The Big Event: Montshire’s 40th Anniversary Draws 1,200 Museum Lovers
T he Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich has been offering hands-on science exhibits and programs throughout its 40 years, and the museum’s recent anniversary celebration hewed to that mission. The Jan. 10 open house didn’t neglect birthday basics — cake and a group rendition of Happy Birthday both were served up, and each of the 1,200 guests received a gift: free admission. But visitors also were treated to related science...
Upper Valley Humane Society gala and fundraiser goes ‘Hollywood’
Normally a dressy affair, Upper Valley Humane Society’s annual gala was even snazzier this time around. “We definitely stepped it up a little bit for this one,” said Carrie Hamel, the nonprofit’s media and events coordinator. About 130 people put their best feet forward for their four-legged friends at A Night for Paws, held Nov. 14 at The Hanover Inn. The fundraiser featured a vintage-Hollywood theme. “It was wonderful, Hamel said....
Seaweed: Maine’s Hot New Product
Biddeford, Maine — It’s green, it’s gooey and it’s giving Maine’s famous lobsters a run for their money. Well, not really. At least not yet. But when it comes to seaweed production, Maine is the country’s No. 1. The state now supports more than 20 companies that grow or collect seaweed, about double from 10 years ago. Maine harvesters collected 17.7 million pounds of seaweed in 2014 — the most ever recorded for the state and more than...
Lincoln: A Lot of SUV for a Princely Sum
The crossover segment is hot and the competition is fierce. Lincoln’s 2016 MKX will be vying for buyers against a whole batch of “X” sport utility vehicles: the BMW X5, Acura MDX, Cadillac SRX and segment leader Lexus RX. Complicating things for Lincoln, Lexus is coming out with a brand-new version of that SUV, a fourth generation of its top-selling vehicle. To score, Lincoln will have to attract two kinds of buyers. First, it will...
Hanover Settles On Vendor Rules
Hanover — The Selectboard has agreed to allow downtown street vendors the chance to renew their prime spots before they are offered to newcomers, a provision the merchants say is critical to their success. Board members voted 4-1 on Monday to give three vendors right of first refusal on their locations outside of Town Hall, which are considered the best in town. The spots were previously given out on a first come, first served basis...
