Shortly after I graduated from Boston University over a year ago, I was ecstatic to find out I had landed a role at the Concord Monitor newsroom. Not only would I finally get to report full time, but I would get to stay in the New England area, somewhere I fell head over heels for in four short years.
Now, I had been to New Hampshire only once before taking the job, so I didn’t know what to expect. But I quickly found that kindness, charitability and neighborliness runs through Granite Staters’ veins. Reporting in different areas of Merrimack County has made me feel a part of those communities, something my college-self dreamed of experiencing.
As a reporter, I hear people’s opinions on every topic you can think of. As the engagement editor, I want specifically to hear your thoughts about the Monitor.
Join us for our second Meet the Monitor event on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 6 p.m. at the Pembroke Library. We’re inviting everyone from the community and beyond to join us for an overview of the Monitor’s news process — and we highly encourage you to bring your burning questions for our Q&A portion.
We want to be a trusted source for local news in the region, and this event is the perfect opportunity to talk with reporters and learn more about your local newspaper. If you can’t make it this week, stay tuned for information about our event at Canterbury Shaker Village next month.
In other arts news for this week, the Manhattan Short Film Festival is coming to NHTI this weekend, Friday through Sunday, Sept. 25-27. The festival will feature 10 films from around the world, including Australia, South Africa, Ireland and Moldova. People at the festival will gather at Sweeney Hall Auditorium to view each film and cast their votes for Best Film and Best Actor. Admission is $10; free for NHTI students.
If you’re looking for eclectic crafts, great food and an all-around lively vibe, look no further than the Henniker Handmade and Homegrown fall festival this Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The 11th annual festival will showcase more than 90 local artists and many farms, offering goods such as pottery, skin care, local produce and more. Adding to the fun are food trucks, kids’ activities and farm animals for the whole family to enjoy.
Wings & Wheels at the Concord Municipal Airport promises to show off aircraft and vehicles of all kinds on Sunday, Sept. 27 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Planes and helicopters can be seen up close, with demos offered throughout the event. Other exhibits that day will be hosted by McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, New Hampshire Fire Academy and the Academy of Science and Design. Admission is free.
