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Contents
Who’s
It? 52 The 2019 It List
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603 Navigator
603 Informer
603 Living
6 Editor’s Note 8 Contributors Page 10 Feedback
12 Judy’s Scary Little Christmas
28 Sacred Space
82 Living
Features
14 Top Events
First Things
by Emily Heidt
50 Transcript
by Rick Broussard
30 Out and About 31 Politics
THE STRANGEST PRIMARY
by David Mendelsohn
by James Pindell
52 The It List
These are the people making an impact on New Hampshire — and beyond. From scientists and business leaders to artists and teachers, you should get to know everyone on this year’s list.
REDISCOVER CHRISTMAS AT NASHUA’S FIRST CHURCH
YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN THERE
Meet Madalyn Sprague and her huge collection of Annalee Dolls.
from left: photo by jason pietroski and illustration by brad fitzpatrick
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DECORATE YOUR MANTEL
32 Blips
by Matthew Mead
NH IN THE NEWS
BOOST YOUR HOLIDAY SPIRIT
by Nicole Cotton
66 Style It Up for Winter
Proving that fashion can be both practical and pleasing, here are items that will keep you warm and looking good all winter long.
by Casey McDermott
102 Calendar of Events
33 Artisan
edited by Emily Heidt
WHAT TO DO THIS MONTH
GOLDSMITH DH OSTRANDER
by Susan Laughlin
108 Health
34 What Do You Know?
by Karen A. Jamrog
110 Seniority STAYING FASHIONABLE
by Lynne Snierson
by Chloe Barcelou photos by Jason Pietroski
112 Local Dish A BETTER FRUITCAKE
74 Back to the Drawing Board
An electric railway on the Presidential Range. Flooding thousands of acres to increase tourism. Rebuilding the Old Man. All of these — and more — were real propositions. See why they (thankfully?) never happened. by Rob Burbank illustrations by Brad Fitzpatrick
SUPPLEMENT SKEPTICISM
recipe by Ken Haedrich
16 Our Town
114 Dine Out
JACKSON
GOOD EATS
by Barbara Radcliffe Rogers
20 Food & Drink
LOCAL GIFT IDEAS
by Susan Laughlin
120 Ayuh MT. TECUMSEH CONTROVERSY
by Marshall Hudson
ON THE COVER Miss New Hampshire USA 2019 Alexis Chinn modeling one of the many cozy outfits from “Style It Up for Winter” starting on page 66. Photo by Jason Pietroski
CHRISTMAS SURPRISE
by Marshall Hudson
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EDITOR’S NOTE
The Gift of Music
CUBICLE CONCERTS The Cubicle Concerts series features local musicians as they drop in to the New Hampshire Magazine offices, set up in our tastefully decorated cubicle, and do what they do best.
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The declaration of the death of vinyl records was apparently premature, but how about CDs? Anybody (besides me) still buy and collect them? If so, and if you’re a fan of holiday music, I’ve got a challenge (and offer) for you.
ou may have noticed our latest foray We sold quite a few, as I recall, and I into multimedia: our Cubicle Concerts kept a handful — thinking that I would series, mentioned on our “About” page one day bestow them upon friends and my (in October) or on house ads (like the one to kids when they had their own households the left), and perhaps you’ve even taken a few in which to celebrate the holidays. What I minutes to watch and listen to a few of them. I didn’t envision would be the near-complete hope so. They are really a labor of love, done conversion of the next generation to music for no particular reason besides our joy in streaming. A physical CD, to many in the sharing the talents of local musical artists. post-boomer generation, is simply an anachronism, like a dial telephone. The project isn’t really my doing, though it’s the kind of thing I might have done if I’d So I’ve got a couple of spare copies of “Local thought of it first. That honor goes to Bill Angels,” and to help me get into my own Burke from our custom publishing team. personal holiday groove, I want to give them He’s an avid fan of music, from near and far, away. I can’t give an actual physical gift to all of and also a decent videographer, so he’s the our readers, but not everyone would want one guy in charge. Another idea he had was to of these anyway. If you would like one, all you ask the performers to each provide us with need to do is ask. Just send me, by the ancient one holiday or Christmas song, which we’ve technique now known as “snail mail,” a handrecorded and banked until this month. We’ll written note requesting one (by December 14). post a special Holiday Cantata version of the If I get more notes than I have CDs, I’ll Cubicle Concerts (should be up by now at make choices based on the sincerity of the cubicleconcerts.com) so you can get into the note, the handwriting of the sender, or mayhyper-local spirit of the season. be even the selection of stationery. The project does remind me of a wild idea For the rest (and to be honest, I don’t I had about 16 years ago when we produced expect to get a lot of handwritten notes in an entire album of music devoted to the this day of digital note passing) I may have holiday season with a mix of carols, solstice enough NH Magazine odds and ends to send chants and original music by local performeveryone something, but I’ll at least post a ers. Some of the artists are pretty famous link to a streaming version of the whole CD (Bill Staines and the Shaw Brothers) and online. Below is the cover and my mailing some have now departed (like sainted R&B address, so start writing. It will be good man Mighty Sam McClain and award-winpractice for all the thank-you notes you’ll ning Celtic trio Reganta), but IMHO every be penning to grandparents after you open track is a classic and the entire CD, named those presents under the tree. “Local Angels,” has remained one of my favorites to play during the season’s festivities. My art director from the time, Susan Laughlin (still our roving food editor), helped Send a handwritten note requesting a copy design the CD cover, we got Gerry Putnam of “Local Angels” by of the excellent Cedarhouse Sound studio in Dec. 14 addressed to: North Sutton to do the mastering, and voilà, I Rick Broussard, Editor was a record producer. Proceeds went to help NH Magazine a sweet local charity, Friends of Forgotten 150 Dow. St. Children, that provides gifts for needy kids. Manchester, NH 03101
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Contributors New Hampshire Magazine fashion editor Chloe Barcelou, who styled the feature “Style It Up for Winter,” is an artist, creative director, stylist and model. In tandem with her partner Brandon Batchelder, she launched the production company B&C Productions, which specializes in the production and artistic direction of films, photography, theatre, set design, prop fabrication and more. She currently lives in her handmade mobile gypsy caravan and enjoys snuggling her bunny Cosmos in her free time.
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Jason Pietroski took the photos for “Style It Up for Winter” and the cover. See more of his work at jasonpietroski.com.
Rob Burbank, who wrote “Back to the Drawing Board,” has spent three decades as a reporter, editor and media relations professional.
Stylist, author, photographer and lifestyle editor Matthew Mead produced this month’s “Living” on decorating for the holidays.
Longtime “Ayuh” illustrator Brad Fitzpatrick created the artwork for “Back to the Drawing Board.” Learn more at bradfitzpatrick.com.
Food Editor Susan Laughlin once again provides her expert recommendations for locally made gifts in this month’s “Food & Drink.”
In addition to exploring the mysteries of the state, regular “What Do You Know?” contributor Marshall Hudson also wrote this month’s “Ayuh.”
About | Behind the Scenes at New Hampshire Magazine New Year, New Us
While our mission — to enrich your understanding of our great state — isn’t changing, the method in which we deliver that information is. In 2020, things will look a bit different. We’re introducing two brand new special publications, Lifelong New Hampshire and Best Places New Hampshire. In order to make room for our new titles, we’re combining the January and February issues of New Hampshire Magazine and, later in the spring, the April and May issues. Lifelong will appear in subscribers’ mailboxes and on newsstands in February, and Best Places will be released in May. But don’t worry — the combined issues will still contain everything you’ve come to love and expect from New Hampshire Magazine. It’s our hope that the two new publications will enhance our mission, giving you even more in-depth coverage of the Granite State. Lifelong is your guide to a life well-lived in New Hampshire. In three unique, comprehen8
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sive sections, the first of our new issues will cover the ins and outs of raising a family, establishing and growing a career, and transitioning into retirement. There’s an exciting list of contributors, including former ABC News “Primetime” correspondent Jay Schadler, Oscar winner Ernest Thompson, former American Paralympian swimmer Victoria Arlen and many more Granite Staters, all of whom will share inspiring stories of transformation. For May, Best Places is about, well, this place we love and call home. All true Granite Staters think they live in the best place in the world, but we’re getting more specific. What’s the best place to find a good-paying job? To buy a new home? To send your kids to school? What’s the hottest strip for nightlife, the coolest park for family fun, the best backroad for antiquing? It’s a small state, but dense with such superlatives, and we’ll map them out for our readers (with plenty of maps and guides too). We hope you enjoy both new issues, and we’re looking forward to your feedback.
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It takes time to Google Map each location, and many are too far from where I live to make it worthwhile. Therefore, I am less inclined to read this kind of article in the future. Thanks for listening! Rachel Edelson Nashua
New Hampshire Magazine is our favorite publication and we get so excited when we see it sitting on the office coffee table. I own and operate a Chiropractic office in Stratham. We are unique in that the office has an emotional support dog, Winston. He is at the office eagerly awaiting the next patient to sit next to while they wait, or sit underneath the adjusting table to provide support. He is basically part of the staff at this point. We see many kids in the office, and he puts them at ease within minutes, whether it’s running in circles around the reception room or fetching his favorite toy for them. I will include a few pictures. Thanks for taking the time to read my email; we’d love to share our story as chiropractors/ dog lovers if there is ever the opportunity! Pam Leitner, D.C. Rzepa Chiropractic and Massage Therapy Stratham
More Maps, Please I hope you don’t mind my writing with a compliment and a suggestion. I do enjoy both your digital and print magazines. Compliment — This was an excellent article [“The Art of Craft Beer,” October 2019]. I loved it. I sent it to others. Suggestion — When I read an article like [“Fall Foliage Hikes,” online only], which I want to use, I would find it really helpful if there was a map, or a link to a map, that showed all the locations of the hikes listed. nhmagazine.com | December 2019
Editor’s Note: This certainly seems like a worthwhile undertaking. You can learn more at thriveoutdoorsnh.com/leadershipcenter.
Self-correction
Found the not-too-elusive guys of October issue. Easy-peasy this month. Outstanding craft beer article as well [“The Art of Craft Beer”], not only for curious newcomers but for knowledgeable fans as well. Larry Reynolds East Rochester
In my last column [“Politics,” November 2019] I had this line about Dixville Notch: But there wasn’t any midnight voting at the hotel in 2016. And there probably won’t be again in 2020. The hotel is closed amid plans about what to do next. I totally forgot that, while The Balsalms was closed in 2016, they still gathered to vote at midnight. We should acknowledge that error. The rest of it is right (there aren’t plans to have do it in 2020 at the moment). “Politics” writer James Pindell
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I’m reaching out as the marketing director of Thrive Outdoors, a Manchester-based wilderness survival and life navigation organization that specializes in team-building, stress management, teen groups and recovery programming. We are in the process of renovating the basement of an old train station downtown on Elm Street to be a brand new leadership and community center. It’s a massive undertaking that we’re doing mostly on our own — bringing the outdoors indoors, and giving the city a completely unique experience. The 4,000-square-foot center will highlight four of the landscapes you will encounter in New Hampshire, ranging from mountains to swamps. The center will be a place for educational programming for all ages, corporate team-builders and lunch-and-learn sessions, vicarious trauma therapies for first responders, and will feature low ropes course elements, a boulder wall, a ninja warrior-style course and more. It will be available to rent for meetings or birthday parties, and also offer monthly memberships. Please take a moment to visit us here on the leadership center blog for pictures and to read more about our story. We would love it if you or your staff might have time to come and check us out and learn more about what we’re doing as a small business that’s looking to better the community here in Manchester. Melanie Haney Manchester
As a travel writer, I loved seeing Vito Marcello featured in your new issue [“Playing With Your Food,” November 2019]. Even among [restaurants] in my international travels, Bellini’s, now Vito Marcello’s Italian Bistro, has literally been my favorite restaurant. Ironically, I had just finished writing a story on the Bistro, which I just sent to you in a previous email. In today’s [October 20] Sunday Union Leader, his photo was featured on the front page of the business section. He was named Restaurateur of the Year by the NH Lodging and Restaurant Association. The NHLRA said he was instrumental in bringing the first-ever food and wine event to Cranmore Mountain in North Conway. They added his bistro is a New Hampshire landmark. Great job on a great chef. Bonnie Meroth Epping
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Judy’s Scary Little Christmas Not your average Christmas show BY EMILY HEIDT
Sick of the same old holiday events? Try “Judy’s Scary Little Christmas” for something unique. Above are some images from the Los Angeles premiere framed by set design for this month’s Majestic Studio Theatre production.
When you think of Christmas, you might think of candy canes, presents, bright twinkly lights, carols and trees, but this Christmas show is anything but traditional. Written by James Webber and David Church, “Judy’s Scary Little Christmas” is a hilarious spoof of holiday TV specials from the past, and a look back at the stars they featured. Characters like Bing Crosby and Ethel Merman join Judy Garland to ring in the holidays, while appearances from Joan Crawford, Richard Nixon and Lillian Hellman all add a bit of holiday spirit to the Golden Age of Television nostalgia. Grab your friends and family and head to the Majestic Theatre for this clever 1950s Hollywood parody that promises unique musical numbers, big laughs and all the holiday cheer you could need this season. $15-$20. December 5-8 with shows at 2 and 7 p.m., The Majestic Studio Theatre, 880 Page St., Manchester. (603) 669-7469; majestictheatre.net NH nhmagazine.com | December 2019
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Boost your Holiday Spirit this Winter
The pops concert at the SNHU Arena promises holiday fun for the whole family.
Cheer isn’t difficult to discover this month. From an evening at the orchestra to a family journey to the North Pole, these events will surely enhance your holiday spirit. Jingle Bell Chocolate Tour Weekends 12/30-22, Jackson
Find enchantment on a magical sleigh ride through the snowy mountains of Northern New Hampshire, plus enjoy delicious chocolate treats from local chocolatiers. The Austrian horse-drawn sleigh makes its way to Jackson Village, halting at various stops for tastes of homemade sweets. jacksonnh.com
Little White Church Christmas Concert 12/6-8, Eaton
You have three chances to see a Christmas concert at this historic and charming venue. On 12/6-7 at 7:30 p.m., pianist Dana Cunningham, singer/songwriter Carol Noonan and Max Dyer on cello will
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perform. Then, on 12/8 at 4 p.m., enjoy the simple beauty of piano and cello music with Cunningham and Dyer. littlewhitechurch.com
Portsmouth Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting 12/7, Portsmouth
Head to Market Square for music and a tree lighting, followed by a hometown holiday-themed parade. This event will illuminate your night and ignite your Christmas spirit with a visit from the jolly star himself, Santa. To help others and spread holiday cheer, bring a nonperishable food item to donate to volunteers walking through the parade with shopping carts for the city’s annual food drive. This event is a part of Vintage Christmas. vintagechristmasnh.org
’Tis the Season, Lebanon’s Downtown Holiday Celebration 12/7, Lebanon
Grab a jacket and scarf and immerse in holiday cheer with this citywide celebration. Bring the whole family along for a pop-up farmers market, carriage rides, musical entertainment, refreshments and a
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“A Christmas Carol” at the Palace Theatre 12/6-22, Manchester
Watch your favorite Charles Dickens Christmas novel come to life on the stage at the Palace Theatre. Follow the story of Ebenezer Scrooge on Christmas Eve, accompanied by lively song and dance, actors from all over the country and a live orchestra. Don’t miss out on a chance to see an old miser forever changed by holiday joy. palacetheatre.org
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Holiday Pops Concert 12/21, Manchester
Take a photo with Santa at Lebanon’s Holiday Celebration.
The Boston Esplanade Orchestra visits SNHU Arena for their cherished Holiday Pops concert. The magical music will be the highlight of your holiday season by capturing the special winter charms of New England. Listen and delight to their signature “Sleigh Ride,” as well as other holiday classics and new seasonal arrangements, joined by Metropolitan Chorale and an appearance from the Man in Red during the finale. snhuarena.com
photo opportunity from your favorites — Olaf and Santa. Don’t forget to stick by and bundle up for the bright and beautiful tree lighting. Facebook
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Journey to the North Pole and Santa’s workshop. Sip on hot chocolate and enjoy treats as you take a scenic train ride through the White Mountains. At North Pole, you’ll be greeted by Santa’s elves, who will make sure you remember to drop your letter to Santa at his workshop. In addition to Christmas carols, enjoy a reading of the tale “The Night Before Christmas.” journeytothenorthpole.org
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Jackson’s grand hotel history lives on BY BARBARA RADCLIFFE ROGERS
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ou could say that hotels — and the tourists they brought — made Jackson, and that the White Mountain artists made the hotels. Surely both of these reshaped this little farming community in the middle of the 19th century. The artists had plenty to work with in this scenic valley where the Wildcat and Glen Ellis rivers meet at the foot of Mt. Washington and several smaller mountains. Their rugged beauty and sweeping vistas drew a group of plein air artists, known as the White Mountain School, who painted the mountain landscapes. The images they recorded (OK, some did exercise a bit of artistic license) quickly drew visitors. The farmhouses where artists had stayed while they painted became guest houses to accommodate the first tourists. More farmers opened their homes, some later expanding them into inns and hotels.
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New hotels were built to accommodate numbers that increased as trains brought city families who stayed for the entire summer with their retinues of servants. As the hotels grew, they became the attraction themselves, centers of summer social life with their own orchestras, ballrooms, sports facilities and a whirl of activities. The same story played out elsewhere in the White Mountains, but nowhere was there as concentrated a society of hotels as Jackson’s. Four grand hotels dominated the scene, three of them in the center, strolling distance apart. In the village were Jackson Falls House, Gray’s Inn and Wentworth Hall, the biggest with a capacity of 350. Gray’s Inn accommodated 250, Jackson Falls House 80, and Iron Mountain House, at the edge of the village beyond the covered bridge, housed 125. Eagle Mountain House, high on a hill above the
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village, was the second largest with rooms for 225. A dozen or so others accommodated anywhere from 5 to 65 guests. World War II brought this world to a screeching halt. The hotels were shuttered for the duration and, when they reopened after the war, the summerlong guests on which they had survived didn’t come back. Air conditioning and the automobile conspired against the hotels, and the four war years saw changes in the American lifestyle. The turreted landmark Gray’s Inn closed in the 1960s and stood vacant until it burned in 1983. Iron Mountain House, also dating from the 1880s, was torn down in the 1940s, leaving an annex that continued to operate through the 1970s. Jackson Falls House, opened in 1858 and the earliest of the hotels, was torn down in 1979. By this time, Wentworth Hall, once the village centerpiece, had been closed for eight years and sat empty and decaying, its rooflines sagging, wraparound porches
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collapsed. Plans to demolish it and build a modern hotel complex were thwarted by town zoning and it sat crumbling until 1982, when the property was bought and the hotel and cottages were saved. Under the ownership of Fritz and Diana Koeppel, it reopened in 1988 as The Wentworth, a grand hotel
with luxury rooms and farm-to-table dining. Eagle Mountain House also enjoyed a renaissance, offering its rooms for condominium ownership, and still operating as a hotel. Like The Wentworth, it has its own golf course and is connected to the Jackson XC center’s ski trails.
Several smaller inns survive, each with its own interesting history. In the village, the bungalow-style Inn at Jackson was designed by Stanford White as a private home in 1902. The Inn at Thorn Hill, also a bungalow style that began as private home, was completely rebuilt in 2004 after the original was destroyed by fire. Although larger and with more luxurious comforts, it incorporates the original style and architectural features, and is known for its spa and excellent wine cellar. Christmas Farm Inn incorporates one of oldest buildings in Jackson, a small Cape dating from the 1700s. The main inn building was added later, and it was here that Jackson Ski Touring Foundation was formed, making Jackson a center for Nordic skiing. The roomy cottages that climb the hill behind the inn make it a favorite with families. Beyond, at the base of Black Mountain Ski Area, Whitney’s Inn became a guest house in 1894, with cabins and a hill that later became popular with skiers. In 1936 a ski tow was installed with ropes hanging down from a cable — the first overhead ski lift in the US. When Bill and Betty “Ma” Whitney bought it in the 1940s, they
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redesigned the lift using the handles of Sears Roebuck shovels as hand grips. The family-friendly Black Mountain grew and Whitney’s Inn still retains the homey feel of a traditional ski lodge. The Shovel Handle Pub, named for the Whitneys’ lift, is a popular après-ski spot. To see the White Mountains as they appeared to the eyes of Thomas Cole, Frank Shapleigh, Benjamin Champney and other artists, stop at the Museum of White Mountain Art at Jackson, a gallery created by the Jackson Historical Society. Some views you’ll recognize immediately, and if you cruise the backroads, you may find, viewpoints where the artists sat while painting. Happily, the tradition of landscape painting in the White Mountains is now carried on right here in Jackson, by Erik Koeppel, son of the owners of The Wentworth. You can admire his paintings in local galleries or at the hotel, where they decorate the public areas. The style is his own, but Koeppel clearly sees in these landscapes what the White Mountain artists saw more than a century ago. NH
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Inn at Jackson
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Christmas Farm Inn
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Whitney’s Inn and Shovel Handle Pub
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Sugar & Spice and Everything Nice Local artisan foods, packed with flavor and a dash of love, are the perfect stocking stuffer or hostess gift. Even better, a gift basket laden with sweets, treats and sauces is sure to put a smile on any pouting face — maybe even add more of a twinkle to Santa’s eye. by Susan Laughlin
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Nashua BOURBON SEA SALT CARAMELS Inspired by her German roots, Tammy Fahey gently cooks these in small batches for a velvety texture and layers of flavor. They are then wrapped in parchment for a classy look, or arrive in a sophisticated box. $9 (They are also sold by Neiman Marcus for a tad more.) susscarumel.com
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Laurel Hill Jams & Jellies
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Bedford WINE JELLIES Simplify with a gift pack of wine jellies with choices ranging from sangria or malbec to celebratory champagne. Packed in a pine crate handmade by Toadstool Design of New Boston. $29.95, laurelhilljams.com
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Alton BLUEBERRY JAM A not-too-sweet concoction loaded with beautiful blueberries from their own farm. $15, etsy.com/shop/nhblueberries
The Chocolatier Exeter
CHOCOLATE-COVERED CHERRIES Get there early for this classic treat. $23.95 lb., the-chocolatier.com
Van Otis Chocolates
Polly’s Pancake Parlor
Sugar Hill TASTE OF MAPLE BASKET Perfect for the maple fanatic. Featuring local syrup, Polly’s own maple spread and maple granulated sugar, and your choice of one of their award-winning pancake mixes made from fresh-ground grains. Find many basket and gift wrapping options. $41.59, pollyspancakeparlor.com
Manchester SWEET TASTE OF NH BASKET They have just about everything to celebrate this state of sweetness. $110, vanotis.com
Enna Chocolate
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Nothing like dark beer to light up the dim days of winter. Keep Santa’s cheeks rosy with these local stouts and porters. He does love the tall boys. Find them at the breweries or in local beer shops.
Town Pound Classic Smooth Dark Ale
CONCORD CRAFT BREWING CO. Concord, concordcraftbrewing.com
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Imperial Stout
MOAT MOUNTAIN BREWING COMPANY North Conway, moatmountain.com
Coffee Cake Porter 603 BREWERY Londonderry, 603brewery.com
Flap Jack Maple Brown Ale
Draken Robust Porter
HENNIKER BREWING COMPANY Henniker, hennikerbrewing.com
KELSEN BREWING COMPANY Derry kelsenbrewing.com
Fat Alberta
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(Brewed with peanuts and cocoa nibs) THROWBACK BREWERY North Hampton throwbackbrewery.com
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Brookford Farm
Ancient Fire Mead & Cider
Manchester Mead with a light touch and a bit of fizz may make a mead drinker out of you (or Santa). Check out their tasting room for mead on draft. $9, ancientfireciders.com
Canterbury SHADE OF BLUE CHEESE This farmstead raw-milk cheese is a favorite of local chefs and can be found at several winter farmers markets. Blue fans will love its tang and depth. brookfordfarm.com
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Mountain Man
Wentworth HICKORY SMOKED PEPPERONI Just slice and enjoy, or top your homemade pizza with the good stuff. This momand-pop operation also hickory-smokes a variety of cheeses. $3, mountainmansmokedproducts.com
Hermit Woods Winery & Deli
Meredith 2018 SPARKING HEIRLOOM CRABAPPLE Their award-wining crabapple wine is made even better with a delicate effervescence. It’s medium dry with a long and tangy finish, perfect for starting a celebration. Serve well-chilled. $23.96, hermitwoods.com
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Tamworth Distilling
Tamworth EAU DE MUSC This unexpected new American whiskey is infused with castoreum from the castor sacs of beavers. Before you shriek, it is an old-world flavoring technique with a raspberry taste, and acts to fortify the whiskey flavors. Nicely bottled in a 200 ml vintage-style perfume bottle, it’s perfect for the most adventurous name on your gift list. $65, tamworthdistilling.com
Popzup Popcorn
POPCORN SEASONING Dover This company is known for its innovative approach to microwaving popcorn at home, but now they’re selling it readypopped. Just pair with one of their creative seasonings and let the Netflix bingeing begin. $6.25, popzup.com
Port City Pretzels
Portsmouth TASTY RANCH DILL These are very addictive, but others may favor the cinnamon sugar or zesty hot versions. $8.99 portcitypretzels.com
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Angry Porcupine
Central New Hampshire Fresno Hot Sauce Uniquely sweet and spicy (thanks to a combo of peppers and apple cider), this adobo-style sauce will make a bold addition to your favorite foods. $12.99 angryporc.com
Spicy Mike’s
Belmont S.O.S. Kentucky Bourbon Add this to your pulled pork sandwich. $10 stevesoriginalsauces.com
Local Source Shopping Man Roadside stops off I-93 northbound and southbound in Hooksett and now Plymouth offer a great selection of New Hampshire-made food products for shoppers on the run.)
100 Mile Market
35 Pleasant St., Claremont 100milemarket.com
Tendercrop Farm
123 Dover Point Rd., Dover tendercropfarm.com
Squam Lake MarketPlace Hannah Grimes Marketplace 42 Main St., Keene hannahgrimesmarketplace.com
They build custom food-themed gift baskets filled with an array of Upper Valley products from their shop.
Common Man Country Store
59 Main St., Ashland Common Man products include fudge, chocolates, jarred pickled vegetables, Bloody Mary mix and more. (Tip: Markets at Common
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Naked Hot Sauces
Newmarket Crabapple Thai Chili The peppers are sourced locally when possible. Reaper Madness tops the Scoville scale ... that’s hot! Others are available with varying intensity, like this sweet crabapple with Thai flavors. Their Awesome Sauce certainly gets a vote for best name. $10 nakedhotsauces.net (Find them at the Made In New England Expo, Dec. 7 and 8. festivalnet.com.)
Marketplace New England
7 N. Main St., Concord marketplacenewengland.com
Manchester Craft Market
Mall of New Hampshire, Manchester manchestercraftmarket.com
Angela’s Pasta and Cheese Shop 815 Chestnut St., Manchester angelaspastaandcheese.com
Community Food Co-ops
Lebanon, Concord, Keene and Littleton
863 Route 3, Holderness squammarket.com
Holiday Shopping Events
Zeb’s General Store
December 7 and 8, DoubleTree Hilton
2675 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway zebs.com
Robie’s Country Store 9 Riverside St., Hooksett rootsatrobies.com
Johnson Golden Harvest
412 W. River Rd., Hooksett johnsongoldenharvest.com
Made In New England Expo, Manchester Giftopolis, Eagle Square, Concord December 6, concordartsmarket.net
Great Holiday Shopping Extravaganza
December 13 and 14, Hampshire Hills Athletic Club, Milford, free admission
Other online sources nhmade.com and nhgiftbaskets.com
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Steve’s Original Sauces
Kingston Spicy Mike’s Curry Ketchup If ketchup seems boring to you, just sample what Spicy Mike has been cooking up. Flavor profiles are creative and add varying degrees of heat to kiss your lips and match your burger style. Newest is a spicy curry for an international twist to top your fries. $7.99 spicymikes.com
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Hanover GELATO-MAKING KIT Maybe the best gelato this side of the Atlantic can now be made by you, at home. Yes, fresh is best, and this is the perfect gift for an ice cream lover with an ice cream maker. $20, moranogelato.com
Local Baskit
Concord MEAL KITS Give the gift of a ready-to-prepare food kit delivered weekly. A variety of plans are available, with prices ranging from $28 to $158 a week. Gift certificates sold online. localbaskit.com
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cheese Slate and pizza Rock AND Roll Sushi
Roast Beef Sandwich and Scone Snuggled in the quaint town center of Tamworth is the Art in the Age Café. Here you will find the mouthwatering, tender, perfectly rare roast beef sandwich. Locally sourced, slow roasted for hours, and served between two slices of amazing, extremely unique Distiller’s Bread. Don’t forget to save room for a scratch-made scone and a Frontside Roasters coffee.
If you know the New Hampshire food scene, then award-winning Chef Emshika Alberini needs no introduction. Her restaurant, Chang Thai Café, located in the heart of Littleton, New Hampshire, blends the best of traditional Thai cuisine with a dash of contemporary flair. Without sounding redundant, her Rock and Roll sushi roll rocks! It’s a fresh twist on a tuna and avocado tempura roll, topped with spicy mayo that could go toe-to-toe with well-known sushi establishments you’d find in New York City, Boston or California.
Schilling Beer Company in Littleton may be known for their European-inspired beers, but the brewpub across the street should not be overlooked. The first thing you notice when walking in to the warm and inviting pub is the familiar smell of a wood-fired pizza oven. Before the pizza and beer, I opted to start with the artisan cheese and meat slate, which is served with locally cured meats, salmon pâté, roasted almonds and two warm, salty, fresh-baked pretzel twists.
Schilling Beer Company Brew Pub 18 Mill St., Littleton schillingbeer.com Chang Thai Café 77 Main St. Littleton changthaicafe.com
Art in the Age Café 85 Main St. Tamworth tamworthlyceum.com
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Maple Bacon Doughnut
POP-Rock Golden Chocolate Cake
In New England, where we seem to have a corporate doughnut chain on every corner, it was a refreshing change of pace to walk into Matt Simon’s open kitchen, boutique doughnut shop The Doughnut Cellar. Located in Littleton’s trendy River District, you’ll find delicious doughnut creations ranging from the expected to extremely unique and everything in between. The maple bacon doughnut has a combination of a sweet maple glaze with the salty crunch of bacon on a pillowy doughnut. With over 20 different flavors to choose from, there is plenty to keep you drooling!
Chef and operator of Crumb Bar Kaylee Klein doesn’t hold back when it comes to her homemade, whimsical treats, and nothing embodies this more than the POP-Rock Golden Chocolate Cake. Nestled in the flakey, butter piecrust is a decadent scoop of chocolate fudge topped with shimmering gold “pop rock” chocolate chunks and caramel corn. To quote Kaylee,“Everything is made from scratch and baked fresh daily, and nothing is low fat. Sorry not sorry.” And to quote myself,“Try this! You will not be sorry!”
Crumb Bar 97 Main St., Littleton crumbbumbakery.com
burger Located just off historic Main Street in Littleton is the cozy and rustic Beal House Tavern. Nominated for the James Beard Rising Star Chef of the Year in 2008, chef and owner Adam Alderin does not disappoint. One bite of the burger and you’ll understand why he was nominated. It’s topped with Vermont cheddar, bacon and a homemade chive bacon mayo that will kick you right in the taste buds. If that isn’t enough, it comes with a side of addictively delicious hand-cut fries!
The Beal House 2 W. Main St., Littleton thebealhouseinn.com
The Doughnut Cellar 21 Mill St. Littleton (603) 575-5185
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Aaron Perry is the social media Jedi and photographer for Aerosmith, Joe Perry and The Hollywood Vampires. When not out traveling the globe, you can find him in his kitchen cooking or in his backyard at the BBQ smoking up a killer brisket. Aaron spent a lot of time during his childhood in New Hampshire’s Lake Sunapee Region, where he developed his enthusiasm for cooking with family and friends. He’s a selfproclaimed goofball and foodie who loves to travel the Granite State, and share his passion for great food and amazing local restaurants.
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Sacred Space
Rediscover Christmas at The First Church BY RICK BROUSSARD Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, but, historically, it’s also a time to reveal the majesty of creation through art and music. The award-winning First Music Concert Series, in its 12th season at The First Church (UCC) in Nashua, fulfills both missions when it culminates in four December music programs. Everyone is invited — thanks to the philanthropy of the Friends of First Music — to experience the sonic majesty provided by the church’s mighty 1926 Austin Organ in its restored 4,000-pipe splendor. “Fridays at First,” at 12:15 p.m. on December 6, 13 and 20 offer 30-minute, free midday organ recitals to replenish the soul in the stunning 1894 sanctuary. First Music’s signature annual choral and orchestra offering, “Christmas at First,” on December 22 at 9 and 11 a.m., will feature the Pinkham Sinfonia Sacra (Christmas Cantata) and Washburn Gloria in Excelsis during morning festival services. The Chancel Choir of The First Church (Joseph R. Olefirowicz, conductor) and Muddy Brook Brass help bring this music to life. Find information at first-music.org, or call (603) 882-4861. There’s parking at the rear, with handicap accessibility. NH nhmagazine.com | December 2019
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A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the sixth location of T-BONES Great American Eatery, which will be at the new Tru by Hilton hotel in Concord. The 9,000-square-foot restaurant will be their largest, providing 275 seats and a 35-seat patio. Coming up in 2020, T-BONES’ parent company, Great NH Restaurants, will celebrate the 35th anniversary of their first location in Salem. 1 From left: Nicole Barreira, Lisa Allen, Mark Fenske, Tim Allen, Jay Bolduc of Great NH Restaurants, Gov. Chris Sununu, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, Tim Sink of the Concord Chamber, Bill Greiner of Greiner Investments, Bill Jean of Fulcrum Associates, Robert Harbeson of Market Square Architects, Bill Stone and Joseph Bator of Primary Bank
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The fourth annual Mr. Concord pageant was held at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord to benefit the Crisis Center of Central NH. The Crisis Center is a nonprofit organization that helps survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, stalking and child abuse. Lithermans Limited Brewery co-founder and New Hampshire Magazine contributor Michael Hauptly-Pierce took home the crown.
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10/4 CASA of New Hampshire 30th Anniversary Celebration
In addition to reflecting on and celebrating 30 years of life-changing work on behalf of more than 10,000 of New Hampshire’s most vulnerable young citizens, this year’s 5-, 10-, 15- and 20-year advocates were recognized. Awards were presented to The Hon. Susan B. Carbon, CASA’s 2019 Judge of the Year; Jeremy Lory, of Keene, CASA’s second recipient of the Linda Egbert Outstanding Advocacy Award; and The. Hon. Willard “Bud” Martin, a retired judge and longtime CASA volunteer advocate who was recognized as the 2019 recipient of the John McDermott Champion of Children award. The event was held at the Manchester Country Club. 1 CASA Volunteer Advocate Katherine Drisko was recognized for 20 years of dedicated advocacy. 2 CASA of New Hampshire CEO and President Marty Sink congratulates Jeremy Lory, of Keene, who was honored with this year’s Linda Egbert Outstanding Advocacy Award. Program Director Jonelle Gaffney looks on. 3 The Hon. Susan B. Carbon, presiding judge of the 9th Circuit Family Division court in Manchester, was recognized as the 2019 Judge of the Year.
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POLITICS
Peculiar Primary It’s definitely not business as usual in 2020 BY JAMES PINDELL
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he 2020 New Hampshire Primary will mark a century as the nation’s first presidential primary. And this year might be one of the weirdest. As of press time, it was unclear exactly when the US House of Representatives might vote to impeach President Donald Trump, but quite probably it will be around the time you’re reading this issue. Without getting into what is or isn’t a high crime or misdemeanor, it is safe to say that New Hampshire could be a big victim in all of this. After all, once every four years the Granite State gets to capture the attention of the world. Cameras are focused in Derry and Hollis and Hopkinton as regular, everyday people get to attend a town hall meeting with the potential next leader of the free world and discuss what is on their minds. But this time around the only thing on a lot of people’s minds will be impeachment. This preoccupation impacts the primary two ways: First, if a hypothetical voter, let’s call her Mary, asks a question in Hopkinton about childhood poverty, it’ll likely go largely uncovered, as the national press is in
Washington. And if, for some reason, both the candidate and the press are in town, then Mary’s question is probably going to be about impeachment. Then there are the logistics. Get this: Should the House vote to impeach the president — and the votes are apparently there — then under Senate rules every member is required to be available in Washington for session from Monday through Saturday. That might be a big problem for a number of sitting US senators who are running for president, including Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Amy Klobuchar, Cory Booker, Kamala Harris and Michael Bennet. Then there is the whole matter of Trump himself, who is supposed to appear on the New Hampshire ballot. There have only been two American presidents impeached and one — Richard Nixon — resigned as it became clear he would be impeached. For all of them, the impeachment drama began in their second term, not their first. What is happening with Trump, a likely impeached president who is running for reelection, has never happened before in
American history. The same could be said for New Hampshire voters picking an indicted president to win the state’s presidential primary. All year, the other Republicans running against Trump — former Massachusetts governor William Weld, and former congressmen Mark Sanford and Joe Walsh — were given no shot. Could one of them now emerge as a protest vote? That assumes that Trump is still president and on the ballot. Secretary of State Bill Gardner just completed the filing period for candidates to appear on the primary ballot in early November. Should Trump be removed from office by the Senate or decide not to seek reelection, then what? Will there be a way for Vice President Mike Pence to appear on the ballot or will the Republican primary essentially be irrelevant for the first time in a lifetime? If the Trump era has taught us anything, it is to expect the unexpected and, at the same time, understand that very few news developments actually have much impact. After all, Trump’s approval rating stands at the same level it was a year ago. All that being said, these are shocking times — and New Hampshire primary voters have been known to deliver some shocking results over the years. Also, as with impeachment, there’s a first time for anything. NH nhmagazine.com | December 2019
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Bonner uses basketball to size up the presidential field By Casey McDErmott
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f a presidential candidate was looking to cozy up to one of Concord’s biggest local celebrities, they’d be smart to take Luke Bonner up on his invitation to a round of one-on-one pickup hoops. Sure, they’d be taking a risk by going up against the former pro basketball player-turned-marketing-pro — he is 7 feet tall, after all. But in addition to being a hometown sports hero, Bonner is, as the kids say these days, Extremely Online. And he’s using that platform to press presidential candidates outside of their comfort zone, with a new web series called — and you’ll have to excuse some PG-13 language here — “Shooting the Sh*t.” “I had this goofy idea to get together with presidential candidates outside of their typical realm, in a gym, and just shoot around and mess around and talk,” Bonner says. And that’s basically what the series is: just Bonner and a presidential candidate, shooting the (you know what) in an open gym. It sounds almost too simple, but it works. In the debut episode, Andrew Yang offers his take on the college athletic industrial complex and why he
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wants to give every American $1,000 a month, in between attempts at three-pointers. But what sets Bonner’s format apart from the standard interview is the fact that you get to see a candidate react — in the moment — to missing a shot, or catching their breath between rounds on the court. “You have impulses while you’re in this environment that you can’t really control as much, so you kind of reveal yourself a little bit more,” Bonner says. “It’s also like a humbling experience, I think. Most people in the world are really really bad at basketball. So there’s something extraordinarily relatable to that. You’re going to see someone make themselves vulnerable by attempting to do anything on a basketball court — it’s just kind of silly and entertaining.” So far, Bonner has two more episodes lined up with Democratic candidates Marianne Wiliamson and Joe Sestak. But he’s not limiting his lineup to one side of the aisle — he’s extended invitations to Republican candidates as well. “To me there’s like an equalizer when you’re
NICEVILLE, NH: When Reader’s Digest went searching for the Nicest Places in America, their quest led them to the unassuming — but unmistakably kind — hamlet of Pembroke. The Merrimack County town of about 7,000 caught the magazine’s eye, thanks to a local’s nomination that talked up its Old Home Day and its habit of helping neighbors in need. As the magazine observed when it named the place a finalist for its “Nicest” title, “Some people call it Paradise. Others, Pembroke.” HERE IS BEER: The superiority of New Hampshire’s breweries isn’t exactly a secret to Granite Staters. But it looks like the rest of the country is finally catching up. VinePair, a popular libation-focused website, recently profiled the state’s growing local craft beer scene. As Scott Thornton of Great Rhythm Brewing Co. in Portsmouth told the site, “[New Hampshire] used to be like a halfway stopping point for people going to drink in Maine ... Or stopping on their way back.” Now, the site declared, New Hampshire is becoming an “emerging” beer lovers destination in its own right.
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doing something like basketball,” Bonner says, “I can shoot around with anyone.” Maybe that’s what politics has been missing all along. NH
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Precious Stones Goldsmith adds beauty to the ordinary BY SUSAN LAUGHLIN
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ome people know what they want to do at an early age, and then just do it. Doug Ostrander was attending Dartmouth College in the 1970s when he visited a local jewelry shop and announced, “I want to make jewelry.” The owner said, “Good. You’re hired.” Ostrander helped in the retail portion and was also tutored in the craft. He eventually finished his master’s degree at Tyler School of Art and Architecture in Philadelphia. After opening his own retail jewelry shop in Hampton Falls and doing mostly custom work, Ostrander opened a small studio in Portsmouth’s Button Factory 16 years ago. Here he explores his own direction with jew-
elry design. “I take dirt and make something beautiful out of it,” he says. Well, diamonds may come from the earth, along with other precious stones and gold, so maybe he has a point. But when he contrasts these very nice, shiny objects with beach stones or other ordinary materials, the look is stunning. Ostrander will cut and polish a found or unique stone, such as dumortierite, and add precious details in a spare design. His disk-shaped pendants are sliced down the middle and embellished with gold, or maybe just a single, striking diamond. His designs for earrings or other pendants are just as compelling, featuring simple shapes and lots of contrast between the ordinary and the precious. On December 7, Ostrander’s studio will be part of the Button Factory Open Studios event. Prices for his work range from $750 and up. NH
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Mt. Tecumseh hasn’t changed, but measuring techniques have. Here’s an official verdict. BY MARSHALL HUDSON
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’m on the top of a mountain and smack in the middle of a controversy. Just exactly how tall is Mt. Tecumseh? The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) lists 48 New Hampshire mountains as over 4,000 feet in elevation. AMC “peak-baggers,” who climb all 48 mountains, earn bragging rights and a nifty little patch for their accomplishment. I did it, and have the nifty little patch to prove it. Mt. Tecumseh is one of the 48 mountains and is listed as having an elevation of 4,003 feet, which places it, just barely, onto the coveted 4,000-footer list. But what if Mt. Tecumseh wasn’t really over 4,000 feet? Would AMC need to revise its list, rewrite the guidebooks, and erase Tecumseh off of the list? Would new peak-baggers only have to bag 47 mountains? Would there be two different guidebooks, two patches, and two different categories of mountain climbers — the old “48-ers” versus
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the new “47-ers”? Would I have to give my nifty little patch back? Just imagine the controversy a few feet of elevation could mean. The AMC’s listed elevation likely comes from the USGS Quadrangle Map, which indicates the mountain peak as having an elevation of 4,003 feet. But, how did that elevation get onto the Quad Sheet? The answer is triangulation and a lot of mathematical calculations. In 1877, Elihu T. Quimby, a professor of mathematics at Dartmouth College, worked for the United States Coast Survey (USCS) on his summer breaks. Quimby had been appointed acting assistant in the US Coast Survey, and along with five other scientists, a few basic survey instruments, some low-tech devices, and a lot of mathematical computations, he created a triangulation network, both horizontal and vertical, all across New Hampshire. Quimby’s calculation notebooks survive.
For surveyors, history students and math geeks, his computations are almost magical, as he neatly and methodically measures angles from a known baseline elevation, converts degrees-minutes-seconds to decimal degrees, determines the sine, cosine and secants of the angles, and converts his numbers into logarithms, all without a calculator or computer. Quimby’s calculations are carried out many places beyond the decimal to achieve a high level of precision. By repeating the procedure multiple times from many different base stations, Quimby was then able to use those angle-side-angle triangle solution theorems (that tortured many a high school student) to determine the elevation of many of New Hampshire’s mountains with a high degree of accuracy. Quimby calculated that Mt. Tecumseh was 4,003 feet above sea level and for some 142 years no one doubted his calculated peak height. Then came LiDAR. LiDAR, which stands for light detection and ranging. It is a remote sensing method that uses light in the form of a pulsed laser to measure variable distances to the Earth from an airplane. Think radar or sonar from a submarine. In 2019, a USGS aircraft equipped with LiDAR was used over the White Mountains to improve the accuracy of the old USGS Quad Sheets. This LiDAR imagery depicted an estimated peak elevation of 3,995 feet on the summit of Mt. Tecumseh. If this LiDAR elevation is correct, then Mt. Tecumseh would not be over 4,000 feet. To the chagrin of peak-baggers everywhere, this conflicting data now threatens to remove Mt. Tecumseh from the coveted list of New Hampshire’s
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Left and above: Volunteers from the NH Land Surveyors Association scale Mt. Tecumseh to settle a quandary that originated when modern measures didn’t corroborate calculations done in 1877.
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But what if Mt. Tecumseh wasn’t really over 4,000 feet? Would new peak-baggers only have to bag 47 mountains?
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highest peaks. Oh, the horror. LiDAR accuracy is generally pretty good, but when the ground is obscured by heavy tree cover or other obstructions, it can vary. Also, the LiDAR pulsed laser blankets the ground surface in roughly a 2-square-meter (or 6 ½-foot-square) grid pattern, and there isn’t any way of knowing whether the pulse pattern hit the very highest rock peak or merely swept over it hitting all around it. With an undefined accuracy of plus or minus a few feet, maybe, just maybe, Mt. Tecumseh might climb back onto the coveted 4,000-footer list. So, exactly how tall is Mt. Tecumseh and how best to settle the controversy? Is the 2019 high-tech LiDAR elevation of 3,995 feet more accurate than Quimby’s 1877 lowtech triangulation elevation of 4,003 feet? Enter into the controversy a group of volunteer surveyors from the New Hampshire Land Surveyors Association (NHLSA). The
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group concluded that they could backpack the cumbersome survey equipment to the top of the mountain and, with survey-grade, high-precision GPS units, determine the elevation at the very tippy top of Mt. Tecumseh. GPS-measured elevations involve hightech triangulating off of orbiting satellites, solved using the same low-tech mathematical formulas that Quimby used, only today we calculate triangle solutions on computers instead of on scratch paper. Ten surveyors from all over New Hampshire converged at the foot of Mt. Tecumseh one foggy morning to tackle this project. There is no access road to the summit so all equipment had to be backpacked to the top. The group of surveyors broke down into smaller teams to tackle different assignments, including recovering area benchmarks, occupying base stations, differential leveling, setting a permanent control point at the peak, and dispersing equipment to share the workload in hauling it up and hauling it back down the mountain. While Mt. Tecumseh is not the most difficult 4,000-footer to climb, it isn’t a cakewalk either. It is approximately 3 miles from the trailhead up a steep, rocky trail with three water crossings and a vertical gain of some 2,200 feet to get to the summit. It takes about three hours and feels longer when you are carrying tripods, auto-level, survey rod, batteries, GPS receivers, antennas, drills, and other survey equipment, in addition to your necessary hiking and safety gear. And whereas hiking gear is designed to be lightweight and portable,
surveying equipment is not. By lunchtime everyone was on the summit and multiple GPS units were cooking away, bouncing signals off of overhead satellites and distant base stations taking a variety of measurements. With multiple units working independently, the opportunity for comparative analysis, corrections, adjustments, checks and double checks meant that our team of NHLSA surveyors had a high degree of confidence in the precision and accuracy of the final determined elevation. Our group measured the NAVD88 elevation of the summit of Mt. Tecumseh, rounded off to the nearest foot, to be … 3,997 feet. This puts it smack in between the LiDAR elevation and Quimby’s triangulated elevation, and below the magical 4,000-foot cutoff elevation. A permanent benchmark stamped “NHLSA – 2019- Mt. Tecumseh” is now on the top of the mountain denoting the summit elevation of 3,997 feet. This benchmark was set with the cooperation and assistance of the USDA Forest Service. Sorry, 4,000-footplus advocates and AMC 48 peak-baggers everywhere, but by our surveyed elevation Mt. Tecumseh is close but not over 4,000 feet and can come off your bucket list. Unless, of course, someone builds a 3-foot-tall rock pile on the summit. Either way, I’m not giving back my nifty little patch. NH To earn this patch you must climb all 48 (or 47?) 4,000-footplus peaks in New Hampshire. nhmagazine.com | December 2019
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teven D. Leach, MD built a national reputation as a specialist in pancreatic cancer research and treatment at Johns Hopkins University and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, two of the nation’s 51 NCI designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers. In 2017, he became the director of a third, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center (NCCC). “I have never seen a cancer center that is so well integrated across every nook and cranny of a world-class academic medical center, medical school, engineering school, business school and liberal arts college,” says Dr. Leach. Using relationships that span both Dartmouth-Hitchcock and Dartmouth College, Leach is bringing clinicians, academics and researchers together to invent new methods for personalized breast cancer surgery, determine the causes of New Hampshire’s high cancer rates and develop new strategies for cancer prevention. He has also embraced the benefits of NCCC’s six rural locations, allowing delivery of cancer care close to home. “Community support, embodied by The Prouty, our annual fundraising event, is why we’re able to compete with larger institutions,” he says. “There is a culture of collegiality that thrives here and allows us to deliver big-city cancer care and research with a small-town face. This really is a magical place.”
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anchester Fining Line is the Granite State’s Face of Firearm Safety and Education for the third year in a row! It’s more than a place to shoot—it’s a welcoming, friendly place to visit with a mission to educate and raise awareness of firearms and the responsibility that comes with owning them. This veteran-owned, family business—run by husband and wife team TerryAnn and Jake Bowen—offers an impressive array of events and services. Stop by for one of the new date night specials, host a company or teambuilding outing, take a certification class, attend a free seminar or take advantage of personal instruction. No matter what, you’ll be in good hands, as the staff is comprised of prior law enforcement, military and NRA certified professionals. Whether you’re a beginner or expert, this state-of-the-art, award-winning range has something for you.
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or over 100 years, McLane Middleton has been a preeminent firm representing businesses in all aspects of corporate law. Attorneys Pat Closson and Dan Norris are leaders in New Hampshire’s largest law firm’s Corporate Department. Over the past 20 years, they have built extensive practices and have represented clients in New Hampshire’s largest transactions. As directors in McLane Middleton’s Corporate Department, they have access to a team of attorneys and paraprofessionals with the depth of experience to handle complex transactions and matters. The corporate team represents clients across a broad spectrum of size, complexity and industries. Attorneys Closson and Norris are admitted to practice in New Hampshire and Massachusetts and are ranked by Chambers USA, Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers.
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hang Thai Café and Chaiwan Enterprise, LLC founder Emshika Alberini and commercial helicopter pilot CeCe Chen are passionate about entrepreneurship in the North Country. After relocating to the US and earning a master’s degree in organizational management, Emshika spent a few years working in the corporate world before moving to Littleton in 2008 to open her award-winning restaurant. A number of other honors followed, including the presentation by then-Gov. Maggie Hassan of the Most Intriguing Woman Business Leader award at the Business NH Magazine Ultimate Biz Bash 2016. She is working on a commercial real estate development for local entrepreneurs. There is more to come in 2020 as well!
CeCe, a New Hampshire native, flew tours and charters in the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas and Hawaii, then a news chopper for WBZ in Boston. She was featured on The Discovery Channel’s “Extreme Machines,” on “NH Chronicle,” and flew for the aerial filming of the Emmy Award-winning “Mount Washington Cog Railway: Climbing to the Clouds by NHPTV.” These days she’s the owner and chief pilot of Vertical Ventures Aviation, a helicopter company located at the Mount Washington Regional Airport. She also serves on the board of directors for NHPBS and as the Whirly-Girls Emeritus Circle chairperson. emshika.com ■ FLYVVA.COM
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The FACE of DENTAL IMPLANT EXPERTS CAMERON BRAASCH, DMD NH ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
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Living Dolls Photos and interview by David Mendelsohn We all collect something. Pieces of string, Pez dispensers or perhaps toxic relationships. Meet a mega-collector of Annalee Dolls, Madalyn Sprague, innocent and sweet, just like her collection. Walk into her place and be welcomed by the smell of baking cookies and the grinning faces of her dolls, all earnestly greeting you, intent on making a happy, positive impression. Each season she summons her holiday-themed, poseable troops to assemble on shelves, counters and the tables throughout her home, but Christmas is special. Joy can come from the simplest of things. Ask Sprague. Ask her friends too.
I have been collecting Annalee Dolls since 1992. I liked the quality of the product and the fact that they were being made in New Hampshire. I met Annalee Thorndike when I went on a Annalee day cruise on the M/S Mount Washington for collectors of her dolls. Her husband was also on the cruise, and they both signed a special doll for me.
Not all are on display in my house at one time. I store them by seasons in plastic containers in my basement. Collecting gives me pleasure because it gives me something to check out with the new releases. There is always something fresh.
Perhaps 400 Annalee Dolls are in my collection.
I don’t hear them come alive at night or talking to each or me. They are, however, real easy to care for other — and they do not eat much. As far as getting along with each other, I do not find them bruised and on the floor after an argument.
I have lost count. They are a very good investment, but I do it because I enjoy it. I buy new ones for the season and special releases. I also keep an eye out for sale items.
The faces of the Annalee Dolls are all different. They look like they will come alive at some point.
They’re pretty good like that.
Collectibility depends on the doll’s rarity. Some are very rare and in high demand.
Bob, my husband, is really tolerant of my hobby and does not mind putting up with my displaying the collection. He’s willing to help, if need be.
Many come in editions and have a limited number, perhaps 100 to 200.
As I am getting along in age, I am sure that I will be slowing down on my collecting.
After their chicken farm in Meredith failed to raise enough scratch, Annalee Thorndike (left) and her husband decided to try something completely different. Annalee turned a chicken coop into a doll-making studio and began stitching and painting the small felt creatures that would become her namesake and legacy. Their business plan took hold in the 1980s, just as the country become infatuated with collectibles (remember Cabbage Patch dolls?) but Annalee (who died in 2002) chalked her success up to one thing: “It’s the ‘positive-ness’ of the face,” she said. “It’s the smile. If you smile, someone else has got to smile back.” (Thanks to Betsy Pelletier of Annalee’s for wrangling of those unruly dolls and Cynthia Holske Sapier for her assistance and support.) nhmagazine.com | December 2019
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Michaela Olsen Through her animation work, Bedford native Michaela Olsen creates vivid miniature worlds that are in equal measures whimsical and weird. One such world comes to life in Olsen’s short animated film, “Under Covers,” which was selected to screen at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival (and recently had its Granite State debut at the 2019 New Hampshire Film Festival). Set on the night of a lunar eclipse, the stop-motion short zooms in and out of the bedrooms of a diverse cast of characters and creatures, and shows what secrets — spooky, salacious and sweet — lie beneath their sheets. “I’ve always been obsessed with the idea of people’s lives behind closed doors,” says Olsen, “because they’re never really what they present to the rest of the world.” For Olsen, animation is not merely a hobby; she’s a partner and the creative director at Mighty Oak, a female-led, Brooklyn-based animation studio that has created animated media and ads for the likes of HBO, Airbnb, Etsy and The New York Times, and that is making waves in an industry that has traditionally skewed male. One of the studio’s recent projects had the team fabricating a miniature ’80s movie theater, complete with a tiny working soda machine, to promote Coke and the premiere of “Stranger Things 3.” Though Olsen now lives in Brooklyn, and recently began teaching at her alma mater, RISD, she visits New Hampshire often to spend time at her family’s summer home on Lake Winnipesaukee. — Kathleen Callahan
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Brian LeMay Not too far in the future — in 2023, to be exact — Portsmouth will celebrate its 400th anniversary. The historical significance of the state’s oldest city was certified two years ago when the Downtown Historic District was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. As the city begins planning for the celebration, a key player in the process, the Portsmouth Historical Society, welcomes a new executive director, Brian LeMay. Arriving in September, he says he’s still in the “deer-in-the-headlights phase,” learning about what he calls “a beguiling city” and listening to people with ideas about how to move forward. LeMay brings with him deep experience in historic preservation. He comes directly from his role as executive director and president of the Bostonian Society, which, among other projects, restored the Old State House, one of the oldest public buildings in the country. Before that, he worked at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, as the assistant director of its International Center. To set Portsmouth in an international context is one of his goals. “The city has played an important part in not just a 5-mile radius around the port,” he says, “but really in a larger part of the world.” Another goal: To ease any dividing lines that might exist between history-related organizations in the city and strengthen ties between them. One of the challenges LeMay knows is ahead: balancing new development with historic preservation, a sore spot in Portsmouth in recent years. Another challenge — raising money. Historic projects, he says, always seem to be measured in “million-dollar sums.” But, he adds, there’s another way to measure preservation of the past: “These historic places embody who we are. They remind us of what has happened and where we came from.” — Barbara Coles
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Tyler Ray In spite of the incursions of climate change and the prospect of clogged Interstates on snow days, New Hampshire’s official sport (skiing, duh) is alive and well, but like any living thing, it evolves over time. Skiing has increasingly expanded beyond the developed slopes and into the surrounding wilderness, producing new business models as it grows. Enter Granite Backcountry Alliance, whose stated mission is: “To advance the sport of backcountry skiing in New Hampshire and Western Maine by providing low-impact human-powered backcountry skiing opportunities to the public through the creation, improvement and maintenance of ski glades.” Founded and guided by lifelong skier Tyler Ray of North Conway, this nonprofit organization works with the US Forest Service, landowners and towns to find, design and create ski trails from rough forests to wide open ski trails for backcountry skiers to enjoy. They’ve even gone into old ski areas and brought life back to them, like at the old rope tow in Weeks State Park, Lancaster. “The key piece to our strategy is to focus not just on the White Mountain National Forest,” says Ray. “The underlying rationale is we are digging after something deeper — such as building communities around outdoor winter recreation.” — Joe Klementovich
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Rebecca Hamilton Rebecca Hamilton, a lifelong Gilsum resident, has spent the last year working on collaborations — both in southwestern New Hampshire and across the nation — that have far-ranging social impact. She served her first year as Collaborative-CEO of Badger Balm alongside her sister Emily, and launching the Machina Kitchen & ArtBar in Keene in April with her partners. She is also one of eight business owners from across the country appointed to the National Women’s Business Council to provide advice and policy recommendations to the US President, Congress and the US Small Business Administration. As part of her three-year term, Hamilton’s focus is on issues of importance to women entrepreneurs and business owners, and advocating for the needs of rural women entrepreneurs. Back home in Keene, Hamilton is dedicated to art-based community activism and creating purpose beyond profit. This led to the founding of Machina Kitchen & ArtBar, an organic farm-to-table restaurant, craft cocktail bar, live music venue and art gallery. “When I moved back to New Hampshire to run Badger with my sister, I realized I missed having a community of creators outside of work. I wanted to know people who could share ideas to build things that were beautiful,” Hamilton says. “We could have either moved somewhere where other people created a scene, or we could create our own arts scene with a small but growing crowd. New Hampshire is an amazing place to live — it just took a little imagination to see it become what we wanted it to be. “I wanted to know artists who could band together to make ideas happen. At Machina Arts we started with events and saw more people join alongside us to transform our area to an interactive art space community. The restaurant brought this idea to a whole new level. It has helped to make this area a place I can live permanently,” she adds. Hamilton expresses her own imagination and creativity through circus arts. She studies and takes classes in Brattleboro at the world-renowned New England Center for Circus Arts. She even had aerial silks installed at the Badger office gym where she and co-workers practice every day. Her passion for the arts, community and promoting women in businesses are all a part of how she’s making an impact on social change. — Jessica Saba
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Anthony Poore
Although he’s a brand-new face leading the way for New Hampshire Humanities, Anthony Poore has lived here for about 20 years. He is, however, the first African American to lead the organization, which puts him in a unique position in a time of national division over matters of politics, race, religion — you name it. “Whether you’re conservative or progressive, people understand the importance of history, language and culture,” he said in a recent interview with the Concord Monitor. Those things all happen to be key elements in the humanities, and essential ingredients in what Poore says matters to him the most: “Living a purpose-driven life.” He sits on a number of local boards and commissions and says working or volunteering for causes that matter help him live out his personal credo. “Life’s work is about creating sustainable communities and equitable economies, where everyone can participate fully,” says Poore. For him, “diversity” is not just a trendy buzzword of progressives, but a source of genuine, quantifiable strength. This is perhaps best illustrated by one of his priorities: diversifying the funding sources of New Hampshire Humanities. With cuts being promised for federal funding for the humanities, he’s showing local business leaders the value of knitting together the loose ends of life in New Hampshire by finding common strands of community. “I cannot think of a time when the humanities were more needed than now,” he says. “My job is to reduce all barriers, to make sure that anybody is welcome to come underneath our tent. No matter who you are, who you love, what your identity is, where you come from, how big your pocketbook is, we don’t care. There’s a seat for you.” — Rick Broussard
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Purpose and Participation
Matty Cardarople
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Local Character
“I was bullied quite a bit in high school for being a giant,” recalls Matty Cardarople when asked about his upbringing in Exeter. “But looking back, I think those experiences made me stronger and who I am today.” Who he is today, for those who haven’t seen him in blockbuster films like “Jurrassic World,” indy hits like “The Big Sick” or bingeable TV fare like “A Series of Unfortunate Events” and “Stranger Things,” is an in-demand character actor with an impressive and growing roster of successes. His return to New Hampshire in September, to make a star appearance at Granite State Comicon gave him a chance to reflect: “As a kid, sometimes you don’t have the support you need. Getting to meet kids and knowing I inspired them to be themselves without apologizing is the best.” He remembers when someone gave him a similar gift in high school. “Mr. Ferguson encouraged me to break out of my shell. He’d give me five minutes to perform in front of the class. My go-to bit was pretending to lose a poem I had written, then realizing it was in my shoe all along. I would uncrinkle the poem and read it to the class.” From such humble beginnings have grown more than a few stars, and Cardarople is still on the rise. “I’ve got a few top-secret projects in the works. Keep an eye out on your TVs, smart devices and/or your watches,” he says. — Rick Broussard
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Public Artist
“We wanted to bring a different type of art to Nashua,” says Cecilia Ulibarri, president and co-founder of Positive Street Art (PSA). “Street art has really been a placemaker for other communities, creating a destination for the arts.” Eight years ago, Ulibarri and a group of like-minded artists began to make that happen. After enlisting the support of the city and community organizations for their work, PSA began to create street art murals, painted on walls, both outdoors and indoors. Funded by commissions from individuals, businesses or by fundraising, they began with a design on a downtown wall that depicted an organization that stood for positivity and artistic expression. Today, a few dozen of their murals grace the walls of the city; they’re designated on an online map for tours. PSA also works to encourage young people to express their artistic talents in a positive way rather than with graffiti. “We show them the benefits of having space to create something where they don’t get in trouble, art that is accepted versus unwanted,” Ulibarri says. Aside from work on the group’s projects, young people can create their own images on two “free walls” in the city and at open studios at the PSA facilities. There are also street dance workshops — hip hop, breakdancing and krump among them. PSA recently offered a workshop on street art at the Women’s Correctional Facility in Concord, then helped the inmates create two murals in their recreation area. Ulibarri says the group hopes to expand that never-been-done-before initiative to other facilities. All of Ulibarri’s work with PSA and other community organizations earned her this year’s Civic Leader of the Year award from Stay Work Play New Hampshire. — Barbara Coles
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Michael Simchik Michael Simchik is more than a real estate developer. He’s working to change the face of the New Hampshire’s cities for the better. “I only like to do unique properties,” says Simchik. “I’m not interested in the run-ofthe-mill properties. Those are worthwhile from a real estate development perspective, but they don’t energize me.” Simchik is the developer behind the Capital Commons building on Main Street in Concord, which houses the Red River Theatres, O Steaks & Seafood, The Hotel Concord, his first hotel project, and a soon-to-come coworking space. Based in Rye, Simchik is also behind the 100 Market Street development in Portsmouth, which houses the 100 Club, an exclusive private club that is set for expansion in 2020, as well as PS It Matters, a business Simchik co-founded to help support nonprofit organizations through the sale of reusable tote bags. To date, over 2.3 million bags have been sold, generating more than $1.7 million for charities across the country. Simchik is also involved in the redevelopment of a historic building on Market Street in Portsmouth and has been a vocal critic of the city’s plans to redevelop the McIntyre Building, a federally owned property that is being turned over to the city and identified as an opportunity for private development. “Projects should not create huge shadows and canyons out of streets,” says Simchik. “They should be about creating spaces that bring people together.” — Rick Broussard
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Devoted Developer
Emmett Soldati Emmett Soldati runs Teatotaller in downtown Somersworth — a sober space for all ages that’s open late. Teatotaller is a vibrant, magnetic place where everyone is welcome. Gatherings like People With Babies, All-You-Can-Eat Vegan Waffle Party and Drag Queen Story Hour offer connection points for many different people. Soldati believes a way to fight brain drain in small towns is to offer reliable, quality community interactions and a place to develop as skilled, engaged and considerate humans. “We need to give people all the cultural programming they need to be able to live here on the cheap, meet other people and have things to do,” he says. Teatotaller hosts the After School Special: Teen Drag Queen Show — the largest teen drag show in America — where queenagers can express their gender identity on stage surrounded by cheering crowds. Every first and third Friday people flock to Teatotaller for the show. “I’ve witnessed personal transformations,” Soldati says of the teen queens. He adds, “I wouldn’t say Teatotaller caused the transformations, but this is always a space they feel comfortable in. One person said to me — ‘this is the first space I’ve ever felt comfortable putting makeup on.’” Somersworth is now known as New Hampshire’s Rainbow City, sometimes touted as the most LGBTQ-friendly city in the state. It’s become a super-hip, progressive, open-minded, inclusive community, thanks in large part to Teatotaller welcoming people into the space to gather and connect. This year, Soldati crowdfunded $61,400 to add a second Teatotaller space on a popular stretch of Warren Street in Concord. Expect to enjoy this bright, lively and vibrant community as they come snapping and twirling into downtown Concord in 2020. — Jessica Saba
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Iain MacLeod Bird Man
It was in his native Scotland that Iain MacLeod found what would be his lifelong passion. “I got hooked on birds when I was 7 or 8 years old,” MacLeod says. But he would soon focus mostly on just one bird — the osprey, a large raptor. When he first saw one at a nature preserve, he was “blown away by the amazing spectacle of this huge bird flying into its nest. From that day forth, that was my passion.” Fast forward to today. He’s been living in New Hampshire for more than 30 years, having worked first at NH Audubon as the statewide education outreach director and now at the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center as executive director. Raptors, especially the osprey, have remained his focus. Among the many initiatives MacLeod has helped champion is the restoration of the state’s osprey population; the osprey was removed by NH’s Threatened and Endangered Wildlife List in 2008. Another is the Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory, where thousands of migrating raptors are observed and counted each fall; its data shows healthy numbers, especially for bald eagles, even as the songbird population declines. Yet another innovative project — Project Osprey Track, where tiny transmitters were attached to osprey to track and better understand their long journeys as they migrate to and from the Amazon each year. And catching MacLeod’s attention now is new technology that allows even tinier transmitters to be placed on smaller birds, even butterflies, to study their habits. With small bird populations in decline, MacLeod says, “It’s clear we need to know more.” Through all of his work, he’s gained a reputation as a respected ornithologist and bird researcher. Among his many laurels for that work is an award, just presented in September, NH Audubon’s prestigious Goodhue-Elkins Award. — Barbara Coles
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Home Builder
Sarah Wrightsman could be described as someone with a growth mindset. As a community garden project coordinator for at-risk youth in Somersworth, Wrightsman discovered the positive impact she could have in her own community. “Teaching children the patience, love and care that gardening requires meant a lot to me, but I wanted to do so much more for them. It was when their after-school program closed due to lack of funding that I was inspired to pursue a career in policy,” says Wrightsman. Wrightsman is a lifelong resident of New Hampshire’s Seacoast Region. As the executive director of the Workforce Housing Coalition of the Greater Seacoast, Wrightsman works to advance housing affordability by serving as an educator, advocate and catalyst for sound policy and best practices. “Housing affordability is my issue and there are certainly folks who oppose the policies and projects I advocate for,” says Wrightsman. “I am probably not going to convince the ‘not-in-my-backyard’ folks to support an affordable housing development, but there is strength in numbers and there is power in the personal stories of people who are affected by the state’s housing crisis.” Wrightsman credits the Master in Public Policy (MPP) program at UNH’s Carsey School of Public Policy with helping to shape her career goals and skills as well as reaffirming her commitment to New Hampshire, and state and local politics. “Now that I work in housing, the importance of the techniques I learned throughout my MPP program has become clear. Housing requires changing public perception by using the right messages, targeting the right decision-makers and using the right tactics,” says Wrightsman. “I fully and wholeheartedly believe in the power of engaging the community around all issues and working together toward the future.” — Margaret Joyce
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Theo Martey
Rhythm and Roots For over 15 years, Theo Martey has kept the Granite State moving, drumming and dancing. As director and leader of the Akwaaba Ensemble in Manchester, he has used a combination of international dance, drumming, choreography and stage experiences from Ghana to England, and his West African roots to bring energetic and engaging performances to New Hampshire. Each show brings West African drumming, music and dance to life with rhythmic styles and patterns specific to tribal groups of West Africa. Not only is he a producer, performer, songwriter and recording artist, but he’s also a teacher. And an excellent one too — he received the prestigious Governor’s Arts Award for Arts Education this October. His artist residencies give local students the opportunity to experience hands-on West African drumming and a variety of dance styles from Ghana, which has contributed to international diversity and cultural understanding throughout the state. “The residencies are fantastic because they allow me to visit multiple schools for a weeklong workshop, where on the last day the kids are able to perform the rhythm, patterns, songs and dances they learned for their parents, peers and local community,” says Martey. “It’s an honor to be able to share this art with others.” Whether he is onstage performing or leading a workshop, Martey says that making people feel welcome, which happens to be the Twi language’s meaning of “akwaaba,” is the goal of everything that he does. “Being a leader and director has its challenges, but being able to create engaging, excellent performances and put smiles on audience and student’s faces makes it all worth it.” — Emily Heidt
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Michael Chabon Revealing Writer
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Some great writers probe for secret knowledge and buried history. Others do fine revealing mysteries hidden in plain view. Michael Chabon dwells gleefully in that latter realm, applying his holographic imagination to the things he loved or endured growing up in a Jewish family and absorbed by comic books and genre fiction. All those elements appear in his books, like the Pulitzer Prize-winning “Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay” and the Hugo Award-winning “Yiddish Policemen’s Union.” Meanwhile, it might surprise some Granite State fans that Chabon himself has been hidden in semi-plain view for the nine years as chairman of the board of Peterborough’s prestigious MacDowell Colony. Much of what happens in the rustic seclusion of MacDowell only appears when the artists release their projects to the world, but Chairman Chabon has presided over the colony’s annual public Medal Days, introducing some of the most important and interesting artists in the country as they received their honors (Sonny Rollins, David Lynch and Toni Morrison, to name but a few). Attendees know that his introductions provide some of the most entertaining and enlightening moments of Medal Day, even standing in the light of the greats being recognized. He’s retiring as chairman this year but will remain involved. After all, he’s enjoyed numerous productive fellowships at MacDowell as a writer cloistered in one of the colony’s cabins and surrounded by ghosts of previous colonists such as Thornton Wilder, James Baldwin and Willa Cather. During his time on the board, Chabon became a champion of diversity and inclusion in the artist residency program. True to his pop-culture affections, he’s the show runner for “Star Trek: Picard,” expected to premiere on CBS in January. — Rick Broussard
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The Ocean’s Advocate
Clyde Roper grew up in Rye, New Hampshire, where he discovered a love of the sea early on. He and his brother lobstered along the New Hampshire coast, and Roper was fascinated by the unique creatures that came up in their traps. In college, he briefly majored in philosophy, but his deep love of the ocean quickly had him switch to a marine biology major. After getting his doctorate, Roper joined the staff at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC, working as a zoologist in the department of invertebrate zoology. While there, he conducted extensive research on cephalopods and explored deep-sea biology. He became a pioneer in the field of bioluminescence (the production of cool light by living organisms) and also discovered and described new species, a number of new genera. and one new family of cephalopods. Roper has traveled the world in the course of his research on cephalopods and giant squid, and worked tirelessly to educate others about the importance of our oceans. He has been featured in two television documentaries about the giant squid, one for the Discovery Channel and one for National Geographic. When the first live giant squid was caught on film off the coast of Japan, it was Roper who was immediately contacted by fellow zoologists, as well as media, for his expertise. His status even caught the eye of fiction writers and Hollywood. In Peter Benchley’s bestselling novel “Beast,” a tale about a marauding giant squid, the character of Herbert Talley, doctor of malacology (study of mollusks), was based on Roper. The story was later made into a film. Today, Roper makes his home in Virginia with his wife and partner, Ingrid, but still regularly returns to New Hampshire. In September, he was recognized by Gov. Chris Sununu and Sen. Maggie Hassan as New Hampshire’s Ocean Advocate. — Crystal Ward Kent nhmagazine.com | December 2019
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Trish Lindberg and Fidaa Ataya From Plymouth to Palestine
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“Everything I love to do is collaborative,” says Trish Lindberg, an integrated arts professor at Plymouth State University. “When many people work together for the common good, it is magic.” For her, the common good is to make the arts, especially theatre arts, accessible to as wide an audience as possible. For years, she has led collaborative efforts to make that happen. After graduating from UNH with degrees in youth drama and music education, she toured professionally with a puppet and children’s theatre company. But she was soon drawn back to the academic life. At Colby-Sawyer College, she established the Kearsarge Arts Theatre Company (KAT), a long-running summer arts program for children. One of KAT’s original productions, “Mail to the Chief,” was performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. After advanced degrees at Emerson and NYU, she arrived at Plymouth State University, where along with her teaching duties, she co-founded the Educational Theatre Collaborative (ETC), an annual community musical theatre arts program. In addition to ETC, Lindberg also co-founded the Emmy-Award-winning TIGER (Theatre Integrating Guidance, Education and Responsibility), a professional theatre company that has performed for half a million children. All told, she has directed more than 100 productions, including international performances in Ireland, South Africa, Lithuania, China and New Zealand. With too many awards to mention, Lindberg is now plowing new theatrical ground. This past spring, she was granted a sabbatical by Plymouth State to spend time working with Fidaa Ataya, a Palestinian storyteller, puppeteer and actress, to create a production for a new entity, the Palestinian-American Children’s Theatre (PACT). Twenty-eight Palestinian children from eight different schools were the performers. “Everywhere you go, children are so excited by the arts,” Lindberg says.“ One of my dreams is to someday do this kind of work all over the world.” — Barbara Coles
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Mother Earth is under the weather, so who you gonna call? The climate doctor. That’s the Twitter handle of Dr. Cameron Wake (@TheClimateDr), the renowned professor of climate and sustainability at UNH and the head of its research program investigating regional climate change. He interjects the cold, hard facts into the heated debate on the subject and has given fair warning: If the four distinct seasons New Hampshire residents and tourists know and treasure are going to be around for future generations, it’s critical to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere. “We have to get our act together. The globe has to get its act together. Otherwise, we will have very different seasons than we have today. There is no Planet B,” says Wake. What sets him apart from many scientists is his way of effectively communicating research results so they’re transparent and understandable to the public and to decision-makers — both those at the kitchen table or the United Nations round table. He maintains the political discussion shouldn’t be a competition between taking care of the environment and providing jobs, as he considers that a false dichotomy. Wake’s advice is stay woke. — Lynne Snierson
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Cameron Wake Fair Weather’s Friend
Kara and Jason Hunter Big Wheelers
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The great outdoors happens to be great for your health, both mental and physical, so anything that makes it more available to the masses is a great thing. Jason and Kara Hunter are owners at Hub North, a renovated Girl Scout camp that is the center of mountain biking and camping in Gorham. The couple have created a fantastic space for camping in yurts (big canvas tents), as well as a lodge that can accommodate large groups or small parties with shared kitchen space, living rooms and bathrooms. “It’s a mashup of a ‘glampground and a lodge,’” says Jason, “kind of a spin on Airbnb, but we’re not an Airbnb.” The couple have built miles of mountain biking trails in and around Gorham and Moose Brook State Park and, proving their bona fides, they are the founders of the Coös Cycling Club. But much like “beauty,” the “greatness” of outdoor recreation is often in the eyes (and ears) of the beholder. One of the big drivers of tourism and commercial activity in the North Country is, in fact, driving — offroad driving, to be specific. And, to some, the sight and sound of ATVs roaring in and around Gorham has become a nuisance. The Hunters are taking it all in stride. In an interview with Casey McDermott for New Hampshire Public Radio, Kara said, “It’s hard to just be against something when you know the people who are coming here to do it are coming to be here the same way everyone else is coming to be here ... They’re still just people coming to enjoy the White Mountains, you know.” — Rick Broussard nhmagazine.com | December 2019
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Style It Up forWinter
New Hampshire fashion tends to hibernate in fleece and flannel when the temps drop and the snow flies, but it doesn’t have to be like that. Here’s proof. By Chloe Barcelou, Photos by Jason Pietroski Styles modeled by Alexis Chinn, Miss New Hampshire USA All photos in this story were taken at the Omni Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods.
English Heritage in New Hampshire Signature cotton fisherman sweater ($99) and lumberjack plaid waterproof Rangeley Pac boot with faux sheepskin lining ($159), both from L.L. Bean; woven felt poncho with red flowers by Desigual from Miranda’s On Main ($129); tweed Heritage fieldcoat in green by Joules Town & Country ($349) and woven wool felted skirt with metallic trim by Butapana ($178), both from Alice Blue Boutique
Urban & Rural Puffer skirt in silver birch with zipper by Smartwool ($120) and traditional snowflake wool sock by Smartwool ($23), both from Eastern Mountain Sports; striped sweater in black combo by Andrea Jovine ($88), beaded multicolor bracelet cuff with cross ($48) and matching earrings ($38) by Ink + Alloy, all from Alice Blue Boutique; oversized multicolor knitted sweater cardigan by Kori America from Mabel & Lou Boutique ($46); caramel running sneaker by New Balance for L.L. Bean ($174); leather multicolor patchwork purse by Desigual from Miranda’s On Main ($129)
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Color Block Trek Pink denim Mayslie jogger jeans by Paige ($209) and white cable knit sweater with metallic trim by Cupcakes and Cashmere ($110), both from Moe Momentum Clothing; teal and coral color block windbreaker by The North Face ($199); deep navy and pink Pro Outdoor Series wool hiking sock by Smartwool ($27) and weather-proof and insulated Cheetah hiking boots by Karrimor ($97), all from Eastern Mountain Sports; Mossbed puffer vest in white by The North Face ($99) and teal Corkcicle thermal tumbler both from Ted’s Shoe & Sport ($22); teal and coral beaded color block earrings by Ink & Alloy ($38) and multicolor knitted Luna Park slouch hat in bubble gum by Nirvanna Designs (handmade by women in Nepal in support of their families, $23), both from Alice Blue Boutique
Cozy Camo Black Bear camo slouchy pullover from Cinder + Salt ($58); black safari skirt with pockets and ties by Krista Larson Designs ($391); cresta wool green chevron baselayer pant ($99), Mount Katahdin wool crew sock by Darn Tough ($29), waterproof camo Duck boot ($139), weather-proof hunter green Luna vest ($89) and full-length ultra warm coat in teal ($249), all from L.L. Bean; and army green canvas tote by Ahmik from Alice Blue Boutique ($59)
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Postal Peacoat Knitted Fair Isle sweater in stormy wheat by Part Two ($148) and grey knitted French beret by Nirvanna Design Inc. ($23), both from Alice Blue Boutique; navy corduroy high-waisted crop flare Sladd pant by Elk ($199) and multicolor, textile knit-and-felted wool handbag with beading by Desigual ($115), both from Miranda’s On Main; suede Boston Habana shoe by Birkenstock from Ted’s Shoe & Sport ($140); classic red knit wool socks by Smartwool from Eastern Mountain Sports ($23); and navy classic lambswool duffle coat from L.L. Bean ($249)
Tea on Christmas Eve Scotch plaid flannel faux sherpa lined robe ($99) and cozy slipper bootie in pile fleece ($69), both from L.L. Bean
Winter Hiking in Blue Blue knitted Fair Isle poncho by Indigenous, which offers sustainable and fair trade fashion from Miranda’s On Main ($258); brown and blue waterproof Katahdin hiking sneakers by L.L. Bean ($119); grey chevron base layer turtleneck by Smartwool ($110), deep blue winter Abisko trekking tights by Fjällräven ($175) and Dream Dust knitted beanie with faux fur puff by Marin ($40), all from Eastern Mountain Sports nhmagazine.com | December 2019
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Miss New Hampshire You might recognize the model on these pages — that’s because she’s Alexis Chinn, Miss New Hampshire USA for 2019. Originally from the Seattle area, she came to New Hampshire to study at Southern New Hampshire University, where she is working on her bachelor’s degree in chemistry. That would make her busy enough, but she’s also works full-time, manages her duties as Miss New Hampshire and is passionate about raising awareness of violence in teenage relationships. When she has a moment of free time, she enjoys snowboarding, painting and any DIY project — in fact, you might just find her at Manchester’s paint bar or DIY shop.
Camp Camo Hunter green Camp sweatshirt from Cinder + Salt ($62); winter-rated Hunter Camo Ridge Runner pant in mossy oak from L.L. Bean ($199); felted wool fiery orange Sasha wrap jacket by Part Two ($361) and felted hunter green slipper sneaker (made sustainably from recycled materials) by Asportuguesas ($128), both from Miranda’s On Main
Black Bear on the Veranda Silky camo jacket with zipper by BB Dakota ($88) and wideleg hunter green sweatpants by Moe ($48), both from Moe Momentum Clothing; mountain vest in pile fleece ($89) and cozy slipper bootie in pile fleece ($69), both from L.L. Bean
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Moose Hunter in Canvas & Camo Ivory hand-knit ruched wool sweater by Butapana from Alice Blue Boutique ($190); cotton camo jogger pants by Entro, Mabel & Lou ($39); black canvas rouched coat in faded black by Krista Larson Designs ($543); and signature waxed canvas hunting boot in marsh brown from L.L. Bean ($189)
STORES Alice Blue Boutique 10 School St. Peterborough Facebook Miranda’s On Main 1 Main St., Keene mirandasonmain.com Moe Momentum Clothing 8 Main St., Keene Facebook Ted’s Shoe & Sport 115 Main St., Keene tedsports.com
CREW Photographer Jason Pietroski jasonpietroski.com Hair and makeup Tracy Hines Studio tracyhinesstudio.com
Mabel & Lou Boutique 31 Central Sq., Keene Facebook L.L. Bean and Eastern Mountain Sports The Powerhouse Mall 8 Glen Rd., Lebanon powerhousemall.com Cinder + Salt See cinderandsalt.com for New Hampshire locations. Krista Larson Designs 410 Middle Rd. Brentwood kristalarson.com Model Alexis Chinn Miss New Hampshire USA 2019 Omni Mount Washington Resort Bretton Woods omnihotels.com
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Back to the Drawing Board Grand Granite State plans that never came to be (and two that did) By Rob Burbank Illustrations by Brad Fitzpatrick Writer, photographer and media consultant Rob Burbank has made a living communicating about the White Mountains for more than three decades, as a news reporter, editor and media relations professional. He has heard, read or written more than a few stories about grand plans that didn’t quite make it off the drawing board, for one reason or another. While hardly a comprehensive list, here are a few noteworthy examples of such big ideas.
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OLD MAN OF THE MOUNTAIN PROFILER PLAZA
The great flood that wasn’t It seemed like a good idea at the time. But more than a couple of once-good Granite State ideas never made it past the field trial stage, or the drawing board, for that matter. I wrote about one for The Mt. Washington Valley Mountain Ear newspaper back in the late 1980s. The plan for expanding Echo Lake State Park — which definitely made the drawing board stage, including extensive engineering drawings inked in 1962 by Boston consulting firm Chas. T. Main — called for damming the Saco River downstream of North Conway Village, and drowning thousands of acres of farm, forest, marsh and pasture land, plus a marina, a resort with more than 400 house lots, and a golf course. This was all to create a lake that would have
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essentially stretched from the base of the Moat Mountain Range to the back door of the Eastern Slope Inn in the heart of the village. Swimming! Boating! A new recreational draw! Tourism promoters advanced the idea. The farming community served up, essentially, a Bronx cheer. A public meeting to consider the plan showed 69 people favored dropping the study, while 155 wanted it to continue. But it went nowhere. Residents on both sides of the issue with whom I talked in 1989 confirmed that the idea was “quietly shelved” and “just petered out.” The late Peter Pinkham, owner of the Eastern Slope Inn at the time of the study and a proponent of the lake proposal, noted, “a different turn, and it might have been the Lakes Region.”
Get your Dunks before you go The Kancamagus Highway, an official National Scenic Byway linking the towns of Lincoln and Conway across 34 miles and some of the White Mountain National Forest’s more memorable landscapes, was a gravel track that dead-ended on both sides for generations before the connection was made and the road opened for its entire length in 1959. End-to-end paving was completed in 1964. Engineering feats aplenty were employed to create the serpentine highway that never had more than one “n” in its name, though countless numbers of its travelers have insisted on inserting a second. It’s named for Kancamagus, 17th-century Native American leader of the Penacook Confederacy, and the pronunciation of his name, and the road’s, is Kan-ka-MAU-gus.
So taken was he by the natural beauty of the area, the landscape architect who designed many of the road’s popular scenic outlooks and campgrounds wrote in a preliminary report to the US Forest Service in early 1957: “It is my considered opinion that this area should now and forever be assured against any taint of commercialism and be insured as a wilderness area.” Recommended features did include an automobile service station, restaurant and lodging facility at the height of land at Kancamagus Pass. (This was, after all, the automobile age. And it was noted that the structure and services should not intrude on natural surroundings.) It is one suggestion that was not heeded, which is why, today, you can enjoy stellar scenery along the Kanc, but you can’t get fries with that.
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The Great Range Railway Even further back, an ultimately ill-fated plan to build an electric railway across the spine of the Presidential Range in the White Mountains was proposed. And why not? It was 1910, and much of the populace was enamored of new technology. The Mount Washington Cog Railway had been scaling the Northeast’s tallest peak for more than 40 years. A carriage road — later the Auto road, dubbed “America’s oldest manmade tourist attraction” — had been ascending the mountain on its eastern side for even longer. Surely, there was a place for a new electrical conveyance to allow visitors to enjoy the rarified air and bird’s-eye views from the highest points in the Northeast. Steve Smith, today a prolific author and proprietor of The Mountain Wanderer Map & Book Store in Lincoln, filed a feature story on the proposed railway with The Mountain Ear in the late 1990s, referencing the journal Appalachia and other sources. Officials of the Boston & Maine Railroad forwarded the idea of a mountain-climbing electric trolley that would scale Mount Jefferson and traverse the Ridge of the Caps, cross the western slopes
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of Mounts Jefferson and Clay, “skirting the Lakes of the Clouds and the headwall of Tuckerman Ravine,” Smith wrote, and wind around the summit cone of Mount Washington. The plan included a new hotel on the summit to replace the one lost to fire in 1908. Survey work was performed for “The Mount Washington and Great Range Railway,” and, it’s said, holes drilled in mountainside boulders as part of that fieldwork can still be found. The local press largely heralded the idea, while some conservationists opposed it. In any case, the line was never built. By 1913, wrote Smith, economic forces, including a New England recession, collapse of the B&M, and the necessary transfer of land to the federal government for the route’s inclusion in the newly created White Mountain National Forest spelled the end for electrified transport on the Presidential Range. Recently, Smith told me of a 1930s-era proposal to create an above-treeline highway in the Presidentials as “a sort of Presidential Skyline Drive.” That didn’t go anywhere either.
The Notch’s not-so-super highway Transportation has had a role in additional schemes, including the plan in the 1970s to cram a four-lane highway through scenic and iconic Franconia Notch State Park. As the nation’s interstate system expanded, its asphalt ribbons crept north, threatening to transform the rugged environs of the Old Man of the Mountain into an unrecognizable stretch of automotive sprawl. Sure, Americans loved their cars, and growing tourism numbers showed they loved using their cars to access New Hampshire and its breathtaking views. But if a highway project marred those views or, worse yet, if the rumble of dump trucks and road rollers were to rattle the Old Man from his perch, where, then, would we be? Nothing less than the character of the White Mountains was at stake, and tourism supporters, conservation
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advocates, including the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests and the Appalachian Mountain Club, and other concerned citizens, called for a better solution; one that would help move traffic along while conserving the natural resources for which the Notch was protected as far back as 1928. The result was the Franconia Notch Parkway, a workable solution arrived at following extensive negotiations between those user groups and state and federal agencies. Today, the parkway is seen as a signature public works project that has done its job well, though at a lower engineering standard. The 8-mile stretch of I-93 through Franconia Notch contains a 3-mile segment carrying just two lanes of traffic — the only such piece of roadway in the entire Interstate system. (That’s 46,876 miles and counting.)
Honoring the Old Man
Ultimately, though, the Old Man did fall. Despite careful and caring maintenance and repair to the distinctive rock formation, the forces of age, weather and gravity led to the Old Man’s demise on May 3, 2003. The loss of New Hampshire’s signature symbol hit the state like a death in the family. Almost immediately, calls to repair the Old Man, or to replace him, poured in. Franconia’s Dick Hamilton, president of the Old Man of the Mountain Legacy Fund and former director and founder of the White Mountains Attractions Association, recalls receiving some 30 such proposals. “There were eight or 10 that had you scratching your head, saying, ‘Maybe this could do it,’” he says. But he notes that building anything up at the site of the fallen Profile (a metal-andglass image, a restaurant and a gift shop were among the proposals) wouldn’t do. “We depended on a couple of studies that had been done on the Old Man,” Hamilton recalls. “The geologists said, ‘No, you can’t do anything up there, because it all comes down — and more has come down.” Instead, the base of the mountain became a focus. One idea involved the placement of granite blocks at ground level that would render an image of the Old Man when viewed from the proper angle. But there were snags. “The only quarry that could quarry that stone was Rock of Ages in Vermont,” says Hamilton.
The thought of Vermont granite being used to remember New Hampshire’s lost legend didn’t sit well. Plus, there were safety concerns about transporting the chunks of granite needed, each weighing 50 to 100 tons, over the road network. And if they could be and were, “It would have required a new exit off [Interstate] 93 to get the stones to the site,” Hamilton says. The same concept, involving line-of-sight components to conjure the Old Man’s image, ultimately saved the day, at a more manageable scale. Ron Magers and Shelley Bradbury of Essex, Massachusetts, submitted both proposals, Hamilton recalls, and it was the smaller of the two that won out. “What we really wanted to do was to honor the Old Man in a way that was respectful,” he says. “We thought it fit, and everybody that’s seen it thinks it fit.” Today, visitors to Franconia Notch State Park can appreciate the iconic image by looking through what are called “profilers” aimed at the Old Man’s erstwhile residence. Peer through the ingeniously designed viewers, and you’ll see not a replica of the famous profile hanging off the mountainside, but a vision in silhouette that captures the craggy soul of an icon. It’s a form that, yes, fools the eye for a moment, yet perfectly presents the image of the Old Man as he was, on the mountain, keeping watch over Franconia Notch and, in essence, the whole of New Hampshire. NH
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Items from around the house are gathered on the mantel and united with a thread of red berries and pomegranates. A fruit-and-flower wreath presides over the shelf, adding a festive element. Faux greens mean this display won’t shed, and will stay merry and bright until well into the new year.
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Merry Mantels DĂŠcor ideas that go beyond stockings BY MATTHEW MEAD A fireplace mantel is always the focal point of any room, but this year make it a showstopper with some celebratory elements you can find locally and create yourself. Wreaths, fresh greens, ornaments and stockings are all elements that can set the stage for your holiday mantel. With just a few of those and some holiday flair, you can put your own personal stamp on the focal point in your home. Fresh and natural materials are an easy find this time of year at local farmstands and tree lots, but it might be a family collection of old decorations and silver pieces that inspire you. Or perhaps work on a craft project with your kids by making creative decorations like paper chains and hand-embellished ornaments. Keep your mind open to all options, and adhere to a few simple rules: Use a color palette to unite the items you used in your display; vary the heights of your objects to add interest; and add candles to give your display some sparkle and shine. Top left: Family heirlooms, like candlesticks, ornaments and mirrors, create a simple and stunning white Christmas theme on a whiteand-silver mantel. White roses and fresh eucalyptus greens add a fresh and fragrant scent of the season. Bottom left: For an interesting and engaging display, this fabric-draped mantel shelf is decorated with a mix of ornaments and green spheres. Candlesticks support oversized ornaments to create varying heights of visual interest. A wire topiary tree form adds an iconic Christmas tree statement. nhmagazine.com | December 2019
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Matthew Mead’s Shop Suggestions Search local shops for interesting and one-of-a-kind items The Christmas Dove An array of Christmas ornaments 11 Christmas Ln., Barrington
The Elegant Ewe Hand-knitted items and supplies 75 S. Main St. #1, Concord
Cole Gardens Fresh wreaths and greens 430 Loudon Rd., Concord
Gus & Ruby Letterpress Colorful papers, cards, ribbons, etc. 29 Congress St., Portsmouth
101A Antique & Collectible Center Vintage items and antiques 141 Route 101A, Amherst
Robin’s Egg Antiques and vintage items 199 Route 101, Amherst
Above and top right: Details from the white Christmas mantel on page 83 Middle right: Wire topiary detail from the fabric-draped mantel on page 83 Left and bottom right: Colorful ornaments and paper chains swag the mantel. Faux jewels make a dynamic and sparkling wreath. Small packages wrapped in similar colors finish the look. Handmade stockings in green wool can be filled with additional gifts. nhmagazine.com | December 2019
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Gift baskets
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Continued from page 94 don’t accumulate bags, just Google “big roll of brown paper” and you’ll find plenty of options for relatively little money. Craft stores often carry it as well. When paired with baker’s twine, this is a classic look (“brown paper packages tied up with strings ...”) you can enhance with bits of greenery tucked under the bow. If you or your kids are feeling extra crafty, decorate the paper with stamps, markers or whatever looks pretty to you.
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Giving someone lotions, bubble bath or other spa-type gifts? Wrap them up in bath towels or a comfy robe. Is there a new baby in the family? Put everything in a snuggly baby blanket. Going with a kitchen theme? Find a set of tea towels instead of paper.
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ed by a local artist, business or individual. You will also be able to vote for your favorite trees with raffle tickets. The more you vote, the better your chance becomes of taking one of the trees home. Free. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Rte. 4A, Enfield, (603) 6324346; shakermuseum.org
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Altrusa Festival of Trees This year’s 24th annual Festival of Trees will be bigger and better than ever. Delight in over 40 trees from traditional displays and Disney themes to more whimsical exhibits. There will also be raffles, cookies and cider. $5, free for kids 12 and under. Fri 2 to 6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun 12 to 4 p.m., Waukewan Golf Course, 166 Waukewan Rd., Center Harbor, Meredith. altrusameredithnh.org
Candlelight Stroll The signature event of Portsmouth’s Vintage Christmas celebrations, Strawbery Banke’s holiday classic encourages families to enjoy a bit of “stopfulness” amid the crazy pace of the season. Watch historical reenactors create scenes of Decembers gone by, and take advantage of complimentary snacks and hot apple cider at the Cider Shed. $7.50-$55. Sat 5 to 9 p.m., Sun 4 to 8 p.m., Strawbery Banke Museum, 14 Hancock St., Portsmouth. (603) 433-1100; strawberybanke.org
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Friends of Symphony NH Holiday House Tour Get in the spirit of the season with a tour of homes in the greater Nashua area. $17 in advance and $20 at the door. 12-4 p.m. Call (603) 595-9156 for tickets, or visit symphonynh.org for a list of locations selling tickets.
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Exeter Holiday House Tour Visit six of Exeter’s houses decked out for the holidays to raise money for neighbors in need through Womenade Greater Squamscott. Your ticket includes a reusable bag, which can be used to carry your shoes or boots while you tour the homes in your stocking feet. Festive socks or cozy slippers are encouraged. $30-$35. 12 to 4 p.m., locations around Exeter. exeterareaholidayhousetour.comm
12/7 Farmstead Christmas Welcome the holiday season by taking a step back in time at the Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm. Enjoy tours, tastings, meet-andgreet opportunities with the farm animals, demonstrations, crafts for kids and so much more. $5. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth. (603) 323-7591; remickmuseum.org
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Brewery Lights The annual Brewery Lights event has something for everyone. For those 21 and older, try one of the many beers on tap from the rotating selection in The Biergarten. Guests of all ages are invited to warm up with hot cocoa and enjoy festive food items. Plus,
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guests can frost themselves in an illuminated igloo beneath the twinkly lights. Thurs-Sun 5-9 p.m., Anheuser-Busch Brewery, 221 Daniel Webster Hwy., Merrimack. budweisertours.com
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Festival of Trees Join the Enfield Shaker Museum in their celebration of Christmas as they display more than 40 decorated holiday tabletop trees. Each tree is designed and donat-
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Wolfeboro Festival of Trees More than 65 exquisitely decorated Christmas trees deck the halls of the Wright Museum for this annual event. Marvel at the colorful conifers (spread across two floors) and enjoy live entertainment from local performing groups such as Expressions Dance Academy. $2-$15. Times vary, Wright Museum of World War II, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro. (603) 948-5504; wolfeborofestivaloftrees.com
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Greater Keene Pops Choir Holiday Concert The Greater Keene Pops Choir is a unique performing ensemble that sings popular American music in all its many styles. Under the direction of Diane Cushing and accompanied by Walt Sayre, the
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Amherst Tree Lighting Festival Festivities begin Friday night when the lights come on and continue all weekend with Santa breakfasts, holiday craft demos, concerts and even a wine cellar and art gallery open house at LaBelle Winery. Prices, times and locations may vary. amhersttreelightingfestival.weebly.com
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pops will be singing music from around the world celebrating the holiday season. $12 in advance and $15 day of. 3 p.m., Colonial Theatre, 95 Main St., Keene. (603) 352-2033; thecolonial.org
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“A Charlie Brown Christmas” Performed by the Heather Pierson Trio Heather Pierson is a pianist, singer/songwriter and performer based in Conway. “A Charlie Brown Christmas” was originally telecast in December 1965 and was an instant hit with audiences who connected with Peanuts’ creator Charles M. Schultz’s cast of characters. $15. 7 p.m. Plainfield Baptist Church, 1094 Route 12A, Plainfield. brownpapertickets.com
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Christmas at the Little White Church A charming concert featuring pianist Dana Cunningham and cellist Max Dyer. Eaton’s Little White Church invites you to enjoy the simple beauty of acoustic piano and cello in this extraordinary setting. $30. 7:30 p.m. December 6-7, 4 p.m. December 8. Little White Church, 2371 Eaton Rd., Eaton Center. (603) 447-1881; littlewhitechurch.com
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NH Gay Men’s Chorus’ 2019 Holiday Concert Series NHGMC is giving four performances of “Amid The Winter’s Snow.” December 7, 7 p.m., First Baptist Church of Nashua; December 8, 4 p.m., South Church, Portsmouth; December 14, 7:30 p.m., Wesley United Methodist Church, Concord; and December 15, 4 p.m., Derryfield School, Manchester. nhgmc.com
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Buzz Ball 2019 Join your host for the evening, Greg and the Morning Buzz, for this 9th annual
rock and roll Christmas ball that will be sure to get you in the Christmas spirit. This show includes some of the best talent and entertainment in New England, and will feature special guest musicians, actors and comedians. $35-$45. 7 p.m., Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main St., Concord. (603) 225-1111; ccanh.com
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Christmas With the Celts Step dancers, vocalists and a rollicking band combine with Irish instruments such as the bodhran and uilleann pipes to create an evening of classic holiday music from both sides of the Atlantic. Tickets start at $39. 7:30 p.m., The Flying Monkey Movie House & Performing Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth. (603) 536-2551; flyingmonkeynh.com
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Wizards of Winter This will be a holiday rock event that the whole family will enjoy. Featuring former members of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra and rock industry veterans from Alice Cooper, Rainbow and more. They will bring their musical intensity, stage theatrics and holiday fun, including a rich storyboard that evokes December’s past. $40-$55. 8 p.m. New Tupelo Music Hall, 10A St., Derry. (603) 437-5100; tupelomusichall.com
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The Christmas Revels In a small town in Northern England at the height of the Industrial Revolution, it’s business as usual at the textile mill on Christmas Day. Despite the factory owner’s controlling presence, the hopeful and resilient community of workers is able to celebrate the season, thanks to a little help from the hands of Fate. Audience sing-alongs, children’s singing games, a mummers play, the mysterious Abbots Bromley Horn Dance,
and Susan Cooper’s poem “The Shortest Day” will weave together with an engaging story. $7.50$48. Times vary. Lebanon Opera House, 51 North Park St., Lebanon. revelsnorth.org
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Capital Jazz Orchestra Holiday Pops Kick off the holiday season with this annual show featuring the Capital Jazz Orchestra and guest vocalists CJ Poole and Laura Daigle, along with narrator Laura Knoy of NHPR who will be reciting her traditional version of “The Night Before Christmas.” $27.50-$47.50. 4 p.m., Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S. Main St., Concord. (603) 225-1111; ccanh.com
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Classical Mystery Tour: Music of the Beatles with Symphony NH Have you ever wondered what it would sound like if the Beatles performed live with a symphony orchestra? Now’s your chance. This show will present more than two dozen Beatles tunes performed exactly as they were recorded. Hear “Penny Lane” with a live trumpet section, enjoy the classical/rock blend on “I Am the Walrus,” and relish the cascading crescendos on “A Day in the Life.” Prices vary. 7:30 p.m., SNHU Arena, 555 Elm St., Manchester. (603) 644-5000; snhuarena.com
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Gift of Lights Remember when your parents used to stuff you and your siblings in the van to drive around checking out neighbors’ Christmas lights? This is that drive and then some. More than 400 light displays, 60 holiday scenes and
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two million LED bulbs light up New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Spectators are urged to drive the route (including the tunnel and part of the track’s road course) and revel in the sight around them. $25. 4:30 to 9 p.m. daily, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, 1122 NH-106, Loudon. (603) 783-4931; nhms.com
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96th Season WINTER CONCERTS 7 Guest Artists | 2 Cities One Incredible Season
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Journey to the North Pole Take a magical two-hour journey through the White Mountains of New Hampshire as you venture to the North Pole to see Santa in his workshop. You leave from either North Conway or Lincoln as magical chefs serve you hot chocolate and treats. Your little elves will have the opportunity to leave letters with Santa at the Post Office at the North Pole Theater. $48-$78. Depart at 4:15 or 7 p.m., addresses may vary. journeytothenorthpole.org
Dec 7 | Nashua* Dec 8 | Manchester▲ An Americana Holiday with Act of Congress Brian Eads, conductor Dec 28 | Nashua* Steve Lippia’s Sinatra and Friends Roger Kalia, conductor
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Lighted Winter Wonderland This event will feature a horse-drawn ride, Christmas lights, holiday displays, costumed characters, a petting zoo and much more. You will take a horse-drawn ride through thousands of lights on your way to New Hampshire’s North Pole. $19-$32. Times vary, Charmingfare Farm, 774 High St., Candia. (603) 483-5623; visitthefarm.com
Jan 25 | Nashua* Kalia Conducts Rachmaninoff Dominic Muzzi, piano | Roger Kalia, conductor
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23rd Annual Inn to Inn Holiday Cookie & Candy Tour Eleven country lodges open their doors for visitors to taste their best holiday cookies and candies and snag some recipe and décor ideas. Stay at one of the participating inns and you will also receive a keepsake ornament. Prices and locations vary. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., (603) 356-2642; countryinnsinthewhitemountains.com
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Holly Jolly Christmas Celebration The Omni Mount Washington Resort is magical when covered in snow, and even more festive with their sleigh rides, snowshoeing, stories with Santa, holiday treats, movies and crafts during their Christmas Celebration. You can even have your little ones tucked into bed by an elf on Christmas Eve, while you go partake in the ugly Christmas sweater party in the Cave. Prices and times may vary. The Omni Mount Washington Resort, 310 Mt. Washington Hotel Rd., Bretton Woods. (603) 278-1000; brettonwoods.com
40th Annual Sat & Sun Dec 7-8,14-15, 21-22 Sat 5-9 pm. Sun 4-8 pm Adult $25. Child 5-17, $12.50. Family (2 adults/2 children) $60.
Theatre & Dance 12/1-22
“Annie” With a stunning cast of characters and beloved songs like “Tomorrow” and “It’s a Hard Knock Life,” this is truly a family-friendly musical for the holidays. $45-$99. Times vary, The Historic Theater, 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth. (603) 436-2400; themusichall.org
Outdoor ice-skating rink. Open 7 days. 9 am to 9 pm December through February Off-peak: Adult $9. Child 5-17 $6. Peak: Adult $12. Child 5-17 $9. Under 5 free. Skate rentals $6.
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“Tuna Christmas” Tom Frey and Kraig Swartz portray over 20 different characters in this hilarious holiday romp that takes place in the town of Tuna, Texas. 7:30 p.m. Wed-Sat, 2 p.m. Sun. Peterborough Players, 55 Hadley Rd., Peterborough. (603) 924-7585; peterboroughplayers.org
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“A Christmas Carol” Enjoy professional acting, live orchestra accompaniment and a lively performance that even the Scrooge in your family is bound to love. $25-$46. Times vary, Palace Theatre, 80 Hanover St., Manchester. (603) 6685588; palacetheatre.org
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“The Nutcracker” You can catch one of Northeastern Ballet Theatre’s signature productions this month as this classic ballet takes the stage for three shows in Dover and Wolfeboro. $17.50-$60. Dover High School December 7-8, Kingswood Arts Center December 15; (603) 8348834; northeasternballet.org
12/21
Boston Pops Holiday Concert Join the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra and Conductor Keith Lockhart for this annual, beloved Holiday Pops concert. Attendees can look forward to their favorite holiday songs and crowd sing-alongs. $78, $58, $48 and $43. 7:30 p.m. SNHU Arena, 555 Elm St., Manchester. (800) 745-3000; ticketmaster.com
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Juston McKinney: Last Laugh 2019 End the year with laughter as the Seacoast’s own Juston McKinney performs three shows at this iconic venue. Have the last laugh of 2019 with McKinney as he dishes on New England life and looks back at the year. $26. Times vary, The Historic Theater, 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth. (603) 436-2400; themusichall.org
be over 20 locations open and over 50 crafters, including local homes along with the Bow Lake Grange Hall and Bow Lake Church. Watch out for large “Cardinal” signs with marked stop numbers to help guide you to your destinations. Free. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., locations vary. (603) 664-5787; christmasinstrafford.com
gourmet food and holiday floral arrangements. Sat 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 2 Somerset Plaza, Nashua. (603) 528-4014; joycescraftshows.com
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Mill Falls Marketplace Holiday Open House The shops and businesses of this lovely lakefront complex open their doors for a day full of shopping, caroling and holiday fun. Pick up gifts from the Country Carriage and Lake Winnipesaukee gear from Great Northern, then hop on the event’s horse-drawn carriage for a leisurely afternoon ride. 12-4 p.m., Mills Falls Marketplace, 312 Daniel Webster Hwy., Meredith. (603) 2797006; millfalls.com
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Shopping
Downtown Holiday Market Members of the downtown Manchester workforce will now have no excuse not to finish their Christmas shopping. With a fantastic lineup of artisans and crafters setting up shop in the middle of Brady Sullivan Plaza, this market may be the easiest place in the state to pick up a thoughtful handmade gift while you’re on your lunch break. Thu 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (plus 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec 14 and 21), Brady Sullivan Plaza, 1000 Elm St., Manchester. intownmanchester.com
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30th Annual Christmas in Strafford Craft Fair Local artisans and craftspeople from all around Strafford will be opening up their homes and studios to the public this holiday season. There will
Holly Jolly Craft Fair Procrastinators, this one’s for you! The last event of the year from Joyce’s Craft Shows, this fair carries both stocking-friendly small gifts and larger items including quilts,
New Year’s Eve New Year’s Eve Party Family Celebration Enjoy New Year’s Eve festivities both on and off the slopes at Pats Peak. The mountain will not only have the trails open for skiing and snowboarding, but there will be tubing, a comedy show, raffles, fireworks and more. Ticket prices may vary. 6 p.m., Pats Peak, 686 Flanders Rd., Henniker. (603) 428-3245; patspeak.com
12/31
Family New Year’s Eve Celebration The museum sets up a glitter ball and counts down to its drop three times throughout the day, so you and your little ones can ring in without staying up late. Free with museum admission. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Children’s Museum of New Hampshire, 6 Washington St., Dover. (603) 742-2002; childrens-museum.org
12/31
Fireworks Summer isn’t the only season when Hampton Beach is set alight with fireworks. Bundle up and hit the boardwalk for the town’s last lightshow of 2019. 8 p.m., Hampton Beach. 115 Ocean Blvd., Hampton. hamptonbeach.org
12/31 First Night Portsmouth Come participate in this family-friendly 31st year citywide New Year’s Eve Celebration in downtown Portsmouth. There
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will be fireworks, puppets, music, dancing, face painting and even ice sculptures in front of North Church. Don’t wait, get your First Night button before they are all gone. Prices, locations and times vary. (603) 433-4398; proportsmouth.org
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The Shakers and the Modern World: A Collaboration with Canterbury Shaker Village This unique exhibition will highlight the work of the Canterbury Shaker Village. See items like a red-stained sewing desk from 1830 and a Shaker rocking chair from 1840. The Currier Museum of Art, 150 Ash St., Manchester. (603) 669-6144; currier.org
12/5
A History of the New Hampshire Presidential Primary Based around segments from the documentary “The Premier Primary, New Hampshire and Presidential Elections” this program focuses on several memorable moments, such as Sen. Muskie crying in front of the New Hampshire Union Leader office, and who paid for Ronald Reagan’s microphone. Clips from the documentary are interspersed with discussion and questions about how New Hampshire came to hold this important political event. Led by John Gfroerer, who has produced several documentaries about New Hampshire’s political history, including “The Premier Primary.” Free. 6 p.m., Lincoln Public Library, 22 Church St., Lincoln. (603) 745-8159; nhhumanities.org
12/7
Do you know a nurse who deserves recognition? Help New Hampshire Magazine honor the unsung heroes of the state’s medical community by nominating nurses in a variety of vital specialties. Finalists will be honored at a special awards event in May, and featured in the June 2020 issue of New Hampshire Magazine. To nominate, visit: NHMagazine.com/ NursingAwards Deadline for nominations is January 10, 2020
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Button Factory Open Studios A wide variety of artists inhabit the Button Factory building, including painters, sculptors, photographers, furniture makers, jewelers and instrument makers. Before you head out for the Portsmouth Holiday Parade, be sure to stop by for the Open Studios event, where you can purchase pottery, art furniture and so much more. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Button Factory, 855 Islington St., Portsmouth. (603) 433-6323; buttonfactorystudios.com
12/6
UNH Men’s Hockey vs. Merrimack The Granite State’s two D1 squads will be squaring off at the Whittemore Center for this exciting game. During the game, there will also be a Wildcat toy drive. $9-$24. 7 p.m., Whittemore Center, 128 Main St., Durham. unhwildcats.com
12/21
Winter Solstice Celebration Celebrate the upcoming winter solstice with fun activities to welcome back the light. Events will include sledding (if there is snow), warm beverages around a bonfire and our infamous lantern parade. Bring your own lantern or build one there at a lantern building workshop the Saturday before the event. $3. 3 to 5 p.m., Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia. (603) 366-5695; prescottfarm.org
Find additional events at nhmagazine.com/ calendar and more holiday fun at nhmagazine.com/guide-to-the-holidays. Submit events eight weeks in advance to Emily Heidt at eheidt@nhmagazine.com or enter your own at nhmagazine.com/calendar. Not all events are guaranteed to be published either online or in the print calendar. Event submissions will be reviewed and, if deemed appropriate, approved by a New Hampshire Magazine editor.
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HEALTH
Supplements Skepticism They’re helpful or even necessary for some, but most of us should be wary of their claims by Karen A. Jamrog
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ometimes our best intentions lead us down the wrong path. Take dietary supplements, for example — and there’s a good chance you do take them, considering more than half of American adults use supplements. Although they are a necessary and important part of a healthful routine for some individuals, supplements can also be ineffective or even harmful. Dietary supplements come in an array of forms, from pills and powders to shakes. Check with your doctor before taking anything, but also consider why you want to take a supplement. If you avoid dairy products, for example, you might take a calcium supplement to make up for the calcium-rich dairy foods that
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your diet is missing. But “the vast majority” of people, says Michael McLeod, DO, associate chief medical officer at Concord Hospital, do not take supplements because they know that their diet lacks or is likely low on certain nutrients; they take a supplement such as calcium because they believe it will ward off osteoporosis. Or they take fish oil because they’ve heard that it can lower cholesterol or prevent heart attacks, despite the fact, McLeod says, that the American Heart Association does not recommend fish oil as a way to prevent cardiovascular disease or stroke. For certain groups of people, and as treatment for a condition, supplements can be absolutely worthwhile. For exam-
ple, taking folic acid before and during pregnancy reduces the risk of birth defects. Taking vitamin D because a blood test indicates that you are low on vitamin D can help protect bone health, as well as provide other benefits. But supplements, including herbal ones, raise a number of concerns, such as potential interactions with medications. (A manufacturer’s assurance that an item is “all natural” does not necessarily mean the product is risk-free or beneficial to health.) And keep in mind that the FDA does not oversee the effectiveness or safety of dietary supplements. The FDA takes action only after a supplement reaches the market “if there is a complaint filed against it or the product is found to be adulterated or misbranded,” says Elizabeth Boucher, MPH, RD, LD, a metabolic-bariatric surgery dietitian at the Elliot Center for Advanced Nutrition Therapy. Unlike prescription drug manufacturers, supplement makers are not required to prove that their products are effective or safe. In fact, “the vast majority of supplements don’t have any evidence behind them” to prove their effectiveness, McLeod says. Inconsistency and a lack of industry standards are also a problem. “I could send 100 people to the store [for supplements] and they could all come back with different concentrations,” McLeod says. “If two of them buy a 1,000-mg supplement, when we actually test them, one might only have 500 and one might have 1,500.” The widespread availability of supplements for sale on the internet, along with ubiquitous marketing and rapid acceptance of products such as we’re experiencing with the current cannabidiol (CBD) craze, compounds the risk. “You’re buying things [but] you don’t know where they’re coming from and you really don’t know what’s in them,” McLeod says. Given the FDA’s limited oversight of the industry, “folks are able to sell products without submitting any evidence of purity, potency, safety or efficacy.” (Prescription supplements are a different matter. They are proven and FDA-approved.) Some supplements contain caffeine and other stimulants, which can be dangerous for people with heart conditions, and some products contain potentially toxic concentrations of ingredients, Boucher says. The same concerns arise with multivitamins, which many take to atone for less-than-ideal eating habits. “There’s very
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Unlike prescription drug makers, supplement manufacturers are not required to prove that their products are effective or safe. little evidence,” McLeod says, that the typical American diet, with its fortified cereals, breads and milk and varied nutrients, leads to deficiencies that require a supplemental boost. Plus, nutrients in food are better absorbed than nutrition that comes in the form of a supplement, Boucher says. Overall, particularly if you don’t have a specific condition or need, supplements are best approached with a healthy dose of skepticism and caution. Even if you see an official-looking seal of approval on a supplement label, be aware that the manufacturer might have paid for it, Boucher says.
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“I have [patients] who have taken as many as 10 to 15 or more supplements at a time,” McLeod says, based on manufacturer claims that a supplement will lower blood pressure or cholesterol, improve vision, ease depression or prevent other illness. “There’s just really no evidence that [supplements] do those things,” he says. Not to mention, “a lot of them are really expensive,” McLeod says. Rather than buying supplements, he says, most of us would be better off spending our money on fresh produce from the local farmers market, a pair of sneakers and a gym membership.
That Said ... For certain individuals, supplements are not a choice but a necessity. People who undergo weight-loss surgery, for example, must take supplements for the rest of their lives to prevent nutritional deficiencies. “It’s not a choice for them,” says Elizabeth Boucher, MPH, RD, LD, a metabolic-bariatric surgery dietitian at the Elliot Center for Advanced Nutrition Therapy. Left untreated, Boucher says, the nutrient shortages can have serious consequences for mental as well as physical health. Still, all of us should proceed with caution. “Very little research” goes into supplement ingredients, Boucher says, and “many interactions can occur between vitamins and minerals in especially herbal supplements with prescription medications, so any time someone is interested in taking a supplement, I strongly encourage them to speak with their physician first and foremost, and if they’re seeing a dietitian, to discuss any particular interactions that this supplement may have.” NH
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Update Your Look Trends change, so consider ditching what you’ve always worn for a new style BY LYNNE SNIERSON
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f you want to stay fashionable after 50, “aging rock star” isn’t a good look. “I think there are better directions to go,” says a diplomatic Pat Lonergan, the owner of Inside Out, a Portsmouth boutique carrying the latest styles in designer clothes and accessories for men and women. Fashion and design go hand-in-glove, especially for senior citizens. At this stage of life, expressing and presenting yourself with panache is all about putting contemporary pieces you like together, and making them look chic without being too trendy or over the top, comfortable without being messy or sloppy, and attractive without being too flashy or overtly sexy.
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“You can still be edgy and have a youthful appearance to your style,” says Lonergan. “Instead of wearing all the trends on top of each other, pick one trend that really suits you and then have more classic lines around that trend. That look is sophisticated, progressive and young.” Pulling it together can be a little more challenging for men, especially as they transition away from careers demanding conservative suits and serious shoes and now want a more casual and creative look. Easier said than done. “We are full-service, and our staff of professionals is here to offer advice and help,” says Jay Wolf, a fourth-generation haber-
dasher who purchased George’s Apparel in Manchester in March. “We’re not going to push an older fellow into a young guy’s look, but at the same time we try to keep everyone looking up to date.” Wolf says he’s amazed by how quickly the width and style of something as straightforward as a tie will change. “Even something from a couple of years ago can look out of date. We don’t have any ties even from last year. A men’s shirt is a shirt, until you look at it. An outdated collar makes you look too old. The collars now are down to about 2 to 2 ½ inches. Lapels have gotten smaller. Just the little things that have changed can really make a suit look outdated,” says Wolf, adding that cufflinks and tie bars, clips and pins are totally passé. For women, it’s time to say bye-bye to the old standbys. Anything matchy-matchy is out, and that means ditch those classic skirted suits, nix the identical fabric and texture monochromatic outfits, and veto jewelry sets of the necklace, earrings and/or bracelets. You can still wear pearls but add a contrasting necklace or two of the same length. “Society now is more casual, even in high-powered jobs,” says Lonergan. “You can put together a look that is fashionable and stylish without having the matching skirt and jacket suit, and the single strand of pearls. Have things that complement each other, then add layers that give your outfit more depth and dimension,” she says. “The same goes for men. Their clothing doesn’t have to be staid and boring. If you have one classic or one progressive thing, complement it and add the layers.” When updating, don’t overlook eyewear as styles for women and men seem to change in the blink of an eye. Drugstore readers are functional but not fashionable. Choose frames for glasses and sunglasses with shapes that fit your face and flatter your features, and while picking out fabulous new eyewear — and don’t even think about keeping those chains and cords that scream “dinosaur” — why not consider a makeover for your makeup? “You should never be wearing the same makeup look you had years ago. Absolutely not. At an older age it’s important you don’t do the same thing you’ve always done,” says Travis Soterion, the manager of Kriss Cosmetics in Manchester. “It’s all about having that natural, no makeup, makeup look but with a little pop of
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something to draw in the attention.” Keep that pop subtle or you’ll draw attention for the wrong reasons. Neutral, matte colors are what’s in, so stay away from the Crayola-colored or glitter eye shadow, too bright blush and candy apple red or frosted lipsticks. “Nothing extreme. No, no, no. And you don’t want to go all-out on your eyes and your lips at the same time,” he says. “Have one bold feature and have the rest natural. Keep the blush classic. Keep the skin smooth. That’s a huge trend for 50plus women. You don’t want to look overdone, but you still want to draw people in. We’re all about inner beauty. Beauty is about how you feel.” Wolf says his customers feel fantastic the moment they peer into the mirror and see the total effect of their updated, smart and with-it attire, so it isn’t the least bit difficult for them to break away from their old habits. Lonergan agrees completely. “A lot of times the things that you would be least likely to pick out for yourself are just the things you’re going to love the best. Go outside your box once in a while. You’ll love
“Staying fashionable is about how you feel and how you want to express and present yourself.”
your look,” she says. If boutique or specialty store shopping is not your favorite or in the budget, try finding those statement and build-upon pieces at a discount retail chain or one of New Hampshire’s many consignment/ resale shops. “We’re open and welcoming to everyone. People can come in and get beautifully designed, classic, high-quality, great and stylish items without the original price tags,” says Elyssa Alfieri, owner of Lilise Designer Resale, a vintage and luxury consignment shop in Concord. “The things in our store
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are modern and wearable. Mixing is a great, updated look that works for everyone. I like to mix the high with the low. You can wear a top designer sweater with a pair of jeans from Target. If you’re looking for that needle in a haystack, we’re all needles, no haystack.” After all, age really is just a number, especially when it comes to personal style. Says Lonergan, “Staying fashionable is about how you feel and how you want to express and present yourself. You don’t need to know how to be fashionable, you just need to know who to ask. We’re here and happy to help.” NH
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Five-Spice Powder Fruit Cake From “The Old Farmer’s Everyday Baking Almanac”
1 cup diced, dried pineapple 1 cup golden raisins 1 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts 1/2 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger 1/4 cup light or gold rum 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest or orange zest 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup cottage cheese 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sugar 3 large eggs, at room temperature 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Here’s Ken Haedrich’s alternative for “traditional” holiday fruitcake. It’s light in both color and crumb, well-proportioned with dried fruit, nuts and a dash of rum, and enticingly spiced.
Instructions: At least 1 hour before you start baking, combine the pineapple, raisins, nuts, ginger, rum and zest in a large bowl. Mix well. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 1 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally. While the fruit soaks, combine the flour, baking power, salt and five-spice powder in a separate bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside. About 15 minutes before baking, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan, and line the bottom and two long sides with parchment paper, if desired. Set aside. Combine the milk and cottage cheese in a blender and process until smooth. Set aside.
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Blended spices are available, but you can also make your own. Combine 2 teaspoons of anise seed, 1 1/2 teaspoons of fennel seeds and 1 1 /2 teaspoons peppercorns in a clean coffee grinder or spice mill. Grind to a fine-powder. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves. Grind for a few seconds more to combine. Store in an airtight container.
Bake on the center oven rack for 60 to 70 minutes, until a tester inserted deep into the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Turn the cake out of the pan onto a rack to cool completely. Makes 12 or more servings.
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Ken Haedrich, a former New Hampshire resident and “dean” of The Pie Academy, offers a wide range of instruction for baking pies of all sorts in his cookbooks and online video classes. He was tapped by “The Old Farmer’s Almanac” in 2012 to provide 118 delicious recipes for their “Everyday Baking,” which is now out of print, but available on various sources online. thepieacademy.com
Using an electric mixer on medium-high, cream the butter in a large bowl, gradually adding the sugar and beating to blend. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Add the vanilla and beat on low to blend. Using a wooden spoon, add one third of the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and stir until evenly combined. Add half of the milk mixture and stir to blend. Repeat, ending with the remaining dry ingredients. Fold the fruit mixture into the batter until combined. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spoon.
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Our restaurant listings include Best of NH winners and advertisers along with others compiled by the New Hampshire Magazine editorial department. Listings are subject to change from month to month based on space availability. Expanded and highlighted listings denote advertisers. For additional and more detailed listings, visit nhmagazine.com.
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The Birch on Elm H
NEW AMERICAN/TAPAS 931 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 782-5365; Facebook; $–$$ L D
Buckley’s Great Steaks H
STEAKHOUSE 438 Daniel Webster Hwy., Merrimack; (603) 424-0995; buckleysgreatsteaks.com; $$–$$$$ D
Campo Enoteca
ITALIAN/MEDITERRANEAN 969 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 625-0256; campoenoteca.com; $$–$$$ L D
The Copper Door H
AMERICAN 15 Leavy Dr., Bedford; (603) 488-2677; 41 S Broadway, Salem; (603) 458-2033; copperdoorrestaurant.com; $$–$$$ L D (
Cotton H
MERRIMACK VALLEY
AMERICAN 75 Arms St., Manchester; (603) 622-5488; cottonfood.com; $$–$$$$ L D (
900 Degrees H
The Crown Tavern H
PIZZERIA 50 Dow St., Mancheste; 900degrees.com; $–$$$ L D
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; $$–$$$$ L D (
Big Kahunas Café & Grill
HAWAIIAN 380 Daniel Webster Hwy., Merrimack; (603) 494-4975; nhkahuna.com; $–$$ L D
GASTROPUB 99 Hanover St., Manchester; (603) 218-3132; thecrownonhanover.com; $$ L D b
Cucina Toscana
ITALIAN 427 Amherst St., Nashua; (603) 821-7356; cucinatoscananashua. com; $ L D (
The Foundry
AMERICAN/FARM-TO-TABLE 50 Commercial St., Manchester; (603) 8361925; foundrynh.com; $$-$$$ D b
Giorgio’s Ristorante
MEDITERRANEAN 707 Milford Rd., Merrimack; (603) 883-7333; 524
Nashua St., Milford; (603) 673-3939; 270 Granite St., Manchester; (603) 232-3323; giorgios.com; $$–$$$ L D (
Granite Restaurant and Bar
NEW AMERICAN 96 Pleasant St., Concord; (603) 227-9000; graniterestaurant.com; $$–$$$$ B L D b (
Grazing Room
FARM-TO-TABLE/NEW AMERICAN 33 The Oaks, Henniker; (603) 428-3281 colbyhillinn.com; $$–$$$$ D (
Grill 603
AMERICAN 168 Elm St., Milford; (603) 213-6764; grill603.com; $–$$$ LDb
Halligan Tavern
AMERICAN 32 West Broadway, Derry; (603) 965-3490; halligantavern.com; $–$$ L D
Hanover St. Chophouse H
STEAKHOUSE 149 Hanover Street, Manchester; (603) 644-2467; hanoverstreetchophouse.com; $$$–$$$$ L D (
Mangia
ITALIAN 33 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 647-0788; gomangia.com; $–$$ D (BYOB
Mediterrano
TURKISH/MEDITERRANEAN 24 Henniker St., Hillsborough; (603) 680-4319; mediterranoo.com $ L D
Mint Bistro
FUSION/JAPANESE 1105 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 625-6468; mintbistronh.com; $$–$$$ L D b (
MT’s Local Kitchen & Wine Bar
AMERICAN 212 Main St., Nashua; (603) 595-9334; mtslocal.com; $–$$$ LD
New England’s Tap House Grille H
TAVERN 1292 Hooksett Rd., Hooksett; (603) 782-5137; taphousenh.com; $–$$ L D b
Noodz H
RAMEN/ASIAN 968 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 836-5878; Facebook; $-$$ L D
O Steaks & Seafood
STEAKHOUSE/SEAFOOD 11 South Main St., Concord; (603) 856-7925; 62 Doris Ray Court, Lakeport; (603) 524-9373; magicfoodsrestaurantgroup.com; $$–$$$ L D
Republic H
MEDITERRANEAN 1069 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 666-3723; republiccafe.com; $–$$$ L D
Revival Kitchen and Bar
AMERICAN 11 Depot St., Concord; (603) 715-5723; revivalkitchennh. com; $$–$$$ D (
Riverside BBQ
BBQ 53 Main St., Nashua; (603) 2045110; riversidebarbeque.com $–$$ L D
Stella Blu
TAPAS 70 East Pearl St., Nashua; (603) 578-5557; stellablu-nh.com; $$–$$$ D
Surf Restaurant H
SEAFOOD 207 Main St., Nashua; (603) 595-9293; 99 Bow St.,
Pickity Place
M aso n , N H • ( 6 03 ) 8 7 8-115 1 • p ickityplace.com
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Portsmouth; (603) 334-9855; surfseafood.com; $$–$$$$ D b
Portsmouth; (603) 373-8500; franklinoysterhouse.com; $-$$$ D
Trattoria Amalfi
Fuki Fusion H
italian 385 S Broadway, Salem; (603) 893-5773; tamalfi.com; $–$$ D (
asian 2 Bow St., Portsmouth; (603) 610-4227; fukinh.com; $$–$$$ L (Fri-Sun) D
Tuckaway Tavern H
Goody Cole’s Smokehouse
american/tavern 58 Rte. 27, Raymond; (603) 244-2431; thetuckaway.com; $–$$ L D
BBQ 375 Rte. 125, Brentwood; (603) 679-8898; goodycoles. com; $–$$ L D
Tuscan Kitchen
Green Elephant H
italian 67 Main St., Salem; (603) 952-4875; 581 Lafayette Rd., Portsmouth; (603) 570-3600; tuscan-kitchen.com; $$–$$$ L D b
Villaggio Ristorante
ITALIAN 677 Hooksett Rd., Manchester; (603) 627-2424; villaggionh.com; $–$$ L D (
SEACOAST Atlantic Grill
Seafood 5 Pioneer Rd., Rye; (603) 433-3000; theatlanticgrill. com; $$-$$$ L D
Bali Sate House
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Indonesian 44 High St., Somersworth; (603) 740-3000; Facebook; $ L D
Black Trumpet Bistro
french 29 Ceres St., Portsmouth; (603) 431-0887; blacktrumpetbistro.com; $$–$$$$ D (
Botanica Restaurant & Gin Bar
It’s Your Day to Shine.
New American 110 Brewery Ln., Ste. 5, Portsmouth; (603) 373-0979; Facebook; $$-$$$$ D
CAVA
TAPAS 10 Commercial Alley, Portsmouth; (603) 319-1575; cavatapasandwinebar.com; $–$$$ L D
Chapel+Main
NEW AMERICAN 83 Main St., Dover; (603) 842-5170; chapelandmain.com; $$–$$$ D (
Cornerstone Artisanal Pizza & Craft Beer
pizzeria 110 Brewery Ln., Portsmouth; (603) 294-0965; cornerstonepizzaandbeer.com; $–$$ L D
CR’s the Restaurant
NEW AMERICAN 287 Exeter Rd., Hampton; (603) 929-7972; crstherestaurant.com;. $$-$$$ LDb(
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Cure
new american 189 State St., Portsmouth; (603) 427-8258; curerestaurantportsmouth.com; $$-$$$ L D (
Ember Wood Fired Grill
AMERICAN 1 Orchard St., Dover; (603) 343-1830; emberwfg.com; $$-$$$ D b (
Epoch
NEW AMERICAN 2 Pine St., Exeter; (603) 772-5901; theexeterinn.com; $$$–$$$$ B L D b (
Franklin Oyster House seafood 148 Fleet St.,
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vegetarian 35 Portwalk Place, Portsmouth; (603) 427-8344; greenelephantnh.com; $–$$ L D
Holy Grail Restaurant & Pub
irish pub 64 Main St., Epping; (603) 679-9559; holygrailrestaurantandpub.com; $–$$ L D
Hop + grind H
BURGERS 17 Madbury Rd., Durham; (603) 244-2431; hopandgrind.com; $–$$ L D
Joinery
new American 55 Main St., Newmarket; (603) 292-0110; joineryrestaurant.com; $$$–$$$$ D(
Jumpin’ Jay’s Fish Café
SEAFOOD 150 Congress St., Portsmouth; (603) 766-3474; jumpinjays.com; $$$–$$$$ D (
Library Restaurant
steakhouse 401 State St., Portsmouth; (603) 431-5202; libraryrestaurant.com $$$–$$$$ Db(
Martingale Wharf
Otis
NEw AMERICAN 4 Front St., Exeter; (603) 580-1705; otisrestaurant.com; $$–$$$ D (
Paty B's H
Italian 34 Dover Point Rd., Dover; (603) 749-4181; pattybs. com; $–$$$ L D
The Portsmouth Brewery
BREWPUB 56 Market St., Portsmouth; (603) 431-1115; portsmouthbrewery.com; $-$$ L D
Raleigh Wine Bar + Eatery H
New American 67 State St.,Portsmouth; (603) 4278459; raleighwinebar.com; $$–$$$ D b (
Ristorante Massimo
ITALIAN 59 Penhallow St., Portsmouth; (603) 436-4000; ristorantemassimo.com; $$-$$$ D (
Row 34
seafood 5 Portwalk Place, Portsmouth; (603) 319-5011; row34nh.com; $-$$$ L D b (
Shalimar India H
Indian 80 Hanover St., Portsmouth; (603) 427-2959; shalimarindia.com; $-$$ L D
Sonny’s Tavern
New american 328 Central Ave., Dover; (603) 343-4332; sonnystaverndover.com; $–$$ D b
Sue's Korean Kitchen
korean 74 Portsmouth Ave., Somersworth; (603) 777-7604; sueskoreankitchen.com; $–$$ L D
Surf Seafood H
american/seafood 99 Bow St., Portsmouth; (603) 4310901; martingalewharf.com; $$–$$$ L D
SEAFOOD 99 Bow St., Portsmouth; (603) 334-9855; surfseafood.com; $$–$$$$ D
Mombo
Tasya’s Kitchen
international 66 Marcy St., Portsmouth; (603) 433-2340; momborestaurant.com; $$–$$$ LD(
indonesian 230 High St., Somersworth; (603) 841-7182; Facebook; $-$$ L D
Moxy
American 17 Newmarket Rd., Durham; (603) 868-7800; threechimneysinn.com; $$–$$$ LDb(
TAPAS 106 Penhallow St., Portsmouth; (603) 319-8178; moxyrestaurant.com; $$–$$$ D(
Mr. Kim's
KOREAN 107 State St., Portsmouth; (603) 373-6000; mrkimsrestaurant.com; $$–$$$ L D
Oak House
American 110 Main St., Newmarket; (603) 292-5893; oakhousenewmarket.com; $–$$ LDb
OBA Noodle Bar
ASIAN 69 Water St., Exeter; (603) 693-6264; obanoodlebar. com; $–$$ L D
The Office Lounge
new american 150 Lafayette Rd., Rye; (603) 379-2175; theofficeloungenh.com; $$–$$$ D
Ohana Kitchen
Hawaiian 800 Islington St., Portsmouth; (603) 319-8234; 75 Portsmouth Ave., Exeter; (603) 580-2485; ohana.kitchen; $–$$ L New in Exeter D
Three Chimneys Inn
Tinos Greek Kitchen
Greek 325 Lafayette Rd., Hampton; (603) 926-5489; galleyhatch.com; $$–$$$ L D
Tuscan Kitchen
italian 67 Main St., Salem; (603) 952-4875; 581 Lafayette Rd., Portsmouth; (603) 570-3600; tuscan-kitchen.com; $$–$$$ L D b
Vida Cantina
MEXICAN 2456 Lafayette Rd., Portsmouth; (603) 501-0648; vidacantinanh.com; $–$$ L D
Vino e Vino
italian 163 Water St., Exeter; (603) 580-4268; vinoevivo.com; $$–$$$ D (
The Wilder
Gastropub 174 Fleet St., Portsmouth; (603) 319-6878; wilderportsmouth.com; $$–$$$ LDb
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LAKES Burnt Timber Tavern
BREWPUB/TAVERN 96 Lehner St., Wolfeboro; (603) 630-4186; burnttimbertavern.com; $–$$ L D
Cielito
MEXICAN 50 S. Main St., Bristol; (603) 744-2044; cielitomexicanrestaurant.com; $–$$ L D
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; $–$$ L D (
Kathleen's Irish Pub
IRISH PUB 90 Lake St., Bristol; (603) 744-6336; kathleensirishpub.com; $–$$ L D
Lemongrass
AMERICAN 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford; (603) 293-0841; patrickspub.com; $–$$ L D
Local Eatery
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Patrick’s Pub and Eatery H
FARM-TO-TABLE 17 Veterans Square, Laconia; (603) 527-8007; laconialocaleatery.com; $$–$$$ D (
TAPAS/PIZZA 2075 Parade Rd., Laconia; (603) 528-3057; tavern27. com; $–$$ L D (
Mise en Place
Wolfe’s Tavern
ITALIAN/AMERICAN 96 Lehner St., Wolfeboro; (603) 569-5788; miseenplacenh.com; $$-$$$$ L D (
The New Woodshed
AMERICAN 128 Lee Rd., Moultonborough; (603) 476-2700; newwoodshed.com; $–$$$ 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
BREWPUB 2415 White Mountain Hwy., West Ossipee; (603) 5392000; hobbstavern.com; $–$$ L D
Inn Kitchen + Bar
Osteria Poggio
AMERICAN/FARM-TO-TABLE 28 Shepard Hill Rd., Holderness; (603) 968-4417; innkitchen.com; $–$$$ D (
AMERICAN Inn on New Found Lake, 1030 Mayhew Turnpike, Bridgewater; (603) 744-9111; newfoundlake.com/ restaurant-tavern; $$–$$$ D (
ASIAN 64 Whittier Hwy., Moultonborough; (603) 253-8100; lemongrassnh.net; $–$$ L D
STEAKHOUSE/SEAFOOD 11 South Main St., Concord; (603) 856-7925; 62 Doris Ray Court, Lakeport; (603) 524-9373; magicfoodsrestaurantgroup.com; $$–$$$ L D
Hobbs Tavern & Brewing Co.
Pasquaney Restaurant
ITALIAN 18 Main St., Center Harbor; (603) 250-8007; osteriapoggio.com; $$–$$$ D (
NEW ENGLAND TAVERN 90 N. Main St., Wolfeboro; (603) 569-3016; wolfestavern.com; $$–$$$ B L D b (
MONADNOCK Bantam Grill
Del Rossi’s Trattoria
ITALIAN Rte. 137, Dublin; (603) 5637195; delrossis.com $$–$$$ D (
Fritz the Place To Eat
AMERICAN 45 Main St., Keene; (603) 357-6393; fritztheplacetoeat. com; $–$$ L D
The Grove
AMERICAN 247 Woodbound Rd., Rindge; (603) 532-4949; woodbound.com; $$–$$$ B L D b (
The Hancock Inn
AMERICAN 33 Main St., Hancock; (603) 525-3318; hancockinn.com; Prix fixe, $48.; $$–$$$$ D (
The Hungry Diner
FARM-TO-TABLE 9 Edwards Ln., Walpole; (603) 756-3444; hungrydinerwalpole.com; $–$$ B L D
Kristin’s Bistro & Bakery H
ITALIAN 1 Jaffrey Rd., Peterborough; (603) 924-6633; bantam-peterborough.com; $$–$$$ D (
CAFÉ 28 Washington St., Keene; (603) 352-5700; kristinsbistroandbakery.com; $–$$ B L
Bellows Walpole Inn Pub
Lee & Mt. Fuji
NEW AMERICAN 297 Main St., Walpole; (603) 756-3320; bellowswalpoleinn.com; $$ L D (
Chesterfield Inn
AMERICAN 20 Cross Rd., West Chesterfield; (603) 256-3211; chesterfieldinn.com; $$-$$$ D (
Cooper’s Hill Public House
PUB 6 School St., Peterborough; (603) 371-9036; coopershillpublichouse.com; $-$$$ L D
ASIAN 50 Jaffrey Rd., Peterborough; (603) 626-7773; leeandmtfujiatboilerhouse.com; 314 Main St., Marlborough; (603) 876-3388; leeandmtfuji. com; $–$$ L D (
Luca’s Mediterranean Café
MEDITERRANEAN 10 Central Sq., Keene; (603) 358-3335; lucascafe. com; $$–$$$ L D (
Nicola’s Trattoria H
ITALIAN 51 Railroad St., Keene;
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Thorndike’s & Parson’s Pub
(603) 355-5242; Facebook; $$$–$$$$ D
AMERICAN 379 Main St., Jaffrey; (603) 532-7800; monadnockinn. com; $–$$$ D (
The Old Courthouse
NEW AMERICAN 30 Main St., Newport; (603) 863-8360; eatatthecourthouse. com; $$–$$$ L D b (
Waterhouse
Papagallos Restaurant
AMERICAN 18 Water St., Peterborough; (603) 924-4001; waterhousenh.com; $-$$$ L D b (
Pearl Restaurant & Oyster Bar
DARTMOUTH/ LAKE SUNAPEE
ITALIAN/MEDITERRANEAN 9 Monadnock Hwy., Keene; (603) 3529400; papagallos.com; $–$$ L D ( ASIAN 1 Jaffrey Rd., Peterbrough; (603) 924-5225; pearl-peterborough. com $$–$$$ D (
Bistro Nouveau
Pickity Place
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. $$ L (
AMERICAN 6 Clubhouse Ln., Grantham; (603) 863-8000; bistronouveau.com; $–$$$$ L D (
Candela Tapas Lounge
TAPAS 15 Lebanon St., Hanover; (603) 277-9094; candelatapas.com; $$-$$$ D (
Canoe Club Bistro
AMERICAN 27 South Main St., Hanover; (603) 643-9660; canoeclub.us; $–$$ L D (
Coach House
Piedra Fina
AMERICAN 353 Main St., New London; (603) 526-2791; thenewlondoninn.com/the-coach-houserestaurant;$ $–$$$$ D (
LATIN 288 Main St., Marlborough; (603) 876-5012; piedrafina.com; $–$$ L D (
Restaurant at Burdick’s
Farmer’s Table Café
FRENCH 47 Main Street, Walpole; (603) 756-9058; burdickchocolate. com; $–$$$ L D b (
FARM-TO-TABLE 249 Rte. 10, Grantham; (603) 863-9355; farmerstablecafe.com; $–$$ L D
The Stage H
AMERICAN 30 Central Sq., Keene; (603) 357-8389; thestagerestaurant. com; $-$$ L D
Flying Goose Brew Pub H
BREW PUB 40 Andover Rd., New London; (603) 526-6899; flying-
goose.com — Choose from the many creative beer options made onsite to pair with items from the varied pub menu that offers something for every taste. $–$$ L D
Latham House Tavern
TAVERN 9 Main St., Lyme; (603) 795-9995; lathamhousetavern.com; $–$$ L D
Little Brother Burger Co.
BURGERS 420 Main St., New London; (603) 877-0196; Facebook; $–$$ L D
The Refinery
NEW AMERICAN 4 Mill Rd., Andover; refinerynh.com; 977-0194; $–$$$ L
Revolution Cantina
CUBAN AND MEXICAN 38 Opera House Square, Claremont; (603) 504-6310; Facebook; $-$$ L D b
Suna
AMERICAN 6 Brook Rd., Sunapee; (603) 843-8998; magicfoodsrestaurantgroup.com; $$–$$$ D (
Taverne on the Square
Market Table
AMERICAN 2 Pleasant St., Claremont; (603) 287-4416; claremonttaverne. com; $–$$$ L D
Millstone at 74 Main
NORTH COUNTRY
FARM-TO-TABLE 44 Main St., Hanover; (603) 676-7996; markettablenh.com; $–$$ B L D b AMERICAN 74 Newport Rd., New London; (603) 526-4201; 74mainrestaurant.com; $–$$ L D b
Oak & Grain H
PRIX FIXE, 853 Pleasant St., New London; (603) 526-6271; innatpleasantlake.com; D (
The Old Courthouse
AMERICAN 30 Main St., Newport; (603) 863-8360; eatatthecourthouse.com; $-$$$ L D b (
Peter Christian's Tavern
AMERICAN/TAVERN 195 Main St., New London; (603) 526-2964; peterchristiansnh.com; $-$$ L D
PINE at the Hanover Inn
AMERICAN 2 South Main St., Hanover; (603) 643-4300; hanoverinn.com/dining.aspx; $$$–$$$$ B L Db(
27 North
CAFÉ 27 Seavey St., North Conway; (603) 730-5318; 27northnh.com; $-$$ B L b
Bailiwicks
AMERICAN 106 Main St., Littleton; (603) 444-7717; bailiwicksfinerestaurant.com; $-$$$ L D (
Barley & Salt Tap House
GASTROPUB/INTERNATIONAL 1699 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway; (603) 307-1037; barleyandsalt.com; $-$$$ L D
The Beal House Inn
PUB 2 W. Main St., Littleton; (603) 444-2661; thebealhouseinn. com; $$-$$$ D
Biederman’s Deli & Pub
DELI/PUB 83 Main St., Littleton;
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(603) 536-3354; biedermansdeli. com; $-$$ L D
Black Cap Grill
pub 1498 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway; (603) 356-2225; blackcapgrille.com; $-$$ L D
The Burg H
PIZZA 8 Back Lake Rd,. Pittsburg; (603) 538-7400; Facebook; $-$$ D
Chang Thai Café
Deacon Street Martini & Whiskey Bar
AMERICAN 32 Seavey St., Conway; (603) 356-9231; deaconst.com; $$–$$$ D
Warren; (603) 764-6069; oremill17. com; $–$$ D
Rainbow Grille & Tavern H
international 111 Main St., Lincoln; (603) 745-4395; gypsycaferestaurant.com; $–$$ L D
AMERICAN/TAVERN 609 Beach Rd., Pittsburg; (603) 538-9556; rainbowgrille.com — Offering a variety of comfort food from seafood to ribs. The tavern serves appetizers, hearth-baked pizzas and more. A famil-friendly restaurant. $–$$ D (
Horse & Hound Inn
Red Fox Bar & Grille
Gypsy Café
thai 77 Main St., Littleton; (603) 4448810; changthaicafe.com; $-$$ L D
tavern 205 Wells Rd., Franconia; (603) 823-5501; horseandhoundnh. com; $$–$$$$ L D (
Chef’s Bistro
pub 49 Route 16, Jackson; (603) 383-4949; redfoxbarandgrille.com; $–$$ D
Libby’s Bistro & SAaLT Pub
Red Parka Steakhouse
Table + Tonic
new american/farm-to-talbe 3358 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway; (603) 356-6068; tableandtonic.com; $-$$$ B L D (
Thompson House Eatery
FArm-to-table 139 Main St., Jackson; (603) 383-9341; thompsonhouseatery.com; $$-$$$ L D (
Tony’s Italian Grille
italian 3674 Rte. 3, Thornton; (603) 745-3133; $$ L D (
Tuckerman's Restaurant & Tavern
NEW american 2724 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway; (603) 3564747; chefsbistronh.com; $-$$ L D
NEW AMERICAN 115 Main Street on Rte. 2, Gorham; (603) 466-5330; libbysbistro.org; $$–$$$ L D (
STEAKHOUSE 3 Station St., Glen; (603) 383-4344; redparkapub.com; $–$$ L D
tavern 336 Route 16A, Intervale; (603) 356-5541; tuckermansrestaurant.com; $-$$ D
Conway Scenic Rail Road
Littleton Freehouse Taproom & Eatery
Rek'•lis Brewing
Vito Marcello’s Italian Bistro
dinner train 38 Norcross Cir., North Conway; (603) 356-5251; conwayscenic.com — Hop aboard the train for Santa's Holiday Express (dates from November 29-December 23), or enjoy one of the special Christmas vacation trains (daily December 26-January 1). See website for price details and more information. (
Cresh's Italian Country Kitchen
italian 2190 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway; (603) 730-5650; creshs.com; $$-$$$ D (
Contoocook Covered Bridge Restaurant
NEW american 16 Cedar St., Contoocook; (603) 746-5191; coveredbridgerestaurant.com; $-$$ L D
new american 28 Cottage St., Littleton; (603) 575-5410; littletonfreehouse.com; $-$$$ L D
Luchador Tacos
mexican 1833 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway; (603) 7305429; Facebook; $ L D
May Kelly’s Cottage
irish pub 3002 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway; (603) 3567005; Julykellys.com; $–$$ L D (
Moat Mountain Smokehouse H
brew pub 3378 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway; (603) 356-6381; moatmountain.com; $–$$ L D (
Ore Mill Bar & Grille
american 17 Lake Tarleton Rd.,
Brewpub 2085 Main St., Bethlehem; (603) 869-9696; redparkapub. com; $–$$ L D
Rustic River
american 5 Main St., North Woodstock; (603) 745-2110; rusticriverrestaurant.com; $-$$ L D
Schilling Beer Co.
brew pub/pizzeria 18 Mill St., Littleton; (603) 444-4800; (603) 4444800; schillingbeer.com; $-$$ L D
Shovel Handle Pub
pub 357 Black Mountain Rd., Jackson; (603) 383-8916; shovelhandlepub.com; $-$$ L D
Six Burner Bistro
american 13 South Main St., Plymouth; (603) 536-9099; sixburnerbistro.com; $-$$ L D
italian 45 Seavey St., North Conway; (603) 356-7000; vitomarcellositalianbistro.com; $$-$$$ D
The Wayside Inn
european 3738 Main St., Bethlehem; (603) 869-3364; thewaysideinn.com; $$–$$$ D (
White Mountain Cider Co.
american 207 Route 302, Glen; (603) 383-9061; ciderconh.com; $-$$ D (
Woodstock Brewery H
BREW PUB Rte. 3, North Woodstock; (603) 745-3951; woodstockinnnh. com; $–$$ L
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Christmas Surprise
A holiday stunt that left behind more than smiles
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bout 10 years ago, before the library building was a library, it was the garage building for the town highway department and the fire station. The building had tall, wide garage doors, concrete floors, and where library patrons now sit, there were once truck bays for the highway snowplows. Right in front of the library (former town garage) is the Center Church, where services are held every Sunday, and special services are held on days like Christmas Eve. The church is small, and on Christmas Eve the candlelight services are usually too well-attended, so sometimes the preacher would hold two Christmas Eve candlelight services to give everyone an opportunity to attend without overcrowding the church. The earlier service was popular with people eager to get home and get the kids to bed so Santa could come, the later service was popular with people who appreciated the darker end-of-day candlelight portion of the service as it was more “Christmassy.” One snowy Christmas Eve, Ollie Fifield decided that he and Mary Ellen would go to the later candlelight service, and that they
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should make it memorable with a dramatic entrance. Instead of driving to the service, Ollie convinced his brother Hughie to hitch his Percheron draft logging horses to a sleigh, pick up Ollie and Mary Ellen at their house, and then they would all go to the Christmas Eve candlelight church service in an oldtime, horse-drawn sleigh ride. They’d put jingle bells on the horses, and timed their route so that they’d arrive just as the first church service was letting out. All of the young families with kids leaving would see the Fifields arriving for the later Christmas Eve church service in a horse-drawn sleigh. You just can’t get more Christmas magical than that. Brother Stuart Fifield decided he wanted a piece of the action too, so he and Anne drove up to Ollie and Mary Ellen’s house and waited for Hughie and the horses to pick them all up for their sleigh ride to church. Bundled up against the cold night, they succeeded in making a memorable grand entrance. Horse-drawn sleighs traveling down town roads is something you can only get away with on Christmas Eve while going to church, so the event was notable, everyone was happy, and onlookers cheered and waved.
There was one tiny flaw in their plan. Where would they park the horses while they were in the church service waiting for their grand exit? Hughie had a key to what was then the town garage (now the library). He opened the big garage doors and drove one of the snowplows into the dooryard. Voilà, instant horse stalls. He unharnessed the Percherons from the sleigh and put them in the garage. When the church service was over, he harnessed the team once again, backed the snowplow truck into the garage, and closed and locked the doors. With Christmas cheer, joyful goodbyes, Merry Christmases all around, bells ringing, and snow lightly falling, the spirited team drove them home and everyone was happy with their adventure. The next morning, while kids found Christmas presents from Santa under their Christmas trees, the town road crew found some unexplainable Christmas presents — seemingly left behind by some large reindeer — underneath the trucks. Hopefully they got it all shoveled up, and maybe watch where you step as you leave the library tonight. NH
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