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N.H. Backstory

Concord Monitor

A series exploring the lesser-known parts of New Hampshire"s history, people and places.

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04:26

Lost 74 addition rejected by Department of Defense

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2020/01/06

A proposal to add names to the Vietnam Memorial Wall was rejected because the shipwreck occurred outside the designated Vietnam war zone.

04:00

Native American mascot issue hits close to home

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2019/12/10

Though Merrimack Valley High School changed its mascot 15 years ago to be represented as lions, "Chief Wahoo" made a reappearance in signage for its 50th anniversary, which ignited conversations about racism and traditions.

06:06

Monitor shares Veterans Day stories

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2019/11/11

Ray Duckler shares two local veterans stories in honor of Veterans Day.

04:48

Mothers come together in tragedy to encourage mental...

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2019/11/04

Mothers Lori Desmarais and Cherri Thorne believe they lost their children due to a mental health disorder, not domestic violence.

19:38

Raw Milk Ice Cream: Is It Healthy?

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2019/08/16

Concord Monitor columnist Ray Duckler sits down with Jill Fudala, a goat farmer from Pittsfield, to talk about ice cream made from raw milk, which is illegal to sell in New Hampshire.

07:54

Remember three important members of the community

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2019/07/08

Ray Duckler reminisces on three recently deceased members of the community: Tom Friedenberg, Greg Makris and Bill Ahearn.

09:31

Pittsfield School District struggles with education...

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2019/06/03

Ray Duckler talked to students, teachers and administrators about the struggles Pittsfield is facing with school funding.

17:33

Arnie's Place sold to a new owner

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2019/05/24

On May 24, Tom Arnold handed the reins to a long-time employee to take over his ice cream and burger restaurant, a fixture on the Heights for more than 25 years.

17:35

Pembroke's mass murder no one remembers

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2019/04/22

In 1906, a Pembroke man killed his mother-in-law, his wife and their five children, before setting his house on fire and killing himself as he was about to be caught.

10:02

The Backstory talks about a new road ahead

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2019/04/10

Journalism, in order to survive and thrive, is always changing. Ray Duckler and Geoff Forester discuss a path ahead focuses on local topics and digital platforms.

50:05

Director shares the backstory of 'Beyond Boobs'...

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2019/02/25

Kristen Vermilyea shares the story of breast reduction, how her boobs shaped her identity and how society objectifies women through their appearance.

40:16

Homeless in Franklin

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2019/02/07

A laundromat owner shares her experiences dealing with people who are homeless in Franklin and a local group's efforts to help combat the growing problem.

26:54

David and Seraphim Afflick are following their dreams...

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2019/01/18

David Afflick - an actor - and his wife, Seraphim - a singer - live in New Hampshire and are pursuing their dreams to be professional entertainers with commercials, movie appearances, stage shows and more.

22:12

The separation of church and state during the holidays

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2018/12/03

Ray Duckler talks with Jack Shields about his efforts to place a "Bill of Rights Nativity" in Concord's City Plaza as a statement on the religious Nativity located in the same plaza, nearby.

17:25

An escaped doggie pal met a tragic end

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2018/12/03

Ray Duckler talks with Cathii Lapierre about her dog, Poppy, who ran out of the house while she was carrying in supplies and was hit by a driver who didn't stop. Poppy died from his injuries.

23:28

Safiya Wazir, once a refugee from Afghanistan, is now...

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2018/10/22

Ray Duckler interviews Safiya Wazir, a new American, running for the N.H. House of Representatives for District 17, which covers ward 8 in Concord, the state's capital.Learn more by reading "Refugee running for state rep looking to make history" and "27-year-old former refugee defeats life-long Concord resident in Democratic primary for state rep."

25:49

Bob Tewksbury threw softly, won big

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2018/09/19

Bob Tewksbury recently was inducted into the Merrimack Valley High School Hall of Fame. To this former big leaguer, that was a big deal.

29:38

Reflections on the Rev. Robert Wood, a man of God and...

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2018/08/22

The Rev. Robert Wood, who died this week at age 95, was a giant within the gay rights community 50 and 60 years ago, a man of God who dared fight for gay marriage and anti-discrimination laws long before society was ready. Rejean Blanchette and Bob Paradis, who were married by Rev. Wood five years ago and now live in Deerfield, N.H., share their reflections on the man Wood was.

07:25

Remembering Concord's past - Part Two

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2018/08/17

Mary Knee and Jeff Smith share their recollections of growing up in Concord in the 1950s and '60s.

20:30

Remembering Concord's past - Part One

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2018/08/17

Mary Knee and Jeff Smith share their recollections of growing up in Concord in the 1950s and '60s.

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