The Granite State of New Hampshire, situated in New England, was named in honor of the English county of Hampshire. It broke away from Great Britain in January 1776, becoming the first post-colonial sovereign nation in America. The motto of New Hampshire is "Live Free or Die." The blogs featured here are about the state of New Hampshire.
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Regular Blogs
Owner of a landscape company in New Hampshire has the motto "the most smashing pumpkin cannon on earth," writes and vlogs about the machine which "chunks pumpkins," Myth Busters, and other things that interest him.
http://americanchunker.blogspot.com/
The mission of this weblog is to discuss officials and people as well as events and news of Atkinson and Plaistow. Sample topics include the news item which addresses the marriage of a 13 year old pregnant girl and her 17 year old boyfriend and their subsequent divorce, as well as one about an 84 year old nun who was accused of a hit-and-run. Also offers congratulations to the graduating class and thanks to those who have served in the military.
http://atkinsonreporter2.blogspot.com
A bed & breakfast by the same name as this weblog is the main topic of the entries here. News about the establishment is published here, as are posts about upcoming events during all four seasons, activities in the surrounding area, and the history of the inn itself, as well as a few recipes.
http://breakfastonthect.com/our-blog/
A blog about timber and rivers in the region, including in Pittsfield, shares historic notes about local places and people, the loss of the Memorial Bridge, and other pertinent topics.
https://bridgewright.wordpress.com/
The official blog of the City of Lebanon passes information on to residents and those affected concerning the City Manager's messages, changes in hazardous waste collection day, upcoming community meetings, and news concerning such things as the search for a new city manager. Also carries requests for input from the community.
https://lebanonnh.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=112
A group of motorcycle aficionados maintains this weblog, which features a plethora of classic motorcycles complete with photographs, motorcycle meetups, vintage motorcycle races, vintage cars and car races, motorcycle clothing, and bike races.
https://commandospecialties.wordpress.com
The mission of this site is to dispel inaccurate statements and spin regarding legislative issues and initiatives in order to understand what is going on in Concord and in the state of New Hampshire. The blogger also answers questions submitted by the readers about such things.
http://concordfactcheck.com/
This blog, which belongs to a local farm market, keeps track of the new items about the farm, the annual Winterfest, and their annual block party. Additionally offers posts about chickens and eggs, new employees and farm animals.
http://eastmanscorner.com/blog/
A local orthodontist shares his knowledge of his profession to help educate those who read his blog. Topics include dental abscesses and their causes and cures, the dangers of using teeth to open bottles, prying open packages, and tearing packages open, including the story of late night star Jimmy Fallon and how he chipped his front tooth while opening a tube of scar tissue repair gel with his teeth.
http://elliottorthodontics.com/about-us/blog/
Chronicles the project taken on by a couple to renovate an antique farmhouse in Lee., complete with huge numbers of Before and After (as well as During) photographs, beginning in 2008. Now, with the farmhouse project done, there are numerous recipes posted, from both the blogger and the large number of commenters, pets and pets who need adoption, and breathtaking photographs of autumn leaves.
http://fortheloveofahouse.blogspot.com
This blog is maintained by a nonpartisan coalition meant to educate people about New Hampshire's transgender equality laws, what it means to be transgender and the hardships unique to transgender people. The coalition, made up of faith leaders, law enforcement, community advocates, businesses, and grassroots supporters, posts about the struggle to enact the law, public relations, and the movement in general.
http://www.freedomnewhampshire.org/category/blog/
Goffstown Chiropractic Care Blog
Posts about chiropractic truths are found here, having been posted by the staff of the local chiropractic clinic. One can learn about how diet can affect the stress level and posture can affect our moods. Other posts are about the things you should know about chiropractic care such as the first sign of a problem is not always pain, and a short list of foods which are beneficial for your nervous system.
http://www.goffstownchirocare.com/blog/
A company which offers coins and paper money for sale shares information about how to start a coin collection, the coins of the 1920s and what makes them so interesting, the facts about inscriptions on U.S. coins, details about the rare and valuable 1955 doubled die obverse Lincoln penny, and what coins to look for in pocket change.
http://blog.littletoncoin.com
The Parent Teacher Association in Hooksett shares news about events such as the Father/Daughter Dance and the Mother/Son Event, bingo night, the LEGO club, and the Holiday Gift Fair. In addition, there is organizational information such as the PTA Board election results and the end-of-year wrap-up.
http://hooksettpta.blogspot.com
Information about the church, the faith, and being a Christian are left in this blog, as are items about the schedule, schedule updates, staff changes, and Horton Center which is the church's American Camp Association-accredited camp.
http://www.hortoncenter.org
This weblog serves a local condominium facility which serves as an active adult community and was begun in April of 2016 when construction began on the facility. On these pages, the beginning of taking reservations was announced, and construction updates complete with photographs are posted.
http://www.hutchinsonpoint.com/?page_id=9
A local welded art sculptor displays some of his art as well as a book which features his art.. It takes the reader through his shop as he works on his 13-foot Tyrannosaurus Rex and his Black Hawk installation.
http://www.johnlopezstudio.com/blog
Experts share their knowledge abut all tings cooling and heating, including information about multi-zone heating and cooling systems, what to do about air conditioning system leaks, replacing electric heat with a new natural gas system, and which heating fuel is better.
http://www.joycecool.com/category/blog/
This weblog, run by a decentralized community of people who say their goal is police accountability, dissemination of tactics to be used when interacting with the police, and promotion of individual rights, publishes their recordings of interaction with pedestrian as well as police at traffic stops, and whenever police interact with the public. Also encourages readers to submit their own stories for publication.
http://keenecopblock.org
The local ice skating rink announces upcoming events including skating lessons, hockey lessons, figure skating expositions, and various skating parties. Additionally, this blog contains current help wanted notices.
http://keeneice.com/blog/
The community pubic library blog announces some basic things such as the library's hours of business and contact information in various platforms. It also advertises upcoming events including hiking the woods ad exploring the trails in Kingston, discussions about books and their characters, and fundraisers such as AmazonSmile and donating used ink cartridges.
http://www.kingston-library.org
The pastor of this church posts about the Gospel and biblical principles, Some of these posts are audio. He also posts about items in the monthly church update letter, Each year, he posts the sermon voted number 1 for the year, and it is in audio format.
http://kjvbiblebaptistchurch.com/blog/
This blogger journals her struggle with Stage IV breast cancer. She takes the readers through her diagnoses and prognosis, her trip to Germany for immunotherapy, and surgery.
http://koolkidsagility.com/wordpress/julies-blog/
The purpose of this blog is to announce the issues that are foremost for the town's Democrat Party, discuss those issues, and let readers know about upcoming events, such as meetings. Posts here also talk about the character of various people in politics and government, the case for gun control, and the arrogance of the Republican Party.
http://laconiademocrats.blogspot.com
Laconia Internal Medicine Blog
A local medical firm maintains this weblog, which educates readers about various vaccinations, how to choose a doctor, the benefits of annual physical examinations, tick bites and Lyme's disease, and upcoming fundraisers and community outreach.
http://laconiainternalmedicine.com/blog.html
The topic of this blog is fiscal issues in Lee and includes links to the official Lee Voter Information Guide, details about the warrants proposed in Lee, the results of various elections, and minutes of meeting of the selectmen. Also has opinion an commentary on some of the major local issues, including the economy, appropriations of funds for a new athletic field, numerous capital projects of the library trustees, and tax increases.
https://leewatchdog.wordpress.com
Live Free and Hike: A NJ Day Hiker's Blog
Maintained by a New Hampshire resident who, along with his wife, shares his day trips with readers via his entries and photographs.
http://www.livefreeandhikenh.blogspot.com/
A Kingston antique and gift shop displays its wares on this weblog, although they make it clear that they do not ship or sell online. These offerings include such things as large, rusty letters to 1950s cardboard Mounds candy bars and on to a turn-of-the-20th-century telephone box.
http://logcabinantiques.blogspot.com
The local public library hosts details about books and authors as well as events held there with authors and experts. Announcements about plays and concerts are also found here, as well as when the annual Holiday Tea will be held. There are also posts about therapeutic music and some of the requests which are made of the Reference Desk.
http://referencemmkpl.blogspot.com
Although the blogger died in April of 2010, his blog is still well-read. It is about the roadside historical markers in the state of New Hampshire and his journeys to investigate the places they commemorate. It provides a plethora of photographs and items which he shared with his readers and contributors.
http://mikenh.wordpress.com/
The official blog of the Milford United Methodist Church shares information about the church itself, such as why they are a reconciling church, what that means, and why it is important. Also displays upcoming church events including their annual Charge Conference and Holy Hilarity Sunday, which the blog explains is a holdover from the 18th century when the cosmic joke the church explained was played on Satan when Christ rose from the dead.
http://mumcblog.org
This weblog seeks to tell the story of an Allenstown murder which took place in the autumn of 1984, when hunters found the bodies of a girl and a woman wrapped in plastic near a 55 gallon barrel. In 2000 two more bodies were found 100 yards from the first two.
http://oakhillresearch.blogspot.com
Much of the information in this blog is about LASIK, but there are plenty of other topics as well. Posts about what to expect at eye examinations, special attention that must be paid to the eyes and vision of a child because their vision is not yet developed, and dry eye, which is commonly underdiagnosed.
https://www.nashuaeye.com/blog.htm
Like many American schools, the fifth graders in Freedom go to camp for a week long education about nature, including blindfolded nature walks, Native American studies where they do things like playing Native American games, compose nature music, explore the aerodynamics of a boomerang, and study life in a pond.
http://abornelemschool.blogspot.com
This photo blog depicts a wide range of sights, events and views throughout the state of New Hampshire.
http://nh-photo.blogspot.com/
New Hampshire...Love it or Leaf it
Outdoor enthusiast blogs about exploring New Hampshire at a slow and easy pace, on a bicycle, on foot, or taking various water routes.
http://www.nhloveitorleafit.blogspot.com/
Newington Conservation (and Sometimes Craziness)
This weblog was originally used to share information about the Newington Conservation Commission when the blogger was a commissioner. Now that he is no longer on the commission, he updates it with local news, events, and things like harvesting garlic and seed swapping.
http://newingtoncc.blogspot.com
News from Saint Francis Wild Bird Hospital
Shares details about the wild bird hospital and refuge, along with short biographies of some of their patients and what brought them in. Also offers photographs and narratives about the hospital's news, such as how they survived a local microburst and what damage it did, as well as announcing upcoming events, like the annual Christmas Bazaar at the Lyme Center Baptist Church where the hospital's booth sold about 50 handmade tree ornaments which paid for some of the medications they needed.
http://saintfrancisbirds.blogspot.com
The Moore family, in whose hands the Windswept Maples farm has been for the last eight generations, keep readers abreast of what is going on at the farm. Offerings include posts about how to tap a maple tree, changes in the pure maple syrup grades, the goings-on at the regional and state maple meetings, and end-of-season wrap-ups.
https://www.windsweptmaples.com/blogs/windswept-maples-farm
Features political news, events and commentary from a conservative and mostly Republican perspective.
http://www.nhinsider.com/
This realtor's weblog shares details about local events, such as a 5K race, Halloween parties, and the Special Olympics. She also posts about sold houses and properties, and some of those which she has for sale.
http://monikamcgillicuddy.com/wordpress/?cat=280
A local dentist maintains this weblog lays out tips and facts about teeth and dental health. Topics include such things as dry mouth and what to do to solve the problem, how to keep one's toothbrush clean and pristine, how various foods affect the teeth, and curing bad breath as well as what causes it.
https://www.nhsmiles.com/blog/
The pastor shares information about the Gospel and how it relates to life, information about the church and its congregation, upcoming events, and special messages during holidays including Ash Wednesday, Christmas, Palm Sunday, and Easter Sunday.
https://northcountrypastor.wordpress.com
A quilting club in Lebanon keeps up this blog and specifically welcomes all quilters and quilting fans in the Upper Connecticut Valley to read, contribute, and join the Guild. The blog announces upcoming meetings and lists the dues for various members. It also shares photographs of meetings, and the quilts that were shown there, after meetings are over. Additionally, it displays photographs and accounts of various quilt shows, and joint quilting projects.
http://www.nlqg.org/blog/
A Peterborough chiropractor writes about not just chiroporacty, but all of the other things which go along with it, such as healthy eating, the importance of listening to, and understanding, our bodies, the serenity which results from an alignment, and details about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
http://peterboroughchiropractic.com/blog/blog.html
Blog posts here are about surfing and the surfboards and equipment sold by the Pioneer Boardshop. Retro single fin longboards, stand-up paddle boards, skateboards, wet suits, women's swim suits, and tank tops are just some of the items discussed here. Also, you can find announcements of competitions, and wrap-ups of the Fantasy Surfer World Tour.
http://www.pioneersboardshop.com/latest/
A local teacher who runs trails, mostly on Mount Pisgah, journals his runs here. He has been logging this way since 2010 and has followers who comment. He keeps track of how many miles and how long it took, the route, and comments about the run or his progress.
http://pisgahtwin.blogspot.com
The Pittsfield Elementary School runs this blog, which contains topics and documents which are relevant to the school district, the students, the parents, and the staff, including the annual "welcome back" letter at the first of the school year, grants they've gotten, and the student-centered learning methods which they employ.
http://www.pittsfieldnhschools.org/pes/category/blog/
A heating fuel company shares tips for homeowners regarding heating, including how to quiet a noisy heating vent, signs that your HVAC needs to be replaced, solving airflow issues, and die differences between split systems, mini-splits, furnaces, and boilers. In addition, you can find news about Putnam Fuel Company and the industry in general.
http://putnamfuel.com/blog/
Rolling Dog Farm is a shelter for disabled dogs, and that is what their blog is about. Here you will find updates o the current doggie residents and their disabilities, the fact that most of the dogs there ae blind, and many are also deaf, others have neurological and orthopedic issues.
http://www.rollingdogfarm.org
Chiropractic-related blog gives advice and tips such as how diet affects stress, foods that are beneficial to the nervous system, myths about back pain, and foods to keep inflammation at bay. Also gives reasons athletes should get adjusted, how sitting strains your back, and the importance of getting good sleep.
http://www.chironh.com/blog
The public library blog has been up and active since 2004 and announces all of its events which include movies and a monthly book group, Bookmobile schedule and routes, summer reading programs for students, children's' summer activities, and detailed job opportunities.
http://bibliotalk.blogspot.com
A local cub scout pack blog sets forth schedules, duties, what parents can do with the pack, and pack meetings, complete with agendas.
http://strathampack.blogspot.com
The Monadnock Center for History and Culture
Dedicated to sharing the history and culture of the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire, including Peterborough, this blog shares information about that history, including photographs and descriptions of the subject of those images, dissertations about local history and art, and local historic figures. It also offers a recipe of the month, generally of historic value which is discussed in the same posts.
https://monadnockcenter.org/category/blog/
This weblog chronicles the blogger's tenure on the Timberlane Regional School Board, her fight for the budget and salary information which led to the New Hampshire State supreme Court, and the organization which she co-founded to be a resource for elected school district officials and educating people about the First Amendment.
https://timberlaneandsandown.wordpress.com
The author of "Live Free and Eat Pie: A Storyteller’s Guide to New Hampshire" keeps this blog which chronicles her trips throughout the state as well as outside the state.
http://islandportpress.typepad.com/travelswithbecky/
Dr. Lamson shares his knowledge abut back pain and other chiropractic topics, with post titles such as these: "The Relationship of the Hip, the Low Back, and Knee," "Why Carpal Tunnel Syndrome May Be More Dangerous Than You Think," and "The Vitamin D and Whiplash Connection." Additional items here include ways to possibly prevent a stroke.
http://drtylerlamsonblog.com
