Text and Photos by Laura Nagy Those of us who enjoy skiing or snowshoeing are not the only ones to benefit from a hefty snowfall. For some forest critters, a substantial snowpack is crucial to their survival. The white blanket so peacefully...
By Judy McCarthy / Photos Courtesy of The Campers When Amy Hoffman first came to Eastman and got involved in local hiking, hike leader John Lloyd taught that being adequately prepared was essential to going up a mountain. Preparation became...
By Craig McCart Photos courtesy of the Grantham Historical Society Tucked away in the remote, northwest corner of Grantham is a beautiful pond – one that few people ever hike out to see. Nearby is a hilltop with an amazing view – one that...
By Laura Nagy and Dave Wood “Oh, isn’t he beautiful? And look, the poor thing is cold and hungry.” Yes, winter can be hard on our wildlife neighbors, but think again before you decide to offer them food. (more…)
By Ethel Paquin / Photos by Fred Orkin Women gathering together to do handwork is an old and well-loved tradition. Knitting in particular is an ancient art. A pair of baby booties housed in an English Museum dates back 2000 years—with...
By Judy McCarthy “The tops of mountains are among the unfinished parts of the globe, whither it is a slight insult to the gods to climb and pry into their secrets, and try their effect on our humanity. Only daring men, perchance, go there.” Henry...
By Steve Haase Why do we choose to live in Eastman? The nearest full-size grocery store is at least 20 minutes away. The nearest shopping center is at least 30 minutes away. The nearest "real" shopping is about an hour away in Concord or Manchester....
Article and Photos by Richard Sachs (Originally published in Eastman Living, Spring 2015) Are you familiar with the Northern Rail Trail? When you drive up to Lebanon, you go right over it. This well used recreational gem passes under I-89...
By Judy McCarthy Local artist and former Hanover Middle and Elementary School art teacher Paula Dorr has designed a year-long art project for children and teens, who will paint large seasonal-themed murals to be hung in the game room...
By Craig McArt Hidden in a moist swale between Shore Road and Road ’Round the Lake, a rare, wild colony of giant rhododendron had escaped notice of all but a few in 2010. Of those few, apparently none realized the significance of this...
