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When Main was More than Just a Street
Concord's Main Street once cast a spell upon all who walked it. Can that magic return?
Paul E. Brogan, Patch Mayor
Paul E. Brogan, Patch Mayor
- Concord, NH
Growing up in Concord during the 1950s and 1960s was a wonderful experience and taught me survival skills and life lessons that I use to this day. When I returned from living in California in 2000, I decided to give back to the community and spent many years working in the non-profit field, raising money, writing grants and creating awareness. My 2011 autobiography, "Was That a Name I Dropped?" became a number one best-selling book. I continue to write as well as to teach film classes for OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) at Granite State College. My second book, about Concord's historic Concord Theatre, will be published in 2018 and my book about longtime friend, Doris Day, entitled, "More Than Freckles" is scheduled for release on her birthday in 2019.
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Step Outside Your Comfort Zone
With the wrap of the political season in sight, why not try one of the countless local cultural offerings?
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Guy & Ralna Help the Symphony and Remember Our Veterans
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Will the Bells Cease to Peal?
The possible closure of St. Peter's and Sacred Heart Churches in Concord could be perceived as one more stake in the heart of Concord's Catholic Community.
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To Blog or Not to Blog ...
The "blogger" reflects back upon his first year as a Patch blogger and offers reasons why others might want to give it a try.
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My Secret Vice
To a lot of people Lawrence Welk and is musical are defined by bubbles. You might be surprised to find out there's much more to it than that.
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Singing the 'Blues'
Blue Cross and Blue Shield on Pillsbury Street once housed hundreds of hard-working locals but within those walls something very special was going on.
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It's Never Too Late to Learn!
Don't let a day pass without picking up some new piece of information or challenging yourself to learn something new to you.
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Don't Stop with Smelling the Roses - Experience Life!!
In Concord, we are surrounded by beauty and memories waiting to be made. Are we missing out on some of those because we need to make that call?
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Sometimes You Need to Stand Up
Sometimes seeing an extraordinary performance makes you want to do more than applaud loudly.
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When Everyone Can Be Irish!
The church supper is a tradition that has survived and when mixed with a bit of Blarney, it's especially memorable.
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Start Spreading the News!!
On the surface Concord and New York City may seem worlds apart, but if you look closely you might be surprised at their similarities.
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Hooray for Hollywood? Not So Much!
The 84th Annual Academy Awards are history and will go down in the record books as one of the least memorable - not because of who won or didn't but because that sparkle is gone.
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Even If You Don't Talk About It, It Exists
Who hasn't encountered roadblocks as they go through life? How we deal with these events may have an impact upon the rest of our lives.
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And Then I Wrote ...
Who hasn't thought at one time or another about writing a book? There are resources available to help you find your inner writer.
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Let’s Not Destroy Another Part of Concord’s History!!
City Councilor Dick Patten is much more than the man making headlines and being debated around town. He's an important part of Concord's history.
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Musing on the Year Just Passed
As 2011 slips into a memory, the author finds there is much to reflect upon and appreciate which can help shape 2012.
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Goodbye Harry!!
The name Harry Kullijian may not be well known but his wife is a household name and their tireless efforts on behalf of others is only part of their story.
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Que Sera Sera
The legendary Doris Day, whose new album is just being released in this country, is about a lot more than freckles and a sunshiny smile.
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A Time to Pause
Dec. 1, marks World AIDS Day. As AIDS enters its 31st year, there is an impact on New Hampshire and its citizens that receives little press attention.
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