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SmartER. StrongER. GreatER.
With the completion of our state-of-the-art 22,000 sq. ft. expansion, we are more equipped than ever to serve our patients with the latest technology, infection control, equipment and privacy; allowing us to provide the highest level of care in a comfortable and modern environment.
As the region’s only American College of Surgeons verified Level II Trauma Center, our experienced team of emergency board-certified physicians, advanced practice providers and Trauma & Critical Care specialists are relentlessly dedicated to providing innovative, life-saving care every day. For generations, Elliot Hospital’s Emergency Department has been a trusted member of the community providing emergency care for 55,000 residents in our community every year.
Learn more at ElliotHospital.org/ER
Who says kids should have all the fun? At The Baldwin — an all-new Life Plan Community (CCRC) — we say this is your time. Make a splash in the pool. Dance, stretch, lift, and box in the fitness center. Learn for the love of it. Take to the nearby trails, then top off your day at the local brewery. Define life on your terms and do whatever you choose — whether that’s everything or nothing at all.
Opening fall 2023!
To learn more, call 603.404.6080 or visit TheBaldwinNH.org today.
Ordinary
You don’t need to be an expert to speak up for a child who experienced abuse or neglect.
If you have the heart to help, we’ll teach you the rest. Join us. Sign up for an info session at www.casanh.org/infosessions
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First Things
32 Transcript
Meet Vern Gray who has been scaring the bejesus out of little kids at Clark’s Bears for seven years.
By David Mendelsohn
40 Jerry Jamming
To some it’s a nostalgic trip, to others it’s a joyous reunion but anyone who spends a day or two at Jerry Jam will get a potent shot of good old-fashioned peace and love (and rock ‘n’ roll).
By Rick Broussard
46 Where Cocktail Is King
An exploration of bars where the star of the show is a refined drinking experience. A welcoming atmosphere — sophisticated but not phony — is the only other requisite.
By Brion O’Connor
56 Best of NH 2023
The results of the annual Best of NH Readers’ Poll and the Editor’s Picks are your ultimate guide to exploring New Hampshire, from restaurants and resorts to shops and music venues.
603 Navigator
16 Curtain Call
Spotlight of greatness shines on this year’s Granite State summer theater
By Robert Cook
20 Our Town
Adventuring through Canterbury
By Barbara Radcliffe Rogers
603 Informer
24 Power of the Pod
NHPR’s Jason Moon reflects on the success and second season of his critically acclaimed “Bear Brook” podcast
By Caleb Jagoda
28 Politics
The Power of Presence
By James Pindell
30 What Do You Know
Cattle thieves of Hobo Junction
By Marshall
Hudson
603 Living
88 Flower Power
New Hampshire “cut-yourown” flower gardens provide a vibrant mix of lively blooms to keep your summer style fresh, fragrant and relaxed
By Matthew Mead
93 Calendar Summer events
Compiled by Caleb Jagoda
102 Health Safe Travels
By Krysten Godfrey Maddocks
104 Ayuh
Granite State merit badges
By Fred Marple
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