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"With this edition of The NH Troubadour, we say 'so long' for now. We also say thank you. Thank you for sharing your poetry, photography and incredibly memorable stories; thank you for welcoming us into your homes and communities and showing us firsthand the beauty of this wondrous state; thank you for singing the praises of your neighbors who selflessly enrich the lives of others. We hope that you have enjoyed this journey throughout the Granite State as much as we have, and that you continue to come back often to reflect on the last three years of the Troubadour, and the beauty of life here in New Hampshire."

  • January, 2009

  • Feature Feature
    A Short Term with a Long History by David Lazar
    Hugh Gallen was a teen struggling to land his first paycheck when he arrived in the North Country in the early 1940s to take a Civilian Conservation Corps job building roads and campsites around Mount Kearsarge.
    Featured Imagery
  • Letter From The Editor Letter From The Editor
    "A fresh start" by Michael DeBlasi
    The dawning of a New Year is full of symbolism. It is more than just the routine of hanging a new calendar on the wall. It provides us with a fresh start.
  • Town Town
    Welcome to Hillsborough
    With its historic homesteads, stone arch bridges and miles of gently winding tree-lined drives, the hidden Monadnock gem of Hillsborough is an easy place to get lost both in time and charm.
  • Treasures Treasures
    Classic Troubadour Excerpts
    Notable selections from Troubadour issues of old are scattered throughout our magazine and are collected here.
  • Slice of Life Slice of Life
    "Everybody’s a Native of Somewhere" by Becky Rule
    Being a native carries weight in New Hampshire.
  • New Hampshire Then & Now New Hampshire Then & Now
    Gosport Church
    The island’s rocky landscape was changed dramatically when gulls began to nest on the island and fertilized the plants leading to the thick growth of bushes and poison ivy.
  • Your Troubadour Your Troubadour
    Designed Specifically For You: Reader Submissions
    Readers share a bit of their memories, moments, stories and smiles about this state.
  • Our New Hampshire Our New Hampshire
    Celebrate NH with Robert J. Finlay
    New Year’s resolutions are believed to go back to ancient Rome, when Janus, the mythical Roman king, inspired many to look for forgiveness from their enemies and exchange gifts before the beginning of each year.
  • Trumpets Trumpets
    Recognizing Those Who Make A Difference
    Amy Nichols and her guide dog, Sheba, visit thousands each year to promote understanding and acceptance of blindness.