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Experience T he New Hampshire Heritage Museum Trail

1. Albacore Park

Visit Albacore Park and take a self-guided tour through retired US Navy submarine. The USS Albacore (AGSS569) was an experimental platform for new subsurface naval technologies and tactics, and twice established the world’s record for the fastest underwater speed. A Museum gift shop, visitor’s center, and Memorial Garden are on-site. 603–436–3680 www.ussalbacore.org 600 Market St, Portsmouth, NH 03801 Open 7 days during the summer 9:30am–5pm. Active military and children under 7 free. Family tickets available

2. American Independence Museum Founded in 1991 in historic downtown Exeter, the American Independence Museum includes the 18th century Ladd–Gilman House and Folsom Tavern. In addition to featuring a worldclass collection that includes one of only a handful of surviving copies of the Declaration of Independence and an original Purple Heart awarded by General George Washington, the Museum offers numerous children’s programs, special exhibits and events. Customized individual and group tours are welcome with advance notice. 603–772–2622 www.independencemuseum.org One Governors Ln, Exeter, NH 03833 Open May–Nov, Tue–Sat 10am–4pm. Active military and children under 6 free.

3. Aviation Museum of New Hampshire Our mission is to preserve New Hampshire aviation history through dynamic and hands–on exhibits and programs. The Museum engages the public through

Open seasonally June through October, Wednesday - Saturday 10am. - 4pm.

learning opportunities in aviation science and technology. The Museum offers a unique cultural experience that inspires aviation enthusiasm in people of all ages. Open year round. Hours & Admission Friday and Saturday – 10 am to 4 pm; Sunday – 1pm to 4pm. 603-669-4820. 27 Navigator Rd., Londonderry, NH www.aviationmuseumofnh.org

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4. Canterbury Shaker Village Canterbury Shaker Village is an internationally-known non-profit museum founded in 1969, dedicated to preserving the heritage and 200-year legacy of the Canterbury Shakers. Designated as a National Historic Landmark for its architectural integrity and significance, the Village has 25 restored original Shaker buildings, 4 reconstructed Shaker buildings, and 694 acres of forests, fields, gardens, nature trails, and mill ponds under permanent conservation easement. www. shakers.org 603-783-9511 288 Shaker Village Road, Canterbury, NH 03224 Tues-Sun, 10am-4pm May 2 through September 2 Daily, 10am-5pm, Sept3 -Oct 28 Weekends, 10am-4pm Nov 3 - Dec 2.

5. Castle in the Clouds Visit Tom and Olive Plant’s century old mountaintop estate “Lucknow”. Completed in 1914 the “Castle in the Clouds” is a beautiful example of arts and crafts architecture, and a snapshot of life in New Hampshire during the early 20th century. 603–476–5900 www.castleintheclouds.org Rt 171, 455 Old Mountain Rd, Moultonborough, NH. May 26 - Oct 21 Open Daily 10am-5:30pm

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The Currier Museum of Art is an internationally renowned art museum located in Manchester, N.H. The Currier features European and American paintings, decorative arts, photographs and sculpture, including works by Picasso, Monet, O’Keeffe, Wyeth and LeWitt with exhibitions, tours and programs year-round. The Museum also offers tours of the Frank Lloyd Wrightdesigned Zimmerman House (reservations required). The Currier Museum Art Center offers studio workshops and classes for children and adults. 603–669-6144 currier.org 150 Ash Street, Manchester, NH. Sunday, Monday, Wednesday-Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed on Tuesdays.

7. Discover Portsmouth Discover Portsmouth is a cultural gateway that houses a museum of exhibitions and programs (on site and in elementary schools) devoted to Portsmouth history; a welcome center for residents and visitors interested in the city’s history, arts and

culture; a museum shop of unique Portsmouth gifts and books, including those offered by its in-house publishing division, and Historic Tours. Free and open to the public. After viewing our 12minute film on Portsmouth history, we can guide you through all our City has to offer – from walking tours, historic sites, performing and visual arts. Stop here first! 603–436-8433 portsmouthhistory.org 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH. Open April 1 - December 23, 9:30-5pm

8. Lake Winnipesaukee Museum Located in Weirs NH, the Lake Winnipesaukee Museum has a unique collection of historical photographs, maps & lake charts, memorabilia & artifacts on lake history including water skiing, boating, summer camps for boys &girls, Native Americans, the steamboat era & great lectures. 603-366-5950 www.lwhs.us 503 Endicott St. N (Rt. 3), Laconia, NH 03246

The museum contains colorful and historic exhibits such as Scouts on Stamps from Mafeking to the present, the Joseph Moyer World Jamboree collection, a complete display of Max Silber buckles, original paintings of Boy’s Life covers, and a flag carried to the moon by America’s first astronaut and New Hampshire Scout Alan Shepard. The library has complete collections of Scouting periodicals, yearbooks, and fiction and non-fiction series of interest to Scouts, Scouters, and researchers alike. A Braille and visually-impaired library of Scout and Cub handbooks is available. 603–476–5900 www.scoutingmuseum.org 395 Blondin Road, Manchester, NH 03109 August Through June 10am to 4pm Most Wednesdays and Saturdays

10. Libby Museum Built in 1912 by Dr. Henry Libby, local dentist and scientist, the Libby Museum is a museum of Natural History located in Wolfeboro on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee. It contains eclectic exhibits of wildlife, historical artifacts and fascinating oddities found in New England and around the world. Visitors can view Abenaki Indian artifacts, rocks, minerals, fossils and animals native to New Hampshire. Summer programs, lectures, fun for all. Open June 1-Labor Day Tues-Sat 10-4 and Sunday 12-4. Closed on Mondays. Weekend hours only from Labor Day -Columbus Day. Free for ages 4 and under. 603–569–1035 www.thelibbymuseum.org 755 North Main St, Wolfeboro, NH 03894 (3.2 mi. north of downtown Wolfeboro on Rte. 109) Open June 1–Labor Day, See trail on 28

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Gary Sniffin atop EDALHAB controlling air to ballast tanks during launching of EDALHAB. The Alton Bay Bandstand is visible in upper right.

48 Hours At The Bottom Of The Lake — The Story Of EDALHAB —

by Brendan Smith Weirs Times Editor

It was fifty years ago, in April of 1968, that four students from the University of New Hampshire spent two days at the bottom of Alton Bay on Lake Winnipesaukee. This wasn’t a weird college fraternity initiation, but an experiment that was many months in the making that had long-lasting implications. It was called EDALHAB. Gary Sniffin, one of the four engineering students who spent forty-eight hours in EDALHAB at the bottom of Alton Bay, only recently returned to the site after living for many years in San Diego and retiring to Rochester a little over a year ago. The name EDALHAB is derived from combining the first initial of the Engineering Design and Analysis Laboratory at UNH with the first three letters of the word habitat. It was, when completed,

EDALHAB In Mid-Contruction at UNH. (L to R) – Professor Blanchard, Dave Rodrigues, Roger Lachance, Gary Sniffin, Professor Geoff Savage, Chet Johnson, Captain George Bond (Navy Diving Medical Officer), Deni Pauli (Office of Naval Research), Unknown Naval Officer, Professor E. H. Stolworthy, Graduate Student Fritz Hess. a full scale twenty-one ton model designed as a place to live while working under water. “The project was funded by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) to

test the concept that you could launch and implant a habitat without a big support vessel,” said Sniffin. “I was a mechanical engineering student and the other five

undergrads involved were electrical engineering students.” ONR granted the project a meager sum of $1,500 to use in purchasing the materials to build the vessel. “We started the project in the fall of 1967. The Engineering and Design Analysis Laboratory at UNH was only a couple of years old at the time. It was developed to establish a footprint in ocean engineering which was a brand new field at the time,” said Sniffin. “There was a study the year before that described two different concepts on how to do underwater habitats this way. One as a selftethered habitat so we wanted to prove out the theory with the few bucks we got from ONR. UNH was also trying to provide a hands-on kind of experience and a huge amount of time was spent on it by students.” According to a news report of the day: “They would need a large tank for the body…four smaller tanks to hold water ballast or air, See edalhab on 22

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— OFF THE SHELF/SUMMER READING —

by Debby Montague Book Reviewer

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A short story is a different thing all together – a short story is like a kiss in the dark from a stranger. - Stephen King Short stories are tiny windows into other worlds and other minds and dreams. They are journeys you can make to the far side of the universe and still be back in time for dinner. - Neil Gaiman Are you planning to re-read the James R. Benn Billy Boyle Mysteries this summer while you wait for the September publication of the new Billy Boyle? Or perhaps you’re visiting old friends like Julia Spencer Fleming’s Claire Fergusson and Russ Van Alstyne. Maybe you prefer to browse the library or the bookstore shelves to inspire your summer reads. All good plans but consider complementing the above with something pithy, something to read while you spend an afternoon on a boat or a beach, a story to wind down with during the long and lovely summer evenings. For me sometimes only a short story will do. It’s a way to test the water, so to speak, of a new to you author or to refresh yourself with the works of an old friend or to get a taste of a variety of authors. Below are some suggestions for both the old and the new and the in between.

So, you know Tom Hanks as Forrest Gump and Robert Langdon but perhaps you don’t know Tom Hanks, the author. It’s time you met. Tom Hanks’ Uncommon Type: Some Stories (Alfred A. Knopf, 2017), is good entertainment with a dose of pathos here and there. Even if you’ve not met Tom Hanks the author, you may know that he is a typewriter devotee. Each story features a typewriter, and, if you’re of a certain age, you may even find a mention of your first one. The typewriters, however, aren’t the stars of the stories or the most memorable parts. Character is king, and you’ll meet all sorts in Hanks’ stories from job hunters to past pursuers to adventure seekers. There are buddy stories, Alan Bean Plus Four, and sci-fi stories, The Past Is Important to Us, and success stories, Go See Costas. One of my favorites is Christmas Eve 1953 which is a little sad and a little uplifting and filled with nostalgia for anyone who was a kid in the 1950’s. If you like a mix of styles In Sunlight Or in Shadow: Stories Inspired By The Painting of Edward Hopper edited by Lawrence Block (Pegasus Books Ltd., 2016) may be a good pick for you. The authors, invited by Lawrence Block to write stories inspired by the works of Edward Hopper, include Block himself, Lee Child, Joyce Carol Oates and Megan Abbott. Maybe you are curious about a short story by Craig Ferguson who you may be more familiar with as a late-night TV host. Try his

short Taking Care of Business. It’s a solemn little tale about two old friends. If you enjoy Michael Connelly’s Harry Bosch crime novels, you can get a taste of Harry in Nighthawks, and of Nighthawks, one of the most recognized Hopper paintings. Nighthawks is one of my favorite Hopper paintings, and I like Michael Connelly’s Harry Bosch, but I think my favorite story in this collection is Rooms By The Sea by Nicholas Christopher whose work I’d never read before. It’s an odd and beautiful little story full of blue and gold visions and sea smells and it stays with you long after you finish it. Stephen King’s Skeleton Crew (G.P. Putnam and Sons, 1985), is an old favorite of mine. If you think that Stephen King, the “Horror Master,” only writes very long books about super flu and the end of the world as we know it or rabid pet dogs and haunted hotels you would be wrong. Those are all great books (which maybe I’ll put on my own re-read list), but King can get his narrative across in a short story better than many other writers. All the stories of Skeleton Crew have the King mark of horror or fantasy, but I think you can read The Reach and relate to the main character as if she was family or an old friend or neighbor no matter how ordinary a life you lead. And just maybe on a rainy summer night, driving home late at night, the shortest way you know, you’ve had a sense of what riding with Mrs. Todd (Mrs. See montague on 39

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Lake W innipesaukee Sailing Association

Weirs Times Editor

It wasn’t until 1988 that a focus on youth sailing came to New Hampshire’s big lake. It was then that the Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association (LWSA) was born. Then known as the Lake Winnipesaukee Yacht Racing Association, it borrowed space from Fay’s Boat Yard and the Winnipesaukee Yacht Club. “We started with four little sail boats, one motor boat and one instructor,” said Al Posnack who is the lead volunteer for the school. “There was a core group who started it and they weren’t sure where it would lead but they knew it was a good thing to do.” This summer, thirty years later, their mission proves to be more than just a good thing. With property located right next to Fay’s purchased in 2013 and paid for in one year due to the generosity of donations, LWSA continues to thrive and to introduce as

many kids as they can to sailing as well as instill in them important life lessons. “They learn independence, self-confidence, determination, problem solving, teamwork and sportsmanship,” said Posnack. LWSA also makes sure that their program is available to all, not just a select few. “We are always working hard to get less fortunate kids into the program,” said Posnack. “Some local kids, who have lived near the water their whole life, have never even been out on it. Through our donors we have more ability to give out scholarships than we have candidates. Right now LWSA is giving scholarships to about a dozen kids a year and we’d love to give more.” According to Posnack there are a good number of locals and summer folks who are taking sailing lessons at LWSA. They might even possibly have a family from the United Arab Emirates this summer. Ages range from 7 all the way up to adult LWSA has eight certified instructors as well as and about half of those students are sum-

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F ishing Lake W innipesaukee

by Tim Moore Contributing Writer

Lake Winnipesaukee is New Hampshire’s largest lake. At just over 45,000 acres, it dwarfs any other lake in the state. Despite being located in a relatively small state, the lake is quite well known. It is home to politicians, actors, and professional athletes. For many though, the lake’s attraction lies in its abundance of landlocked salmon, lake trout, smallmouth bass, and white perch. Anglers and tourists come from around the globe to take part in what some refer to as world-class fishing. LANDLOCKED SALMON Landlocked salmon (Salmo salar sebago) are Atlantic salmon that were once thought to have been trapped in freshwater lakes by dropping sea levels more than 10,000 years ago. However, recent studies suggest that some salmon simply stopped returning to the ocean. Regardless of how they got into freshwater lakes to stay, these fish are revered for their fighting and jumping ability. Lake Winnipesaukee has a healthy population of land-

locked salmon thanks to the supplemental stocking efforts of the NH fish and Game Department. Fish up to six pounds are routinely caught, with some larger fish reported, but most of the ones caught are between 18” and 21”. Trolling is the favorite method of catching these silver-colored salmonids. Some anglers prefer to troll live bait, others troll streamer flies, and many choose spoons. The fishing season for landlocked salmon is from April 1 through September 30 each year. The taking of salmon is prohibited by any method outside of the five-month season.

20 pounds have been caught by anglers and during fall netting surveys, but the average size is typically around 20”. The open-water season for lake trout is from April 1 through September 30. During the spring months, trolling is a favorite way to catch lake trout. Once the water warms into the 70s, many anglers vertical jig for them. During latesummer and early-fall, lake trout numbers rise as fish move into water over 100’ deep and feed to prepare for the fall spawn. The action is often fast and furious and keeps many coming back time and again.

LAKE TROUT Lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush) are freshwater members of the char family. They are New Hampshire’s deep-water trout, often living in waters over 100’ deep. In New Hampshire, lake trout are wild. They receive no supplemental stocking. Their success is due in part to the management efforts of NH Fish and Game. Some anglers target lake trout for their potential size, and others prefer their orange flesh to eat. Lake trout have the potential to grow larger than most other trout species in New Hampshire. Fish over

SMALLMOUTH BASS Lake Winnipesaukee is well-known for its smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu) fishery. The rocky bays and clear water make for excellent spawning habitat. A good forage base and plenty of space allows the smallmouth to reproduce in high numbers and grow to large size. Three-pound fish are common, with larger fish regularly reported. Casting lures is the favorite technique for catching smallies, and which lure works best depends on the time of year and behavior See moore on 33

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Passengers set to board The Mount Washington Steamboat.

Railroaded & Steamboated Vacationers Came To New Hampshire

by Robert Hanaford Smith, Sr. Contributing Writer

There were no automobiles, airplanes, or buses and some New Hampshire residents were leaving the homesteads that they or their ancestors had worked long and exhausting hours to establish in favor of better land with fewer rocks to the west, while others headed for California in search of gold. But there were others, tourists, who were coming to New Hampshire on their vacations. This was during the mid-1800’s and people were coming to enjoy the beauty of the Granite State and to enjoy some peace and quiet. They were railroaded, not in the sense of being forced or tricked into something they didn’t want to do, and they weren’t steamboated in the sense that some may use that word today. The words had a literal meaning. Many of the tourists traveled to New Hampshire by means of the railroad assisted by the steam-boat and stagecoach. Remember that the locomotives that pull the railroad cars were for many years powered by steam as were the passenger boats on our lakes and rivers. Vacationers also made use of real horse-power, the live energy that moved the stage-coaches that for many years were a popular means of transportation. Writer John Brennan in the 1963 Manchester Union Centennial Edition wrote “Vacation travel is a type of

Steam locomotive in Crawford Notch.

exploration. Who is to say when exploration for gain turned to exploration for relaxation and pure personal interest?” The popularity of vacationing in New Hampshire, and particularly the possibility of doing it can be largely attributed to the railroad. Travelling through the state solely by stagecoach and horseback was an extremely bumpy adventure. According to Brennan the first railroad in New Hampshire was chartered in 1833 ( the Boston and Ontario Railroad Company) and by 1863 there had been 59 railroads chartered in the State. Smaller ones were soon swallowed up by the larger enterprises, but the number of companies started shows the importance of the railroad as a means of transportation. As previously indicated, water traffic in those days was also used as a means of transportation from one point to the other, not primarily for pleasure as is the case today. Vacations in the mid-1800’s were primarily for wealthy people, not for the ordinary working-man’s family, as benefits such as paid vacations for laborers apparently did not exist in those days. The railroad, however, did make it possible for those who were not wealthy to travel to New Hampshire resorts to enjoy its recreational opportunities for a day or a few See smith on 35 days of re-

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Pumpkinseed Catch and Release.

Warmwater F isheries Abound In T he Granite S tate

by Scott Decker

Inland Fisheries Supervisor / NH Fish & Game Dept.

So if you’ve been thinking about trying the sport of fishing for the first time, or getting back into it after a long hiatus, consider the many “warmwater” fishing opportunities we have throughout New Hampshire and especially the Lakes Region. Bass, crappie, sunfish, perch, and pickerel are among the species considered to be part of the warmwater category of fish. Fish such as trout and salmon belong in the “coldwater” category. Warmwater species typically inhabit lakes and ponds that are somewhat shallow and have abundant emergent or submergent vegetation. Lakes like Winnipesaukee support both cold and warmwater species due to the variety of habitats present throughout the lake. Bass species include the largemouth bass and its cousin the smallmouth bass. Largemouth, as the name implies, can be identified by its rather large jaw (rear corner goes past the eye), while the smallmouth jaw only goes to the rear edge of the eye. Largemouth also have a dark lateral band or a

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series of blotches running the length of the fish, while smallmouth have a series of vertical bars on a bronze-colored background (hence the name “bronzeback”). Sunfish are a close relative of the bass but don’t grow as large and are often preyed upon by bass. Also known as “kibbees” or “panfish,” this group includes the pumpkinseed, bluegill, and red-breast sunfish, and they only reach maximum sizes of 8 to 10 inches. Another member of the sunfish family that has caught on with New Hampshire anglers is the black crappie. Sometimes called “calico bass” due to their coloration, crappies can reach lengths upwards of 15 inches and a couple pounds in weight. Yellow and white perch are considered more of a “mid-lake” species and are not always associated with nearshore habitat, unless they are spawning. Don’t forget that the toothy chain pickerel offers some excitement when it torpedoes your lure or bait, as you retrieve it through heavy vegetation in the shallows. Fishing for warmwater species can be as simple as using a single hook, worm, and

bobber set-up with a light to medium duty rod and spinning or spin-casting reel. In fact, this is probably the best way to introduce a youngster to the sport. A can of dug worms and a school of pumpkinseeds will keep the young ones busy and hopefully lead to a lifetime of fishing enjoyment. Surveys show that most anglers nowadays favor lures over live bait. Jigs, plastic swimbaits, and topwater or diving plugs are the most popular types of lures. Spinners and spoons also account for a fair number of fish. Going with “weedless” lures can be a big plus when fishing heavily vegetated cover. Although warmwater fish can be caught most anytime of the day and in any type of weather, the more successful anglers stick to the twilight hours and on a dropping barometer. A good adage to remember is, “wind from the east, fish bite the least, wind from the west, fish bite the best!” Good luck out there!

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Lake W innipesaukee Museum’s S ummer L ecture S eries

Wednesday June 20th, 7pm “Underwater History”, featuring Hans Hug: Hans returns to the Lake Winnipesaukee Museum, to give his famous lecture on the underwater history of Lake Winnipesaukee. His presentation will include videos of wrecks while diving in the big lake and other interesting artifacts from below the surface of the lake. Hans has been an avid diver for many years and it will be of great interest to anyone who enjoys the history of Lake Winnipesaukee. (Reservations Recomended).

and “Fun Facts” about the lake and islands. It makes a great gift and is a must for every coffee table at the lake. The books will be available for purchase at this presentation! (Reservations Recomended).

Wednesday June 27th, 7pm “The Islands of Winnipesaukee”, featuring Ron Guilmette Join author and photographer, Ron Guilmette with his newly released book, “The Islands of Winnipesaukee”. Listen to the paddling adventures of Jay and Ron as they paddled to all of the islands of Winnipesaukee. The “Islands of Winnipesaukee” is a 11”x 9.5” coffee table book with color photos of all 260 islands on Lake Winnipesaukee. Ron and Jay may have been able to solve the long unanswered question of “How many islands are

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INVASIVE SPECIES OF CONCERN IN NEW HAMPSHIRE Report potential invasive species sightings to: New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services at (603) 271-2248.

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invasive plants, infestations of invasive animals can create serious problems in a lake. However, unlike invasive plants, there are currently are no feasible or practical approaches to managing populations of invasive animals once they are in our lakes. Relatively speaking, it’s easier for Lake Hosts and boaters to see and remove fragments of plants hitchhiking on boats and trailers than it is to see and remove hitchhiking invasive animals. Aquatic invasive animals, including the Asian clam, can spread from waterbody to waterbody when present in nearly microscopic larval or juvenile forms in drops of

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so that when they pumped the air inside it would just bubble out of the bottom. They would use it to bring us meals in a pressure cooker.” The divers who brought the meals to EDALHAB, as well as the four students living inside, all had to take scuba diving lessons first and be certified in order for UNH to let them go ahead with the project. Air flow in and out of EDALHAB was a crucial piece in the engineering puzzle and was described in this news article: “Air requirements had to be well considered in con-

struction of the craft. A so-called manifold system to permit the air within the hull to be changed once each hour was designed and built by the students. It is interesting to note that in an ordinary room, in a house equipped with storm windows, the air is changed approximately once in every two and three-quarter hours. An umbilical cord will be attached to the submerged laboratory to transport air, electricity, and communications from the surface. There will be monitoring devices which will indicate pressure, temperature, height of water in the

trunk, tension of lines and atmospheric conditions, including the amount of water vapor.” Alton Bay was chosen as the site for the launch of EDALHAB. “We came in February to cut holes in the ice and survey the boat launch ramp to make sure it was suitable for launching EDALHAB,” said Sniffin. “After launching, it was to be anchored at a depth of 25feet halfway between the bandstand on the water and the community house on shore. We ran communication air lines from the community house to See edalhab on 27

1888 May 12 1889 Apr. 14 1890 Apr. 24 1891 Apr. 23 1892 Apr. 11 1893 May 10 1894 Apr. 20 1895 Apr. 26 1896 Apr. 23 1897 Apr. 23 1898 Apr. 14 1899 May 2 1900 Apr. 26 1901 Apr. 20 1902 Apr. 4 1903 Apr. 2 1904 Apr. 29 1905 Apr. 24 1906 Apr. 26 1907 Apr. 29 1908 Apr. 21 1909 Apr. 19 1910 Apr. 6 1911 May 2 1912 Apr. 23 1913 Apr. 17 1914 Apr. 15 1915 Apr. 24 1916 Apr. 16 1917 Apr. 28 1918 Apr. 24 1919 Apr. 14 1920 Apr. 24

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Don’t Overload --Observe passenger and weight limits. Wear Life Jackets or Vests -- State law requires one wearable life preserver for each person in a boat. All children age 12 or under must wear an approved vest or jacket. Know the Water -- Always carry a chart (map). In an Accident -- Personal safety comes first; report all injuries and damage. Water and Alcohol Don’t Mix -- Boating while intoxicated is against the law. Use Your Lights -- All boats operating after sunset until sunrise must display visible lights. Hunting is Prohibited while under power from a motor, as is carrying a loaded firearm (unless you possess a N.H. pistol permit). Dumping and Littering are Illegal, and punishable as a misdemeanor (up to a year in jail and/or a $2,000 fine). Don’t Harass Wildlife -- Killing or deliberately harassing water birds through the operation of a boat is “Taking” wildlife (fines of $1,000 or more, and loss of fishing license). Take a Boating Safety Course -- Contact the N.H. Marine Patrol Bureau at www. boatingeducation.nh.gov or call 888-2542125 or 603-267-7256.

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12. Museum of the White Mountains The Museum of the White Mountains at Plymouth State University immerses visitors in the cultural and environment legacy of the region. Objects, images, stories, and digital resources promote understanding and engagement in changing exhibitions. The robust website hosts collections, exhibitions, videos, educational materials and more. 603–535–3210 www.plymouth.edu/museum-of-the-white-mountains/ Plymouth State University, 34 Highland St, Plymouth, NH 03264 Open Thur–Fri 10am–5pm, Saturday, 11am-4pm. Closed during university holidays. Free admission.

13. NH Boat Museum The museum features changing exhibits on the history of New Hampshire’s fresh water boating and cultural life on our many lakes and rivers. Young and old will find something of interest. Visitors can view our introductory video on lake and boating history, young people can enjoy the interac-

tive Family Activity Center, and shoppers can enjoy our Museum Store. For those wanting to get out on the lake, the museum offers narrated rides aboard the Millie B, a 1920s era vintage wooden boat at the Wolfeboro town docks. 603–569–4554 www.nhbm.org 399 Center St, Wolfeboro, NH 03896 Open Memorial Day weekend–Columbus Day weekend, Mon–Sat 10am–4pm, Sun noon–4pm.

14. NH Historical Society The independent nonprofit that saves, preserves, and shares New Hampshire history. 603-228-6688 www.nhhistory.org 30 Park Street, Concord, NH. 03301 Tuesday Through Saturday, 9:30am. to 5pm Closed on federal holidays

15. Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm An agricultural museum, a working farm and a historic homestead. Blending the past with the present to explore over 200 years of rural living through the lives of two country doctors, their community, and the land they settled. Witness farm life in all seasons, interact with farm animals and engage in historical pastimes. Rediscover rural medicine history, New Hampshire traditions and lore. Open year-round with hands-on activities, workshops and interactive events for all generations. 603–323–7591 www.remickmuseum.org 58 Cleveland Hill Rd, Tamworth, NH 03886 April 1, 2018–December 1, 2018 Monday–Saturday: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Closed Sunday

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17. Wright Museum of World War II Experience the past and be inspired by a nation united at the Wright Museum. With over 14,000 items in its collection of 1939–1945–era home front and military memorabilia, the Wright seeks to increase public awareness of the contributions made by WWII–era Americans, and to honor their enduring legacy. Engaging displays include a Time Tunnel, a 1940s soda fountain, and tanks and other military vehicles. All museums require admission unless otherwise specified. 603–569–1212 www.wrightmuseum.org 77 Center St, Wolfeboro, NH 03894 Open May–Oct 31, Mon– Sat 10am–4pm, Sun noon– 4pm.

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local news article. “Chief Charles Wheeler, who had been much in evidence during the proceedings stepped forward to warn them back.The heavy steel cables were taut with the weight of the sealab. And he was trying to avert a major catastrophe if something should snap. Small children, being the way they are, he had a job on his hands.� The “monster� was noted for being painted white and having the names of the six UNH undergradu-

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there was talk of building a canal with a four mile long tunnel under the Alleghany mountains to aid water transportation. McMaster wrote: “ Lest the Legislature might not know what a tunnel was, the commissioners described it as ‘a passage like a well dug horizontally through a hill or mountain.’” But as we have seen, the railroads, assisted by the steamboats and the stagecoaches used where the trains did not go, were an important ally to the vacationer and explorer of the second half of the 1800’s. In the year 1863 the wife and children of the President of the United States took advantage of the “new” methods of transportation to enjoy the beauty of New Hampshire. Mrs. Abraham

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Todd’s Shortcut) might be like. But these are just three recommendations for short story reads. You may want to read the master, O. Henry. The Ransom of Red Chief can’t be beat. If only cozy mysteries will do on a summer day at the lake, I bet you can dig up a collection of Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple or Hercule Poirot mysteries. Then there’s my all-time favorite, Rex Stout’s Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin murder mysteries. Wolfe and Goodwin are, after all, the best detectives north of the South Pole, and Stout’s collections of novelettes are first-rate. Try Homicide Trinity (Viking Press, 1962). Whatever your preference you’re sure to find a collection of shorts to suit your summer fancy. Sometimes that chance encounter with an author can grow into an appreciation of his or her entire canon. After all, a “kiss in the dark” might lead to a lasting affair.

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