June Lemen

Reading, writing and analogies

Between helping children cross the street safely every morning and afternoon, there are pockets of time when I could stand on the sidewalk and do nothing, but I read instead. … Full story  

Kristin Arrigo

Radon levels can be lessened with filters, bamboo charcoal

Imagine you have made your entire house eco-friendly. You’re thinking you are breathing the cleanest air inside your own four walls, better than at any other place – only to … Full story  

David Brooks

Breaking the mold isn’t the issue in manufacturing: Making the mold in the first place is the tough part

Buddy, can you spare some powdered nylon? That’s the plea Nashua High South seniors Kyle Bergeron and Matthew Close might be making as they try to turn their cool design … Full story  

Tom King

Trainers, others get DWC pitcher strong in 5th year

The best thing about the amateur level of athletics is that the competitors are never too humble to say a simple “thank you.” For instance, take the case of Daniel … Full story  

Benjamin Garber

One true message is worth listening to

Even after 15 years of writing this column, I’m still stumped when people ask how I decide what to write about. I suppose each topic is inevitably about something relevant … Full story  

Joe Konopka

Konopka: Popular opinion overtakes facts in gun-control debate

The term “universal background check” in connection with gun control is being tossed around like a new baseball on a sandlot field. It’s the phrase of the month. People hear … Full story  

Joe Marchilena

Be realistic about what workout your body can handle

I awoke Tuesday morning with a groan. The wife was about to leave for work, and as she does every day, she came in to say so long. When I … Full story  

Kevin Landrigan

Casino opponents circumvent meeting

The sharp elbows are flying over legislation to legalize casino gambling in the state. The NH Building and Construction Trades Council had planned a luncheon meeting this Wednesday at St. … Full story  

Tim Jones

Dum vivamus, vivamus! (while we live, we live!)

While many of the images coming out of Boston recently have been utterly horrifying, others have been equally heroic and uplifting. That pendulum swings wide in both directions. But one … Full story  

Tony Paradiso

Economic report’s data not perfect

In a shocking development, “flaws” were discovered in a major paper authored by not one, but two Harvard economists. Not only has the economic intellect of academia been impugned, but … Full story  

Danielle Curtis

Hudson school ready for its first-ever graduation ceremony

HUDSON – Devha Ramsamooj is hoping to graduate from his high school-level program this summer, and if he does, he knows exactly what he wants to do: earn a bachelor’s … Full story  

Julie Rothman

Quickie sticky buns made with store-bought crescent rolls

Jeffrey Clayton, of Baltimore, was hoping someone would have the recipe for the sticky buns that were served in the cafeterias at Garrison Junior High and Forest Park High schools … Full story  

Kathleen Palmer

Disturbing actions shouldn’t ruin joy of living

How do you go back to your normal daily business of being the lighthearted arts and entertainment editor after a day like today? Today is Monday, April 15, and I’ve … Full story  

Rich Heldenfels

‘Golden Boy’ stars have earlier credits

QUESTION: Can you tell me anything about the young detective and his black partner on “Golden Boy?” I don’t recall seeing them before. ANSWER: The CBS drama about a police … Full story  

Teresa Santoski

Spring has sprung, complete with unwelcome visitors from nature

The first true sign of spring in New Hampshire isn’t necessarily the lengthening of days or the dwindling of snowbanks; it’s the appearance of uninvited critters indoors. Dad has explained … Full story  

Scott Flegal

Attacks at the marathon feel more personal

This time, it was personal. On 9/11, when the towers at the World Trade Center crashed into the street, it felt surreal. It was grandiose and spectacular, albeit in the … Full story  

Henry Homeyer

Growing windowsill greens is easy using Burke method

I grow a lot of my own food and strive to be as self-sufficient at possible. So I store, freeze, can and dehydrate lots of garden produce each summer and … Full story  

Mike Morin

The house looks great, let’s move

I am no longer goofing on Pottery Barn. Two weeks ago, I announced that Barb and I were putting our house on the market and a professional home stager suggested … Full story  

Chris Campbell

Donation of pickup truck would help food pantry pick up donations

The Tolles Street Mission, founded more than 25 years ago by the late Rev. Peggy Smith, is a church offering ministry, Bible study and Sunday worship, as well as a … Full story  

Paul Sylvain

Sylvain: ‘Real’ spring hasn’t sprung until the Sox’s home opener

In case you didn’t notice, spring arrived here last Monday at 1:05 p.m. What’s that, you ask? You thought spring already sprung almost three weeks before that on March 20? … Full story  

Eric Stanway

Scotch egg misnamed, but still a tasty treat rolled up to go

Dishes are frequently named after countries with which they have no connection. English muffins have nothing to do with England, french fries don’t come from France and nowhere in Switzerland … Full story  

Jessie Salisbury

Brookline was once home to its own speedway

Automobile racing has never been one of my particular interests, but many of my friends enjoy it and avidly follow the fortunes of the current racers, especially now that there … Full story  

Week in Preview

The Week in Preview: This week’s unintentional theme: experiencing England without ever leaving the Granite State.

Tuesday Effortless efflorescence Here at TWiP, we love beautiful flowers, but we love them even more when we don’t have to weed them. Enjoy gorgeous gardenscapes, without putting in the … Full story  

Andrew Smith

Valiant effort resurrects impressive stories

I hope I’m not jinxing it, but I’m going to call the new Valiant Comics a success story. The original Valiant Entertainment exploded on the scene in 1989 and quickly … Full story  

Barry Rogoff

Strong hand presents opening lead problem

Now and then, a single hand presents a good opening lead problem and a good double-dummy problem. This one came up at the Tom Cheetham Duplicate Bridge Club (see Figure … Full story  

Chris Graham

New homeowner needs tools for yard cleanup, garden project

Where, oh where did the white snow go, leaving clumps of ice on soil below? Frozen leaves add to the mix, along with branches, pinecones and sticks. Moisture was needed … Full story  

John Bachman

Bachman: NH should blow whistle on Medicaid trust-fund scam

We have an opportunity to show other states how to deal with the federal government, a rare opportunity indeed. Our presidential primary influence may be waning, but we still have … Full story  

Dean Shalhoup

Amherst mother’s book describes her son’s ‘miracle’ recovery

Something was slowly killing Andrew Liam D’Auteuil. And although he lay in one of the best pediatric hospitals on the planet, nobody, no matter how deeply they searched, could say … Full story  

Marc Bouchard

Some spring vegetable dishes even a carnivore can love

The chances that I’ll ever becoming a vegan are, to put it mildly, remote. Let’s just say that most hoofed animals run in terror when they see me coming. Nevertheless … Full story  

Paul Collins

Bowie makes quiet comeback with ‘The Next Day’

My mind is filled with images from a time when David Bowie lived in the glittering persona of his alter ego, Ziggy Stardust. Since those distant days, Bowie has held … Full story