Concord Monitor
With larger developments slow going, a flush of smaller housing projects newly pitched in Concord
Housing and rental costs have started to level out in some parts of the country, but prices – and demand – remain record-breaking in central New Hampshire. In Concord, city leaders have spent the…
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5mNew auction house in Franklin revives in-person bidding
Ryan Piccirillo and his wife Liza Penney hosted a soft launch auction at their new Granite Union Auction Company location in a former 1917 church in Franklin, aiming to revitalize the in-person auction industry following the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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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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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5mTake 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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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.