It’s fall, which means it’s time to wean the calves. If we planned it right, calves were born in March and April – nine months after conception. We control when the bull is with the cows, so most births are … Continue reading →
After living on the same farm for 45 years, I have accumulated a lot of junk in our old three-story barn. When Miles Smith owned the property in the 1800s, the barn was home to dairy cattle, a few horses, … Continue reading →
We’ve had a frost or two already, which means Halloween is near. My cattle and pigs love Halloween, and it’s not because they dress up like goblins and beg for candy. It’s the day after Halloween that they love. That’s … Continue reading →
We have over 60 cattle on our farm in Loudon and recently decided to sell some of our Scottish Highlander cows and calves. As in New Hampshire, there’s an effort on Martha’s Vineyard to promote agriculture and preserve open space … Continue reading →
The American Legion has voted to extend membership in the American Legion Auxiliary to male spouses of U.S. veterans and servicemembers. During the American Legion National Convention in Indianapolis in August, delegates of The American Legion voted to replace the … Continue reading →
My 50-year high school reunion is approaching. On Sept. 21 a bunch of 67 & 68-year-olds will gather at a country club roughly in the vicinity of Lawrence High School in New Jersey. It’ll be the first reunion I’ve attended, … Continue reading →
Warner, NH: The Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire (BHTNH) will hold its first ever guided tour in the town of Warner on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at 10 am. The tour, entitled, A Small New Hampshire Town Remembers Its … Continue reading →
To the Editor: Much has been written about the significant effects of the Governor’s 53 vetoes of legislation passed during the recent session of the Legislature. Of those bills, 34 passed on voice votes, indicating support by both parties. Here … Continue reading →
Portsmouth, NH: The Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire is proud to announce that the recipient of the 2019 Citizen of the Year Award is Melvin B. Miller. Miller, chief editor and publisher of the Bay State Banner, will be … Continue reading →
Smuttynose Brewing Co. is turning 25 this summer – which in brewery years is more like 100. Simply put, it’s a big deal and we’re very proud of it. To mark the occasion, we’re hosting a beer festival unlike any … Continue reading →
