Author Archives: Janice Brown

Peeps

Posted on 18 April, 2007 by Janice Brown

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Frost Heaves

Posted on 18 April, 2007 by Janice Brown

Frost Heaves are one of New Hampshire's natural wonders.  See glossary article.
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Ascared

Posted on 18 April, 2007 by Janice Brown

Is “ascared” really a word?  Look for the article: Slanguage: Ascared
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A New Hampshire Oddity: Grafton’s “Ruggles Mine”

Posted on 17 April, 2007 by Janice Brown

Samuel Ruggles discovered mica in New Hampshire in 1803, while digging around in his field near the town of Grafton, … Continue reading →

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Manchester New Hampshire Civil Engineer, Mayor and Governor: Hon. James Adams Weston (1827-1895)

Posted on 15 April, 2007 by Janice Brown

James Adams Weston was born 27 August 1827 on the “old Weston farm” in Manchester NH.

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