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Often over-shadowed by the state s popular tourist centers of the White Mountains and Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire s cities don t get as much attention. But they are filled with attractions and things to do, making them perfect destinations for relaxing weekend getaways.
To those from large metropolitan areas, New Hampshire s cities may seem like towns - and in fact, several of them are. Throughout most of New England, the distinction between towns and cities is based on their form of government, not their size or population. So some of the cities in this list are technically towns, but you wouldn t know it from their busy Main Street or abundance of things to do there.
DOVER After a hiatus last year due to pandemic concerns, the city s Fourth of July fireworks show is scheduled to return this year.
Dover is planning a smaller-scale celebration this year than in years past. Instead of the carnival-like atmosphere that draws crowds into downtown and Henry Law Park to watch the fireworks shot from Maglaras Park, the fireworks will be shot from atop Garrison Hill Park to give a more widespread view.
There will not be any concerts or activities at Henry Law Park for the Fourth of July this year, which includes the absence of the New Hampshire’s Army National Guard 39th Army Band, a longtime staple of local Fourth of July festivities.
Two Seacoast Fireworks Displays Back with A Bang On the Fourth
It s another sign of a return to the old normal: Fourth of July fireworks displays are being scheduled for this summer.
It was a quiet Independence Day in 2020 as most displays were canceled on the Seacoast and around the country because of outdoor crowd restrictions.
Some displays were postponed and others outright canceled due to social distancing protocols and concern about large crowds.
This Independence Day it s a different story as gathering limits put in place during the pandemic in New Hampshire are scheduled to end on Friday clearing the way for firework displays.
Ron Cole
As we move through 2021, things get weirder. Last year, one of the major concerns was keeping businesses open, keeping jobs open for the population.
Now as we emerge into a more vibrant world, guess what, we keep hearing that there are many jobs available and no one to fill them.
Many food establishments were the ones that were trying to hang on all year because of the necessary strict COVID-19 restrictions limiting the number of people who could patronize them.
Many evolved into takeout businesses and many of their valuable service staff went wanting, and in many cases it was the state or feds that provided financial support so that those folks could feed their families and pay the rent. Today, there are critics who say it is those benefits, which are still being paid out, that are keeping people at home and not filling these positions. Maybe this is correct. Hopefully, it will shake itself out. All I know is that there certainly seem to be jobs out there.