Concord Monitor
Take Me Outside: Understanding plant defenses
Plants utilize various physical and chemical defense mechanisms, such as prickles, thorns, spines, fuzzy leaves, waxy coatings, rough bark, and toxic saps, to deter herbivores and ensure survival.
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3mEasterseals NH commits to keeping adult day programs open
Easterseals NH has voted to reverse its previous decision to end adult day programs in Manchester and Rochester and certain in-home services in Strafford and Hillsborough counties following discussions with state officials and community stakeholders.
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4mFrom the Farm: It's thistle time of the year
Miles Smith Farm co-owner Cow Coach Carole describes the seasonal struggle of removing invasive burrs from highland cattle while noting the ecological and historical significance of thistle and burdock.
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7mVintage Views: Local products were not always local
A reflection on the historical evolution of commerce in Concord compares colonial taxation and trade struggles with modern consumerism and the enduring value of supporting local farmers.
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4mOpinion: What's with all the rabbits?
Experts attribute the rising rabbit populations in Concord to reduced predator pressure, abundant food sources, and warmer winters caused by climate change.
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4mOpinion: Silence and foreign policy and genocide is abdication, not neutrality
New Hampshire congressional candidates Stefany Shaheen and Maura Sullivan are criticized for failing to adequately address foreign policy and U.S. involvement in Middle East conflicts.