Category Archives: Current Events

New Hampshire Glossary: Tin Reflector Oven

Posted on 9 November, 2007 by Janice Brown

Tin reflector ovens were used to cook food in the late 18th century and early 19th century, in conjunction with … Continue reading →

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Smashing Pumpkins–New Hampshire Records That Is

Posted on 5 November, 2007 by Janice Brown

Native son Bill Rodonis of Litchfield New Hampshire used to hold the Guiness world-record title for growing the largest (or … Continue reading →

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Turkey Plucking A La New Hampshire

Posted on 29 October, 2007 by Janice Brown

People nowadays rarely have the opportunity to “pluck a turkey.”

In my youth I plucked several chickens, and I can … Continue reading →

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Yanking The LONG New Hampshire DNA Chain

Posted on 28 October, 2007 by Janice Brown

The use of DNA studies as part of surname projects are quickly becoming the method of choice to resolve genealogical … Continue reading →

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A Million More Reasons to Love Adam Sandler

Posted on 25 October, 2007 by Janice Brown

The word is out that there are more than a million reasons for New Hampshirites to love their adopted son, … Continue reading →

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