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Hello Concord! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: School audit crackdown, classic rail excursions, and a March group hike + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.
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📰 In the news
Inside New Hampshire’s HB 121: State House lawmakers are weighing a bill to tighten school audits, requiring completion within a year, website posting, and fines up to $500 a day, plus possible state aid holds — see what’s in HB 121.
Classic New Hampshire rail excursions: Hobo and Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroads, plus rail bikes, will offer 15-mile Hobo trips and Meredith and Weirs Beach rides. Weekend service starts in late May, with daily runs through summer — see ride options and schedule.
Overcoming setbacks to lead change: Merrimack’s Isabel Dwyer, a Bishop Guertin senior, will represent New Hampshire at the Miss Teen Volunteer America pageant in Jackson, Tennessee, March 5 to 7, highlighting her concussion awareness work — read her full journey.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+
Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance
Nothing prepares you for a late-night emergency at the vet. I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache.
From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.
As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.
It’s super affordable and reimburses up to 90% on qualified vet bills. It was too late for me, but it’s not too late for you. Sign up today.
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🫶 We got your back
Tapas vibes, Concord-style: When sharing is the mood, Revival Kitchen & Bar delivers with small plates: Spanish-style potato-and-cod fritters, bacon-wrapped dates, and a New England cheese lineup, too. A cozy bar scene turns weeknights into low-key celebrations with seasonal sips.
Winter-to-spring tune alert: Chasing one last powder day or eyeing dry roads? S&W Sports offers ski and snowboard rentals and tunes, pro bike service, and ride-ready gear. With your setup dialed, you’ll cruise into March feeling fast, tuned, and happily overprepared.
Film fix this week: Red River Theatres livens Concord’s movie nights with indies, docs, classics, and the occasional shorts program or Q&A where screenings spark conversation. Stale queue? Expect a smart nudge toward something you’ll actually want to discuss, courtesy of a venue that programs with curiosity and care.
Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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🎂 Dr Seuss Birthday Extravaganza @ Pembroke Town Library | Wednesday (3/4) at 11:00 AM – Trade your errands for rhymes and hop to Pembroke Town Library’s Dr. Seuss birthday bash. Expect Seussian snacks, games, and crafts, plus a read-aloud of a classic that still lands after all these years. Bring the kids, or just your well-honed nostalgia.
🐶 Meet Bluey @ Uno Pizzeria & Grill | Wednesday (3/4) at 5:00 PM – Bluey is popping into UNO for a meet-and-greet with themed music, good grub, and the kind of kid-chaos we call memories. Earn easy parent points, then reclaim a slice. Reservations are recommended, call 603-226-8667 today.
🎮 Video Game Night @ Capital Pinball | Wednesday (3/4) at 6:00 PM – Need a midweek upgrade from laundry and reruns? Every Wednesday, Capital Pinball turns into grown-up recess, with a featured video game and friendly hosts, full access to pinball, arcades, and the board game library, and you can BYO snacks, friends, and bragging rights.
🦞 Cousins Maine Lobster @ Lowe’s Home Improvement | Thursday (3/5) at 11:30 AM – Whether you’re there for paint samples or pretending Fort Eddy Road is the coast, the Cousins Maine Lobster truck is popping up at Lowe’s with rolls and other lobster treats. Order at the truck or the app, bring patience, leave smiling, thank yourself later.
🛍 Five Below Grand Opening Weekend @ Five Below | Friday (3/6) at 10:00 AM – Whether you’ve got kids to appease, grandkids to spoil, or just a junk drawer begging for reinforcements, Five Below is opening on Storrs Street with unreal deals, activities, and prize-filled trivia all weekend. Swing by for the free drawstring bag, while supplies last.
🔬 Super Stellar Friday @ McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center | Friday (3/6) at 6:30 PM – Got a kid who treats the living room like a lab? This Super Stellar Friday, educator Claes Thelemarck shows how to turn curiosity, hot glue, and your junk drawer into STEM projects, so you look brilliant, they stay busy, everyone wins. Recommended for all ages.
🚶 March Group Hike @ Jim Hill River Walk Trails | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Stretch your legs on a ranger-guided stroll at Jim Hill Riverwalk, a casual 90-minute loop along the Contoocook to Daisy Beach. Meet at Runnels Road trailhead, dress for whatever March throws, and bring poles or crampons if it’s slick, with otters and hawks as spectators.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Concord report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 50°F – Low: 21°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 0 to 5 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Northwest wind around 0 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 46°F – Low: 27°F – Precip: 32%
A chance of rain after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of rain before 9pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 9pm and 10pm, then freezing rain and rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Little or no ice accumulation expected.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
This house is wild
This 3-bed, 2.5-bath townhome in Concord’s Capital Pointe offers 1,530 square feet of modern style with an attached garage and driveway parking. An open layout centers a designer kitchen with stainless GE appliances, quartz counters, and an oversized island. Upstairs features a primary suite, two bedrooms, laundry, and community amenities like a clubhouse, gym, pool, playground, dog park, and trails.
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