Young Professional of the Month Cady Hickman: Harmonizing Marketing, Marathons and Meaningful Moments

Meet Cady Hickman, a marketing specialist who lives in Manchester and works at Rumford Stone in Bow. Her talents stretch far beyond the office. As a proud Concord Rotarian and PR Chair, co-founder of Queen City Improv and a national performer, Cady brings creativity and connection to every role she takes on. She travels the country singing the national anthem at marathons through her initiative, “Cady Sings & Strides,” and was named to the Union Leader’s 40 Under Forty Class of 2021.

Artist spotlight: Jackie Hanson

With creativity abounding in the community around us, The Concord Insider, in collaboration with Concord Arts Market, highlights local artists on a regular basis.

‘Blocks made by Shirley Mento’: Creating connections through crafting

By KIERA McLAUGHLIN

Known as an expert seamstress at Peabody Place in Franklin, Shirley Mento continues to leave her mark on the residents, including those who came after she moved out.

Vintage Views: The Concord Mayoral Race Fiasco of 1939

Homeyer: Gardening in difficult conditions

By HENRY HOMEYER

The very last day of May this year surprised me: we got three inches of rain in a little over 12 hours. Although not unheard of, it came after a month when we often got an inch or two of rain over a two- or three-day period. The ground is soggy, our brook is overflowing … and we have no way of knowing if the summer will continue wet or turn hot and dry. As gardeners in uncertain times, it helps to plan for the worst and celebrate when we have the best. Let’s look at what you can do to help your plants survive.

White Mountain art exhibition makes new home at New Hampshire Historical Society

The New Hampshire Historical Society’s newest exhibition, “A Legacy of Landscapes: Selections from the Linda and P. Andrews McLane Collection,” displays more than 60 paintings of White Mountain landscape art from a single private collection. Most of these paintings have not been on view to the public for many years.

A sneak peak of summer events in the Concord area

Getting excited for the summer and all it has to offer? Here’s a sneak preview of some of the most exciting events coming to the Concord area in the next few months!

Pierce Manse reopens for the season

The Pierce Manse, the historic Concord home of New Hampshire’s only U.S. president, Franklin Pierce, opened for guided tours last week. The Manse will be open Thursdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through October 25. Reservations are not required.

Vintage Views: The Liars Club

When we are young and innocent our thoughts are pure. We are full of honesty and simply have not formed an opinion regarding what might be right or what might be wrong. When a young child is questioned and fears there might be adverse consequences for an action the child will naturally respond in a manner that will allow them to not receive punishment.

Loudon Elementary School launches inagural Health and Wellness Fair

Loudon Elementary School will host its inaugural Health and Wellness Fair on Friday, June 6. This event marks a significant milestone in our commitment to promoting the well-being of our students and the broader community.

Two Villages Art Society begins summer members show

More than 40 New Hampshire artists will display their work in the 2025 Summer Members Show & Sale at Two Villages Art Society’s gallery in the Hopkinton village of Contoocook. The show opens May 31, with a reception from noon to 2 p.m. and runs through June 28.

A history of the Henniker Summer Concert Series

It all began modestly 45 years ago when New England College Professor of Music Angela Robinson revived a 19th-century tradition of hosting outdoor community concerts. On Tuesday evenings during July and August, Robinson’s volunteer musicians would present an hour of Souza marches and Patriotic tunes to a crowd of 50-100 families and seniors. Blithe Reed would sing the Star Spangled Banner and the Henniker Peace Community would sell lemonade and brownies. Halfway through the program, Robinson would lead a parade of young children through the crowd to a rousing march.

Native plant sale and craft fair coming to NH Audubon

Join us on Saturday, June 7 for the McLane Center Native Plant Sale and Spring Craft Fair!

Gardening season is here (if it will ever stop raining!)

By DAVID BROOKS

Rhododendrons aren’t looking their best this year and it’s not certain how well lilacs will do following last year’s long dry spell as gardeners gear up for the start of seasonal planting. 

Vintage Views: The Great Cattle Roundup of 1947

Take Me Outside: Thrilled by thrushes

Artist Spotlight: Brittany Batchelder

With creativity abounding in the community around us, The Concord Insider, in collaboration with Concord Arts Market, highlights local artists on a regular basis.

Sweet Beet hosts garden party plant sale extravaganza

Kick off this growing season with organic plant starts, food and drink tastings, farming education from local farmers, and community gathering and fun!

Registration opens for 20th annual Pedaling for Payson

Concord Hospital Trust will host the 20th anniversary of Pedaling for Payson on Saturday, September 6, at Elm Brook Park in Hopkinton. Proceeds will support patients receiving treatment at the Payson Center for Cancer Care. Registration is open at www.PedalingForPayson.org.