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  • Nov/Dec, 2009

  • Feature Feature
    A Nation in the woods by David Lazar
    Richard Blanchard was a young dad still adjusting to his duties as a newly deputized sheriff in the Great North Woods when he awoke one crisp October morning in 1835 to a rap on his farmhouse door and a warrant for his arrest.
    Featured Imagery
  • Letter From The Editor Letter From The Editor
    "A Wonderful Reminder" by Michael DeBlasi
    It is an honor for us to regale you and others with true tales of the beauty in this, our home.
  • Town Town
    Welcome to Jaffrey
    It’s been nearly a century since the novelist Willa Cather sat in the autumn shade of Grand Monadnock near Jaffrey Center and penned the first lines of her landmark My Antonia.
  • 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
    "The Littlest Yankee" by Becky Rule
    “That wasn’t very nice,” the Yankee said. “He didn’t even wave back.”
  • Labor and Love Labor and Love
    "Comrades" 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
    It is no coincidence that our national Thanksgiving tradition can be traced to some of our most challenging times.
  • Trumpets Trumpets
    Recognizing Those Who Make A Difference
    Jessica Dutille was a young business student at Plymouth State University committed more to community service than climbing the corporate ladder when she walked across Main Street one afternoon and discovered her calling.