Parade of lights, fun things to do this week, T-Bones turns 40, arson suspects arrested, “The Ride Ahead” winning documentary has showings.
CONCORD, NH — Here are some share-worthy stories from the New Hampshire Patch network to discuss this afternoon and evening.
This post features stories and information published since Friday night.
Massachusetts Woman Dies In Crash On Everett Turnpike In Merrimack: Update: Wanda Navarro, 63, of Brimfield, Mass., died Sunday in New Hampshire after being transported to the hospital.
Find out what’s happening in Concordwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Demonic Presence Installed On Concord’s City Plaza: Updated: Concord City Council approves permit for Satanic Temple’s demon outside the Statehouse as part of a campaign to promote pluralism.
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Create Crafts; Cocoa & Chiropractic; Conversations; More: Get Out, NH: Plus: Historical society open house, evening lights, chair volleyball, stories, a holiday stroll, books, music, and more.
Find out what’s happening in Concordwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Pedestrian Struck; Crashes In Snow; Holiday Happenings: Nearby News NH: Manslaughter convict accused of knife threat at homeless org’s apartment building, drunk driving arrests, officials warn about scams, more.
Concord’s Midnight Merriment For 2024 Featured A Parade Of Lights: Video: The 31st annual event closed part of Downtown Concord on Friday night for a parade. Attendees enjoyed shopping, music, and revelry.
T-Bones Great American Eatery Celebrates 40 Years In Salem: Founded by Mark Fenske and Tom Boucher, T-Bones Great American Eatery began in 1984 with the opening of its first location in Salem.
Homeless Men Face Arson Charges In Concord: Police Log: Plus: Concord men arrested on strangulation charges; woman faces assault, obstruction charges at Royal Gardens; man charged with contempt.
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Award-Winning Documentary Has More Showings In Concord: Samuel and Dan Habib’s feature-length film “The Ride Ahead” is showing at Red River Theatres in Downtown Concord through Thursday.
Freezing Rain And Snow For Most Of The Week In NH: Weather Update: Forecasters are warning of a messy weather week in the Granite State, featuring rain, freezing rain, and snow that will not accumulate much.
Bank Hold-Up Attempt; Tree Lit At Bridges House; More: PM Patch NH: Also: Felon accused of driving 80 mph on city street; wrestlers rumble; speaker challenge fizzles out; where are the best Christmas lights?
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Share Your Child’s Letter To Santa And Help Spread Holiday Cheer!
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Raw Milk Recalled As Fears Of Bird Flu In Humans Grow: Recall Roundup
Multi-Vehicle Crash On Everett Turnpike Closes Northbound Lane Sunday
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Sunflowers are my absolute FAVORITE flowers. I truly feel like they have magical uplifting abilities. Hence, why I’ve always kept fresh sunflowers in my house, brightening up my kitchen table or even my TV stand.
Obviously, it was a dream of mine to have my maternity photos taken in a sunflower field. They reflect sunshine and exude happiness.
Not to mention, one of my favorite quotes is about sunflowers! “Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. It’s what sunflowers do.” Helen Keller
A beautiful reminder to keep an optimistic outlook on life and not dwell on the negative.
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So, you can imagine the joy I felt when I learned that New Hampshire had its very own Sunflower Festival at Coppal House Farm in Lee!
Coppal House Farm via FacebookCoppal House Farm via Facebook
About the Sunflower Festival:
During the summer, the farm transforms into a sea of golden blooms, giving visitors the chance to wander through thousands of sunflowers, snap photos, enjoy local food vendors, artisan crafts, listen to live music, and experience one of New Hampshire’s most beautiful summer traditions.
Other unique activities on the itinerary? Sip-n-snip! Guests can enjoy a cocktail or mocktail of their choice and cut their own fresh bouquet of flowers.
Coppal House Farm via FacebookCoppal House Farm via Facebook
Or maybe you’re a yoga fan? You can join a 60-minute sweat session from Lee, New Hampshire yoga instructors right in the heart of the flower field.
And because the farm grows oilseed sunflowers for culinary oil (which they harvest in the fall months), the flowers only stay at their peak for a brief window, making the festival a limited-time experience, according to the festival organizers…
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What makes this event even more special is the reason behind it. The festival started as a way to share the beauty of the sunflower fields, but it has grown into something much bigger. Organizers say the event has raised more than $90,000 for Make-A-Wish New Hampshire over the years and now shares a portion of its proceeds with several local nonprofit organizations serving the Seacoast community.
Anyone who knows me knows that paying it forward is something that’s incredibly important to me. It’s right up there with my love of sunflowers because both fill my cup in the best way. So, when I found out this festival celebrates my favorite flower and gives back to the community, I knew I had to share it.
Sunflower Festival Details:
This festival only runs from Saturday, July 25th until Sunday, August 2nd. You can get the full list of activities and more on the Coppal Farm website.
Daily Field Hours
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10:00 AM – 6:30 PM (last admission at 6PM because fields close at 6:30) Weekend Tickets (prepurchased online – day before) $12 per person ages 13 & older $10 per person ages 5-12 $10 per person Seniors (65+) & Military 4 yrs & under are always free Weekend Tickets (purchased day of – online or at farm): $16 per person ages 13 & older $14 per person ages 5-12 $14 per person Seniors (65+) & Military 4 yrs & under are always free includes: access to sunflower fields, craft fair, food vending area, tented shade area, picnic area, farm animals, & live music
Weekday Tickets (prepurchased online – day before) $8 per person ages 13 & older $6 per person ages 5-12 $6 per person Seniors (65+) & Military 4 yrs & under are always free
Weekday Tickets (purchased day of – online or at farm) $12 per person ages 13 & older $10 per person ages 5-12 $10 per person Seniors (65+) & Military 4 yrs & under are always free
What tickets include: Access to sunflower fields, food vending area, tented shade area, picnic area, and farm animals
READ MORE: A Classic Fairy Tale Comes To Life At Portsmouth’s Prescott Park This Summer
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This festival might just leave you smiling long after you leave the fields!
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14 of the Best New Hampshire Farms Offering Locally Grown Strawberries
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“Dear PoPville,
I was biking home from a doctor appointment a little before noon on Friday, and stopped at a red light on New Hampshire & L st nw. There was a woman across the street who was looking fine in her dark blue (I think they were) scrubs. I might be crazy, but it felt like we kept checking each other out. By the third time,
if we were in a romcom, one of us would have waved. Sorry I didn’t, but if you are reading this and date men, reach out to the Prince if you are interested in that man on the bike. Have a great weekend!”
Ed. Note: If this is you, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP. PoPville is not affiliated with either party, please proceed with any potential connection at your own risk using caution as you would any online encounter. For those curious about past missed connections, many have been made and when possible I’ll try to update when/if more are made.
A New Hampshire motorcyclist who had been missing since the Fourth of July was found dead in Shelburne late Thursday night.
State police say they received a request from the Berlin Police Department just after 7:30 p.m. Thursday for help locating 41-year-old Wesley Grondin — the Berlin man was last seen riding his motorcycle on Saturday, July 4, and had been reported missing.
Troopers received a call a couple of hours later, around 10:10 p.m. Thursday, from a concerned resident who had been out looking for Grondin along Route 2 in Shelburne. The person told police they had found Grondin dead, along with his Harley Davidson.
According to state police, a preliminary investigation determined that Grondin was riding his Harley on Route 2 westbound in Shelburne when, for reasons that remain under investigation, he crossed over into the opposing lane, struck a post, and came to a final rest in the wood line.
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The crash is believed to have occurred just before midnight on July 4. At this time, police say there’s no indication that another vehicle or person was involved.
All aspects of the crash remain under investigation, however. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to contact Trooper Hunter Newsham at Hunter.P.Newsham@dos.nh.gov.
