Brew News Spotlight on Moonlight Meadery: Worried for the future, hopeful to recover what’s been lost

Monday, June 10, 2024Tuesday, May 5, 2020

At the time, Fairbrother had been looking for a farm property to purchase as part of an effort to leave the industrial property they currently rent and build and relocate to a permanent facility. When he realized his national and international revenue sources had all disappeared in a moment, Fairbrother went from looking to spend up to $2 million on farm property and construction to letting go of his eight employees.

Communicast: Dan Szczesny connection without physical contact

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Monday, May 4, 2020

What’s the greatest lessons he’s learned these past few weeks? Connect even if you can’t have contact. Your circle of “OK-ness” goes beyond your immediate family when you share readings and tours of your writing space a la Neil Gaiman, or you re-jiggle your time management roadmap. Routine is overrated. If your life is happier, your writing will be better.

Let’s make Downtown Manchester what it should be: A place that prioritizes people

Monday, September 23, 2024Friday, May 1, 2020

Peter Macone, General Manager of Elm Street’s sister restaurants Republic and Campo Enoteca, recently gained attention for a petition to close down Elm Street to vehicles. It’s a bold effort, but not a new idea — merely a forgotten one.

New Hampshire immigrants struggle to utilize safety nets

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Thursday, April 30, 2020

Even those entitled to unemployment and stimulus are having trouble accessing the funds.

Brew News Spotlight on Kelsen Brewing: Pizza saves the day while working on lagers and saisons

Monday, June 10, 2024Thursday, April 30, 2020

Before the pandemic closures, Kelsen Brewing in Derry made about 85 percent of its business from dine-in service, with a small portion of that being take-out. After pivoting entirely to take-out, the food side of the business, which specializes in pizza, has helped keep the company going.

Brew News Spotlight on Ancient Fire Mead & Cider: Keeping it lean, with May 8 sci-fi-themed virtual happy hour

Monday, June 10, 2024Wednesday, April 29, 2020

ason Phelps, co-owner of Ancient Fire Mead & Cider in Manchester said sales are down about 30 percent overall, he’s had to lay off about eight part-timers and it’s become harder to find new customers during the COVID-19-related shutdowns, but he said he’s still paying his bills so far and take-out offerings have proven surprisingly popular.

Noah’s great-grandson, Nimrod, and the Tower of Babel

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Nimrod the Hunter was a leader amongst men and a builder of cities, including Babel and Nineveh. He was a great-grandson of Noah but did not live up to the virtues and standards that God had found in Noah. He was a bully amongst men, took what he wanted — including women, whatever he desired because he was a big man. His mighty bow and hunting were his major interests in life. He believed in God but was (I believe) somewhat jealous of God.

Brew News Spotlight on Lithermans Limited: eCommerce, canning and downloadable brew tunes

Monday, June 10, 2024Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Lithermans isn’t selling any take-out food or growlers. But beer orders at the taproom have been really strong, with some customers ordering up to full cases of beer.

Outdoor dining and social distancing: Can it happen in Manchester?

Monday, June 10, 2024Monday, April 27, 2020

Peter Macone, General Manager of Republic and Campo Enoteca is circulating an online petition via Change.org calling for city officials to consider a plan that would close Elm Street to vehicular traffic and allowing restaurants to expand their outdoor seating.

Community Colleges across the state offering more than education to students during pandemic

Sunday, June 16, 2024Monday, April 27, 2020

From stocking makeshift food pantries, to opening bolted doors so students can access internet, Community Colleges are trying to help their students through.

Working together to feed those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic

Monday, June 10, 2024Saturday, April 25, 2020

Great NH Restaurants, comprised of T-BONES, CJ’s Great West Grill, and Copper Door, is finding ways to put employees back to work while helping their local communities.

Laconia Motorcycle Week mulls August back-up date due to COVID-19

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Friday, April 24, 2020

On Monday night, Laconia City Councilors will be asked to approve the 97th Progressive Laconia Motorcycle Week for Aug. 22-30 if it cannot be held June 13-21 because of the COVID-19.

Brew News Spotlight on Stark Brewing Co.: ‘To make a long story short, it’s been very difficult’

Monday, June 10, 2024Friday, April 24, 2020

‘We’ve been running too hot, world wide. Now, we’ve been silenced. For now. But not forever’

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Thursday, April 23, 2020

The last thing I remember before the virus took hold, I was standing on stage at the Rex Theatre with a herd of others, belting out the chorus to the Rolling Stones “Satisfaction” during the encore.

Communicast: Smyth Road school teachers [Like Mr. O] rock!

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Monday, April 20, 2020

Mr. O and I have worked together before but never like this. I enjoyed Lego club with our family’s second-grader but when remote learning started, I found myself pressed into service as a para-professional by my recently-returned from-retirement teacher/wife. Seemingly overnight, we transformed our favorite living space into a one-room-schoolhouse to accommodate the kindergartener, second- and fourth-graders ensconced there.

Unprecedented Times; a crossroads & opportunity for non-profit NH humanities organizations

Sunday, June 16, 2024Sunday, April 19, 2020

“These are unprecedented times. Many non-profit organizations in New Hampshire are significantly impacted” says NH filmmaker Ken Burns in a short video for NH Humanities. In the balance is the continuation of important work or closing their doors permanently.

Red River Theatres offering online movies

Monday, June 10, 2024Saturday, April 18, 2020

On the one-month anniversary of its physical closure, Red River Theatres announced the opening of a “virtual opening” in its place.

Documenting a Pandemic: Life is stressful, but some cope by preserving the experience for future generations

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Friday, April 10, 2020

“I wanted to take portraits of people during this time when we’re all so strangely at home, to document the history of this time when we’re all hunkered down together,” Grace Baltic says. Plus, “I always said that every family should have a portrait in front of their current home.”

Need a weekend getaway? NH Division of Travel and Tourism offers virtual experiences for travelers

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Friday, April 10, 2020

The Division of Travel and Tourism Development highlights virtual tours of Granite State’s iconic destinations and experiences and highlights take-out restaurant options on VisitNH.gov.

Mental Break: Seven classic films that will transport you

Monday, January 20, 2025Tuesday, April 7, 2020

It is the ideal time to introduce yourself to classic films. During the Depression-era, as well as war times, musicals were made to uplift the human spirit. Hollywood surmised its role was to provide a much-needed respite from the grim realities of the world by offering moviegoers a few hours of light-hearted relief, transporting them to worlds of fantasy. While not all of the films on this list are musicals, they are certain to enchant and enrapture.