Hangin' by a seat belt

In the late 1970s, if I had to photograph aerials for the Monitor, I flew with Wayne Ferns. He had a quiet confidence gained over years of flying. He also had a fine New England sense of humor that could be tuned to the situation… 1

Superstar

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar appeared on Broadway in 1971. It was a rock opera built loosely around the last week of the life of Christ as told in the Gospels. It spawned performances throughout the decade,… 0

"Well done and thanks, George"

When I interviewed for a job at the Monitor, there was no human resources department. There was George Wilson and Tom Gerber, both veterans of the news business. It was intimidating - for both these men had done it all. Since… 0

Neighbors to the rescue

The freak October snowstorm caused me to consider small-town life in New Hampshire. When my plow guy didn't show up as he usually does, I called his home and was told he had been hospitalized. The woman on the phone who was… 0

Missing the storm

New Hampshire has a sparkling gem just 10 miles off the coast of Rye called Star Island. It's a conference center owned and operated by the Star Island Corp. During the summer months you can find artists and photographers,… 0

On the Trail

It was a remarkable day - a day that almost didn't happen. Jeanne Shaheen was running for re-election as governor, and I got the assignment to spend the day with her as she toured the North Country. I got to ride with Shaheen… 0

Second take: Aliens made them famous

This week marks the 50th anniversary of the abduction story of Betty and Barney Hill of Portsmouth from Route 3 in the White Mountains. The Hills claimed that on the night of Sept. 19, 1961, they were taken aboard a UFO, where… 0

Bulls on parade

It's fair time in New Hampshire! This is the time of year my thoughts turn to large animals - and one particular experience with the critters. It was in the days of film, and I was shooting 16 mm film clips for TV and school… 0

Magic Wand

News folk are a skeptical bunch, and I'm no exception. So when I found myself in Elkins photographing a dowser, I guess I needed some convincing. Dowsing is the art of finding hidden things, usually water, often with the use… 0

Peek-a-Boo

It has been my good fortune to have a job I have loved for more than half my life. (And one I can continue to do.) It has enabled me to stay fresh, to learn something new every day and to meet people and go places I might have… 0