Category Archives: Current Events

New Hampshire: 40 Different Words For Rain

Posted on 24 June, 2006 by Janice Brown

“You know, in New Hampshire we have over 40 different words for rain…”

…All of them unprintable… Continue reading →

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Not New Hampshire: Massachusetts Threatens To Close Vital Records

Posted on 23 June, 2006 by Janice Brown

A major threat to genealogy researchers in New England looms on the horizon….

The Massachusetts' State Legislature may soon … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire’s Donald Hall: 14th U.S. ‘Poet Laureate’

Posted on 17 June, 2006 by Janice Brown

The newspapers and ezines are full of articles about our new Poet Laureate, Donald Hall. 

My question is…. what exactly IS a “Poet Laureate?” Continue reading →

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New Hampshire: Swift Water To Be Proud Of

Posted on 9 June, 2006 by Janice Brown

Practically everyone recognizes this organization from the cookies their members  sell…

Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, and others…

Even better than … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire: Red Tide is Biblical

Posted on 6 June, 2006 by Janice Brown

“Throughout history, they have made their presence known…

in every ocean and sea on the planet.

In … Continue reading →

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