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Sister’s visit a needed break

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Recently there was a small and joyous reunion held in Merrimack. The venue was outstanding – Buckley’s lovely upstairs dining room – and the food …

NDA grad helps students with adopted turtles

Sunday, May 20, 2012

TYNGSBOROUGH, Mass. – Fifteen months ago, fourth-graders at the Academy of Notre Dame found four tiny turtles that they promptly adopted to live in Donna …

Barterer offers cleaning, errands to get auto up and running

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Bartering has always been a method of exchanging goods and services through a person-to-person approach that gives people access to things they’re unable to acquire …

The extraordinary comes to life at Steampunk convention in Nashua

By DEAN SHALHOUP Staff Writer | Sunday, May 20, 2012

Imagine a place where an educated ape answers your questions, where an airship pirate runs for mayor and promises, if elected, he’ll find a way …

Telegraph expo to benefit Humane Society for Greater Nashua

By TERESA SANTOSKI Staff Writer | Tuesday, May 15, 2012

For the devoted pet owner, events that are truly family-friendly are hard to come by, as most are geared only toward the human members of …

Lost pets get help returning home with program

By SUSANNAH BRYAN Sun Sentinel | Tuesday, May 15, 2012

PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. – Indi, the peripatetic Belgian Malinois, was lost and found all in the space of four frantic hours. He found his way …

Training needs some work

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Guys, when’s the last time you got scammed by a pretty face? Even if she’s a dog. So, my puppy, Basia, is 12 weeks old, …

Eating local involves a lot of principles and knowledge

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

I love the flavors of spring. In 2007, Barbara Kingsolver wrote “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life,” a wonderful account of eating only …

Food saver helps preserve produce, saves trips to the market

Sunday, May 13, 2012

Food preservation and storage date to ancient civilizations. They include clay jars, drying racks, salt and spices, pickling and canning, all methods to protect food …

Nashua man wants to capture untouched talent of teens in area

By MARYALICE GILL Staff Writer | Sunday, May 13, 2012

Oscar Villacis wants to extend a helping hand to Nashua youths who have passions and dreams, but talents yet to be tapped into. Untouched Talent, …

Racing for the register

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

“Gentlemen, start your engines!” Even though I never actually heard those words, I could swear I was at New Hampshire Motor Speedway while shopping at …

More thrifty Halloween tips

By WENDY THOMAS | Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Fall is here, the temperature has dropped, and we find our food tastes change from the high water fruits and vegetables of summer to the …

More than reindeer flying across December skies

Sunday, November 27, 2011

There’s some good news, and then, of course, there’s some bad news. Go figure! As things go, December ends the year and, on the solstice, …

Sweater season prompts knitter’s quest to replace pattern

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Winter’s chill is in the air, calling for warmth of woolen wear. Layered clothing, including a sweater, increases indoor comfort and helps brave the weather. …

A little extra caution needed on roads

Sunday, October 18, 2009

New Hampshire recently took third place in a competition it didn’t want to enter. We win a black medal instead of a bronze. That’s because …

Being gracious to ungrateful girlfriend challenges parents

Sunday, October 18, 2009

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have always had a warm and close relationship with our college-aged children. We often host their friends in our …

‘Dancing With the Stars’ isn’t the worst move for celebs

June Lemen | Friday, October 16, 2009

I read Robert Wagner’s autobiography this past year, and I found it wonderfully interesting. Things that I learned about Wagner included that he had been …

Leaves are falling, so it’s time to think about compost

Kristin Arrigo | Friday, October 16, 2009

Fall is a great time to talk about compost. It is the best time to start your own rich compost mulch made from all those …

Letting readers have a turn

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

It’s been a while since I took a week off and turned the keyboard over to you. Like other reader-written columns, I can never resist …

Home-grown garlic perfects plenty of dishes

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

I’ve read garlic is good for keeping away vampires. I’ve heard it’s good for preventing colds. I know it’s good to make almost any tomato-based …

This week, it’s about an old man’s dream

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Today is being celebrated as Reformation Sunday in Lutheran churches. As a retired Lutheran pastor, I suppose I should be writing about that. But Martin …

Litchfield man takes his pumpkins seriously

By ALBERT McKEON Staff Writer | Sunday, October 18, 2009

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Start taking cues from your hues

By ROSEMARY SADEZ FRIEDMANN Scripps Howard News Service | Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Are you a model-home groupie? Have you noticed how many model homes have beige and taupe color themes? Looks classy, right? That is because beige …