good! Being at peace is a gift as well — it’s a place inside where you know it’s all going to be OK. I married my love and she is my world. We’ve raised our kids and are proud of them. I’m happy with where I have been and who I shared my time with. The images I’ve captured along the way are my testament to this. The next year is another gift, an unexpected blessing.

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Summer sunset over Little Bay, Dover

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Clay Mate Photo and interview by David Mendelsohn Stephanie Young throws pots. She also lives the rare working artist’s dream. Everything that she creates gets sold. Everything. Her inventory at Calmwater Designs studio is in constant motion, from the wheel to the kiln to the hands of a buyer. Meanwhile, great movements of the art world filter through her own personal vision to appear as bright glazes and organic impressions in porcelain.

She’s baffled by her own success but where other egos might get wobbly, Young remains centered, just working the clay, spinning out art for herself that is quickly claimed by her insatiable collectors.

I work in porcelain, an amazing material, and the most fancy schmanciest of clays. The texture is divine for throwing, smooth to carve, and the glazes glow with the white surface beneath.

I pull inspiration from the brief — but magical — Art Nouveau movement of 1890 to 1910. Sending a little love further down the timeline, the Craftsman and Deco styles are influencers as well.

Dynamic work was coming from creators in the turn of the last century — Tiffany, Daum, Klimt. Like them, I am exploring the mathematics of moving lines and patterns drawn from good hard looks at nature.

Each piece is hand-thrown by myself, carved on a whim of an idea, and glazed under the duress of a looming show.

They are all original and one-offs.

Patrons can rest assured that I definitely lack the attention span and mental fortitude to recreate the unique piece you may have purchased.

I work every day and always work alone if we don’t count Patrick Swayze. He is my paramour.

I choose subjects for my work that I find intriguing emotionally and mathematically. I love science, I love history.

I love creating a harmony of geometry and motif.

Let’s call them pots. They’re vase shapes, but you could use them for drinking beer or collecting pennies too. Pots.

My work has introduced me to extraordinary people all over the world. Incredible that this amazing human experience has happened on account of me playing in the mud. It’s like meeting family you didn’t know you had.

Some pieces don’t make it out of the shop, a direct result of the creative shenanigans and/or clumsiness of the maker. I don’t lament the loss of work — part of the process.

The most interesting pieces are still safely in my brain.

I think we have a hunger for beauty. A hunger for genuine things made by a fellow human. We artists provide that. I do that. Patrick Swayze and I.

One way to be sure to get your hands on one of Stephanie Young’s porcelain pots is to visit her booth at the Mount Sunapee Resort in Newbury this month when it hosts the 86th League of NH Craftsmen’s Fair from August 3 to 11, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $13 to $15 and children enter free. You can also visit Young’s website at calmwaterdesigns.com.

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born to ride Our state was once dubbed “Cow Hampshire,” so perhaps the number of real cowboys and cowgirls who work here shouldn’t be a surprise, but a trip to the Cheshire Fair last year was an eye-opener for our correspondent. Here’s just some of what he saw.

Story and Photos by Jared Charney

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A roper sits her horse between rodeo events.

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oger Packard was the first person I met when I arrived at the Cheshire Fair in Swanzey last August. He’s a retired professional photographer who has been running emergency medical services at the fair and rodeo for the past 58 years.

I’m a photographer too, so he was the perfect person to happen upon. He gave me a history lesson and a tour of the fairgrounds, showing me how the labyrinth tied together. His hospitality and relaxed demeanor as he introduced his legions of volunteer co-workers, welcomed me to a world full of characters who have spent lifetimes in fairs and rodeos. I listened to their action-packed stories while extreme rains turned the fairgrounds to mud, and the threat of a tornado almost shut the whole thing down.

Even in the rain, Cheshire Fair has the raucous appeal of a big community parade, but instead of proceeding down the streets of America, it creates its own town square in which the participants, spectators, contestants and crew all interact and mix freely. The local native who hasn’t missed a fair his entire life stands in line next to itinerant rodeo hands who were born to ride or train large animals. The riders show no fear of bucking bulls or threatening tornadoes. They travel the fair circuit up and down the Eastern Seaboard and take whatever challenge each rodeo has to offer in stride. It’s an uncommon lifestyle in these days of light-speed electronics and global commerce, and they love it.

As cowboy/bull rider Abbott Hughlett says, “We are trying to keep the cowboy way of life alive.” Some days that mission is tougher than others. On this day, mud was hurled everywhere Bull rider Abbott Hughlett (left) and an unidentified cowboy find shelter from the rain.

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as bulls and horses moved chaotically. Expectant fans, bundled against the weather, dotted the dark and rain-filled stadium awaiting the action. “When you climb down onto a bull, it’s more of a mental thing than a physical thing,” says bull rider Dustin Tobin. And while that’s what the audience is waiting for, it’s really the end of a long process of preparation. “The rodeo is a family affair: sharing equipment, helping each other getting ready,” he says. But the moment when the gate opens and the ride begins is the test, “Either you have the grit to get on or you don’t,” he says.

At the point they can compete at the Cheshire Fair, cowboys and cowgirls have shown they have the grit, the desire, the need to experience a way of life that few can relate to.

Throughout the day, rain showers paused the fair like a freeze dance where the rhythm was hard to find. Then the sky started turning a hue somewhere between purple and black. Warnings of a potential tornado crackled from the intercom. I waited inside with Packard and his emergency crew, hoping that the whole show wouldn’t be canceled. When the threat was past and the riding resumed, I went to work, joining the riders in a thick soup of mud, feeling like a part of it all for least one fleeting summer night.

Bodies snapped backward and forward like broken catapults from the backs of bulls and horses, but these animals are the true foundation of the sport. Rider Hannah Ruth LaBarre says of her horse Triscuit, “He’s a great horse and gives his heart every single run, for that I can’t thank him enough. We ask these animals to do more than they were created to do.”

Men, women, animals and at least one photographer — all were working at the extremes of their abilities alongside all the elements of nature under the canopy of a stormy summer night in New Hampshire. NH

Hannah LaBarre barrel racing on Triscuit

Bronc rider Tyler Walsh barely hanging on

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Bareback bronc rider Ben Harrington stands out in the rain near the horse stalls.

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“EMT guy” Roger Packard showed our photograper the rodeo “ropes.”

Tito Williams runs the dart game at the Cheshire Fair.

Concession worker Dante Diffendale plates a fried bloomin’ onion.

Jillian Goodnow — her grandfather runs the pony ride concession.

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Bull rider Kyle Duran

Upcoming Rodeo in New Hampshire Experience the action in person at these upcoming events.

Cheshire Fair

August 1-4 247 Monadnock Hwy., Swanzey, cheshirefair.org The 81st annual Cheshire Fair has all the classics — food, rides, games, demolition derby, animals, demonstrations and, of course, the rodeo photographer Jared Charney captured last year for this story. The rodeo takes place Friday night at the grandstand starting at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for kids ages 5 to 12.

Seacoast Extreme Country Fair

Bull rider Dustin Tobin

September 12-15 New England Dragway 280 Exeter Rd., Epping seacoastextremecountryfair.com Debuting in 2018, this newer addition to New Hampshire’s fall fairs celebrates all things country, from music to rodeo events, including bull riding and barrel racing. There’s also a classic midway with rides and fair foods, plus other entertainment, such as hot air balloon rides, petting zoo, crafts, monster trucks and more. Single-day tickets are $12 for adults; $7 for kids ages 5 to 12, active military and seniors (Thursday and Friday); free for kids 4 and under and $10 for seniors on Saturday and Sunday. VIP passes for all ages are $18, and four-day passes are also available.

New Hampshire Cowboy Mounted Shooters (NHCMS)

Hitting a target isn’t exactly easy when standing still — imagine shooting while on the back of a racing horse as you navigate a tight course. Cowboy mounted shooting is a sport that combines barrel racing, cavalry drills and target shooting with an overall goal of getting the fastest time without any mistakes. Competitors ride in old Western-style costumes, using two .45-caliber single-action revolvers, loaded with five rounds of special blank ammunition. You can see the riders of the NHCMS at two upcoming events this September:

Hopkinton State Fair

August 30-September 2 392 Kearsarge Ave., Contoocook, hsfair.org The Hopkinton State Fair’s rodeo includes barrel racing, bull riding, rodeo clowns, and appearance by the New Hampshire Cowboy Mounted Shooters. The rodeo takes place on Monday, September 2, at the grandstand starting with a pre-show at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 plus fair admission.

Hillsborough County Fair Shootout

Justin Sprague rides a bull.

September 7 15 Hilldale Ln., New Boston, hcafair.com Hosted by NHCMS, this shootout is a part of the Hillsborough County Agriculture Fair (September 6-8). The competition takes place from 5-8 p.m.

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Elves Summer of

Why just settle for Christmas in July when you can enjoy the spirit of the North Pole from May to December at Santa’s Village?

And while the Big Guy still gets credit for all the holiday fun, here it’s really the elves who make the magic happen.

Lindsey Meyer, AKA Celeste the Snow Angel, touches up her makeup before a performance at Santa’s Village last summer.

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t’s a sad but true fact that one of the occupational hazards of being a writer is that we are incorrigible eavesdroppers; no stray overheard comment is sacred, and each serves as potential grist to be turned into the next great blog post, article or even book.

My latest: Father’s Day weekend 2018. My husband and I were ensconced at a dinner table at the Mountain View Grand Hotel in Whitefield when a group of 20-somethings and a 40-something female minder gathered at a nearby table. They stood out from the harried parents of young children trying to keep their charges from careening around the dining room and the older, well-appointed couples trying to ignore them, so of course I wondered, “Who are they and why are they here?”

Though the resort lacked a theater, they looked to be performers of some type with poised yet hesitant looks, waiting for their next cue before picking up their forks. I kept one ear on my husband’s conversation and the other peeled to theirs, where I heard talk of citronella and small rooms and how dark it got at night as they tucked into their crab cakes and lobster cavatelli. Mid-meal,

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the 40-something ringleader clinked a butter knife against her water glass and she thanked the assembled for coming before launching into a firebrand speech to rival any preacher. Soon she was imploring her guests to “Always remain true to yourselves!

I want you to promise me that you won’t ever give up on your passion!”

Needless to say, my interest was piqued.

Why this speech?

Above and below: Santa’s Village is a throwback to New Hampshire’s pre-interstate tourist days, when a motor court in every town along Route 3 was the rule.

“This summer you will absolutely change lives and create lifelong memories for everyone you’ll meet!” The young people continued to listen attentively, and then the woman raised her glass: “To Santa’s Village!”

For those new to the area, that’s the

everything-Christmas theme park up the road in Jefferson. So I was right, they were actors, about to spend their summer handing out candy canes to hordes of scabby-kneed rugrats waiting on line to see the Big Man himself — or so I thought.

Not exactly life-changing. I glanced at their hopeful, well-scrubbed faces and thought, well, at least they’d have fun and it would be a credit on their resumé.

Back home I checked the online reviews, and in addition to mentioning the live reindeer, Yule Log Flume and the Elfabet game, the majority of commenters specifically called out the friendly employees and performers, often noting that their kids wouldn’t stop talking about them even six months later.

Curiosity piqued, I headed to Santa’s Village to check it out for myself.

Santa’s Village is a throwback to New Hampshire’s pre-interstate tourist days, when a motor court in every town along Route 3 and small family-run theme parks — like the shuttered Heritage New Hampshire in Glen and still-thriving Clark’s Bears (Clark’s Trading Post to old-timers) in Lincoln — were the rule. Santa’s Village in Jefferson opened in the summer of 1953, and has continuously offered generations of

kids the chance to ride a log flume, pet real reindeer and, of course, meet Santa. And while December might be the month you most associate with the park, Santa’s Village is just as active during the warmer months.

ELVES UNSHELVED A rotating cast of six actors and actresses spends six days a week between Father’s Day and Labor Day serving as the interactive representatives of Santa’s Village, and Rachel Biggs, Avery Rausch, Lindsey Meyer and Josh Trattner were among those sitting at that dinner table who had signed on for the summer of 2018.

Amy Cannon, senior entertainment manager at RWS Entertainment Group in New York, was the toasting ringleader that night, and had interviewed 500 hopefuls for the six slots for the summer of 2018. “The actors we hire have to be warm and welcoming, friendly and outgoing,” she says.

“After all, it’s Christmas every day at Santa’s Village, and the actors definitely have to convey that to guests.”

Biggs, 21, played Fred Tinker, sister to Ed and Ted in “Tinkers’ Tune Up,” a show about a trio of elf siblings who help keep the park running smoothly. She had no idea what to expect from Santa’s Village, but anticipat-

“This summer you will absolutely change lives and create lifelong memories for everyone you’ll meet!”

The young people continued to listen attentively, and then the woman raised her glass: “To Santa’s Village!” ed that the best part of working at Santa’s Village would be the opportunity to use her acting skills almost every day. “To perform makes my day,” she says.

Some of Trattner’s friends were a bit mystified when he took the role since he admits he’s not a kid person; plus, he’s Jewish. “But my parents always said, ‘You’re an actor, so act,’” says Trattner, 24, who played Ted Tinker. “I thought it’ll either be great and the entire cast will bond over how great it is, or it’ll be awful and we’ll all bond in misery and I’ll get out of here with

some great friendships.”

When Meyer, 24, learned she won one of the slots at Santa’s Village, she was most excited about working with a troupe of other actors even though her character, Celeste the Snow Angel, primarily works solo. “Theatre is the most collaborative art form there is, so it’s wonderful to be able to work as a team,” she says. Celeste’s story line is this: She was a snowflake who landed in Santa’s hand, and then Santa and Mrs. Claus transformed her into a snow angel with the wave of a wand.

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Rausch, 22, who rotated between playing Ed and Ted Tinker, had previously worked at another RWS client, a water park in Erie, Pennsylvania, in revue-style shows, and says he was thrilled when he’d won a place at Santa’s Village. “I was so amped because they talked this park up a ton at RWS,” he says.

“They fight over who gets to represent us every summer, they love this park so much.”

So how hard can it be to play an elf or snow angel?

Harder than you think. First of all, the schedule is pretty grueling: six days a week of seven-hour days, with at least an hour for makeup and costume before the park opens.

And in addition to performing in shows, the characters also gather at meet-and-greets throughout the day. “It’s not for the faint of heart,” Trattner says.

The biggest challenge was that they were required to remain in character the entire time, except for a brief moment to inhale their lunch.

WHAT THE ELF? The biggest challenge was that they were required to remain in character the entire time that they were on the clock, except for a brief moment to duck into the dressing room to inhale their lunch.

“We’re never out of character when we’re outside with guests,” says Meyer. “It’s not like I can take a break from Celeste and ask ‘How’s it going?’ We’re always on, which can be a challenge.”

The upside of being Always On is that

their acting chops got a real workout. “I didn’t realize how much I’d be improvising,” Rausch says. “Kids say the darnedest things and you just have to go with it because, after all, they think we’re elves.

They’ll ask, ‘Aren’t you supposed to be working on Santa’s sleigh right now?’ or ‘What do you feed the reindeer?’ I have to make stuff up constantly. Sometimes it goes really well and sometimes it goes horribly, and I just have to accept it and move on.”

Occasionally a mischievous parent or

older child will try to burst the imaginary bubble. “Parents will ask how I got this job, and I tell them that I came from the sky and it’s so lovely to be here at Santa’s Village,” says Meyer.

In addition to performing as their primary characters — the Tinkers and Celeste — the actors also play swing-out characters, meaning they spend the day mingling with children throughout the park. Biggs’ swingout character is named Mary Mint, and one day she met a little girl named Gracie who said she was a princess and she asked Biggs if she was a princess too. “If she thinks she’s a princess, of course she’s a princess,” Biggs thought at the time. “So I told her, ‘Sure, I’m a princess,’ and whenever I ran into her that day I said, ‘Good to see you, Princess Gracie.’”

Later in the day, the girl whispered to Biggs, “My papa passed away.” A man standing nearby then pulled Biggs aside to tell her that his father — Gracie’s grandfather — had just passed away. He had called her a princess, and they had been sad all week and brought her to Santa’s Village to boost her spirits.

“I’ve lost two of my dear family members, which just bonded me to this family, so I thought I have to make the rest of this girl’s day magical,” says Biggs. So they rode Princess Gracie’s favorite ride together and

Ted Tinker (Josh Trattner) applies a few finishing touches prior to the show.

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danced at the afternoon block party, where it snows at the end. “Her parents were smiling at me, I could tell it meant so much to them,” she says. “I gave her a big hug but had to turn away because I was choking up thinking about the impact I was having on her life.”

Avery Rausch had his own choking-up story. He was playing Ed one day at a meetand-greet when a boy around 6 came up to him and said, “I’m a big fan of yours,” which caught Rausch off guard because while Ted is a happy elf, like Will Farrell as Buddy the Elf in the movie “Elf,” “Ed is kind of a grouchball, the humbug elf,” says Rausch.

“When I’m Ted, people love me, but no one has ever gotten that excited about Ed before.

“But this kid just loved me, so I told him I was so glad to hear that, and he told me his name was Trevor. So we went on the train ride together and rode all the way around the park and he was just talking the entire time and so happy to be with me, he truly believed I was a magical Christmas elf.”

The Elfabet game is one of the most popular games at Santa’s Village, a scavenger hunt where kids collect punch holes in their very own Elfabet Card — with 26 letters of the alphabet — from elf statues situated all throughout the park. Each child writes their name on the card, which they wear around their neck. When they collect all 26 letters,

Fred Tinker (Rachel Biggs) greets a couple of guests.

they trade it in for a “diploma” saying they graduated from Elfabet University. “When we pulled into the train station, Trevor took off his name tag and handed it to me, saying, ‘I want you to have this to remember me by,’” says Rausch, who couldn’t help crying. “I’ll keep it forever.”

The influence that Biggs and Rausch had on a little girl and boy comes as no surprise to Elaine Gainer, whose parents Normand

and Cecile Dubois founded Santa’s Village in 1953. “We provide an important service,” says Gainer, who started working the pony ride when she was 4 years old. “Though when you’re serving up hotdogs and ice cream cones all day long, you don’t realize the impact that you’re having for each individual, and how many people are enjoying this day.”

“That’s what makes it worth coming into work every day, because you see the differ-

Along with their “show-biz” elves, Santa’s Village has a staff of real-life elves who keep everything running smoothly, like Dave Cameron seen here in the park’s mechanical shop.

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ence that it makes,” says Jim Miller, one of Santa’s Helpers who handles marketing for the park. “It’s just one day for the family, but you can see how great that day has been for everybody in that family.”

Gainer estimates that between 65 and 70 percent of their guests have visited Santa’s Village at least once before, many of whom are frequent fliers. “If they come once, they usually come back for five, eight, 10 years, as long as their kids still like to have fun and enjoy Christmas,” she says, which explains the abundance of multigenerational families who visit. “We get a lot of grandparents who are here with their kids and their grandkids, and they were probably here as kids too.”

And while other theme and amusement parks pick rides and attractions for a particular age group, Gainer believes that Santa’s Village has lasted so long because they choose to generalize, not specialize. “We don’t have rides specifically for teenagers or toddlers, we choose rides according to what would be best for the entire family,” she says.

Santa’s Village has a payroll of approximately 400 over the course of the summer, with about two-dozen full-time employees year-round; they began recruiting professionally trained actors in 1999. “I always tell all the actors that they have to have passion whatever they decide to do in life,

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and they bring their passion and expertise to the stage every day,” says Gainer. “I don’t know how they do it.”

ELF IMPROVEMENT At the end of the summer, it was clear that the young actors who had spent long summer days playing elves and princesses had indeed changed countless lives.

They also developed a real fondness for

Mike and Elaine Gainer are the second of four generations to work at Santa’s Village.

Elaine’s parents, Normand and Cecile Dubois, started the park in 1953.

New Hampshire. As the result of living together in a small cabin nearby, they became intimately acquainted with the virtues of citronella — hence the reference at the Mountain View dinner.

“I knew Santa’s Village was in the middle of the woods but I love the outdoors and being

in a small town,” says Meyer. “After a really busy season, it was refreshing to be here.”

“Sometimes the fridge got a little cramped and we had to play Tetris with the food,” says Biggs, “but it’s crazy that we went into the summer not knowing each other at all, and by the end I felt like I knew them so well.”

And somewhere along the way they came to realize that Cannon’s pronouncement about changing lives would apply to their own as well.

Trattner says he was pleasantly surprised by the skills he developed over the summer. “My voice grew stronger and I’m able to sing higher than I’ve ever been able to because I warmed up every day before I sang. I’m very excited to start working on my audition cuts,” he says.

“I’ve learned skills that I feel like can’t even be taught,” says Meyer. “Kids regularly came up on the stage in the middle of the story to grab me, and I had to learn how to deal with that in a loving, princess way so I could continue the experience for everyone else.”

“Instead of doubting myself about the choices I make, I feel like I’m going to walk out more confidently in what I do,” says Biggs. “Since I connected with so many people and changed lives at Santa’s Village, I now know that I am so strong and I can do anything.” NH

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The Tinker siblings — aka Josh Trattner, Rachel Biggs and Avery Rausch — out on the town

North Country Theme Parks Santa’s Village

Discover the magic of Christmas in the summer at this nostalgic park and don’t forget to rent a gingerbread house to have as a meeting space for your family to gather when you visit.

Story Land

528 Presidential Highway, Jefferson (603) 586-4445 santasvillage.com

Providing fun for thousands of families for over 65 years, New Hampshire’s biggest children’s amusement park offers rides and entertainment for everyone in the family to enjoy. Rumor has it they have also started offering Nostalgia Nights for their over 21-year-old guests to experience an evening of childhood joy.

Polar Caves This destination might not have roller coasters and character dinners, but it is still a noteworthy family-friendly adventure spot.

Explore nine granite caves, visit their Animal Park, go climbing, and shop for unique gifts and snacks.

705 Rumney Route 25, Rumney (603) 536-1888 polarcaves.com

850 NH Route 16, Glen (603) 383-4186 storylandnh.com

Clark’s Bears

Turn to page 14 for more information on this iconic Granite State spot and a list of other cool places to visit.

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TOP DENTISTS

Looking for a new dentist for you and your family? Here are 281 to choose from, selected by their peers as people you can trust to provide the highest quality of care. Meet this year’s list of the state’s top dentists, in all the specialties you (and your smile) need most.

This list is excerpted from the 2019 topDentists™ list, a database that includes listings of more than 270 dentists and specialists in New Hampshire. The list is based on thousands of detailed evaluations of dental professionals by their peers. The complete database is available at usatopdentists.com. For more information, call (706) 364-0853; write P.O. Box 970, Augusta, GA 30903; email info@usatopdentists.com or visit usatopdentists.com.

DISCLAIMER: topDentists has used its best efforts in assembling material for this list but does not warrant that the information contained herein is complete or accurate, and does not assume, and hereby disclaims, any liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions herein whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause. Copyright 2010-2019 by topDentists, Augusta, GA. All rights reserved. This list, or parts thereof, must not be reproduced in any form without permission. No commercial use of the information in this list may be made without permission of topDentists. No fees may be charged, directly or indirectly, for the use of the information in this list without permission.

Endodontics Top Vote-getter Michael J. Marshall

Southern New Hampshire Endodontics 765 S. Main St., Ste. 301 Manchester (603) 624-9786 southernnhendodontics.com Aneesa L. Al-Khalidi Granite State Endodontics 505 West Hollis St. Ste. 104, Nashua (603) 883-3636 gsendodontics.com Nathan T. Decker Seacoast Endodontic Associates 150 Griffin Rd., Ste. 4 Portsmouth (603) 431-5542 seacoastendo.com John W. Diune Southern New Hampshire Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry 305 Main St., Nashua (603) 881-8282 pedorthodontics.com Rachel L. Forbes Seacoast Endodontic Associates 150 Griffin Rd., Ste. 4 Portsmouth (603) 431-5542 seacoastendo.com Eric L. Gotlieb Exeter Endodontics 19 Hampton Rd. Building B, Unit 9, Exeter (603) 775-7775 exeterendo.com Douglas J. Katz Katz Endodontics 1310 Hooksett Rd. Hooksett (603) 628-2891 drdougkatz.com Mehrbod Kharazi Hudson Endodontics 182 Central St., Hudson (603) 882-5455 hudsonendodontic.com Hongsheng Liu New England Endodontic Solutions 77 Gilcreast Rd., Ste. 2000 Londonderry (603) 425-2307 neendosol.com

Howard J. Ludington New England Endodontics & Implantology 288 Lafayette Rd. Portsmouth (603) 483-3202 drludington.com Rachel McKee NH Endodontics 6 Loudon Rd., Ste. 6 Concord (603) 224-5553 nhendodontics.com Timothy B. Meyers Montshire Endodontics 367 Route 120 Unit B-3, Lebanon (603) 643-6100 Christopher S. Mirucki Modern Endodontics 1-F Commons Dr., Ste. 39 Londonderry (603) 552-3632 modernendodontics.net Douglas H. Moll NH Endodontics 6 Loudon Rd., Ste. 6 Concord (603) 224-5553 nhendodontics.com Michael R. Pauk DiBona Dental Group 19 Hampton Rd., Exeter (603) 772-4352 drmarkdibona.com Philip C. Shiere Seacoast Endodontic Associates 150 Griffin Rd., Ste. 4 Portsmouth (603) 431-5542 seacoastendo.com Peter D. Tziros Tziros Endodontics 1650 Elm St., Ste. 403 Manchester (603) 668-3636 Matthew B. Walsh NH Endodontics 6 Loudon Rd., Ste. 6 Concord (603) 224-5553 nhendo.com

General Dentistry Top Vote-getter Rochelle H. Lindner

Lindner Dental Associates 72 S. River Rd., Bedford (603) 624-3900 lindnerdental.com

Slava Abdelrehim Greenwood Dental 112 Spit Brook Rd., Ste. C Nashua (603) 809-4541 greenwooddentalnh.com John J. Ahern Ahern, Nichols, Ahern, Hersey & Butterfield Family Dentistry 30 Pinkerton St., Derry (603) 432-5039 ahern-nichols.com John P. Ahern Ahern, Nichols, Ahern, Hersey & Butterfield Family Dentistry 30 Pinkerton St., Derry (603) 432-5039 ahern-nichols.com Andrew C. Albee Suncook Dental 119 Pembroke St. Pembroke (603) 485-2273 suncookdental.com Charles E. Albee Suncook Dental 119 Pembroke St. Pembroke (603) 485-2273 suncookdental.com Janet Allaire Allaire & Greer 85 Merrimac St. Portsmouth (603) 436-6922 Michael Ambra Alliance for Dental Care 40 Winter St., Ste. 201 Rochester (603) 332-7300 alldentalcare.com Shannon N. Arndt 280 Pleasant St., Ste. 4 Concord (603) 228-4456 rayorzechowski.com Leonard M. Attisano 700 Lake Ave., Ste. 12 Manchester (603) 668-0227 leonardattisanodmd.com Jonas T. Aviza 1 Pillsbury St., Ste. 203-A Concord (603) 226-2995 Charles C. Banister 1 Birch St., Derry (603) 432-3335

Michael J. Marshall Top Vote-getter Endodontics Southern New Hampshire Endodontics 765 S. Main St., Ste. 301 Manchester, (603) 624-9786 southernnhendodontics.com Derek R. Blackwelder Winnisquam Dental 944 Laconia Rd. Winnisquam (603) 528-1212 winnisquamdental.com

Thomas J. Bara Bara Dental 62 W. Main St., Hillsboro (603) 464-4100 baradental.com Brandon Beaudoin Bedford Village Dental 4 Bell Hill Rd., Bedford (603) 889-8499 bedfordvillagedental.com Steven R. Bengtson Freese & Bengtson Family Dentistry 16 Wall St., Concord (603) 228-3384 fbfamilydentistry.com Christopher Benton Benton Family Dental 157 Portsmouth Ave., Ste. 4 Stratham (603) 772-3264 bentonfamilydental.com Brenda D. Berkal 4 Birch St. Derry (603) 434-4090 brendaberkaldmd.com William A. Bilodeau 76 Northeastern Blvd.

Ste. 27-A, Nashua (603) 881-4022 bilodeaudmd.com Christopher T. Binder Generations Dental Care 9 Triangle Park Dr., Ste. 3 Concord (603) 225-6331 generationsdental.com

Kristine E. Blackwelder Winnisquam Dental 944 Laconia Rd. Winnisquam (603) 528-1212 winnisquamdental.com David A. Bloom New England Dental Arts 1 Manor Pkwy., Salem (603) 893-6120 newengland-dentalarts.com Scott F. Bobbitt 76 Allds St., Ste. 6, Nashua (603) 882-3001 nashuadentistdrscottbobbitt.com David A. Bogacz White Park Dental 102 Pleasant St., Ste. 3 Concord (603) 225-4143 whiteparkdental.com Richard C. Bolduc Auburn Family Dentistry 7 Raymond Rd., Auburn (603) 483-8123 auburndentistry.com Thomas Borbotsina 179 Lowell St., Ste. 2 Manchester (603) 625-5781

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2019 Salvatore F. Colletta Nashua Smile Makers 76 Allds St., Nashua (603) 882-3727 nashuasmilemakers.com

Richard T. Dumas Dover Dental Associates 2 Ridge St., Dover (603) 743-3500 doverdental.net

Bruce R. Courtney, Jr. 920 2nd St., Manchester (603) 668-7494 brucecourtneydmd.com

Debra M. Dunn Bedford Village Dental 4 Bell Hill Rd., Bedford (603) 472-8381 bedfordvillagedental.com

Bruce A. Cronhardt Bow Family Dentistry 514 S. St., Bow (603) 224-3151 bowfamilydentistry.com Paul Decker 35 S. Park St., Hanover (603) 643-5405 deckerpilondental.com

Rochelle H. Lindner Top Vote-getter General Dentistry Lindner Dental Associates, 72 South River Rd., Bedford (603) 624-3900, lindnerdental.com

Carl M. Boscketti Exeter Family Dental Care 193 High St., Exeter (603) 772-3351 exeterfamilydentalcare.com Leslie A. Bouvier 394 High St., Ste. 1 Somersworth (603) 692-1112 drbouvier.com Cheryl A. Boyd Locust Street Dental Center 303 Locust St., Dover (603) 749-2424 locuststreetdental.com Paul R. Brand Brand & Sawicki 13 Town West Rd. Plymouth (603) 536-4900 brandandsawicki.com Harjeet S. Brar Brar Family Dentistry 33 Broad St., Nashua (603) 889-0601 brardentalnh.com Ronald C. Brenner New Boston Dental Care 52 High St., New Boston (603) 487-2106 newbostondentalcare.com Evelyn M. Bryan 765 S. Main St.

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Ste. 202, Manchester (603) 622-0279 drevelynbryan.com Richard A. Calvin Calvin Dental Associates 25 Buttrick Rd., Ste. A-2 Londonderry (603) 434-2700 calvindental.com Joseph Cariello Dovetail Dental Associates 282 Route 101, Amherst (603) 673-6526 dovetaildental.com Robert W. Christian Keystone Dental Arts 263 Route 108 Somersworth (603) 692-9229 keystonedentalarts.com Sylvia A. Christian Granite Family Dentistry 1558 Hooksett Rd., Ste. 4 Hooksett (603) 485-4855 granitefamilydentistry.com Cara Coleman Coleman Family Dental Care 1 Overlook Dr., Ste. A-3 Amherst (603) 673-4102 colemanfamilydentalcare.com

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James P. DeLeo IV Chestnut Family Dental 745 Chestnut St. Manchester (603) 622-7173 chestnutfamilydental.com Melissa Dennison Highland Family Dental 166 Plaistow Rd., Unit G-1 Plaistow (603) 382-6976 highlandfamilydental.net Kelley Dentino Haas Dental Associates 4 Manchester Ave., Derry (603) 434-1586 haasdentalnh.com Elizabeth DiBona DiBona Dental Group 19 Hampton Rd., Ste. 11 Exeter (603) 772-4352 drmarkdibona.com

Douglas Duval 1142 Somerville St. Manchester (603) 622-9225 bestnhdentists.com Iman M. Elkeeb New Look Dental 26 Derry St., Hudson (603) 883-1929 newlookdental.net Audrey P. Elliott New Boston Dental Care 52 High St., New Boston (603) 487-2106 newbostondental.com Jeffrey N. Fasulo Fasulo & Lafontaine 60 Main St., Ste. 330 Nashua (603) 886-2700 drfasulodental.com Bruce M. Feldstein 30 Airport Rd., Ste. 3 West Lebanon (603) 298-7660 bfeldsteindds.com George T. Felt Mondovi Dental 9 Northview Dr., Meredith (603) 279-6959 mondovidental.com

Michael R. Dion 24 Pinkerton St., Derry (603) 434-0040 diondmd.com

Anne B. Filler 31 Lowell Rd., Windham (603) 898-2072 windhamsmiles.com

Mukunda Dogiparthi Sterling Smiles 505 West Hollis St., Ste. 113 Nashua, (603) 459-8127 sterlingsmilesofnashua.com

James S. Fishbein 2456 Lafayette Rd. Portsmouth (603) 436-9908 drjamesfishbein.com

Ernani S. Domingo Bay Street Family Dental 33 Bay St., Manchester (603) 624-1342 baystreetfamilydental.com

Nick I. Fleury Circle Dental 173 Route 104, Ste. A Meredith (603) 515-4060 circledentalnh.com

Keith A. Dressler Hampstead Family Dental 2 Ricker Rd., Hampstead (603) 485-8464 hampsteadfamilydental.com

Robert Fromuth Fromuth and Langlois Dental 765 S. Main St., Ste. 102

Manchester (603) 644-3368 fromuthandlangloisdental.com William L. Gagnon Hudson Dental Associates 5 George St., Hudson (603) 889-8499 hudsondentalnh.com Gordon F. Geick 50 Nashua Rd., Ste. 104 Londonderry (603) 432-2961 gfgdental.com Kelly M. Ginnard 155 Dow St., Ste. 401 Manchester (603) 296-2329 drkellyginnard.com Whitney E. Goode Goodwin Community Health 311 Route 108 Somersworth (603) 749-2346 goodwinch.org Timothy J. Goslee Great Bay Dental Care 48 N. Main St., Newmarket (603) 659-3341 greatbaydentalcare.com Marc A. Greer Allaire & Greer 85 Merrimac St. Portsmouth (603) 436-6922 Salvatore Guerriero Nashua Smile Makers 76 Allds St., Nashua (603) 882-3727 nashuasmilemakers.com Kit R. Gurwell Perry Family Dental Care 18 Elm St., Antrim (603) 547-4059 perryfamilydentalcare.com William Guthrie Bedford Dental Care 207 Meetinghouse Rd. Ste. 3, Bedford (603) 625-2193 bedforddentalcare.com Carol M. Haddad 313 Canal St. Manchester (603) 627-6826 drhaddad.com Richard B. Hanson 505 West Hollis St., Ste. 211 Nashua (603) 880-9000 hansondds.net

2019 Jill Harrison Harrison Dental Arts 875 Greenland Rd., Ste. B7 Portsmouth (603) 501-0263 harrisondentalarts.com Paul E. Harvey, Jr. Harvesy Dental Practice 610 Islington St., Portsmouth (603) 436-7810 portsmouthfamilydentistry.com E. Thomas Hastings Hastings Dental Health 116 Monadnock Hwy. Swanzey (603) 357-7707 hastingsdentalhealth.com Hubert W. Hawkins IV Dr. Hugh’s Dental 209 Cottage St., Ste. 1 Littleton (603) 444-4141 drhughsdental.com Matthew S. Heimbach Abenaki Dental Care 1 Hampton Rd., Ste. 305 Exeter (603) 583-4533 abenakidentalcare.com Audrey A. Herod Merrimack Dental Associates 382 Daniel Webster Hwy. Merrimack (603) 424-6131 merrimackdental.com Andrea Herold Herold Family Dentistry 313 Islington St. Portsmouth (603) 436-3718 heroldfamilydentistry.com Neil S. Hiltunen North Hampton Dental Group 2 Juniper Rd. North Hampton (603) 964-6300 northhamptondentalgroup.com Michael J. Hochberg Greater Nashua Dental Connections 31 Cross St., Nashua (603) 879-9314 nashuadentalconnection.org Bryan R. Hoertdoerfer Hoertdoerfer Dentistry 4 Elliot Way, Ste. 306 Manchester (603) 669-1251 bruinsdentist.com

Joshua D. Howard JD Howard Dental 375 6th St., Dover (603) 749-0636 howarddental.com

Heidi Linder Kurland Lindner Dental Associates 72 S. River Rd., Bedford (603) 624-3900 lindnerdental.com

Eugene S. Hulshult, Jr. 54 South St., Concord (603) 228-0123 drhulshult.com

Stephen L. Langlois Fromuth and Langlois Dental 765 S. Main St., Ste. 102 Manchester (603) 644-3368 fromuthandlangloisdental.com

Tamatha L. Johnson Brentwood Dental Designs 1 Brickyard Square, Ste. 5 Epping (603) 679-3679 bddnh.com Ashleigh F. Jones Lakes Region Dental Care 25 Country Club Rd., Gilford (603) 524-8250 lakesregiondentalcare.com B. Chandler Jones Lakes Region Dental Care 25 Country Club Rd., Gilford (603) 524-8250 lakesregiondentalcare.com Donna L. Kalil Kalil & Kress Family and Cosmetic Dentistry 303 Amherst St., Nashua (603) 880-7004 kalilandkress.com Kenneth J. Kalil Kalil Dental Associates 25 Indian Rock Rd., Ste. 1 Windham (603) 434-0090 kalildental.com Nicholas Kanelos, Jr. Garrison Family Dental 801 Central Ave., Ste. 5 Dover (603) 742-8844 Melissa A. Kennell Children’s Dentistry 369 Hounsell Ave., Ste. 1 Gilford, (603) 527-2500 childrensdentistnh.com Puneet Kochhar Alliance for Dental Care 40 Winter St., Ste. 201 Rochester (603) 332-7300 alldentalcare.com Beth A. Kress Kalil & Kress Family and Cosmetic Dentistry 303 Amherst St., Nashua (603) 880-7004 kalilandkress.com

Adam J. Lankford Byte Dentistry 1 Delahunty Dr., Ste. 2 Windham (603) 952-2252 bytedentist.com Robert J. LaRocque 76 Northeastern Blvd.

Ste. 35-A, Nashua (603) 883-6010 drlarocque.com Matthew C. Leighton Family-Focused Dentistry 102 Ponemah Rd., Ste. 2 Amherst (603) 673-7950 clarkandleighton.com Samuel J. Lemeris Greatview Dental 14 Hampton Rd., Exeter (603) 778-9630 Keith M. Levesque Levesque Dentistry 193 Kinsley St., Nashua (603) 547-9203 levesquedentistry.com Tara Levesque-Vogel Levesque Dentistry 193 Kinsley St., Nashua (603) 547-9203 levesquefamilydentistry.com Gordon R. Loveless, Jr. Bedford Dental Care 207 Meetinghouse Rd. Unit 3 Bedford (603) 625-2193 bedforddentalcare.com Jody B. Low 89 Locust St. Dover (603) 742-5805 drjodylow.com John C. Machell 505 West Hollis St. Ste. 202, Nashua (603) 882-9881 johncmachelldmd.com Nikki-Jo Magnifico Bow Family Dentistry

Mark D. Abel Top Vote-getter Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Manchester Oral Surgery, 27 Sagamore St. Manchester, (603) 622-9441 manchesteroralsurgery.com 514 South St., Bow (603) 224-3151 bowfamilydentistry.com Brian T. Maguire North Hampton Dental Group 2 Juniper Rd. North Hampton (603) 964-6300 northhamptondentalgroup.com John J. Maloney, Jr. 4 Lake Shore Dr., Seabrook (603) 474-9506 drjawn.com Nellita M. Manley Piscataqua Dental Partners 288 Lafayette Rd. Building A, Portsmouth (603) 431-4559 piscataquadental.com Robert N. Marshall Aesthetic Dental Center 177 Pleasant St., Concord (603) 224-1743 aestheticdentalcenter.com Barry F. McArdle 118 Maplewood Ave. Ste. B-7, Portsmouth (603) 430-1010 mcardledmd.com Craig F. McBeth 650 Court St., Keene (603) 357-1748 mcbethdmd.com

Jennifer A. McConathy Cochecho Dental 51 Webb Place, Ste. 200 Dover (603) 617-4492 mcconathydds.com Alex L. McCulloch Grace Family Dentistry 143 Airport Rd., Concord (603) 225-6650 gracefamilydentistry.com Barton E. McGirl 30 High St., Hampton (603) 758-6000 yoursleepdentist.com Daphnie Mercado Chestnut Family Dental 745 Chestnut St. Manchester (603) 622-7173 chestnutfamilydental.com James M. Nash North Hampton Dental Group 2 Juniper Rd. North Hampton (603) 964-6300 northhamptondentalgroup.com Julie J. Nash North Hampton Dental Group 2 Juniper Rd. North Hampton (603) 964-6300 northhamptondentalgroup.com

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2019 Charles Pipilas 280 Main St., Ste. 311 Nashua (603) 881-8280 James R. Predmore 2 Buck Rd., Ste. 4, Hanover (603) 643-8300 predmoredds.com Sree J. Raman Smiles by Design 222 River Rd., Manchester (603) 669-6131 newhampshiresmiledentistry.com Nicholas C. Rizos 103 Riverway Place Bedford (603) 669-4384 drnickdmd.com James R. Rochefort 801 Central Ave., Ste. 5 Dover (603) 742-0711 dovernhdentist.com Even Diane Shieh Top Vote-getter Orthodontics Amherst Orthodontics, 5 Overlook Dr., Ste. 6, Amherst (603) 672-0844, amherstorthodontics.com David A. Ness 8 Clark Way, Ste. A Somersworth (603) 692-2045 Jay A. Nesvold Atlantic Family Dental 278 Lafayette Rd. Building E, Portsmouth (603) 430-9009 atlanticfamilydental.com Lindsey M. O’Connor Goffstown Dental Associates 40 South Mast St. Goffstown (603) 497-3656 goffstowndental.com Raymond Orzechowski, Jr. 280 Pleasant St., Ste. 4 Concord, (603) 228-4456 rayorzechowski.com Joshua T. Osofsky Family Dental Care of Milford 154 Elm St., Milford (603) 673-3332 familydentalcareofmilford.com Eliot L. Paisner Paisner Dental Associates 78 Northeastern Blvd.

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Michael J. Paisner Paisner Dental Associates 78 Northeastern Blvd.

Ste. 5, Nashua (603) 883-6546 drpaisner.com Jonathan C. Palazzo 1140 Somerville St. Manchester (603) 624-4313 Paul Pasternack Granite Dental Group 8 Century Pines Dr. Barrington (603) 664-7850 granitedentalgroup.com

Laurie A. Rosato 6 Loudon Rd., Ste. 2 Concord (603) 228-9276 LaurieRosatoDMD.com Craig Rothenberg Vanguard Dental Group 19D Manchester Rd. Ste. 3, Derry (603) 945-7244 vanguarddentalgroup.com Christiane M. Rothwangl Rothwangl Dental Care 174 State Route 101, Ste. 1 Bedford (603) 472-5733 rothwangldentalcare.com Richard M. Roy 103 Main St., Wilton (603) 654-2555

Greg A. Perry Perry Family Dental Care 372 West St., Keene (603) 831-7057 perryfamilydentalcare.com

Michael Saint Germain 42 Portsmouth Ave. Ste. A, Exeter (603) 788-8101 exeterdental.com

Stephan L. Peterson Peterson’s Family Dental 240 Locust St., Dover (603) 742-6546 petersonsfamilydental.com

Muhenad Samaan Manchester Dental 753 Chestnut St. Manchester (603) 624-4147 manchestercitydental.com

Janice E. Pilon 35 South Park St., Hanover (603) 643-5405 deckerpilondental.com

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Carmen V. Santana Bay Breeze Dentistry 14 Manchester Square Ste. 215, Portsmouth (603) 610-8765 baybreezedentistry.com

James V. Savickas 704 Milford Rd. Route 101-A, Merrimack (603) 880-0712 jamessavickasdmd.com Marian Sawicki Brand & Sawicki 13 Town West Rd. Plymouth (603) 536-4900 brandandsawicki.com Vicktor G. Senat Dovetail Dental Associates 282 Route 101 5 Liberty Park, Amherst (603) 673-6526 dovetaildental.com

Jason E. Sudati Amoskeag Family Dentistry 316 S. Main St. Manchester (603) 627-1301 amoskeagfamilydentistry.com Nathan A. Swanson Newmarket Dental 60 Exeter Rd. Building 100, Ste. 105 Newmarket (603) 659-3392 newmarketdental.net Jonathan H. Terhune 58 Franklin St., Franklin (603) 934-5503

Joseph E. Sheehan 155 Dow St., Ste. 401 Manchester (603) 623-0641 drjsheehan.com

Jyoti Thapa Belknap Dental Associates 40 Chestnut St., Ste. 2 Dover (603) 742-4735 belknapdental.com

Christopher N. Skaperdas Skaperdas Dental 101 Webster St. Manchester (603) 668-0244 dentistnh.com

Denise Tong Lindner Dental Associates 72 S. River Rd. Bedford (603) 944-9196 lindnerdental.com

Amanda Smith Family Dental Care of Milford 154 Elm St., Milford (603) 673-3332 familydentalcareofmilford.com

Stephen C. Ura Center for Dental Excellence 74 Northeastern Blvd.

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Margaret I. Spargimino Hooksett Family Dental 2 Madison Ave., Hooksett (603) 668-5333 hooksettfamilydental.com Elizabeth S. Spindel Spindel General and Cosmetic Dentistry 862 Union St., Manchester (603) 669-9049 elizabethspindel.com Victoria Spindel-Rubin Spindel General and Cosmetic Dentistry 862 Union St., Manchester (603) 669-9049 elizabethspindel.com Lesleyann M. Splagounias Lindner Dental Associates 72 S. River Rd., Bedford (603) 624-3900 lindnerdental.com David B. Staples Garrison Family Dental 801 Central Ave., Ste. 5 Dover (603) 742-8844

Jeffrey R. Vachon Vachon Dental 57 Webster St. Manchester (603) 627-2092 vachondental.com Richard E. Vachon Vachon Dental 57 Webster St. Manchester (603) 627-2092 vachondental.com Hossein Vaez Goffstown Dental Associates 40 South Mast St. Goffstown (603) 497-3656 goffstowndental.com Sreemali Vasantha Souhegan Valley Dental 99 Amherst St. Milford (603) 673-1233 kenisondds.com

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Judith A. Whitcomb Nashua Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry One Trafalgar Square Ste. 103, Nashua (603) 880-3000 nashuadentistry.com

Rocco R. Addante Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health Care 1 Medical Center Dr. Lebanon (603) 650-5150 dartmouth-hitchcock.org

Thomas A. Warguska Merrimack Family Dentistry 25 Loop Rd., Merrimack (603) 424-2121 merrimackfamilydentistry.com

K. Drew Wilson Family Dental Care of Milford 154 Elm St., Milford (603) 556-4399 fdcmilford.com

Vincent M. Albert Great Bay Oral Surgery Associates 150 Griffin Rd., Ste. 2 Portsmouth (603) 431-8427 greatbayoralsurgery.com

Harvey Weener Landmark Dental Care 283 Broad St., Nashua (603) 882-7312 landmarkdentalnashua.com Donald R. Welsh, Jr. Welsh and King Dental 320 Union St., Portsmouth (603) 436-2144 welshandking.com

Luis S. Englander Top Vote-getter Pediatric Dentistry Lindner Dental Associates

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Phebe C. Westbrook Dibona Dental Group 19 Hampton Rd., Exeter (603) 772-4352 drmarkdibona.com

Erik H. Young Derry Dental Associates 7 Peabody Rd., Derry (603) 434-4962 derrynhdental.com

Marshall A. Baldassarre Bedford Oral Surgery 404 Riverway Place Bedford (603) 624-8042 drbaldassarre.com

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2019 Robert C. Kuepper 5 Sheep Davis Rd. Pembroke (603) 224-7831 drkuepper.com Rachel Madden Greene, Torio, Madden & Decoteau 39 Simon St., Unit 11 Nashua (603) 883-4008 nashuaoms.com Salman Malik Granite State Oral Surgery 80 Nashua Rd., Building C Londonderry (603) 432-3308 granitestateoralsurgery.com Nader Moavenian NHOMS 33 Trafalgar Square Ste. 201, Nashua (603) 595-8889 drmoavenian.com

Michael R. Hamel Top Vote-getter Prosthodontics 765 S. Main St., Ste. 101, Manchester, (603) 668-3202

Louis F. Clarizio Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center 566 Islington St. Portsmouth (603) 436-8222 drclarizio.com Karen E. Crowley 12 Parmenter Rd., Unit A-2 Londonderry (603) 437-7600 Corey F. Decoteau Greene, Torio, Madden & Decoteau OMS 39 Simon St., Unit 11 Nashua (603) 883-4008 nashuaoms.com Daniel H. DeTolla Seacoast Dental Implant & Oral Surgery Center 200 Griffin Rd., Ste. 8 Portsmouth (603) 436-3608 seacoastoralsurgery.com Sotirios Diamantis Lowell, Nashua & Chelmsford Oral Surgery Associates 20 Cotton Rd., Ste. 202 Nashua (603) 595-9119 lowelloralsurgery.com

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Dave C. Pak Seacoast Dental Implant & Oral Surgery Center 248 N. Main St. Rochester (603) 332-0818 seacoastoralsurgeryrochester.com Peter P. Reich White Birch Oral Surgery 44 Dover Point Rd. Ste. C, Dover (603) 740-1414 whitebirchoralsurgery.com

Shauna L. Gauthier Oral Surgery of New England & Dental Implant Center 96 High St., Laconia (603) 527-1700 oralsurgeryofnewengland.com

Richard J. Rosato Capitol Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 6 Loudon Rd., Ste. 204 Concord (603) 225-0008 ccoralsurgery.com

David J. Greene Greene, Torio, Madden & Decoteau 39 Simon St., Ste. 11 Nashua (603) 883-4008 nashuaoms.com

Mark M. Scura Concord Oral Surgery 194 Pleasant St., Ste. 13 Concord (603) 225-3482 concordoralsurgery.com

Charles H. Henry 40 Mechanic St., Keene (603) 352-1973 drhenrydds.com Christopher D. King 801 Central Ave., Ste. 1 Dover (603) 842-4222 doveroms.com

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Gregory L. Shaker 18 Hampton Rd., Ste. 6 Exeter (603) 772-3161 drgregoryshaker.com Jeffrey D. Stone Lowell, Nashua & Chelmsford Oral Surgery Associates 20 Cotton Rd., Ste. 202 Nashua

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Orthodontics Top Vote-getter Even Diane Shieh

Amherst Orthodontics 5 Overlook Dr., Ste. 6 Amherst (603) 672-0844 amherstorthodontics.com Gregory L. Baker Baker Orthodontics 18 Buck Rd., Hanover (603) 643-1552 baker-ortho.com John E. Beinoras 25 Country Club Rd. Ste. 6-A, Gilford (603) 524-4663 nhorthodontist.com Suren Chelian Chelian Orthodontics 29 Riverside St., Ste. D Nashua, (306) 882-6100 drchelian.com Douglas J. Elliott Elliott Orthodontics 27 Loop Rd., Merrimack (603) 424-1199 elliottorthodontics.com Timothy Finelli Seacoast Orthodontics 45 Lafayette Rd., Ste. 14 North Hampton (603) 964-2220 seacoastorthodontics.com Paras Gosalia Monadnock Orthodontics 154 Hancock Rd. Peterborough (603) 924-3040 monadnockorthodontics.com

Dennis C. Hiller Hiller Orthodontics 175 Cottage St., Littleton (888) 445-5372 hillerortho.com Paul D. Johnson III Mehan & Johnson Orthodontics 113 Mammoth Rd., Ste. 1 Manchester (603) 623-8003 NHorthodontics.com Alan F. Kennell Kennell Orthodontics 783 N. Main St., Ste. 2 Laconia (603) 524-7404 kennellortho.com Jason S. Lenk Lenk Orthodontics 12 Mathes Terrace, Durham (603) 868-1919 lenkortho.com Gary S. Lindner Lindner Dental Associates 72 S. River Rd., Bedford (603) 624-3900 lindnerdental.com Philip M. Mansour Goffstown Area Orthodontics and Weare Orthodontics 17A Tatro Dr., Ste. 103 Goffstown (603) 497-4605 nhbraces.com William A. Mehan Mehan & Johnson Orthodontics 113 Mammoth Rd., Ste. 1 Manchester (603) 623-8003 nhorthodontics.com Lance R. Miller Rindge Orthodontic Specialists 31 Sonja Dr., Ste. 5, Rindge (603) 899-3392 rindgeortho.com Sogole S. Moin Moin Orthodontics 765 S. Main St. Ste. 302, Manchester (603) 699-4503 drmoin.com Thomas Montemurno Family Orthodontics 73 Pleasant St. Manchester (603) 622-5841 drtomorthodontics.com

2019 Donald J. Neely Hanover Orthodontics 7 Allen St., Ste. 300 Hanover (603) 643-1200 drneely.com

Roger A. Achong Concord Pediatric Dentistry 16 Foundry St., Ste. 101 Concord (603) 224-3339 concordpediatricdentistry.com

Hugh R. Phillis 505 W. Hollis St., Ste. 201 Nashua (603) 889-2520 smilemkr.com

Patrick F. Capozzi Concord Pediatric Dentistry 16 Foundry St., Ste. 101 Concord (603) 224-3339 concordpediatricdentistry.com

Tracy Pogal-Sussman Lindner Dental Associates 72 S. River Rd., Bedford (603) 624-3900 lindnerdental.com Rachel J. Polgrean Apple Tree Orthodontics 1-F Commons Dr., Ste. 36 Londonderry (603) 434-0190 appletreeortho.com Lioubov G. Richter 155 Pleasant St., Concord (603) 225-5242 drlubaortho.com Danielle C. Ross Windham Orthodontics 25 Indian Rock Rd., Ste. 14 Windham (603) 216-1188 windhamorthodontics.com Manuel J. Sousa Salem Centre for Orthodontix 32 Stiles Rd., Ste. 211 Salem (603) 898-4722 smilenh.com Michael E. Vermette Vermette Orthodontics 2 Wall St., Concord (603) 224-9119 vermetteortho.com Brad C. Watterworth Watterworth Orthodontics 230 Lafayette Rd. Building D, Portsmouth (603) 431-7616 seacoastortho.com

Pediatric Dentistry Top Vote-getter Luis S. Englander

Lindner Dental Associates 72 S. River Rd., Bedford (603) 624-3900 lindnerdental.com

Nina B. Casaverde Lindner Dental Associates 72 S. River Rd., Bedford (603) 624-3900 lindnerdental.com Andrew T. Cheifetz Children’s Dental Center of New Hampshire 7 Route 101-A, Amherst (603) 673-1000 childrensdentalnh.com Elliot C. Chiu Concord Pediatric Dentistry 16 Foundry St., Ste. 101 Concord (603) 224-3339 concordpediatricdentistry.com Nilfa Collins Collins Dentistry for Children 100 Bridge St., Pelham (603) 635-1166 collinsdentistry.com Jennifer Creem Core Pediatric Dentistry 5 Hampton Rd., Exeter (603) 773-4900 corephysicians.org Lindsay Decker Core Physicians 5 Hampton Rd., Exeter (603) 773-4900 corephysicians.org James F. Dickerson Pediatric Dentistry of Salem 389 Main St., Salem (603) 893-5266 pediatricdentistryofsalem.com Ashley A. Frankinburger Lindner Dental Associates 72 S. River Rd., Bedford (603) 624-3900 lindnerdental.com Danielle C. Hinton Concord Pediatric Dentistry 16 Foundry St., Ste. 101 Concord, (603) 224-3339 concordpediatricdentistry.com

Nancy E. Jun Monadnock Pediatric Dentistry 56 Peterborough St. Jaffrey (603) 532-8621 monadnockpediatricdentistry.com James C. McAveeney Children’s Dental Center of New Hampshire 7 Route 101-A, Amherst (603) 673-1000 childrensdentalnh.com Viena G. Posada Puredontics 1950 Lafayette Rd. Ste. 301, Portsmouth (603) 433-5677 puredontics.com Steven K. Rayes Just Kids Pediatric Dentistry 206 Heater Rd., Lebanon (802) 649-5210 justkidspediatricdental.com Matthew B. Smith Children’s Dentistry 369 Hounsell Ave., Ste. 1 Gilford (603) 527-2500 childrensdentistnh.com

Periodontics Top Vote-getter Michael D. Neal

Bedford Commons Periodontics 303 Riverway Place Building 3, Bedford (603) 623-6639 bedfordcommonsperiodontics.com Pamela Z. Baldassarre Granite State Periodontics 404 Riverway Place Bedford, (603) 622-2526 drbaldassarre.com Stephen R. Boone North Conway Periodontics 43 Grove St., North Conway (603) 356-8282 northconwayperiodontics.com Roland R. Bryan 769 S. Main St. Ste. 100, Manchester (603) 623-3800 rolandbryandmd.com Charles J. Burliss 29 Stiles Rd., Ste. 201 Salem (603) 458-6886 perionh.com

Michael D. Neal Top Vote-getter Periodontics Bedford Commons Periodontics 303 Riverway Place Building 3, Bedford, (603) 623-6639 bedfordcommonsperiodontics.com David Rosania Seacoast Periodontics & Dental Implants 875 Greenland Rd., Ste. B-7 Portsmouth (603) 294-0110 rosaniadmd.com

John R. Herrin New Hampshire Center for Periodontics 170 S. River Rd. Bedford (603) 624-8787 nhcenterforperio.com Sharon E. Johnson 15 Daniel Webster Hwy. Belmont (603) 524-9700 sejohnsonperio.com

James D. Spivey Portsmouth Periodontics & Portsmouth Dental Implant Care 278 Lafayette Rd. Building E, Portsmouth (603) 436-7787 drspivey.com

Craig J. McLaughlin 280 Main St., Ste. 411 Nashua (603) 880-1707 nashuaperiodontist.com Rory O’Neill New England Dental Arts 1 Manor Pkwy., Salem (603) 893-6120 newengland-dentalarts.com Nomith T. Ramdev 69 Silver St., Dover (603) 742-4123 drramdev.com Amy Rosania Seacoast Periodontics & Dental Implants 875 Greenland Rd., Ste. B-7 Portsmouth (603) 294-0110 rosaniadmd.com

Tracey M. Vest Cornerstone Periodontics & Implants 153 Manchester St., Ste. 5 Concord (603) 224-9474 cornerstoneperio.com Austin H. Wang Cornerstone Periodontics & Implants 153 Manchester St., Ste. 5 Concord (603) 224-9474 cornerstoneperio.com Kate D. Wilson Coastal Periodontics 25 New Hampshire Ave. Ste. 285 Portsmouth (603) 427-8383 coastalperiosurgery.com

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The nomination pool of dentists consists of dentists listed online with various professional boards and societies; thus allowing virtually every dentist the opportunity to participate. Dentists are also given the opportunity to nominate other dentists that they feel should be included in our list. Respondents are asked to put aside any personal bias or political motivations and to use only their knowledge of their peer’s work when evaluating the other nominees.

Voters are asked to individually evaluate the practitioners on their ballot whose work they are familiar with.

Once the balloting is completed, the scores are compiled and then averaged. The numerical average required for inclusion varies depending on the average for all the nominees within the specialty and the geographic area.

Borderline cases are given a careful consideration by the editors. Voting characteristics and comments are taken into consideration while making decisions. Past awards a dentist has received and status in various dental academies can factor into our decision.

Once the decisions have been finalized, the included dentists are checked against state dental boards for disciplinary actions to make sure they have an active license and are in good standing with the board. Then letters of congratulations are sent to all the listed dentists.

Of course there are many fine dentists who are not included in this representative list. It is intended as a sampling of the great body of talent in the field of dentistry in the United States. A dentist’s inclusion on our list is based on the subjective judgments of his or her fellow dentists. While it is true that the lists may at times disproportionately reward visibility or popularity, we remain confident that our polling methodology largely corrects for any biases and that these lists continue to represent the most reliable, accurate, and useful list of dentists available anywhere.

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DENTAL PROFILES The dentists featured in this section are among the most highly skilled and respected professionals in New Hampshire.

If you’re searching for a new dentist, look no further!

“ SMILE, IT’S FREE THERAPY.” — Douglas Horton

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James D. Spivey, D.D.S., M.S.

making a difference! periodontics and dental implantology on the seacoast.

The Difference Is Who He Is Dr. James D. Spivey is the most established periodontist in Portsmouth and collaborates with dentists throughout the New Hampshire Seacoast to deliver specialty dental care that is second to none. The difference is his knowledge, experience and judgement. He offers a high level of expertise to patients, and guarantees a variety of solutions to address their dental health. For example, after he provides a variety of dental implant procedures and collaborates with other dentists, Dr. Spivey offers a lifetime of maintenance care in his practice. Dr. Spivey goes beyond just placing dental implants — this means he can prevent most problems. If a dental implant problem occurs, he is there to treat it.

The Difference Is Why • American Board of Periodontology, board-certified • American Board of Oral Implantology /Implant Dentistry, board-certified • American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Fellow • New Hampshire Conscious Sedation, Unrestructed Permit • Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation, Patented-Certified • Waterlase Dental Laser — the alltissue laser today

The Difference Is What Dental Implant Services: • Extractions and immediate implants • All on 4, 5 or 6 implants • Sinus grafting and implants • Implants and same day crowns • Laser implant surgery • IV sedative with surgery • Osseous surgery • “Pinhole” gum surgery • Crown lenthening surgery • Gum grafting surgery

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Dr. Donald J. Gass

With over 40 years of experience, Dr. Donald J. Gass is an expert oral surgeon. A graduate of Creighton Dental School, Dr. Gass completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at the University of Connecticut. Dr. Gass practices a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery, ranging from cosmetic facial bone surgery and corrective jaw surgery to wisdom tooth removal. In particular, Dr. Gass provides a full range of dental implant procedures and

is well educated in their benefits. He also manages facial injuries, facial pain and TMJ disorders.

For the comfort of his patients, Dr. Gass and his team are trained in administering a complete range of anesthesia. Depending on the needs of the patient and the procedure, one of several anesthetic techniques will be suggested. By providing oral surgery in dental practices throughout New Hampshire, Dr. Gass is able to treat

patients where it’s most convenient for them and where they’re most comfortable. This also allows him to provide the ultimate in coordinated dental care by practicing alongside the patient’s general dentist. Dr. Gass takes pride in providing dental care that has a significant impact on a patient’s life and ultimately gives them their smile back.

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Dr. Richard Liu, D.M.D., M.Med. Sc.

Dr. Liu has been a Top Dentist in New Hampshire since 2004.

If you want great teeth and a smile you’re proud to show off, make an appointment at Evergreen Dental Care with Dr. Richard Liu. It’s no mistake that Dr. Liu has been named a top prosthodontist 10 times in the Granite State. Since entering dentistry in 1995, the Harvard-trained doctor has always kept aesthetics at the forefront of his work. He believes creating and maintaining a pleasing appearance is a vital component of excellent dentistry.

“I think people are surprised to learn that dentistry, especially prosthodontics, is actually an artistic field. It takes an artist’s eye to produce a beautiful outcome,” states Dr. Liu, who displays a few of his own watercolor paintings on his office walls.

In evaluating each patient’s dental needs, the doctor carefully considers the shape of the mouth, the outline of the jaw, facial contours and the alignment of teeth. Dr. Liu masterfully resolves

every dental problem while enhancing the patient’s attractiveness at the same time. The result is that each patient gets his or her individual best possible look.

The effects can be staggering. Dr. Liu says seeing the boost in his patients’ self-confidence is his personal reward.

“To see the transformation of a person’s smile and self-confidence is very fulfilling.”

Sought after for his inimitable skill and gentle manner, Dr. Liu specializes in the restoration and replacement of teeth at Evergreen Dental Care in Newington, New Hampshire. He also teaches students at Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Tufts Dental School and lectures worldwide.

When not working, he spends his time with his wife and two children.

Evergreen Dental Care offers the latest technological advancements including 3-D technology, digital X-rays and CAD/CAM crowns.

Transform Your Life with a New Smile.

Dr. Liu has been the recipient of Harvard’s outstanding teaching award. He instructs and mentors the next generation of dentists.

Dr. Liu sees children and adults.

Call for an appointment: (603) 436-9200

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JD Howard Dental

High Tech Dentistry With A Gentle Touch Warm-hearted, kind, caring, attentive, understanding, listening, engaging.

These are only some of the words that are used by patients of Dr. Joshua Howard. This is Dr. Howard’s 10th year being nominated by his peers as a Top Dentist. According to Dr. Howard, “The goal of JD Howard Dental is to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all our patients while utilizing the latest dental technology, materials and techniques. I am truly honored to be recognized again as one of New Hampshire’s top dentists!” Dr. Howard is humbled by the honor and would like to thank his team, who he could not have done it without, and his colleagues for having the confidence to nominate and vote for him. Dr. Joshua Howard and his team are amazing.

From your first phone call to your visit with the hygienist or doctor, your experience is top notch. They make you feel like you are a part of their family.

“In our practice, our patients’ overall health and wellness is our goal,” says Dr. Howard. “With this approach, we

focus on dentistry as a component of your total body health to provide the best care. We take pride in the longterm relationships that we build with our patients. We hope that you and your family will join us!” JD Howard Dental is very fortunate to have Dr. Benjamin Irzyk, Dr. Marc Valli, and Dr. John (Jack) Ver Ploeg in the practice as well.

Doctors Ben, Marc and Jack are dedicated to providing their patients with the highest levels of customer service and individualized care. JD Howard Dental offers an array of services, including (anesthesia-free) Solea Laser Dentistry, CEREC® dentistry (same day crowns and onlays), Invisalign (clear tray braces alternative), digitally guided dental implants, dentures, “teeth in a day” (implant supported teeth), veneers, Zoom® Whitening, extractions, root canals, oral appliances for sleep apnea, BOTOX® Cosmetic, as well as comprehensive family dental care. Free childcare is also offered at our office, so families do not have to worry about who will watch their children during

their appointments. The compassionate team at JD Howard Dental will strive to treat each member of your family like a member of their family. If you’re looking for high-quality dental care with a gentle touch, please browse their website at howarddental.com or call (603) 749-0636 to make an appointment.

An electric vehicle charging station is available at our office in Dover (pictured above).

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The Periodontal Office of Dr. Roland R. Bryan We don’t just treat teeth, we treat the whole person.

Dr. Bryan is a graduate of Tufts Dental School and completed his periodontal training at Boston University Hospital.

He has been in private practice since 1993 and specializes in periodontics and dental implants. Following a complete periodontal evaluation, Dr. Bryan will assist you in developing a comprehensive periodontal treatment plan.

Some of your treatment plan options may include dental implants, scaling and root planing, gingival grafting for recession, pocket elimination procedures and aesthetic laser contouring.

When arriving at Dr. Bryan’s office, you will find a confident, professional and comforting atmosphere. You will quickly see that you are surrounded by the latest in dental technology including digital radiography and dental laser therapy.

Whether you are considering localized or comprehensive periodontal therapy, Dr. Bryan’s team always makes your care their top priority.

Let our results speak for themselves.

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William A. Bilodeau, D.M.D., M.A.G.D., P.A. Dr. William Bilodeau has been committed to providing the highest quality dentistry since graduating first in his class from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. For over 35 years, he has been creating healthy, beautiful smiles in Nashua. Through the use of CAD/CAM computer dentistry and orthodontics including Invisalign, implant dentistry and whitening, Dr. Bilodeau uniquely blends modern dental technology with each individual patient’s needs to create beautiful, long lasting results. His warm, caring team mirrors his commitment. Dr. Bilodeau has received the Pierre Fauchard, OKU National Dental Honor Society and Psi Omega awards. He is pleased to be recognized by his peers for the 10th consecutive year as a Top Dentist.

He received the Academy of General Dentistry’s highest honor of Mastership in 2014. He just completed a term as president of the Greater Nashua Dental Society and is also a member of the American Dental Association, NH Dental Society and International Association for Orthodontics. He is always happy to welcome new, qualityconscious patients to our dental family.

creating beautiful smiles for over 35 years.

Proudly serving the Nashua area including Hollis, Merrimack, Hudson and Litchfield.

76 Northeastern Blvd., Suite 27A, Nashua • (603) 881-4022 • bilodeaudmd.com

Granite State Periodontics & Bedford Oral Surgery It has brought us great pleasure to provide our patients with a unique combination of surgical specialties in New Hampshire for the past 30 years.

We offer the latest technology in 3D imaging, computer-guided dental implant placement including “teeth in a day,” extractions, cosmetic gum grafting and grafting to cover exposed roots — all in our state-of-the-art surgical facilities in Bedford. We also routinely remove wisdom teeth, place dental implants the same day the tooth is removed, and perform periodontal non-surgical and

surgical procedures. Our aim is to make a patient’s experience as stress-free, safe and positive as possible.

Dr. Pamela Baldassarre is now certified to perform the Chao Pinhole® “Gum Rejuvenation” Surgical Technique (PST™) 404 Riverway Pl., Bedford Periodontist: (603) 622-2526 Oral Surgeon: (603) 624-8042 drbaldassarre.com

Surgical Specialists who are Here for You

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Family Dental Care of Milford, P.A.

Dr. Amanda Smith, Dr. K. Drew Wilson, Dr. Joshua T. Osofsky, and Dr. Ava O’Neill At Family Dental Care of Milford, you will find a friendly atmosphere, comfortable accommodations and exceptional dental services. Our goal is to provide you with comprehensive dental care to enhance the quality of your life. Family Dental Care of

Milford offers a variety of cosmetic, restorative and preventive dental services designed to improve your smile and overall health. Our goal is to enhance your physical comfort, outer appearance and your inner confidence.

Our pledge is to provide excellence and

establish rewarding, lasting relationships with patients, encouraging beautiful smiles and promoting exceptional oral health for a lifetime!.

For more information about our practice, please visit our website.

154 Elm St., Milford • (603) 556-4399 • fdcmilford.com

Bay Street Family Dental Because of your support, we are again honored to have been recognized by our community and colleagues as one of New Hampshire’s Top Dentists.

Dr. Ernie Domingo and his Bay Street Family Dental team have been providing great dental care for the community (from youth to adults) for the past 17 years. “Our vision is to continuously provide outstanding, patient-centered dental care in a comfortable and caring environment,” says Dr. Domingo. “You know you’re in the right place when

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you come to our inviting, homey atmosphere. Our team demonstrates their personalized care to make you feel welcome.” We are delighted about our loyal, long-term patients and we always welcome new patients from the community. It’s time, right? Call Dr. Domingo and our Bay Street Family Dental team today at (603) 624-1342.

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DOVETAIL DENTAL ASSOCIATES / INTERLAKES FAMILY DENTAL

Dr. Joseph Cariello and Dr. Vicktor Senat have a combined total of 14 years as Top Dentists in New Hampshire.

The two of them make a powerful team at Dovetail Dental Associates in Amherst. Both doctors share their time at Interlakes Family Dental Center in Moultonboro, alongside Dr. William Fenn, who has brought his kind nature and conservative dental approach

to the Interlakes team. Both practices work closely with each other to ensure their common goal and top priority of making each patient feel welcome and comfortable — a feeling you can sense the moment you walk in the door.

Dovetail and Interlakes present dynamic teams, whose excellent dentistry is complemented by their outstanding ability to connect, educate and communicate

with their patients. At Dovetail Dental and Interlakes Family Dental, the entire team treats everyone with an attitude of service and care. Their teamwork and incredible philosophy of serving patients is truly what makes the dentist of Dovetail Dental Associates and Interlakes Family Dental Center Top Dentists in New Hampshire.

Dovetail Dental Associates • 282 Route 101, 5 Liberty Park, Amherst • (603) 673-6526 • dovetaildental.com Interlakes Family Dental • 60 Whittier Highway, Suite 1, Moultonboro • (603) 253-4363 • interlakesdental.com

AMHERST ORTHODONTICS Dr. Diane Shieh of Amherst Orthodontics is honored to be recognized as a Top Orthodontist and top vote-getter in New Hampshire. After almost 20 years of orthodontic experience, you can be assured of Dr. Diane’s commitment to delivering honest opinions with health and prevention in mind. Come see why our patients and colleagues love us!

• Complimentary appointment shuttle • Complimentary new patient exam • Orthodontics for children, teens and adults • Invisalign and Invisalign Teen Provider • Flexible financing • Itero digital scanner (goop free!)

“I so appreciate the excellent care here — all around. My family is in such capable and caring hands. That is very reassuring since a great smile is something that will be with us a very long time! I especially appreciate that any questions about care are answered patiently and thoroughly.

Dr. Diane also has a wonderful, courteous staff as well.” —Elizabeth N.

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Alliance for Dental Care Thank you to our peers who voted for us as Top Dentists for the eighth consecutive year! That says a lot about our team of caring professionals, and we welcome the opportunity to show you why we continue to earn our colleagues’ confidence.

If you’re looking for a dentist for yourself or your family, or just a new dental atmosphere, then come check us out! We provide comprehensive care to all ages, which makes it convenient for everyone in the family to go to one office. Our practice facility is located in the heart of Rochester with ample parking.

We are currently accepting new patients of all ages and all insurance plans. Are you putting off your own dental treatment due to finances or need payment options? We can help! Ask us about interest-free monthly payments.

Call us today with questions or to schedule an appointment, or browse our website to use our easy online appointment scheduler at your convenience.

All the Services – All the Care 40 Winter St., Suite 201, Rochester • (603) 332-7300 • alldentalcare.com

Michael D. Neal, D.M.D. Bedford Commons Periodontics specializes in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of periodontal disease, which includes bone regeneration, dental implants and aesthetic tissue grafts. It has been estimated that three out of four Americans suffer from some form of periodontal disease. Treating periodontal disease can not only lead to oral health, but overall systemic health.

Recently, periodontal disease has been linked to other chronic diseases such as heart disease, respiratory illnesses, diabetes, pre-term and low birth weight babies, arthritis and certain cancers.

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every year since 2006, and was the top vote-getter in 2008, 2009, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 for his specialty.

303 Riverway Pl., Bedford (603) 623-6639 bedfordcommonsperiodontics.com

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Bryan Hoertdoerfer, DDS Dr. Bryan Hoertdoerfer and his dedicated staff at Hoertdoerfer Dentistry are special because of their passion for dentistry, compassion for their patients, willingness to give back to the community, and their dedication to incorporating the latest dental technology into their cosmetic, restorative and general dentistry.

Dr. H’s friendly, compassionate and patient-centric manner shines through as he greets each patient with the question, “What can we do for you today to make your dental appointment a positive and helpful experience?” He will listen to you and discuss all your personal dental options: He wants patients to know they are always in control. With over 25 years of experience caring, restoring and creating beautiful smiles, Dr. H and his team are gentle in their approach and thorough in their treatment. Patients trust Hoertdoerfer Dentistry to deliver exceptional quality in a calm

atmosphere. They are experts in alleviating anxiety and helping patients get the dental care they need to keep their smiles looking their best. Are you looking for a new dentist? Hoertdoerfer Dentistry uses the latest dental technology and they have the vision to design the beautiful smile you have always wanted. Check out Hoertdoerfer

Dentistry’s Google reviews to hear about patient experiences and thoughts.

Hoertdoerfer Dentistry: Technology, art, and vision, changing the world of dentistry, one smile at a time.

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Center for Dental Excellence Dr. Ura has a passion for excellence, which he has made the focal point at the Center for Dental Excellence. He believes you must take the time to listen and understand patients’ needs and concerns in order to best treat them. Dr. Ura believes it is essential to have the insatiable desire to continually advance one’s skills. This is precisely the reason he pursued extensive training in dental sleep medicine for the treatment of sleep apnea. Dr. Ura completed residencies in dental sleep medicine at Tufts University and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine’s Mastery Program. He is one of the only AADSM Qualified dentists. Dr. Ura is a member of the American Dental Association and was past president of the New Hampshire Learning and Service Awards. His Dental Society. He is a Master in the entire team embraces the passion of Academy of General Dentistry and is excellence serving clients. one of the few to earn their Lifelong

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Chestnut Family Dental The Chestnut Family Dental team congratulates Dr. Daphnie Mercado and Dr. James DeLeo on their Top Dentists honors. Both are proud to have been named by their colleagues as some of the best dental professionals in the state, particularly Dr. DeLeo, who was the top vote-getter in general dentistry for 2017.

He joins Dr. Mercado in that honor, as she was the top vote-getter in the same category in both 2011 and 2015.

• Gold standard in dental care through current and ever-advancing knowledge of dentistry.

• State-of-the-art office equipment allows us to efficiently and comfortably provide beautiful smiles.

• Community service and giving back are important priorities for our doctors and team.

• We improve and maintain patients’ overall dental health and happiness throughout their lifetime.

• We strive to accommodate patients with any special need and treat each patient with respect and acceptance.

• Highest-level clinical quality of care provided with traditional New England style and charm.

Children’s Dental Center of New Hampshire Take your kids to the top!

We know your child’s smile is important and when it comes to dental care, you only want the finest. Children’s Dental Center of New Hampshire is proud to have two of the best pediatric dentists in the profession — Dr. Andrew and Dr. Jim. Both doctors are recipients of the Top Dentist award. Their caring nature, and specialized expert knowledge, set them apart. Now even more convenient for families with in-office orthodontics. Children’s Dental Center of New Hampshire — if only the best will do for your children.

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Deerfield Family Dentistry New Hampshire native Dr. Tracey Pike graduated from the School of Dental Medicine at Tufts University in 2003, and soon opened Deerfield Family Dentistry with a vision of providing high-quality dental care at an affordable price. Dr. Pike has been practicing for over 16 years. Her team prides themselves on going the extra mile to transform routine dental care into a truly pleasant experience. We enjoy educating patients and respect the decisions patients make. Our office uses the lastest technology has to offer in dentistry such as lasers, digital x-rays and intraoral photos. We pride ourselves on being a locally owned small business and support our community.

Dr. Pike is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association and the New Hampshire Dental Society, Greater Manchester Chapter. Dr. Pike is working toward her fellowship and mastership of dentistry with the Academy of General Dentistry.

49 Cotton Rd., Deerfield • (603) 463-7240 • deerfieldfamilydentist.com

Goffstown Dental Associates

Achieve a Stunning New Smile Dr. Vaez and Dr. O’Connor are honored to have been recognized by their colleagues as Top Dentists. Together with their friendly and caring staff, Dr. Vaez and Dr. O’Connor are committed to making the dental experience positive and pleasant. Our office provides treatment for patients of all ages. Services

include comprehensive cosmetic and restorative care. We also offer in-office whitening, CAD/CAM cerec crowns, bridges, dentures and implant restorations. If you are looking for a dentist who provides the highest standard of care with a gentle touch, then please browse our website at goffstowndental.com.

40 South Mast St., Goffstown (603) 497-3656 goffstowndental.com

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Granite Family Dentistry

At Granite Family Dentistry in Hooksett, patients are welcomed by a friendly team, comfortable atmosphere and state-of-the-art dentistry.

Dr. Sylvia Christian and her team provide exceptional dental care that will improve your smile and overall health. Dr. Christian provides general and cosmetic dentistry, implants and implant dentures, Invisalign and Myobrace Treatment for all ages. The

practice is passionate about listening to patients, together exploring treatment options that tailor to them. She feels it’s important to keep up with new techniques and materials to provide the latest treatment options to her patients.

Dr. Christian is a qualified dentist certified by the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, treating sleep apnea patients with oral appliances as an alternative to CPAP. She dedicates

hours in continuing education and study clubs. This truly is a fantastic health-centered dental office for the whole family!

1558 Hooksett Rd., Suite 4, Hooksett New Patient Line: (603) 928-7975 (603) 485-4855 granitefamilydentistry.com

Harrison Dental Arts Dr. Jill Harrison grew up in Windham, NH, attended Brown University, and earned her dental degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. She worked in private practice in Chicago before relocating to New Hampshire in 2015. She has been practicing general dentistry for four years in the Portsmouth area, and was voted a New Hampshire Top Dentist in both 2018 and 2019.

Dr. Harrison enjoys getting to know her patients and involving them in their treatment decisions, and aims to provide ethical, quality care to both adults and children.

Beyond work Dr. Harrison enjoys hiking, skiing, biking, and reading.

Dr. Harrison looks forward to treating patients in her new office, conveniently located off Interstate-95 at Exit 3, where she is offering both evening and Saturday hours to better serve her patients.

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Creating Healthy Smiles Through Science and Art Serving the Portsmouth area, including Greenland, Rye, Newington, North Hampton, Hampton, Kittery and Eliot 875 Greenland Rd., Suite B7, Portsmouth (603) 501-0263 • HarrisonDentalArts.com

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Kalil & Kress Family and Cosmetic Dentistry At Kalil & Kress Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, the knowledge and experience of our doctors and team make our office a great choice for those in search of a caring and friendly dental office.

We offer a full range of treatment with emphasis on cosmetic procedures and implant dentistry. Our patients specifically come to our office for their “dental makeovers,” utilizing crowns, veneers and orthodontics to enhance their smiles.

Our team is passionate about providing quality oral health with stateof-the-art treatment and sterilization techniques. Laser dentistry is available for minimally invasive restorations, along with nitrous oxide. In addition, our therapy dog, Teddy, is available for patient comfort and always enjoys meeting our pediatric patients!

We are especially pleased to welcome Dr. Michelle Kalil to our practice. She is a graduate of Tufts University School

L to R: Dr. Beth Kress, Dr. Michelle Kalil, and Dr. Donna Kalil of Dental Medicine. Dr. Donna Kalil is excited to be practicing with her daughter.

303 Amherst St., Nashua (603) 880-7004 kalilandkress.com

kalil Dental associates Drs. Donna and Kenneth Kalil are happy to announce that their daughter, Dr. Michelle Kalil, has joined Kalil Dental Associates at Windham Dental Center. Dr. Michelle Kalil graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine this past May. As Tufts Dental Alumni, Drs. Donna and Kenneth Kalil were honored to participate in her graduation ceremony. Michelle is excited to practice with her parents as part of the Kalil Dental Team. Michelle is the third generation of dentists and her brother, Andrew, is currently a third year Tufts Dental student.Windham Dental Center is a family practice specializing in cosmetic, implant and laser dentistry. Dr. Michelle Kalil is accepting new patients.

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Bara Dental At Bara Dental we view your health differently than most. Our practice is based on our desire to educate patients to maintain their health and appearance for life, rather than just react to patients’ dental problems as they might arise. We offer both a personalized and comfortable approach to a lifetime of dental care.

Dr. Bara is a graduate of Tufts School of Dental Medicine. He keeps his skills and technology current by participating in numerous study groups and continuing educational courses. Dr. Bara believes that prevention of disease is the best service he can provide for his patients, customizing treatment solutions tailored to each patient’s needs and values. Bara Dental has been serving the Hillsboro and surrounding communities for over 20 years.

personalized and comfortable 62 West Main St., Hillsborough • (603) 464-4100 • baradental.com

Evelyn M. Bryan D.M.D., P.C. Dr. Evelyn Bryan is a graduate of Tufts Dental School and has been in practice in the Manchester area for more than 21 years. Dr. Bryan’s practice is dedicated to providing the highest quality dental care while focusing on each patient’s individual needs. Dr. Bryan and her dedicated and caring staff are committed to providing each patient with personalized, compassionate care focusing on complete health dentistry.

The office offers a full range of stateof-the-art dentistry, including implant restorations, digital radiography, CEREC (same-day crowns), in-office Zoom bleaching, custom digital dentures and implant retained dentures, TMJ/bruxism, and snore and sleep apnea appliances. We welcome you to call or look at our website to learn more about our office and care. New patients are always welcome. We are committed to helping you achieve the 86

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healthy and beautiful smile you deserve in a professional, personalized and caring atmosphere.

765 South Main St., Suite 202 Manchester • (603) 622-0279 drevelynbryan.com

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Franklyn Liberatore, DMD, PLLC Welcome to the office of Franklyn Liberatore DMD, PLLC, aka (Dr. Franco).

Dr Franco has been practicing general dentistry since 1994 with a focus on total patient care. We are proud of the addition of Dr. Francesca Failla, a board-certified periodontist, with over 20 years of experience to our office.

With her addition, we are now able to offer dental implants and extractions along with all aspects of periodontal care. Dr Failla has also been certified in LANAP. This a new successful protocol that can regenerate new bone growth and gum reattachment with the use of a laser which promotes quicker recovery with much less discomfort, and avoids traditional surgery. Our wonderful dental hygienists and clinical staff are exceptionally skilled at helping our patients take the best possible care of their oral health. Our office participates with Delta Dental. Please feel free to contact us for an appointment.

60 Main St., Nashua • (603) 886-2700 • drfrancodmd.com

Fromuth and Langlois Dental For friends and families around Manchester and Bedford, Dr. Fromuth and Dr. Langlois make quite the team when it comes to helping you enjoy a healthy, confident smile that lasts for the long term. They make it a point to listen first, getting to know your unique needs and goals before providing personalized care in a friendly, non-judgemental way. Better yet, they’re extremely committed to continuing education, regularly pursuing advanced training so their clinical skills are second to none. Combining this with the latest dental technology, including an intraoral digital scanner, Dr. Fromuth and Dr. Langlois are truly dedicated to providing the best care possible to their family of patients. The team at Fromuth and Langlois Dental hope to welcome you in soon!

Expect Exellence ... You Deserve it!

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Lindner Dental Associates, P.C. At Lindner Dental Associates P.C., you are welcomed by an inviting staff, family-like atmosphere and a state-of-the-art facility. We have been providing high-quality dental care to patients of all ages since 1985.

Our multi-specialty practice includes Board-certified pediatric dentists, Board-certified orthodontists, and cosmetic and restorative dentists.

Assessing patient’s conditions and finding treatment plans that are tailored specifically to their dental and emotional needs are our top priorities.

Community is an essential part of our practice and we are so grateful to be recognized by our peers as Top Dentists again this year. We are also proud that Dr. Rochelle Lindner and Dr. Luis Englander received the top number of votes in the Adult Dentistry and Pediatric Dentistry categories respectively. We are thankful and truly honored to work in such a wonderful and supportive community.

A team dedicated to the needs of patients 72 South River Rd., Bedford • (603) 624-3900 • LindnerDental.com

Muhenad Samaan, D.M.D., C.A.G.S. Dr. Muhenad Samaan graduated from 90-minute procedure that leaves Boston University’s School of Dental patients with instantly whitened Medicine in 2007, and followed it with teeth. His practice also offers digital one year of Advanced Education of x-ray, which reduces unnecessary General Dentistry program from the radiation significantly, and obtains same school. He has been practicing the image instantly to a computer dentistry in the state of New Hampshire screen. Dr. Samaan is proud to be since 2008, is a member of the Ameramong the very few general dental ican Dental Association and the New offices that utilizes the 3D imaging Hampshire Dental Society and was technique to improve his patients’ recently appointed to serve on the New dental diagnoses.

Hampshire Board of Dental Examiners. Dr. Samaan acquired his general “Friendly staff and dentist! I highly family dental office in Londonderry in recommend Manchester Dental.

2012 and, in 2015, expanded his dental The staff and dentist made my sons services to Manchester. His dental first dental experience easy and fun. hygiene department is a particular Everyone I met was very friendly and strength, providing excellent cleaning, professional. Thank you for making diagnostic x-ray and promoting oral my sons fist experience at the dentist hygiene care to prevent dental diseasa good one!” — Sara B. es, including caries and periodontal diseases. Dr. Samaan also offers Zoom instant teeth whitening, which is a 88

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Miles of Smiles • 182 Rockingham Rd., Londonderry • (603) 437-8204 milesofsmilesnh.com Manchester Dental • 753 Chestnut St., Manchester • (603) 624-4147 manchestercitydental.com

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Mehan & Johnson Orthodontics Creating beautiful smiles with great patients. It’s what we do best.

A confident smile makes a world of difference in one’s life. At Mehan & Johnson Orthodontics, we are confident that we can create that dazzling smile for you to put your best foot forward.

Our office has served New Hampshire for over 20 years. We are blessed to have provided quality care for multiple generations of our patients. We use the latest technology in orthodontics to create wonderful smiles in a gentle and timely fashion, but it is the way people’s lives are changed that sets our office apart.

Dr. Mehan & Johnson and their staff will do their best to earn your confidence for the treatment you desire. Please visit our website at NHorthodontics.com and Facebook to get a feel for our office.

Voted Top Dentist as appearing in New Hampshire Magazine from 2006– 2018. Voted Best Orthodontist in Union Leader’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2017.

Dr. William Mehan and Dr. Paul Johnson III 113 Mammoth Rd., Manchester • (603) 623-8003 • NHorthodontics.com

Paisner Dental Associates The office of Drs. Eliot and Michael Paisner and Dr. Kristen Harvey is a family dental practice dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to our patients in a warm, inviting office environment. We have proudly been a part of the Nashua community for 40 years. All three doctors, along with their highly skilled team, aim to be your advocates to achieve the optimal level of aesthetics and oral health that you desire. Our goal is to establish and maintain a strong patient-doctor relationship.

We encourage patient involvement throughout the entire treatment planning process. Paisner Dental Associates provides comprehensive cosmetic and restorative dental care for patients of all ages, including, but not limited to Invisalign, CAD/CAM Cerec technology, digital dentures, digital radiographs, implant dentist-

ry, and many more exciting up-to-date procedures. We are now accepting new patients! Please call us, visit our website, or find us on Facebook for more information. We look forward to meeting you!

78 Northeastern Blvd., Nashua (603) 883-6546 drpaisner.com

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Perry Family Dental Care Dr. Perry is honored to once again be recognized by his peers as a Top Dentist for 2019! Both he and Dr. O’Neill are excited to welcome two new dentists, Dr. Elizabeth Hoang and Dr. Patrick Choi, to our practice.

The entire team at Perry Family Dental Care is dedicated to providing a sophisticated and comfortable environment that ensures that even the most anxious member of your family will feel right at home!

• We’re very kid friendly!

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Rothwangl Dental Care, PLLC We are honored to again be voted by our peers as one of the Top Dentists in New Hampshire. At Rothwangl Dental Care we are committed to providing you the highest standard of care in a professional, warm, caring environment. Compassion, trust and clinical excellence are our guiding principles.

We continually strive to keep abreast of new technologies and educational opportunities to help our patients receive the best, most comprehensive care possible. As a team, we are committed to continued education as a path to excellence. By promoting education, respect and gratitude, we foster patient empowerment. It’s not about teeth, it is about you. Building relationships is what we do! Our team members are socially conscious and active through volunteerism. We proudly participate in and support many community organizations and charities, including Friends 90

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of Aine, Our Promise to Nicholas, Bedford Rotary, SEE Science Center, and the Palace Theatre. We are thrilled to be a part of this wonderful community and look forward to meeting you and your family.

174 State Route 101, #1, Bedford (603) 472-5733 RothwanglDentalCare.com

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Souhegan Valley Dental

A confident smile starts with healthy teeth Bottom row, L to R: Doctors Sukhdev Singh, Sujatha Anjaneyulu, and Sreemali Vasantha At Souhegan Valley Dental your smile is our top priority. Our friendly staff are dedicated to providing you with personalized, gentle care. Souhegan Valley Dental is a leading provider of quality dental services for children and adults. We can help you achieve

your dental health goals in a warm, supportive and professional environment. Our dentists and their support team will respond to and even anticipate your needs to make an experience more pleasant than you thought a visit to the dentist could be. We are honored to be

recognized as a top dentist and we are also grateful to our loyal patients for their continued support.

99 Amherst St., Milford (603) 673-1233 kenisondds.com

southern new hampshire endodontics Dr. Michael Marshall of Southern New Hampshire Endodontics is honored to be recognized by his peers and New Hampshire Magazine as one of the top endodontists in the state. He has been practicing in the community for almost 30 years where he and his phenomenal staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional endodontic experience in a relaxed, yet professional, atmosphere.

In his practice he utilizes digital radiographs, surgical microscopes, rotary instrumentation and 3-D cone beam technology. According to Dr. Marshall, the amount of information which can be attained from three-dimensional imagery is astounding, as it allows for more accurate viewing of teeth and surrounding structures and is valuable in both diagnosis and treatment. He and his team have the mission of caring for their patients in an extraordinary manner and the feedback and testimo-

nials they consistently receive reinforce how well this goal is being achieved.

Please visit their website to learn more about their practice.

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Vachon Dental: Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Along with a dedicated team of professionals, Dr. Jeffrey Vachon and his father, Dr. Richard Vachon, strive to give the best care to each and every patient. Our team at Vachon Dental is comprised of friendly, caring and knowledgeable professionals specifically trained in the latest techniques.

Continuing education is of utmost importance to this practice. Dr. Jeffrey Vachon is a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry, which is evidence of his dedication to providing the highest quality and best service in dental care. We offer a wide range of dental services, including treatment of children, invisible braces, oral cancer screening, cosmetic procedures and implant crowns. In order to provide the highest quality care and the best service for our patients, our growing practice utilizes up-to-date technology, equipment and treatment.

Once again, Dr. Jeffrey Vachon and Dr.

providing you with the highest quality and best service in dental care Richard Vachon have both been voted by colleagues in the dental community as two of the Top Dentists in the state.

To learn more about Vachon Dental and how we can best serve you, please call or visit our website.

57 Webster St., Manchester (603) 627-2092 vachondental.com

Dr. Marco Amer Dr. Marco Amer is the dental director at Gentle Dental in Manchester, New Hampshire. A thriving practice in the heart of Queen City, Gentle Dental provides all dental specialties, from preventative care like cleanings and exams, to more advanced treatment like root canals, bridges, extractions and dental implants. Traditional orthodontics and Invisalign are also provided in office by a board-certified orthodontist.

A graduate of Boston University, Dr. Amer has 25 years of experience. He believes in providing each patient with a personalized treatment plan, tailored to their specific and unique needs.

Gentle Dental has a mission to provide healthy, confident smiles for life. This is reflected in the top-notch care provided

by Dr. Amer and his team, and patient friendly-conveniences, such as evening and Saturday appointments and all specialists under one roof.

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174 State Route 101, #1, Bedford • (603) 472-5733 • rothwangldentalcare.com

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Byte Dentistry Byte Dentistry is a high-tech dental office in Windham, New Hampshire, that focuses on perfection. Adam Lankford, DDS and his team are masters of contemporary dentistry and provide a uniquely tailored experience for all dental patients.

Byte’s comprehensive dental care can tackle even the most complex dental cases, but is equally well suited for those with perfect teeth. Our family friendly approach can keep the kids and parents comfortable and entertained throughout the visit. The Byte Dentistry vision is a truly special one, and we look forward to making you a part of our family!

1 Delahunty Dr #2, Windham • (603) 952-2252 • ByteDentist.com

Dr. Nick I. Fleury of Circle Dental We are pleased to announce that Dr. Fleury has again been voted by his peers as a Top Dentist, as published by New Hampshire Magazine. Our dedicated team is proud to be recognized as one of New Hampshire’s Top Dentists and to provide the highest standard of care with each treatment tailored to the patient’s individual needs. The office proudly supports the community by offering preventative dentistry and patient education, as well as supporting many local charitable organizations. Priding itself in quality treatments and state-ofthe-art equipment, Dr. Fleury and his

A HEALTHY MOUTH IS THE START OF A HEALTHY BODY! team offer Invisalign treatments, Zoom Whitening, digital radiology, same-day CEREC crowns and full implant service.

Dr. Fleury is a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and a member of the ADA.

173 NH Route 104, Suite A, Meredith (603) 515-4060 circledentalnh.com

Concord Oral Surgery, P.A. At Concord Oral Surgery we strive to provide you with incomparable surgical care and exemplary customer service. This desire stems from our staff’s core values and their individual commitment to our practice and what it stands for. In building our team we have looked for those who enjoy interacting with patients of all ages, are kind and compassionate, and have a willingness to invest themselves in the wellbeing of others. The majority of our team members have worked together for over 10 years, and we consider ourselves family. The camaraderie that

we feel toward one another is often commented on by our patients who appreciate the smiles, laughter, and ease in how we interact not only with each other, but also with them. We welcome the feedback of our patients and want

them to know that we are committed to being the best that we can be for them.

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Core Pediatric Dentistry Jennifer Creem, DMD, MS and Lindsay Decker, DMD, both pediatric dentists, are proud to be named Top Dentists again this year. Dr. Creem has been with Core Pediatric Dentistry since 2000 and Dr. Decker joined her in 2016. The practice also includes Gilda Pronych, DDS, FAGD, a general dentist who joined in 2012. They specialize in the dental care of infants, children, adolescents and patients with special needs. Along with a team of four enthusiastic hygienists, they provide high-quality care while helping children feel good about visiting the dentist and teaching them how to

care for their teeth. “We strive to teach our patients good oral health habits that will allow them to maintain a healthy dentition for life,” says Dr. Jen and Dr. Lindsay, as they are known to their patients. The team at Core Pediatric

Dentistry is looking forward to meeting and caring for your children.

5 Hampton Rd., Exeter (603) 773-4900 corephysicians.org

Skaperdas Dental Dr. Christopher Skaperdas is honored to be a top dentist. Skaperdas Dental provides modern comprehensive dentistry in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Dr. Skaperdas achieves oral health for his patients through the use of the latest technology and procedures. By keeping the patient’s desires in mind, and combining them with their needs, Dr. Skaperdas accomplishes a high level of patient satisfaction. He is a graduate of Tufts School of Dental Medicine, and has kept his skills and knowledge of new technology up to date by participating in numerous study groups and continuing educational courses throughout the

years. As a member of the American Dental Association, Manchester Dental Society and the Manchester Board of Health, Dr. Skaperdas has served the community for 27 years.

Laurie A. Rosato, D.M.D. Dr. Laurie A. Rosato has been in private practice for over 25 years.

Delivering the utmost advanced dentistry in a private setting has allowed her to build ongoing relationships of trust and compassion with her patients. “My goal is to deliver the most clinically advanced treatment to my patients in a trusting environment where they feel calm and confident in my care,” says Dr. Rosato. Patients can decide on options to fit their long- and short-term dental goals both financially and esthetically. The office provides full scope restorative 94

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and cosmetic care from simple fillings and gum care to implant restoration, dentures, crowns, veneers and whitening. The team at Dr. Rosato’s office is committed to continual advancement of their dental education and training on new techniques, allowing you to achieve your desired results. Become a patient at Dr. Rosato’s office, where you can be confident that you will have a beautiful smile for a lifetime!

6 Loudon Rd., Concord (603) 228-9276 laurierosatodmd.com

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Goffstown Area and Weare Orthodontics You probably have a lot to smile about, but if you don’t feel confident in your smile, you may not want to share it with the world. Here at Goffstown Area and Weare Orthodontics we want to help you achieve the confident smile you’ve always wanted. We have two convenient office locations, in Goffstown and Weare, placing us just minutes from Concord and Manchester. On your first visit, we take diagnostic records and provide a complimentary consultation.

Our office offers a broad range of treatment options, including Invisalign,

Invisalign Teen and traditional braces.

Our iTero intraoral digital scanning system allows us to capture images of your mouth without goopy impression materials or gagging. We treat all patients from children to adults. Visit our website nhbraces.com or call us at (603) 497-4605 to learn more about how we can help you achieve the healthy smile you deserve.

17A Tatro Dr., Suite #103, Goffstown 64B N. Stark Highway, Weare (603) 497-4605 • nhbraces.com

James V. Savickas, D.M.D. There’s a story behind every smile ... and for the last 31 years Dr. Savickas has been a part of quite a few of them!

For the 10th year in a row, Dr. Savickas has been recognized as one of the top general dentists in New Hampshire.

Dr. Savickas and his staff are committed to excellence and providing you with the state-of-the-art dental care in a warm and caring environment. So whatever the story may be ... we’d like to be part of yours.

704 Milford Rd., Route 101-A, DJ Square • (603) 880-0712 info@jamessavickasdmd.com • jamessavickasdmd.com

Levesque Dentistry, P.L.L.C. Our experienced dentists, Dr. Tara Levesque-Vogel and Dr. Keith Levesque, look forward to caring for your smile. We focus on making high-quality dentistry affordable for your family. We strive to foster a warm, calming environment so patients of all ages can feel comfortable in our office. Our dental team is caring, friendly, and highly skilled. We work hard to provide you with the best possible dental experience. Our dentists and team are dedicated to staying up to date with the latest advances in dental techniques and technology. For over 85 years, Levesque Dentistry has proudly served families in Nashua and surrounding towns with outstanding dental care. Contact us today to schedule your visit with our talented dentists. We are eager to care for your family!

193 Kinsley St., Nashua • (603) 882-7578 • LevesqueDentistry.com

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James Rochefort D.M.D. Family Dentistry Dr. James Rochefort is honored to once again be named one of New Hampshire’s Top Dentists. The entire team at Dr. Rochefort’s office in Dover provides a personalized and thoughtful approach to each and every patient they see. They offer comprehensive dentistry to patients all over the Seacoast and beyond. Dr. Rochefort and his team believe the key to dental health is prevention, and they ensure a portion of every visit is set aside for individual patient education. Dr. Rochefort has a true passion for modern

dentistry and his background as a biomedical engineer allows him to embrace the ever-changing landscape of dental technology. He continues to use the Solea dental laser at his practice, allowing him to complete many restorations without the need for anesthetic. As Dr. Rochefort says, “I truly believe we are practicing tomorrow’s dentistry today.”

801 Central Ave., Suite 5, Dover (603) 742-0711 dovernhdentist.com

Nicholas C. Rizos, D.M.D. Dr. Rizos prides himself in providing “Dr. Rizos took a complicated mess and patients with information that will turned it into a complete and total empower them to make the best decimake over.” —Deerfield, NH sions for their oral health. By selecting the best materials and laboratories to “Dr. Rizos is one of the most caring, fabricate restorations, Dr. Rizos ensures skilled dentists to whom I have ever longevity and great esthetic results. been in 35 years. I am amazed at his Here is what our patients say about us: expertise ...” —Hooksett, NH “At my periodontist’s office, my hygienist said we see everyone’s work and no one beats Dr. Rizos.” —Bedford, NH

103 Riverway Pl., Bldg. 1, Bedford (603) 669-4384 drnickdmd.com

Michael St. Germain d.m.D Dr. Michael St. Germain’s dental practice is a well-established office that has been serving Exeter and the surrounding towns for many years.

We provide comprehensive dental care and pride ourselves on listening to our patients. Communication, education and patient comfort are of the utmost importance to us. We provide the highest quality dental treatments based on the latest techniques and technologies.

The longevity of our staff attests to their loyalty and commitment to helping our patients maintain healthy, beautiful and long lasting smiles.

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42 Portsmouth Ave., Exeter • (603) 778-8101 • exeterdental.com

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applewood family dentistry Applewood Family Dentistry strives to provide a lifetime of dental excellence in a relaxed and caring environment. It is our goal to guide our patients along a path of optimal health and wellness by delivering the highest possible level of care with empathy and understanding.

Dr. Westbrook combines an artistic eye with a deep understanding of science and engineering allowing him to excel at the fine detail work constantly required in Dentistry. After receiving a degree in Mathematics from Boston College, Dr. Westbrook enrolled in Dental school and continued his educational career by

completing an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program at UNC, Chapel Hill. He continually advances his dental education and provides the most up to date procedures with the most modern technology available. With the support of his professional, honest and compassionate team, Applewood Family Dentistry aims to improve patient health, appearance, self-confidence and overall quality of life. More information can be found at applewoodfamilydentistry.com. Call (603) 664-2722 to schedule an appointment today and become a part of our growing dental family.

5 Commerce Way, Barrington (603) 664-2722 applewoodfamilydentistry.com

Carol M. Haddad, D.M.D. Our dedicated team is proud to be recognized as one of New Hampshire’s Top Dentists. We strive to give our patients a healthy smile that lasts a lifetime by providing gentle, quality care in a relaxed environment. We have enjoyed treating patients in our office for over 20 years. The key to helping a person achieve or maintain a beautiful smile is to be a good listener. Knowing a patient’s concerns and expectations enables us to formulate the right treatment plan for him or her. That plan might include teeth whitening, veneers, crowns, implants, bridges, white resin “fillings,”

or partial and complete dentures. We also take the time to educate each patient about preventing tooth decay, gum disease and other oral disorders.

It is so rewarding to hear from our patients that we have improved their

quality of life, their self-confidence and their overall health.

313 Canal St., Manchester (603) 627-6826 drhaddad.com

Michael R. Dion, D.M.D., F.A.G.D. As a family practice that puts special emphasis on preventive and cosmetic dentistry, we believe that great dental care can start at any age. From great-grandchildren to great-grandparents and everyone inbetween, we take special care in listening to and providing for the needs of all our patients. Our unique “smile analysis” is your opportunity to learn what options might be available to help you look and feel your best. In your analysis, Dr. Dion will study your current look and

discuss possibilities with you. Dr. Dion is a member of the American Society of Implant and Reconstructive Dentistry (ASIRD), which is committed to improving the quality of care for dental implant patients by elevating the standards of surgical and restorative dental education and practice.

24 Pinkerton St., Derry (603) 434-0040 diondmd.com

Our mission is to provide quality evidence-based dental medicine, with respect and care in the most comfortable manner possible!

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white park dental Dr. David Bogacz and Dr. Sreemali Vasantha are honored to be recognized as Top Dentists by their colleagues and peers. Our friendly and experienced staff provide a wide range of services from preventative care to cosmetic and restorative dentistry. The majority of our patients who have reviewed us would refer their own family and friends to our practice. You can be confident in your decision to make an appointment with White Park Dental.

102 Pleasant St.,Concord (603) 225-4143 whiteparkdental.com

L to R: Dr. David A Bogacz, Jeanne Bailey, and Dr. Sreemali Vasantha

Dr. Angela Santavicca The smile is a literal, physical, spiritual and emotional indicator of the whole self. Santavicca Dental Professionals is a different kind of dental practice, where the doctors take the time to listen and discuss each patients’ concerns and aspirations. Together, they find a plan that’s tailored to meet each patient’s needs. Lead by Dr. Angela Santavicca, a graduate of the University of Michigan, the practice takes pride in an unhurried approach and always reviews and discusses all options regarding treatment before proceeding. This allows continuous and comprehensive insight

into who patients are and what they hope to achieve with their smile.

Santavicca Dental Professionals offers all phases of dentistry, including oral surgery. A board-certified anesthesiologist is on staff to help put patients at ease during treatment. The practice also offers TMJ/TMD therapy, soft tissue laser, CEREC one-visit crowns and more, all in a modern, cutting-edge facility.

367 Route 120, Unit C, Lebanon (603) 643-4142 santaviccadental.com

the center for contemporary dentistry Dr. Jay Patel and Dr. Manisha Patel believe experience and education are two important factors that set the Center for Contemporary Dentistry apart. With advanced training in dental implants, orthodontics, TMJ treatment and porcelain veneers, the doctors combine long-lasting function with amazingly natural results. Their mission is to create healthy, confident smiles for life in a comfortable, painfree and supportive environment.

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dentists and dental specialists provides general and family dental care that includes cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, Invisalign, gum treatment, root canal treatment, implants, extractions, oral surgery and treatment for TMJ/TMD. The practice provides complete dental care and offers sedation for patient comfort. Experience the difference at this award-winning Lakes Region practice.

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suncook dental The support Suncook Dental receives from their community is the number one reason that they are being honored among New Hampshire’s Top Dentists. Dr. Charles Albee (the old one) is retiring this year, but Dr. Andrew Albee and Dr. Brittney Phillips will continue to work diligently to carry on the work that he started way back in 1977. Their mission is simple: Improve your quality of life. Dr. Albee, Dr. Albee and Dr. Phillips are members of the American Dental Association, the New Hampshire Dental Society, the Concord Dental Society and the New England Dental Society.

“For the first time, I felt comfortable in a dentist office.” – Sue M.

119 Pembroke St., Suncook (603) 485-9721 suncookdental.com

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Just Peachy Poached Peaches and Ice Cream

In the heat of August, the combination of juicy peaches and fresh cream is delightful and satisfying — even more so with ice cream. Fortunately, August is also National Peach Month, and many fruit farms across the state are offering pick-your-own experiences. If you’d rather it be a bit easier, grab a basket of soft, fragrant peaches from a local farm stand. Check ripeness with a light squeeze; a little give indicates ripeness. For slicing, the freestone variety is easier to halve and cut, while clingstone varieties do just that — the pit is hard to separate from the flesh. Low-acid, white-fleshed peaches, great for mashing up for a bellini, are just as tasty as the yellow-fleshed cultivars. Peaches and nectarines are the same species, and both are members of the rose family, and are a close relative of almonds. Peaches are a good source of vitamins A, B and C, while a medium peach contains just 37 calories. — Susan Laughlin

Serves two 3 medium peaches 4 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup honey 1/2 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon cardamom 2 tablespoons peach schnapps or Flag Hill Spiced Rum 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans 2 tablespoons brown sugar Ice cream, store-bought or homemade Whipped cream, in a can or homemade Toast the walnuts in a saucepan over low heat with 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons brown sugar. Stir constantly for a minute or two, and don’t let them scorch. Remove from pan and set aside.

Slice the peaches and toss into the same pan with more butter if necessary. Add the lemon juice, honey and cardamom, and cook while stirring for about 6 to 10 minutes or until the mixture gets syrupy. Add the schnapps or rum and cook briefly.

Pour the peach mixture into low bowls.

Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and maybe some whipped cream too.

Sprinkle with the toasted walnuts and enjoy summer.

Find Them Paradise Farm Lyndeborough paradisefarmnh.com DeMeritt Hill Farm Lee, demeritthillfarm.com Applecrest Farm Orchards Hampton Falls applecrest.com Alyson’s Orchard Walpole alysonsorchard.com Sunnycrest Farm Londonderry sunnycrestfarmnh.com Carter Hill Orchard Concord carterhillapples.com

Union Lake Peach Orchard Barrington Facebook Monahan Farm East Kingston Facebook Butternut Farm Farmington butternutfarm.net McKenzie’s Farm Milton mckenziesfarm.com Local farmstands may also offer their own peaches or products from nearby orchards.

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“The dream has nothing to do with the reality once the novelty of playing golf or whatever every day wears off.”

The Next Stage

Transitioning into retirement isn’t always easy

BY LYNNE SNIERSON

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ou’ve clocked out of your career and finally reached the stage where you’ve put the daily grind behind.

But don’t assume that retired life will be a big proverbial bowl of cherries with days spent happily on the greens lowering your golf handicap or merrily sailing into technicolor sunsets on Golden Pond.

The experts caution that’s a big mistake.

Or worse, it can be a fatal one.

Consider Paul “Bear” Bryant, the University of Alabama’s former head football coach, who racked up an astonishing six national championships in 25 years. After he announced his retirement and coached his last game in a post-season bowl victory for the Crimson Tide, he was asked what he’d do for the rest of his life.

“I’ll probably croak in a week,” he famously said. In four weeks, he was dead.

He was 69.

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sports, is just one of many accomplished and successful people who didn’t live long after leaving the career and surrendering the position, title and salary that defined them, either to others or in their own estimation.

“If you’re not in the game anymore, what is your game?” asks author Patricia Corrigan in an article she penned for the informational website “Next Avenue,” which is part of the Public Broadcasting System (PBS).

Discovering the answer isn’t easy.

Retirement should be not an ending but a transition to a new and exciting, invigorating and satisfying stage of life. Your first step is a vitally important one: Recalibrate your relationship with the person in the mirror.

Establish a strong sense of self apart from the old job and make peace with this new version of you.

Still, the business of retirement can be a lot of work.

“It’s something of a paradox because

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retirees assume they are leaving work behind once they officially retire, and yet it leads to the kind of work most people do not understand or know how to do. In other words, a successful transition into retirement requires a different set of skills and abilities than those used to reach it,” says Robert Laura, who founded the national Retirement Coaches Association and is a syndicated columnist at Forbes.com and Financial Advisor magazine.

With life expectancy rates for American men and women now at 78.6 years, and many seniors living well into their 90s, and with the average age for retirement now 62, a lot of boomers will spend almost more years in leisure than they did laboring.

Caught in the so-called longevity trap, most haven’t a clue that they’d better have in place a rock-solid life retirement plan in addition to their financial plan.

Sherry Dutra, the sole New Hampshire-based member of the Retirement Coaches Association, works mostly with former corporate leaders and professionals, and says, “You’d be surprised how many don’t plan for this huge transition. They’re used to working a lot of hours and identifying with the work they do. Then suddenly, that’s all gone. But they haven’t thought about what life will be like after that transition. Many have a general idea about golfing more or volunteering with an organization, but that doesn’t necessarily fill the days and it doesn’t bring purpose and meaning.”

Stew Berman, a professional certified life coach practicing in Portsmouth, asks clients, “What will the ideal state be like for you when you retire? What does it mean to you to be working, and what does it mean to you if you’re not? Who are you when you don’t

identify yourself with your job? There is the meat. Because the dream has nothing to do with the reality once the novelty of playing golf or whatever every day wears off and the self-worth takes an enormous hit.”

New Hampshire may be the state rated as “The Best Place to Retire” by bankrate.com in 2017, but it takes more than zip codes to locate one’s happy place.

Robert Laura, who is also a former social worker, wrote “The Most Disturbing Retirement Guide Ever!” and is a pioneer in this industry, recommends retirees master the following skills: Develop a set schedule for getting out of the house, learn new things and meet new people, reconnect with lost or buried passions and hobbies, explore different volunteer options to find those most satisfying, accept physical limitations, learn from mistakes, don’t dwell on the past, let go of a grudge, and be quick to forgive.

“You have to have a written plan to cover the mental, physical, spiritual, social and financial [aspects]. These are the five key areas for a successful transition,” he says.

Being unprepared can be the entry point to a downward spiral.

“After the glow of an extended vacation wears off, retirees look around and they do ask, ‘Now what?’ What happens if they don’t have a plan is that they can get depressed.

There are rising statistics for people aged 65 and above for increased depression, alcohol and drug abuse, and suicide. They aren’t wholly caused by not having a holistic retirement plan, but it is a factor,” says Dutra, who is based in Hudson. “Some think they may have retired too soon and will dive back into work. That may or may not be the right thing to do. To do it just because you don’t know what to do with yourself isn’t going to make you happy.”

While finances are an integral and large part of a fulfilling retirement, they are not the only part. As the adage goes, money can’t buy happiness. But proper forethought and honest self-perception can make a real difference in the quality of life for retirees.

“Two to three years before you’re going to make that transition, you should begin to craft that plan. You need to really look at what is that life going to look like for you in addition to your finances,” Dutra says.

“Have a plan that you can execute and put the elements of it in place so when you get there it’s not such an abrupt change. You need to already know what you’re going to be doing on the other side.” NH

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Join us for the annual Cornerstone Awards October 3, 2019

People’s Choice Award Winner 2018 — BathHouse Remodeling, Hollis NH

The Cornerstone Awards are presented yearly to recognize excellence in the building industry. Members of the New Hampshire Home Builders Association enter their best work to be judged by industry professionals. Residential and commercial categories include landscape design, sales and marketing, new construction, remodeling, interior design and more.

Cornerstone Awards October 3, 2019, Manchester Country Club, Bedford NH To purchase tickets and vote for the People’s Choice Award go to: nhcornerstoneawards.com

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Summer isn’t over yet! Spend the rest of this month at the lake, learning about our state’s natural wonders, getting in a little retail therapy or enjoying outdoor concerts, plays and other family-friendly entertainment.

experience the best of summer at the prescott park arts festival

MUSICAL THEATRE FILM CONCERTS KIDS EVENTS FOOD FESTIVALS

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“Re-Entry: Actors Playing Jazz”

It’s the story of eight men who reconnect after their release from long prison terms to start a theatre group. It’s an exercise in free-form theatre that explores the challenges of re-entering society after incarceration. It’s also a master class on the power of theatre to get inside the heads of an audience to provide new and unsettling points of view that can affect both minds and hearts.

“Re-Entry,” developed at The Actors Studio in New York City, “grew like Topsy,” says director Estelle Parsons, whose career as actress, singer and stage director was graced with an Oscar for her role as Blanche Barrow in 1967’s “Bonnie and Clyde.” There was once a script, but after some sessions workshopping it, what the actors brought to the story transcended the page and became its own fluid creation.

“This play, made up by the guys, is different every night, like a basketball game,” says Parsons. “They have the warm-up and decide on some things they want to do that night. Then they make it up as they go and it becomes this very intense theatre experience,” she says, noting that her job is mostly just to coach. “Everybody is a collaborator,” she adds. “Actors have so much inside of them that they can share.” The process has been a big success, even though it’s operating below much of the media radar. Initial viewings have earned excellent reviews, even prompting actor Alec Baldwin to declare it, “Thrilling — ­ better than anything on Broadway.”

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draw from their own life experiences, sets it apart. The play features the actors as they arrive to their practice space, loosen up with theatre games and discuss their experiences outside the walls, how they feel about being free and how they use their creative and theatrical work to better respond to the biases they encounter out in the world.

The story is fiction, but Parsons explains that the New York State maximum security prison system does have a big arts program. “Sing Sing has a very active theatre club with a huge waiting list of prisoners who want to get in. The recidivist rate of the general population is like 56 to 60%,” she says. “With inmates who were involved with the arts, it’s 7%.”

An earlier iteration of the play was performed last year at The Village Players theatre in Wolfeboro. Parsons has a summer home there, and knew it would allow her actors to retreat and dig even deeper into their parts. She had arranged to perform “Re-Entry” there this summer to serve as a fundraiser for the Village Players. Then local theatre producer Matt Cahoon encouraged her to also book the play at the new Bank of NH Stage in Concord. So far all their venues have been small and the audiences mostly white, but Parsons says she’s hoping to stage a production at the Harlem Repertory Theatre to see how it plays there.

The eight actors, five black and three Hispanic, all members of The Actors Studio, have numerous New York and regional stage experience and TV and film credits, while the production’s creative team includes Peter Larkin, sets; Shukkun Hue, costumes; and music by J.S. Bach.

There will be one performance of “Re-Entry” at the Bank of NH Stage in Concord on August 22 at 7:30 and two more at The Village Players theater in Wolfeboro on August 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m.

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League of NH Craftmen’s Fair Start clearing out the car — you’ll want plenty of trunk space for this. Artisans and crafters from around the state set up shop at this massive fest, which boasts 25,000 attendees annually and the title of the oldest continuously running craft fair in the US. Come ready to shop or just ready to learn and admire, either in the learn-how-it’s-made workshops scattered throughout the week or in the exhibition building full of curated art shows.

There’s also live music, chances to meet artisans one-on-one and other fun events held throughout the week. Mount Sunapee Resort, 1398 Rte. 103, Newbury. (603) 763-3500; nhcrafts.org

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Woods, Water and Wildlife Festival This family-friendly celebration of the natural world features fun and educational outdoor activities like hayrides to the river, rescued wild animals, nature’s playground in the woods, fishing in the pond, kids’ crafts, a family discovery walk, demonstrations of traditional rural skills and more. $5-$10. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Branch Hill Farm, 307 Applebee Rd., Milton Mills. (603) 9787125; mmrg.info

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8/2-8/3 10th Annual Jericho ATV Festival This festival is an ATV enthusiast’s dream come true. The event takes place at Jericho Mountain State Park, which has more than 80 miles of trails. There will be mud races, demo rides, obstacle courses, helicopter rides, poker run, kids’ fun zone, live music, delicious food and more. The National Touring ATV Big Air Tour will be coming to town as well. The high-flying, professional off-road show will get you on your feet screaming and cheering for more. You won’t want to miss this summer weekend of fun. $10-$25. 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Jericho Mountain State Park, 298 Jericho Lake Rd., Berlin. androscogginvalleychamber.com/jericho-atv-festival

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Prescott Park Arts Festival The state’s most sprawling summer arts festival returns in 2019 for yet another season of world-class entertainment for the whole family. In addition to weekly movie nights and a theatrical production of “Beauty and the Beast” on the main stage, live music performers this year include Darlingside, Margo Price, Courtney Barnett and more. To avoid fighting for a spot in the first-come, first-served outdoor spaces, don’t forget to reserve a blanket or table in advance. Free (donation suggested).

Dates, times vary, Prescott Park, 105 Marcy St., Portsmouth. (603) 436-2848; prescottpark.org

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SoulFest Celebrating music, love and action, this annual festival is held in the picturesque mountains and lakes region of Gilford. As New England’s largest Christian festival, SoulFest has become a summer staple for people to come and camp, shop and enjoy three days of speakers and music. This summer’s lineup includes performances by Bethel Music, Switchfoot, For King & Country, Sarah Reeves and many more.

Go for an evening of fun, or stay the whole weekend and make an adventure out of it, either

way it is sure to be a one-of-a-kind experience. $50-$3,000. Times vary, Gunstock Mountain Resort, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford. (978) 3464577; thesoulfest.com

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Wyman Tavern Brew Fest Outside of the occasional bar trivia league, Granite Staters who geek out on both history and beer can rarely indulge their two passions at once. This festival has them covered. Breweries from around New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine and Massachusetts will converge for the day on the 1762 Wyman Tavern, where beer is thought to have flowed for more than 200 years. $30-$55. 12 to 5 p.m., Wyman Tavern Museum, 339 Main St., Keene. (603) 352-1895; hsccnh.org

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38th Annual Suncook Valley Rotary Hot Air Balloon Rally This event has something fun for everyone in your family. There will be a carnival, tethered hot air balloon rides, helicopter rides, craft fair, food, drinks and so much more. Make sure to be there at 8 p.m. on Saturday to see the balloons light up the night sky with a fireworks show to follow. Free to attend. Fri 3 to 8:30 p.m., Sat 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sun 5:30 to 9 a.m., Drake Field, Pittsfield. pittsfieldnh.gov

27th Annual Lincoln Summer Craft Festival There will be a bountiful amount of color and flavor available at this fun summer event. More than 100 artisans will be displaying and selling their traditional American-made works like fine jewelry, pottery, scarves, toys, baskets and so much more. You can also sample specialty foods such as kettle corn, herbal dips, maple syrup, candy and chocolate. Pets are also welcome, just make sure they are on a leash. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Village Shops & Town Green, 119 Main St., Lincoln. castleberryfairs.com

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Great New England BBQ and Food Truck Festival This is a great family fun event that features a corn hole tournament, a kids’ zone with free bounce houses, face painting, slime making, artisans, music, food trucks, eating contests and more. $5. Sat from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sun 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Indoor/Outdoor at Hampshire Dome, 50 Emerson Rd., Milford. (603) 321-9794; gnecraftartisanshows.com

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Gate City Brewfest & Wing Competition As summer starts winding down, head to Nashua for one last beer-fueled hurrah. An extensive beer fest and a wing-off featuring 16 restaurants from the center of the action, but live music and a corn hole tournament are also on tap. The corn holers emerging victorious at the end of the day win a prize package including Red Sox tickets and a Boston hotel stay, so act fast to qualify your team at one of the few remaining preliminary matches. $10-$35. 1 to 5 p.m., Holman Stadium, 67 Amherst St., Nashua. gatecitybrewfestnh.com

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Moose Festival Head to Colebrook the weekend before Labor Day to celebrate all things “moose.” This year’s festivities include live music, arts and crafts vendors, horse and wagon rides, and rumor has it there is even a moose calling contest. There will also be a dog show, maple syrup tasting contest and the classic car show.

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will also be building a miniature wall or walls on a tabletop using tiny stones. Free. 7 p.m., Lake Sunapee Protective Association, 63 Main St., Sunapee. (603) 763-2210; nhhumanities.org 13th Annual Boathouse Tour Half the fun of admiring a lakefront property is wondering what’s inside — but, after this tour, you’ll wonder no more. Take a peek at some of Lake Winnipesaukee’s finest boathouses to see the ins and outs of the sometimes chic, sometimes rustic structures that house the lake’s watercraft. You can make this tour self-guided, but we recommend riding in style with the guided versions by boat or antique car. $36-$150. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Meredith.

(603) 569-4554; nhbm.org

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8/17 7th Annual Cruise in to the Wright — Antique Car, Hot Rod & Motorcycle Show Put on your poodle skirts, grease up your ducktail hairdos, buckle up and cruise in to the Wright Museum for this annual event dedicated to unique varieties of cars and motorcycles. Only the first 100 cars will be allowed into the show this year, so get your car registered soon. $10. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Wright Museum of World War II, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro. wrightmuseum.org

Sports & Recreation 8/4

10th Annual Sunrise Ascent on Mount Washington Get your hiking shoes and cameras ready, this is an event that you won’t want to miss. Before sunrise, teams ascend the Mount Washington Auto Road to reach the 6,288-foot summit. Each team includes an adaptive athlete and “mules” who will help an athlete needing assistance or accompany an independent athlete as he or she climbs the 7.6 miles to the summit. This inspirational outing benefits the Adaptive Sports Partners of the North Country.

Donations accepted. 5 a.m., Auto Road, Gorham.

(603) 823-5232; adaptivesportspartners.org

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New Hampshire 10 Miler Run 10 miles. Eat local pizza. Attend after-party. Repeat? This event takes runners on a near-half-marathon run around the perimeter of Massabesic Lake, then rewards them with pizza from Pittsfield-based Russian Crust and free post-race beer. The Millennium schedule includes a half-marathon in October and a full marathon in November, so this tenner can be your warm-up run. $40-$70. 8 a.m., Massabesic Lake, 1 Londonderry Tpke., Manchester. (603) 488-1186; millenniumrunning.com

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Mt. Kearsarge Hill Climb Channel your inner Lance Armstrong (preferably without the doping scandal) at this uphill bicycle race. An 8-mile course takes riders from the town of Warner

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to the summit parking lot of 2,936-foot Mt. Kearsarge, with prizes for the fastest finishers waiting at the top. For a funkier challenge, grab a friend and enter in the tandem bike division. $60-$85. 9:30 a.m., Kearsarge Business Center, 139 Kearsarge Mountain Rd., Warner. mtkearsargehillclimb.com

62nd New Hampshire Antiques Show The best antique dealers from across the Granite State are coming together to give you an unforgettable summer show. It is considered “the best show of its kind in New England” and with over 50 exhibitors, it won’t disappoint. The professional antique dealers save merchandise throughout the year and offer a wide range of both country and formal antique furniture and accessories.

Look for items like paintings and textiles, Shaker furniture, clocks, lighting and so much more. $10$15. Thurs-Fri 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., The Manchester Downtown Hotel, 700 Elm St., Manchester. nhada.org

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43rd Alton Bay Boat Show Are you a fan of classic wooden boats? Then this one’s for you.

Boat owners are encouraged to bring their wooden or fiberglass boats (up to 1975) to show off at the town docks for all to see. Bring your family and friends to stroll the docks to see the wonderfully restored boats. Don’t forget to cast your vote to help pick the first, second and third place winner for the People’s Choice Award. Free. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Alton Town Docks, Alton Bay. (603) 569-4554; nhbm.org

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Cirque du Soleil Crystal: A Breakthrough Ice Experience Watch world-class ice skaters and acrobats claim their new frozen playground with speed and fluidity as they challenge the laws of gravity with never-before-seen acrobatics. It will be a new kind of performance as Cirque du Soleil meets the ice to defy all expectations. This will be an unforgettable journey of speed, wonder and self-discovery. Tickets start at $47. Times vary. SNHU Arena, 555 Elm St., Manchester. (603) 644-5000; snhuarena.com

The Science of Thunderstorms at Mount Washington Observatory Have you always been interested in what goes on with the weather at Mount Washington? Now’s your chance. This trip provides a backstage pass to the Mount Washington observatory where you will be able to see how and why Observatory scientists observe and record Mount Washington’s weather. You will be able to explore the mountain’s human and natural history, learn about the ecology of the White Mountains, and experience life and work at the legendary mountaintop station. You will also be able to enjoy a full day of alpine adventures and get an exclusive tour of the mountaintop weather station. This is the ultimate trip for those looking for an educational alpine adventure this summer. $475. Times vary, Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center, 1 Mount Washington Auto Rd., Gorham. (603) 356-2137; mountwashington.org

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Discovering New England Stone Walls Stone walls are an iconic part of the Northeast. Kevin Gardner, author of “The Granite Kiss,” explores why we are so fascinated with stone walls. He explains how and why New England came to acquire its thousands of miles of stone walls, the ways in which they and other dry stone structures were built, how their styles emerged and changed over time, and their significance to the famous New England landscape. Gardner

Rock n Roll Saturday Night For the August 10 show, break out the black Lynyrd Skynrd T-shirt, fingerless gloves and leather jackets for this night out, and return to the time of “I Love Rock n’ Roll.” Cruise around Lake Winnipesaukee as you dance the night away to songs from The Continentals and Rob Irie. This cruise also includes a delicious buffet dinner. $59. 7 to 10 p.m., Mount Washington Cruises, 211 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach. (603) 366-5531; cruisenh.com

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14th Annual Cruisin’ 4 Critters Motorcycle Ride Start your engines and ride out to the Manchester Animal Shelter. This event is for motorcycle and animal lovers alike and includes a ride that goes 65 miles through scenic southern New Hampshire. All proceeds from the ride and raffles will help animals and veterans who have been through traumatic events in their lives as they come together to help each other heal. $15-$30.

8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Manchester Animal Shelter, 490 Dunbarton Rd., Manchester. (603) 628-3544; manchesteranimalshelter.org

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4th Annual Brews for Bell This will be a craft beer tasting that you won’t want to miss. Enjoy a sampling of brews and chow down on a burger or hot dog while taking in over 1,000 artifacts covering the vast timeline of telephone history.

Rumor has it that the first 50 people to sign up will get their own “Brews for Bell” pint glass.

Bring a little cash for the raffle as well. $25-$30.

3 to 5 p.m., New Hampshire Telephone Museum, One Depot St., Warner. (603) 456-2234; nhtelephonemuseum.org

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Fire on the Mountain Chili Fest Pair the heat in the forecast with some heat in your diet. Local restaurants face off in the professional chili-making category, while dedicated home chefs from New Hampshire and beyond go toe-to-toe for best amateur chili chef. Sample as many as you can stomach (and cast your People’s Choice award vote) and enjoy the fest’s other offerings, including a kid zone and a vendor fair featuring

more than 20 specialty food and craft purveyors. $6-$12. 12 to 4:30 p.m., Pats Peak Ski Area, 686 Flanders Rd., Henniker. chilinewhampshire.org

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Southeast NH Habitat for Humanity 3rd Annual Golf Tournament Charity golf tourneys and the Habitat for Humanity are both well-established, but they’ve never crossed paths on New Hampshire’s Seacoast until now. Hitting the links for Habitat is a great way to raise funds for the group and to warm up your home-building arms — they’re always looking for individual or corporate building volunteers. $45-$5,000. 12 to 6 p.m., Wentworth by the Sea Country Club, 60 Wentworth Rd., Rye. (603) 433-9555; senhhabitat.org

Performing Arts 8/1-8/4

“Grease” Your favorite greasers are back for a show of summer fun. Join the Rydell High School’s senior class as they pay homage to the idealism of the ’50s. At the heart of the story is the romance between Danny Zuko and the sweet new girl, Sandy Dumbrowski. The whole gang will sing and dance through hit songs like “Grease Lightnin’” and “Summer Nights.” This show is among the world’s most popular musicals and you won’t want to miss it. $20-$40. Times vary, New London Barn Playhouse, 84 Main St., New London. (603) 526-6710; nlbarn.org

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“Lost in Wonderland” Following a white rabbit leads Alice on a very strange adventure. In a place where up means down and right means

wrong, Alice discovers a world filled with a strange smiling cats, a wild tea party, and a Queen whose temper is as red as the hearts on her dress. Prices and times vary, Jean’s Playhouse, 34 Papermill Dr., Lincoln. (603) 745-2141; jeansplayhouse.com

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“Mamma Mia!” A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. What could possibly go wrong? This smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA is coming to this Granite State stage for a summer of raucous fun. The story telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs lead this tale of love, laughter and friendship. $25-$35. Times vary, Interlakes Theatre, 1 Laker Ln., Meredith. (603) 707-6035; interlakestheatre.com

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2019 Bank of NH Children’s Summer Series Are you a Disney fan? This summer play list is for you. This Summer Children’s Series boasts a variety of well-known and loved stories that include music, dancing, audience participation and more. Even better? Your kiddos have the opportunity to meet the characters at the end of every show. This year’s lineup includes “Jack and the Beanstalk,” “Snow White,” “Aladdin,” “The Little Mermaid” and “Shrek Jr.” $9. Shows at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., The Palace Theatre, 80 Hanover St., Manchester. (603) 668-5588; palacetheatre.org

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“The Registers: A Football Musical” When a group of girls want to shake things up in their high school by creating a new sports team, they are met with many setbacks. Join this group of

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rule-bending, form-smashing, heart-crushing girls as they line up against their all-American, undefeated team of boys. Times vary, Andy’s Summer Playhouse, 582 Isaac Frye Hwy., Wilton.

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Circus Smirkus The only American youth circus is coming to the Granite State for two days only.

Families can gather under the Big Top Tent for the vaudeville themed show that celebrates the grand American tradition of variety entertainment. There will be unforgettable acts, amazing acrobats, mystifying magicians, jaunty jugglers, wondrous wirewalkers, live music, brilliant costumes and much more. Awe, delight and sidesplitting laughter await you. Get your tickets for this dazzling tribute to the greatest form of family entertainment in history. $18-$22. Shows at 1 and 6 p.m., The Nick, 10 Trotting Track Rd., Wolfeboro. (877) 764-7587; smirkus.org

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“Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” What could be more traditional than a young woman bringing her fiancé home to meet her parents? The Drayton household exudes traditional white, progressive thinking in a comfortable setting in San Francisco. While 1967’s summer of love bursts out elsewhere in town, love’s challenge here is that the daughter’s fiancé turns out to be a black man. The contrast and conflict is treated with humor and warmth, and revisits the ongoing conversation about mixed race and generational differences. $18-$37. 7:30 p.m., The Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 33 Footlight Circle, Meredith.

(603) 279-0333; winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org

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NH Music Festival: Season Finale “Orchestral Murmurings” Conductor Alyssa Wang makes her festival debut conducting Joan Tower’s wonderful “Made in America,” a work that plays on the main tune of “America the Beautiful.” Internationally renowned pianist and recording artist Misha Dichter makes his debut appearance in New Hampshire with the Rachmaninoff masterpiece “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini.” Wagner’s “Forest Murmurs” from the opera “Siegfried” and Respighi’s iconic “Pines of Rome” bring the festival’s 67th season to a dramatic close.

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Covered Bridge Dance Dance the night away under the stars by the Jackson Covered Bridge during a special evening with Jon Sarty and the White Mountain Boys. Bring your friends and family, your own chairs, blankets and, of course, your dancing shoes. Make sure you come hungry so that you can enjoy a wonderfully delicious menu prepared by Apple Buns. Free. 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., Jackson Covered Bridge, Rte 16A, Main St., Jackson. (978) 580-0905; jacksonnh.com

8/9

The Hot Sardines Fueled by the belief that classic jazz feeds the heart and soul, this band is on a mission to make old sounds new again and prove that joyful music can bring people together in a disconnected world. These mischief-makers of hot jazz have been described as “potent and assured” by The New York Times, and they have had a No. 1 slot on the iTunes Jazz chart in the US and internationally. $32-$48. 8 p.m., The Colonial Theatre, 2050 Main St., Bethlehem.

(603) 869-3422; bethlehemcolonialtheatre.org

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8/17 Festival of Fireworks Didn’t get your fill of fireworks last month on Independence Day? Worry not — at this long-running fest, there’s a lot more where that came from. The team from Atlas PyroVision save their best show for this fest in their Monadnock hometown, and extra summer fun ranging from a rock-climbing wall to live music and food vendors supplement the big bangs. Prices vary, 4 to 11 p.m., Jaffrey Airport, 190 Turnpike Rd., Jaffrey. (603) 532-4549; jaffreyfireworks.com Sponsored event

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White Mountain Boogie n’ Blues Festival With two decades of festivals and a bevy of national blues preservation awards under its belt, this boogie-fest is not to be missed. This year’s lineup includes Soul Box, Joanna Connor and so many more. To really dive into the festival experience, rent a campsite on the Boogie’s sprawling White Mountains grounds. $75-$100. Times vary, Sugar Shack Campground, NH Rte. 175, Thornton. (603) 726-3867; whitemountainboogie.com

Visual Arts 8/1-9/8

Esquire Magazine: The World War II Years Esquire Magazine was founded in 1933 as a men’s magazine that featured a slick, sophisticated style with cartoons and drawings often focused on beautiful women. The magazine later abandoned its titillating role but continued to cultivate the image of affluence and refined taste. During World War II, the magazine evolved into a general audience magazine concentrating on aspects of American style and culture that provided a momentary respite from the media’s constant and unsettling war coverage. $6-$10. 10

a.m. to 4 p.m., The Wright Museum of World War II, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro. wrightmuseum.org

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Medieval to Metal: The Art and Evolution of the Guitar Highlighting the single most enduring icon in American history, this exhibit explores all aspects of the world’s most popular instrument. Visitors will experience the artistry, history, design and cultural influence of the guitar. Along with 40 distinct instruments that showcase the rare and antique to the wildly popular and innovative, this exhibit includes dozens of photographs and illustrations that depict significant musicians and instruments of the last century. Currier Museum, 150 Ash St., Manchester. (603) 669-6144; currier.org

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mercial St., Manchester; (603) 8361925; foundrynh.com; $$-$$$ D b

Giorgio’s Ristorante

MEDITERRANEAN 707 Milford Rd., Merrimack; (603) 883-7333; 524 Nashua St., Milford; (603) 673-3939; 270 Granite St., Manchester; (603) 232-3323; giorgios.com; $$–$$$ L D(

Granite Restaurant and Bar

H Best of NH

2019 Editor’s Picks

H Best of NH

2019 Reader’s Poll

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$$ Entrées cost between New – Open for one year or less $12 and $18 $ Entrées cost less

MERRIMACK VALLEY

Angelina’s Ristorante Italiano

ITALIAN 11 Depot St., Concord; (603) 228-3313; angelinasrestaurant.com; $$–$$$ L D (

The Bedford Village Inn H

AMERICAN/TAVERN 2 Olde Bedford Way, Bedford; (603) 472-2001; bedfordvillageinn.com; $$–$$$$ L D (

The Birch on Elm H

NEW AMERICAN/TAPAS 931 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 782-5365; Facebook; $–$$ L D

Buckley’s Great Steaks H

STEAKHOUSE 438 Daniel Webster Hwy., Merrimack; (603) 424-0995; buckleysgreatsteaks.com; $–$$$$ D ( $$–$$$ LD (

Campo Enoteca

ITALIAN/MEDITERRANEAN 969 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 625-0256; campoenoteca.com; $$–$$$ L D

Canoe Restaurant and Tavern

AMERICAN 216 S. River Rd., Bedford; 935-8070; 232 Whittier Hwy., Center Harbor; (603) 253-4762; magicfoodsrestaurantgroup.com/canoe-restaurant-and-tavern $$-$$$ L D (

Colosseum Restaurant

ITALIAN 264 North Broadway, Salem; (603) 898-1190; thecolosseumrestaurant.com; $–$$$ L D

The Copper Door H

AMERICAN 15 Leavy Dr., Bedford; (603) 488-2677; 41 S Broadway, Salem; (603) 458-2033; copperdoorrestaurant.com; $$–$$$ L D (

Cotton H

AMERICAN 75 Arms St., Manchester; (603) 622-5488; cottonfood.com; $$–$$$$ L D (

Cucina Toscana

ITALIAN 427 Amherst St., Nashua; (603) 821-7356; cucinatoscananashua. com; $ L D (

Dixie Blues

CAJUN 345 Amherst St., Nashua; (603) 417-6909; New Manchester location coming soon; dixiebluesnh.com; $-$$$ LD

The Foundry

AMERICAN/FARM-TO-TABLE 50 Com-

NEW AMERICAN 96 Pleasant St., Concord; (603) 227-9000; graniterestaurant.com; $$–$$$$ B L D b (

Grazing Room

FARM-TO-TABLE/NEW AMERICAN 33 The Oaks, Henniker; (603) 428-3281 colbyhillinn.com; $$–$$$$ D (

Hanover St. Chophouse H

SEACOAST Atlantic Grill

SEAFOOD 5 Pioneer Rd., Rye; (603) 433-3000; theatlanticgrill.com; $$-$$$ L D

Black Trumpet Bistro

INTERNATIONAL 29 Ceres St., Portsmouth; (603) 431-0887; blacktrumpetbistro.com; $$–$$$$ D (

Botanica Restaurant & Gin Bar

NEW AMERICAN 110 Brewery Ln., Ste. 5, Portsmouth; (603) 373-0979; Facebook; $$-$$$$ D

CAVA

TAPAS 10 Commercial Alley, Portsmouth; (603) 319-1575; cavatapasandwinebar.com; $–$$$ L D

STEAKHOUSE 149 Hanover Street, Manchester; (603) 644-2467; hanoverstreetchophouse.com; $$$–$$$$ LD (

NEW AMERICAN 83 Main St., Dover; (603) 842-5170; chapelandmain. com; $$–$$$ D (

Madear's H

CR’s the Restaurant

Chapel+Main

CAJUN/CREOLE/TAPAS 175 Hanover St., Manchester; (603) 206-5827; madears603.com; $-$$ D

NEW AMERICAN 287 Exeter Rd., Hampton; (603) 929-7972; crstherestaurant.com;. $$-$$$ L D b (

Mint Bistro

Cure

FUSION/JAPANESE 1105 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 625-6468; mintbistronh.com; $$–$$$ L D b (

NEW AMERICAN 189 State St., Portsmouth; (603) 427-8258; curerestaurantportsmouth.com; $$-$$$ L D (

MT’s Local Kitchen & Wine Bar

Franklin Oyster House

AMERICAN 212 Main St., Nashua; (603) 595-9334; mtslocal.com; $–$$$ L D

SEAFOOD 148 Fleet St., Portsmouth; (603) 373-8500; franklinoysterhouse.com; $-$$$ D

Noodz H

Green Elephant H

RAMEN/ASIAN 968 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 836-5878; Facebook; $-$$ L D

VEGETARIAN 35 Portwalk Place, Portsmouth; (603) 427-8344; greenelephantnh.com; $–$$ L D

North End Bistro

Jumpin’ Jay’s Fish Café

ITALIAN 1361 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 232-3527; Facebook; $-$$$ LD(

SEAFOOD 150 Congress St., Portsmouth; (603) 766-3474; jumpinjays. com; $$$–$$$$ D (

O Steaks & Seafood

Lure Bar and Kitchen

STEAKHOUSE/SEAFOOD 11 South Main St., Concord; (603) 856-7925; 62 Doris Ray Court, Lakeport; (603) 524-9373; magicfoodsrestaurantgroup.com; $$–$$$ L D

Republic H

MEDITERRANEAN 1069 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 666-3723; republiccafe.com; $–$$$ L D

Revival Kitchen and Bar

AMERICAN 11 Depot St., Concord; (603) 715-5723; revivalkitchennh. com; $$–$$$ D (

Stella Blu

TAPAS 70 East Pearl St., Nashua; (603) 578-5557; stellablu-nh.com; $$–$$$ D

Surf Restaurant H

SEAFOOD 207 Main St., Nashua; (603) 595-9293; 99 Bow St., Portsmouth; (603) 334-9855; surfseafood.com; $$–$$$$ D b

Trattoria Amalfi

ITALIAN 385 S Broadway, Salem; (603) 893-5773; tamalfi.com; $–$$ D(

Tuscan Kitchen

ITALIAN 67 Main St., Salem; (603) 952-4875; 581 Lafayette Rd., Portsmouth; (603) 570-3600; tuscan-kitchen.com; $$–$$$ L D b

TAPAS/SEAFOOD 100 Market St., Portsmouth; (603) 373-0535; lureportsmouth.com; $$–$$$ D

Martingale Wharf

AMERICAN/SEAFOOD 99 Bow St., Portsmouth; (603) 431-0901; martingalewharf.com; $$–$$$ L D

Mombo

INTERNATIONAL 66 Marcy St., Portsmouth; (603) 433-2340; momborestaurant.com; $$–$$$ L D (

Moxy

TAPAS 106 Penhallow St., Portsmouth; (603) 319-8178; moxyrestaurant.com; $$–$$$ D (

Oak House

AMERICAN 110 Main St., Newmarket; (603) 292-5893; oakhousenewmarket.com; $–$$ L D b

Otis

NEW AMERICAN 4 Front St., Exeter; (603) 580-1705; otisrestaurant.com; $$–$$$ D (

Revolution Taproom and Grill

GASTRO PUB 61 North Main St., Rochester; (603) 244-3022; revolutiontaproomandgrill.com; $-$$ L D

Ristorante Massimo

ITALIAN 59 Penhallow St., Portsmouth; (603) 436-4000; ristorantemassimo. com; $$-$$$ D (

Row 34

SEAFOOD 5 Portwalk Place, Portsmouth; (603) 319-5011; row34nh. com; $-$$$ L D b (

Sonny’s Tavern

NEW AMERICAN 328 Central Ave., Dover; (603) 343-4332; sonnystaverndover.com; $–$$ D b

Surf Seafood H

SEAFOOD 99 Bow St., Portsmouth; (603) 334-9855; surfseafood.com; $$–$$$$ D

Tinos Greek Kitchen

GREEK 325 Lafayette Rd., Hampton; (603) 926-5489; galleyhatch.com; $$–$$$ L D

Vino e Vino

ITALIAN 163 Water St., Exeter; (603) 580-4268; vinoevivo.com; $$–$$$ D(

LAKES Burnt Timber Tavern

BREWPUB/TAVERN 96 Lehner St., Wolfeboro; (603) 630-4186; burnttimbertavern.com; $–$$ L D

Canoe Restaurant and Tavern

AMERICAN 232 Whittier Hwy., Center Harbor; (603) 253-4762; 216 S. River Rd., Bedford; 935-8070; magicfoodsrestaurantgroup.com/ canoe-restaurant-and-tavern; $$-$$$ LD(

Corner House Inn

AMERICAN 22 Main St., Center Sandwich; (603) 284-6219; cornerhouseinn.com; $$ L D b (

Crystal Quail

AMERICAN 202 Pitman Rd., Center Barnstead; (603) 269-4151; crystalquail.com; $$$–$$$$ D (

Faro Italian Grille

ITALIAN 7 Endicott St., Laconia; (603) 527-8073; faroitaliangrille.com; $–$$ D (

Garwood’s

AMERICAN 6 North Main St., Wolfeboro; (603) 569-7788; garwoodsrestaurant.com; $–$$ L D (

Hobbs Tavern & Brewing Co.

BREWPUB 2415 White Mountain Hwy., West Ossipee; (603) 5392000; hobbstavern.com; $–$$ L D

Inn Kitchen + Bar

AMERICAN/FARM-TO-TABLE 28 Shepard Hill Rd., Holderness; (603) 968-4417; innkitchen.com; $–$$$ D (

Kathleen's Irish Pub

Paty B's H

ITALIAN 34 Dover Point Rd., Dover; (603) 749-4181; pattybs.com; $–$$$ L D

IRISH PUB 90 Lake St., Bristol; (603) 744-6336; kathleensirishpub.com; $–$$ L D

Raleigh Wine Bar + Eatery H

Kettlehead Brewing H

NEW AMERICAN 67 State St.,Portsmouth; (603) 427-8459; raleighwinebar.com; $$–$$$ D b (

BREWPUB 407 West Main St., Tilton; (603) 286-8100; kettleheadbrewing. com; $–$$ L D

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ITALIAN Rte. 137, Dublin; (603) 563-7195; delrossis.com $$–$$$ D(

Lemongrass

Elm City Brewing H

Local Eatery

Fireworks

american 18 Water St., Peterborough; (603) 924-4001; waterhousenh.com; $-$$$ L D b(

Fox Tavern

DARTMOUTH/ LAKE SUNAPEE

farm-to-table 17 Veterans Square, Laconia; (603) 5278007; laconialocaleatery.com; $$–$$$ D (

pizzeria 22 Main St., Keene; (603) 903-1410; fireworksrestaurant.net; $–$$ D (

Mise en Place

TAVERN 33 Main St., Hancock; (603) 525-3318; hancockinn.com; $-$$$ L D (

AMERICAN 128 Lee Rd., Moultonborough; (603) 476-2700; newwoodshed.com; $–$$$ D

O Bistro at the Inn on Main

AMERICAN 200 North Main St., Wolfeboro; (603) 515-1003; innnewhampshire.com/our-bistro; $$–$$$ D

O Steaks & Seafood

STEAKHOUSE/SEAFOOD 11 South Main St., Concord; (603) 856-7925; 62 Doris Ray Court, Lakeport; (603) 524-9373; magicfoodsrestaurantgroup. com; $$–$$$ L D

Osteria Poggio

italian 18 Main St., Center Harbor; (603) 250-8007; osteriapoggio.com; $$–$$$ D (

SEEkiNg NH’S BESt ANd BRigHtESt

Pasquaney Restaurant

AMERICAN Inn on New Found Lake, 1030 Mayhew Turnpike, Bridgewater; (603) 744-9111; newfoundlake.com/restaurant-tavern; $$–$$$ D (

Tavern 27

TAPAS/PIZZA 2075 Parade Rd., Laconia; (603) 528-3057; tavern27.com; $–$$ L D (

Wolfe’s Tavern

NEW ENGLAND TAVERN 90 N. Main St., Wolfeboro; (603) 5693016; wolfestavern.com; $$–$$$ BLDb(

american 33 Main St., Hancock; (603) 525-3318; hancockinn. com; Prix fixe, $48.; $$–$$$$ D (

Appleseed Restaurant

American 63 High St., Bradford; (603) 938-2100; appleseedrestaurant.com $-$$ D

Base Camp Café

nepalese 3 Lebanon St., Hanover; (603) 643-2007; basecampcafenh.com; $-$$ L D

Bistro Nouveau

farm-to-table 9 Edwards Ln., Walpole; (603) 756-3444; hungrydinerwalpole.com; $–$$ B L D

Nicola’s Trattoria H

Candela Tapas Lounge

ITALIAN 51 Railroad St., Keene; (603) 355-5242; Facebook; $$$–$$$$ D

tapas 15 Lebanon St., Hanover; (603) 277-9094; candelatapas. com; $$-$$$ D (

The Old Courthouse

Coach House

NEW AMERICAN 30 Main St., Newport; (603) 863-8360; eatatthecourthouse.com; $$–$$$ L D b (

Papagallos Restaurant

italian/mediterranean 9 Monadnock Hwy., Keene; (603) 352-9400; papagallos.com; $–$$ L D (

Parker's Maple Barn H

breakfast 1316 Brookline Rd., Mason; (603) 878-2308; parkersmaplebarn.com; $ B L

Pearl Restaurant & Oyster Bar

AMERICAN 353 Main St., New London; (603) 526-2791; thenewlondoninn.com/the-coachhouse-restaurant;$ $–$$$$ D (

Farmer’s Table Café

farm-to-table 249 Rte. 10, Grantham; (603) 863-9355; farmerstablecafe.com; $–$$ L D

Flying Goose Brew Pub H

brew pub 40 Andover Rd., New London; (603) 526-6899; flyinggoose.com; $–$$ L D

Latham House Tavern

asian 1 Jaffrey Rd., Peterbrough; (603) 924-5225; pearl-peterborough.com $$–$$$ D (

TAVERN 9 Main St., Lyme; (603) 795-9995; lathamhousetavern. com; $–$$ L D

Pickity Place

Little Brother Burger Co.

New AMERICAN 297 Main St., Walpole; (603) 756-3320; bellowswalpoleinn.com; $$ L D (

LATIN 288 Main St., Marlborough; (603) 876-5012; piedrafina.com; $–$$ L D (

Chesterfield Inn

Restaurant at Burdick’s

AMERICAN 20 Cross Rd., West Chesterfield; (603) 256-3211; chesterfieldinn.com; $$-$$$ D (

FRENCH 47 Main Street, Walpole; (603) 756-9058; burdickchocolate.com; $–$$$ L D b (

Cooper’s Hill Public House

The Stage H

pub 6 School St., Peterborough; (603) 371-9036; coopershillpublichouse.com; $-$$$ L D

Waterhouse

AMERICAN The Center at Eastman, 6 Clubhouse Lane, Grantham; (603) 863-8000; bistronouveau.com; $–$$$$ L D(

The Hungry Diner

Piedra Fina

Bantam Grill

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Bellows Walpole Inn Pub

ITALIAN 79 Antrim Rd., Bennington; (603) 588-6512; albertosnh. com; $–$$ D (

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ITALIAN 1 Jaffrey Rd., Peterborough; (603) 924-6633; bantam-peterborough.com; $$–$$$ D (

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The Grove

farm-to-table 248 Nutting Hill Rd., Mason; (603) 878-1151; pickityplace.com — A historic place to lunch located in a quaint, 1786 red cottage that Elizabeth Orton Jones used as inspiration for her "Little Red Riding Hood" illustrations. Fresh, local ingredients are used, including herbs grown in the onsite gardens. There are three seatings at 11:30 a.m., 12:40 p.m. and 2 p.m. Reservations needed. $$ L (

Alberto’s Restaurant

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american/pub The Monadnock Inn, 379 Main St., Jaffrey; (603) 532-7800; monadnockinn.com; $–$$$ D (

BREW PUB 222 West St., Keene; (603) 355-3335; elmcitybrewing. com; $–$$ L D

The New Woodshed

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Thorndike’s & Parson’s Pub

ASIAN 64 Whittier Hwy., Moultonborough; (603) 253-8100; lemongrassnh.net; $–$$ L D

ITALIAN/AMERICAN 96 Lehner St., Wolfeboro; (603) 569-5788; miseenplacenh.com; $$-$$$$ L D (

Take Pride in N.H.

Del Rossi’s Trattoria

American 281 Daniel Webster Hwy., Meredith; (603) 279-5221; thecman.com; $–$$ B L D b

AMERICAN 30 Central Sq., Keene; (603) 357-8389; thestagerestaurant.com; $-$$ L D

burgers 420 Main St., New London; (603) 877-0196; Facebook; $–$$ L D

Market Table

farm-to-table 44 Main St., Hanover; (603) 676-7996; markettablenh.com; $–$$ B L D b

Millstone at 74 Main

american 74 Newport Rd., New London; (603) 526-4201; 74mainrestaurant.com; $–$$ L D b

Oak & Grain H

prix fixe Inn at Pleasant Lake, 853 Pleasant St., New London; (603) 526-6271; innatpleasantlake.com — Take in the gorgeous lake views while enjoying elevated New England cuisine with global inspirations using fresh, local ingredients, which come from local partners and even their own onsite herb garden and maple sugar stand.

Reservations required. Prix fixe menu. D (

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The Old Courthouse

The Beal House Inn

AMERICAN 30 Main St., Newport; (603) 863-8360; eatatthecourthouse.com; $-$$$ L D b (

PUB 2 W. Main St., Littleton; (603) 444-2661; thebealhouseinn.com; $$-$$$ D

Peter Christian's Tavern

The Burg H

AMERICAN/TAVERN 195 Main St., New London; (603) 526-2964; peterchristiansnh.com; $-$$ L D

PIZZA 8 Back Lake Rd,. Pittsburg; (603) 538-7400; Facebook; $ D

PINE at the Hanover Inn

THAI 77 Main St., Littleton; (603) 444-8810; changthaicafe.com; $-$$ L D

AMERICAN 2 South Main St., Hanover; (603) 643-4300; hanoverinn. com/dining.aspx; $$$–$$$$ B L D b (

Revolution Cantina

CUBAN AND MEXICAN 38 Opera House Square, Claremont; (603) 504-6310; Facebook; $-$$ L D b

Suna

AMERICAN 6 Brook Rd., Sunapee; (603) 843-8998; magicfoodsrestaurantgroup.com; $$–$$$ D (

Taverne on the Square

AMERICAN 2 Pleasant St., Claremont; (603) 287-4416; claremonttaverne. com; $–$$$ L D

NORTH COUNTRY Bailiwicks

AMERICAN 106 Main St., Littleton; (603) 444-7717; bailiwicksfinerestaurant.com; $-$$$ L D (

Barley & Salt Tap House and Kitchen

GASTROPUB/INTERNATIONAL 1699 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway; (603) 307-1037; barleyandsalt.com; $-$$$ L D

Chang Thai Café

Chef’s Bistro

NEW AMERICAN 2724 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway; (603) 3564747; chefsbistronh.com; $-$$ L D

Conway Scenic Railroad

(603) 823-2119; ironfurnacebrewing. com; $ L D

(603) 869-9696; redparkapub.com; $–$$ L D

Jonathon’s Seafood

Schilling Beer Co.

SEAFOOD/AMERICAN 280 East Side Rd., North Conway; (603) 447-3838; jonathonsseafood.com; $–$$$ L D (

BREW PUB/PIZZERIA 18 Mill St., Littleton; (603) 444-4800; (603) 4444800; schillingbeer.com; $-$$ L D

The Last Chair

Shovel Handle Pub

AMERICAN/BREW PUB 5 Rte. 25,Plymouth; (603) 238-9077; thelastchairnh.com; $-$$ L D

PUB 357 Black Mountain Rd., Jackson; (603) 383-8916; shovelhandlepub.com; $-$$ L D

Libby’s Bistro & SAaLT Pub

Table + Tonic

NEW AMERICAN 115 Main Street on Rte. 2, Gorham; (603) 466-5330; libbysbistro.org; $$–$$$ L D (

Littleton Freehouse Taproom & Eatery

DINNER TRAIN 38 Norcross Circle, North Conway; (603) 356-5251; conwayscenic.com/dining — Relive the golden days of railroad and enjoy lunch or dinner.

NEW AMERICAN 28 Cottage St., Littleton; (603) 575-5410; littletonfreehouse.com; $-$$$ L D

Deacon Street Martini & Whiskey Bar

BREW PUB 3378 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway; (603) 356-6381; moatmountain.com; $–$$ L D (

AMERICAN 32 Seavey St., Conway; (603) 356-9231; deaconst.com; $$–$$$ D

Gypsy Café

INTERNATIONAL 111 Main St., Lincoln; (603) 745-4395; gypsycaferestaurant.com; $–$$ L D

Horsefeathers

Moat Mountain Smokehouse H

Rainbow Grille & Tavern H

AMERICAN/TAVERN 609 Beach Rd., Pittsburg; (603) 538-9556; rainbowgrille.com — Serving a variety of comfort food from seafood to ribs.

The tavern serves appetizers, hearthbaked pizzas and more. $–$$ D (

Red Parka Steakhouse

AMERICAN 2679 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway; (603) 3562687; horsefeathers.com; $–$$ L D

STEAKHOUSE 3 Station St., Glen; (603) 383-4344; redparkapub.com; $–$$ L D

Iron Furnace Brewing

Rek'•lis Brewing

BREWPUB 115 Main St., Bethlehem;

BREWPUB 2085 Main St., Bethlehem;

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Thompson House Eatery

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Tony’s Italian Grille

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Some Kinda Fun

A trip through the Granite State Wayback Machine

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hen I was a kid, a family friend from Cyprus came to stay with us. There was so much to show him in New Hampshire! We admired the boulders at the Flume, sunbathed on Hampton Beach, and rode the Cog. He probably thought we did these things all the time.

Rocks, water, and hair-raising rides up the side of a mountain. Typical.

But the truth is, you can’t just hit the highs all summer. Parents work and kids have to entertain themselves. But how? Let us cast our thoughts back to those hazy days before the internet, when instead of social media-ing or watching mindless videos, we hale and hearty children used to: Visit the Moon: When my parents had the septic fixed, there was a mountain of dirt in the backyard. My friends and I crawled around in this dirt, pretending we were exploring the moon. Moon-creature me, wearing a colorful poncho, peeped from a depression. My astronaut friend Susan, in raincoat and pith helmet, planted a homemade sign that said “MOON.” That’s it. That was the whole activity. No internet required, kids!

See the Mystery Tree: When my mom was a kid, folks told of a strange tree that had two different kinds of leaves. They called it the Mystery Tree. Sound incredible? Well,

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By Adi Rule it was true. They could take a ride, park beside the road, walk through a field, and gaze upon a tree with two different kinds of leaves. And they did.

Find the Bats: At least three generations of my family have found the bats. How, you ask? Crawl into the barn loft very quietly during the day and look up. There they are — the bats.

Adventure in the Jungle: My father and his cousins acted out “Tarzan” stories in the woods. My father made a pretend spear by sharpening a long, straight stick, which is actually the same as a real spear. His cousin was Tarzan, leaping through the air like a stag. My father enthusiastically launched the spear and skewered his cousin in the leg. “It was amazing!” my dad recalls. “It stuck right in! He went down like a rock!”

Oh, I’m getting misty-eyed. Sing with me: Memmmmoriesss ...

Eat the Roads: According to my grandfather, one of the most exciting parts of summer was when the blacktop would get redone.

That fragrant, squishy tar would sizzle in the sun, and the boys of Canterbury would run out and pinch morsels of it to chew. And you thought bubble tea was exciting!

Meet the Peanut: My grandmother was

from Danbury. “We used to meet the Peanut,” she told me. The Peanut was a train that came up from Boston. They used to walk across Lewie Littlefield’s field to meet it and see who got on and off. You may scoff, but one time Bette Davis got off and my grandmother saw her.

Visit the Dump: I tell my mom I’m writing about summer kid fun in New Hampshire.

What can she add? “Did you mention the Mystery Tree?” she asks. Yes, I did. “OK. Well, I also used to ride my bike to the dump and back.”

Look at Pigs: I ask my husband what he did for fun as a kid. “Didn’t you have pigs?”

Pigs sound interesting to me. We had goats, chickens, ducks and an attack rooster named Gobble Gobble, but never pigs.

“My uncle had pigs,” he says.

“That’s cool. What did you do with the pigs?”

“I looked at them.”

There you have it, friends. The wonders of a New Hampshire summer. Don’t take it for granted. But, you know, you should obviously not do some of these things. Especially eating tar, which would probably kill you, or impaling your cousins. Make up your own stuff. Now excuse me, I have some cat videos to watch. NH

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