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From the Editor’s Desk
Most businesses, including restaurants, retail shops and attractions, were forced to shut down in March, or were severely limited.

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We give thanks
I look up, startled. “The — do you mean the Mayflower, how do you —?” “They came to Pimith Rock.” You have my full attention. “Well, actually, the Pilgrims first landed in Provincetown, baby— ” “No daddy! Pimith Rock!” “Ok ok, jeez, fine, for now.

Yes, we’re open for business
A survey by the New Hampshire Small Business Development Center in late June revealed more than half of all small businesses had seen their revenue fall by 50% or more.

2O2O Family Favorites Winners
Our readers’ top picks for New Hampshire families.

Looking for a holiday gift? Buy local
Home and Pallet, based in Manchester, makes products exclusively from upcycled pallets. They inspect each pallet to ensure they produce only the highest quality home décor that is built to last.

Guide to online learning resources and activities
Looking for something fun and educational to do with your child? Or are you a homeschooling family? Here are some of our picks for learning fun from organizations in New Hampshire and beyond.

The cat and the tooth
Within one week’s time, my five-(and three-quarters)-year-old lost four teeth, both her front uppers and two side lowers. They just popped right out, day after day, like tiny, white Pez..

Never a Dull Moment
Autumn is my favorite time of the year in New England, but also the most bittersweet. Whereas other weather periods tend to last for months, autumn only lasts a few weeks it seems.