This week I had the privilege of speaking with Alexis Dwyer, a Program Specialist at the New Hampshire Department of Education in the Office of Nutrition Programs and Services, and a food justice advocate. Alexis was born and raised in Tampa, Florida and when an AmeriCorps position opened up with Cooking Matters® New Hampshire at […]
To Be An Artist The two ingredients that I believe are needed to be an artist: the drive to do it and education. When I say education, I do not necessarily mean receiving a fine arts degree in college, and there are many free online websites, videos, and blogs dedicated to helping others learn the […]
The state of New Hampshire is home to dozens of recreational rail-trails that are used year-round by hikers, bikers, cross-country skiers, snowshoers, OHRVs, equestrians, and sled dogs. #1. Presidential Range Rail Trail Towns: Whitefield to Gorham Counties: Coos Length: 18 miles The Presidential Range Rail Trail begins at Cherry Pond in Whitefield, passing through the Silvio O. […]
It’s no secret to those who know me that I’m a big fan of living downtown and walking just about everywhere. When I have the luxury of time, I’m always willing to walk the 15 minutes to downtown businesses, meetings, or events if for nothing else than to smile up at the eagle atop the […]
Just as important as education in New Hampshire are the programs and people who facilitate access to education. And if you’re a homeless youth, you may find just the paperwork itself to be a major barrier. That’s where Stepping Stones comes in. Stepping Stones Founded just 9 weeks ago, Stepping Stones seeks to support homeless […]
Madear’s has been an amazing addition to downtown Pembroke! Their southern Louisiana-inspired menu has been brightening my takeout routine for months and my stomach and I are so thrilled about it. As a Black-owned business and LGBTQ+ friendly hangout, they are a fantastic, welcoming neighbor and I cannot wait to attend some events in-person in […]
Tis the season (and year) for shopping local! I’ve been making extra efforts the last few months to shop local whenever possible, and food is no exception. Jordan Reynolds, a New Hampshire native, opened Col’s Kitchen in downtown Concord in 2020. And while conditions may not be the best for opening a new small business, […]
Name: Azra Palo Current City/Town: Springfield Native City/Town: Laconia Tell us a little about yourself. I work in Windham as the Head of Youth Services at the Nesmith Library. I am the President of the Board for Children’s Librarians of New Hampshire (CLNH) and the Social Media Coordinator of the New Hampshire Library Association (NHLA). […]
Name: Phil Sletten Current City/Town: Henniker Native City/Town: Bow Tell us a little about yourself. I am a proud New Hampshirite who wants to work to improve public policy for everyone in this state by helping to inform our policymakers and the public. I work for the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute, where I research […]
One of the things with parents is sometimes they don’t ask their kids for feedback on how they’re doing. Which doesn’t make sense to me because, as a parent, your kid is your number one customer! – Aubrey Brown, age 10 * * * * * Parenting is a lot like selling candles, or computer […]
