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Exeter, N.H.: Come for the history, stay for the food

The small town, at the confluence of the Squamscott and Exeter rivers, has historic mill buildings, well-preserved Colonial and Federal architecture, leafy parks and green spaces, and a compact, walkable downtown. And its culinary scene is exploding. ....

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Historically Speaking: North Dakota's workhorses come to Exeter

North Dakota’s workhorses galloped into Exeter and New during the economic shifts of the 1920s. ....

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Exeter's new park to shed light on Black Revolutionary War heroes: 'A long time coming'

They fought for their country and their freedom. The park in their honor, known as “patriotic garden,” is located before the Swasey Parkway entrance. ....

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Historically Speaking: What happened to Exeter's 14 schools?

Discover the lost schools of Exeter and why school officials rarely held back in their assessments of the teachers. ....

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Historically Speaking: How a portrait of a naval hero found its way back to Exeter

A painting of a naval hero who served in two world wars and returned to Exeter to start a new chapter in his life was lost for decades, until now. ....

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