Mary Blaisdell

Vintage Views: The epitaph

The Old North Cemetery in Concord is home to many gravestones from the past two centuries, some of which boast epitaphs that provide insight into the lives of the deceased and serve as a reminder of the passage of time.

Parker Potter: Body, mind and heart

After retiring, a man began taking a five-mile walk around Contoocook every morning, which not only improved his physical health but also his mental and emotional health, and he invented a car-counting game to keep his mind sharp and his dopamine levels high, while also walking Annabelle, a dog he walks every day, who has become one of his best friends.

From the Farm: My favorite steer sidelined by injury

Bleu, a 14-year-old gentle giant, recently retired after injuring one of his horns, but his brother Finn has stepped into his role, providing visitors with the "Ultimate Cow Experience" at Miles Smith Farm.

Opinion: A New Hampshire Advantage worth defending

New Hampshire is at a pivotal moment, with rising property taxes, financial strain on families and seniors, and stagnant economic growth threatening the "New Hampshire Advantage" of limited government, fiscal responsibility, local control, and individual opportunity, and it is time for leaders to make thoughtful decisions to ensure a resilient future for future generations.

Following years of dormancy, Cobble Pond Farms to return to Canterbury with reimagined convenience store

Time has weathered the light-blue facade that greets drivers rolling into Canterbury. For around six years, the Cobble Pond Farms Convenience Store wedged into the inner bend of the Exit 18 off-ramp from I-93 North has been vacant. Now, the family that owns the New York-based chain is reviving the location, which is expected to […]