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For several days, the weather had been a rollercoaster ride of rain, snow, sleet and wind accompanied by extreme temperature swings. The varying conditions made it difficult to identify adequate circumstances for a Nordic ski or mountain hike. Much of the snow base on the ski trails had washed away and accumulated snow on the […]

Join Ron Chase for a virtual talk sponsored by the Jesup Memorial Library at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, as he recounts some of his many adventures.  

For decades, I drove by Middle and Peaked Mountains near North Conway, New Hampshire on my way to taller peaks. I remember thinking they looked like interesting potential climbs and wondering if there were hiking trails that led to the bald summits. My curiosity was insufficient to motivate further inquiry. A couple of years ago, […]

The mid-December drive from my home in Topsham to Grafton Notch in western Maine was typical for early winter. The terrain in the coastal plain was dry. Entering the foothills, a shallow layer of snow blanketed wooded areas. Snow was more prevalent after passing Bethel and motoring north on Route 26 towards Puzzle Mountain. While […]

You've heard Andy Williams sing about "scary ghost stories" in "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year." And while that might make you think of "A Christmas Carol," the Dickens story is only part of a spooky holiday tradition.

The best-selling author recommends works by Stephen King, Ray Bradbury, and more

Greenwich Concours is back this weekend, and it'll certainly see a few changes. Here's what's in store.

Greenwich Concours Is Coming Back This Fall Autoweek 4 hrs ago Jay Ramey © Autoweek Greenwich Concours is scheduled for October this year, and its going to see a lot of changes. Classic car events are still dealing with postponements and cancellations in the wake of the pandemic, but later this year the Greenwich Concours will return after a hiatus in 2020. The next edition of this popular northeast event will be held on Oct. 22-24, 2021. Itll also be the first year under H...

Ron Chase: Rolling for whitewater safety By Ron ChaseSeniors Not Acting Their Age Contributed photo A reliable roll is essential for difficult whitewater kayaking. Many solo canoeists survive the sport without a roll; however, acquiring one is a game changer. I started out canoeing so I learned the canoe roll first. Most people consider the canoe roll to be more difficult. That was my conclusion when I began kayaking since the kayak roll came easier. No longer a canoeist due to a knee replacem...