Hogwarts Homecoming
Don’t tell the Daily Prophet reporters. Just find a spot on Platform 9¾ and make your way to the Hogwarts Homecoming in Haverhill. N.H.! By Laura Jean WhitcombPhotos courtesy of…
Vermont’s Bats: Why We Should Care
These misunderstood creatures are an important part of our ecosystem. By Sarah Strew, Lead Nature Camp and Adult Programs, VINS Bats have one of the worst reputations in the animal…
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Hanover Orthodontics
Dr. Neely and his team have created amazing smiles for three generations of families. Text and photography by Kim J. Gifford Clients, young and old, walking into Dr. Donald Neely’s…
All Hallows’ Eve
Ghost stories and Halloween go hand in hand. Here are some spooky tales that take place right here in the Upper Valley. Compiled by Laura Jean Whitcomb Sure, everyone knows…
A Century of the CCBA
With one century under its belt, the Carter Community Building Association continues to make the Upper Valley a better place to live and play.
Tracking in the Winter Woods
By Adair Mulligan There’s no better time to get outside with your child than in winter. What? Wrestling with snowsuits, mittens, boots and hats? Yes! Beyond the exhilaration of crisp…
Playing Dreidel under the Christmas tree and Other Family Holiday Traditions
By Emma Wunsch ‘Tis the season for holiday cheer and traditions! Whether you’re hanging up the ornaments your children made decades ago or decorating a Dreidel with a toddler, the…
Planning a Play Date
By Laura Jean Whitcomb It’s not like my daughter hasn’t seen another child. She’s been in child care, gone to preschool, is a student in public school, and participates in…
Family Camping
By Andi Diehn I’m always on the lookout for better vacation ideas. Last summer, when a friend of mine mentioned she was taking her son camping, I invited my own…
Mighty Yoga
By Kim J. Gifford Photography courtesy of Mighty Yoga Today, yoga is widely acknowledged as a popular form of exercise, meditation and relaxation. It is not surprising to hear that…