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Lahout’s looks at 100 years in Lincoln
February 18, 2021
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It’s not fancy by any stretch of the imagination, but Lahout’s Country Clothing and Ski Shop, a two-story red structure with white trim that sits where Littleton’s Union and Pine Streets meet, is as much a part of the fabric of the North Country as any notch or mountain.
Truth be told, as America’s oldest ski shop it first opened in 1920 it feels more like a grandparent’s house, according to Anthony Lahout, co-owner and fourth generation family member to operate the shop. It’s an apt description, because, for the 32-year-old Lahout, it was his grandfather Joe’s home and workplace. With nooks and coves, random jogs and shelves, and walls loaded with memora-bilia, it feels, well, lived-in. And as producer of the short film “North Country,” which tells the story of his family’s business, Anthony has invited everyone in for a look around.
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As skiers, we’re motivated by our aspirations. For me, every fall meant heading to a local theater to catch that year’s Warren Miller film often narrated by Warren himself. Films inspire us. Whether or not you have CMH on your heli plan for the spring, ski films take us there in our minds.
In a season that’s like no other, we need to be ready for anything. So, for those days you may need to spend indoors for quarantine, welcome to the Quarantine Ski Film Festival.
What are the best ski films of all time? Certainly it’s in the eye of the beholder. But with the help of some of my Facebook friends, here are a few to think about next time you’re stuck at home for a couple days while it’s dumping outside. Let’s take some time to revisit old friends, and maybe meet a few new ones along the way.
AS WE ALWAYS SAY in the newsroom (or did, back when we were all still working there, pre-pandemic, and not from home, as many of us are now), you canât make this stuff up.
Now, let me just say, as a reporter, it s my duty not to take sides in doing news stories, and I work hard to maintain that neutrality. But as a Valley Voice columnist, I am allowed a little more liberty to express my opinions.
And as author Dan Brown has written, âThe darkest places in hell are reserved for those who maintain their silence at times of crisis.â
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What do all of those things have in common? Simple. They exist because of New Hampshire.
December 18, 2020
Libraries. Thanksgiving. Mega Millions. Fast Food. Summer vacation. “Let it Go.” American Rock ‘n’ Roll. America. What do all of those things have in common? Simple. They exist because of New Hampshire. Read on to find out why the country owes the Granite State a big thank-you for these items and 41 more (did we mention Donald Trump?).
No. 1 The Vacation Destination
When the US economy first matured and started producing a middle class, it was centered in dirty, crowded cities. Citizens with expendable income soon took advantage of the new age of rapid transport (such as the Concord Coach, made right here) and discovered the simple joys of time spent at a grand hotel in the wilderness. The Granite State had lots of wilderness and plenty of entrepreneurs eager to entertain the rich city folks. Artists captured our White Mountains, making them
When it comes to ski resorts, smaller can be better
Check out these five little gems that have been teaching New England families to ski for decades.
By Diane Bair and Pamela Wright Globe Correspondent,Updated December 16, 2020, 12:00 p.m.
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Skiers and riders make their way down the mountain at Cranmore Mountain Resort in North Conway, N.H. in 2015.Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff/file
This is the time to go small. Donât get us wrong; we love skiing the giants, the sprawling mountain resorts with tons of amenities. But sometimes, especially now, smaller feels better. Check out these five little gems that have been teaching New England families to ski for decades.