Contributors

Photographer Jared Charney’s work has appeared in numerous national and regional publications, including The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, Yankee Magazine, Northshore Magazine, AAA Travel Magazine and many more. He took the photos for this month’s feature, “Where Cocktail Is King.”

About | Behind the Scenes at New Hampshire Magazine

Meet Incoming Executive Editor Mike Cote

By the time you are reading this, our faithful, longtime editor Rick Broussard will be starting his new adventures in retirement after 30 years with New Hampshire Magazine. As he makes his way toward a well-deserved season of catching up on life and playing with his (five, going on six!) grandkids, we welcome Mike Cote aboard as our new executive editor. Mike was born and raised in Manchester and he comes to us with over 30 years of experience working in magazines and newspapers from Colorado to Florida to New Hampshire. Not only is he a fellow UNH Wildcat (as many of our staffers are), but he has interviewed a Beatle, shaken hands with both Michelle Obama and Donald Trump, learned to ski on Loon Mountain in Lincoln at an age when most people’s knees have called it quits, and toured not one but two chicken pie factories in New Hampshire (Mrs. Budd’s and Blake’s). If this photo of him rappelling down the side of the 24-story Brady Sullivan Plaza last year is any indication of the sense of fun and adventure that he will bring to the magazine, then we can’t wait to follow along for the ride.

Bon Motto

Thank you for your insights on General Stark’s famous quote [July Editor’s Note], which I have been reciting incorrectly for many years. I like your interpretation “Death has greatness, but Evil has powers that put even death to shame”.

Have a glorious summah,

— Mark Coryea, Atkinson

Bon Voyage

Congratulations on your retirement! We have met a few times at the NH Magazine sponsored Top Doc celebrations, and I wanted you to know that over the years I have truly appreciated your magazine, and your Editor’s Notes.

You and your staff produce a really wonderful and informative magazine. I too will be retiring on June 30th and look forward to the many adventures to come.

Best of luck, and Godspeed.

— Lou Fink MD N.E. Heart and Vascular Institute CMC

Editor’s Note: Thanks, Doc.

Big on Littleton

I was pleased to see your story about Littleton. I’ve noticed that much, if not all, of the magazine focuses on southern NH. We have so many beautiful towns, scenery, homes and activities up here. I think NH Magazine should include all of NH.

— Leslie O’Brien, Franconia

Editor’s Note: We live in state that’s small on landmass but huge in terms of nature, culture and enterpirse, so covering it all can be tough, but whenever we fail in that mission it’s your duty as readers to remind us. That said, we think we do a decent job of keeping our different region in touch and aware of the shared richness. Thanks for the reminder, just the same.

TIGER says “Thanks!”

Thank you so much for believing in what we do. TIGER, in its 20th year, has been trying to reach as many students as we can by spreading the importance of positive change through the arts. We are very honored and there are no words to fully express how thankful we are that you feel we are worthy of one of your [Best of NH] picks.

Rise and Shine

I found out about the Live Free and Rise T-shirt design challenge from my grandmother who read about it and sent me the information.

I was born and raised in PlymouthI graduated from PSU with a bachelor’s degree in graphic design in 2014. About five years ago I moved out to Fort Collins, Colorado where I am currently residing. I have worked as a designer for about 10 years now. I started at a print shop in Plymouth and when I first came to Colorado I was a designer for a sign shop. I recently had my personal artwork published for the first time in a book titled “Women of Type” which I am very happy about. I am in the beginning stages of opening an Etsy shop, selling stickers and other items with my designs and artwork.

— Sarah Dickson, Ft. Collins, Colorado

Editor’s Note: Thanks for the T-shirt design for our Live Free and Rise art challenge hosted by our partner magazine 603 Diversity. Anyone interested in submitting a design can learn more at 603diversity.com

We are constantly trying to get the word out about TIGER, and you have touched us so much by wanting to help to do that. Please let us know if you need anything at all from us. Thank you Thank you...

— Pam Irish,

Manager Plymouth State University

TIGER Tour

Editor’s Note: TIGER and the countless contributions of founder Trish Lindberg have been on our radar for many years and most deserving of the Best of NH award that appears in this issue. (Note to readers: we send notice of awards out well in advance of the publication of our Best of NH issue — thus the “early” thank-you note).

603 Diversity Recycler

I’m writing in response to your reply to “Turned Off in Keene” in the Feedback column of the May 2023 issue of New Hampshire Magazine.

I am offended by “Diversity 603.” Your response was it’s “about getting to know some people and cultures … that you might not otherwise meet.” I agree it’s interesting to learn about these people and cultures, but they should be integrated into the regular magazine. By putting them in their own magazine you are saying one of two things. Either they are not worthy of the main magazine. Or they are more special than the people included in the main magazine. Either of these offends me. I would love to read about them as part of the regular content but not if they are relegated or elevated to separate content.

“Diversity 603” goes straight to my recycle bin. I would like to elect not to receive it. Is there a way to do this? If not, I will be thinking hard about whether or not to renew my subscription to New Hampshire Magazine when it expires.

— Linda, Windham

Editor’s Note: It’s ironic how a publication designed to enhance understanding across divisions appears so divisive to some. And while I understand your argument that by not “integrating” these stories into the larger magazine we might be seen as fostering that division, we respectfully disagree. Magazines specialize to do justice to a subject, not to diminish other specialties. New Hampshire’s impression of itself (and others’ impression of it) as “non-diverse” is, in our opinion, misleading — so the goal of 603 Diversity is largely to set that record straight in a thoughtful and positive manner.

Spot four newts like the one here hidden on ads in this issue, tell us where you found them and you might win a great gift from a local artisan or company.

To enter our drawing for Spot the Newt, visit spotthenewt.com and fill out the online form. Or, send answers plus your name and mailing address to: Spot the Newt c/o New Hampshire Magazine 250 Commercial St., Suite 4014 Manchester, NH 03101

You can also email them to newt@nhmagazine.com or fax them to (603) 624-1310.

Last month’s “Spot the Newt” winner is Consuelo Carver of Hillsborough June issue newts were on pages 7, 19, 43, 91

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