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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."

  • April, 2009

  • Feature Feature
    A Stitch in Time and History by David Lazar
    By the 1850s, Edison was still years from inventing the light bulb, but one creative design clearly flickered in brothers Walter and Jonas Aiken’s heads as they came home each night from work knitting stockings at the old Franklin Mills Co., with a grand idea and endless determination.
    Featured Imagery
  • Letter From The Editor Letter From The Editor
    "Spring Forward" by Michael DeBlasi
    Granite Staters love winter, to be sure. Heck, we love all four of our seasons and the chance to experience each is one of the many ingredients that make NH such a wonderful place to live.
  • Town Town
    Welcome To Canterbury
    For centuries, the rural wooded village and Shaker colony of Canterbury has inspired its own share of tales from visitors and locals long drawn to its rich history, unrivaled artistry, kind neighbors and cherished traditions.
  • 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
    “A Sticky Situation” by Becky Rule
    One Little Mistake and You Never Hear the End of It
  • Labor and Love Labor and Love
    “Kiss of the Fog” by Ron Roberts
    Enjoy a NH native's unique connection of photography and poetry.
  • 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
    The mounds of snow on our front lawns are starting to shrink, the morning air has gone from bracing to crisp, and hints of green will soon make their annual introduction.
  • Trumpets Trumpets
    Recognizing Those Who Make A Difference
    Campton’s Sue Cheney likes to joke that it was a boisterous houseful of kids and grandkids that “inspired” the stay-at-home mom to get out and start volunteering.