An auspicious day in Tibetan Buddhism is a time when the positive or negative results of your actions are greatly multiplied. Devout practitioners use these special dates to build positive energy (merit), clear away bad karma.
On Saturday the town of Amherst held is 57th July Fourth parade in celebration of the 250th birthday of America. The parade was followed with activities, entailment and speakers on the Village Green in the classically New England celebration. Despite high temperatures in the upper 90s a large crowd lined
Stone-Grimaldi purchased the bakery in 2018 from former owners Mike and Gale Cummings. No stranger to the business, Stone-Grimaldi had been working at Crosby Bakery for 15 years when the opportunity to purchase the city icon crossed her path.
Time to dig into some hot dirt–maybe with some potholders! I have to admit, my time in the garden this week has been limited. The relentless heat and humidity have been tough –and I don’t handle heat well (what can I say, I’m a New Englander, and
Hello there! First things first. The heat this weekend is going to be oppressive. No matter what you're doing as you enjoy the 4th of July festivities, please be safe. Stay hydrated, take breaks in cool areas when you can: shade, A/C, a walk-in freezer, whatever
When a person experiences the trauma of domestic or sexual violence, knowing where to turn is the very first step toward safety. For nearly 2,500 individuals in Greater Nashua annually, that turning point begins with Bridges: Domestic & Sexual Violence Support Services, Inc. Widely recognized across Greater Nashua and
“Summer reading,” by definition, is reading you do in the summer. But it has so many connotations: * as a goal, like a program * as in a “beach read,” aka light and fluffy * as a seasonal enjoyment (i.e. only reading books set in summer) What sort of reader are you
Do you enjoy the thrill of a treasure hunt? How about meandering around outdoor markets searching for antiques? If so, check out Todd Farm Flea Market in Rowley, Massachusetts. Dealers from all over New England who specialize in antiques and quality second-hand finds gather from April-November on Sundays
Let’s dig into the dirt! Finally, some rain! I am very grateful for the rain, but this week has still been about mitigating the hot, dry weather we’ve been having thus far this season, and Sunday was all about watering and fertilizing. I know, I sound like a
CONCORD, NH – In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, Governor Kelly Ayotte and state leaders are inviting Granite Staters to the State House for special displays of significant documents connected to the nation’s founding. Visitors to the New Hampshire State House Visitor Center will have the
What’s growing on in the garden this week? Let’s take a look! In the perennial bed, my Little Redhead Spigelia is in bloom with their flame red petals and their striking yellow throats. I love this flower for pollinators, for their long bloom (they even bloom twice a
Collaboration doesn’t happen by accident; it happens because the people at these agencies know and trust one another. You can walk into the local coffee shop or attend a Chamber of Commerce event and see this happening in real-time
“What we’re trying to do is just show people that almost everything we do here is accessible and easy for people to get started in, or at least determine if it’s something they could be interested in — like the glass studios in the basement, the ceramic studios and so on,” he said.
It was an all-hands-on-deck day for the Division of Public Works. In addition to Parks and Recreation staff who manage events like this, staff from each department in public works greeted residents, handed out goodies to kids and explained their roles in keeping the city operating
June is Audiobook appreciation month! First and foremost, audiobooks are books, just like e-books are books and physical books are books. Listening to audiobooks is as much reading and good for your brain as reading print books. Nothing about listening to an audiobook is “cheating.” Don’t let anyone
They have put a lot of thought and care into becoming The Beatles, as evidenced by their hair and clothing, replicating the styles worn by the original band from Liverpool, though the heat has forced them to omit their black suit jackets. Their stage banter is delivered in an English accent.
