Thursday, January 5, 2012
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On Tuesday, we announced the closure of the Walden Grille. Since then, we've seen an outpouring of sentiments from Concordians saddened by the news of the popular pub's closing. Now, however, comes the question of what to do with the empty space on Walden Street. The restaurant is for sale, but who knows what will ultimately occupy the space. So our question of the day is what would you like to see open in place of the Walden Grille? Would you prefer a neighborhood pub, an upscale bistro, or perhaps an ethnic restaurant? Is there something completely different you think Concord is lacking that could utilize the space, which has been occupied by a restaurant for the last quarter-century? Tell us what you'd like to see open in the Walden …
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Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa — they're all steeped in tradition, and we want to hear about them.
Whatever holiday you and your loved ones celebrate in December there are sure to be traditions to follow, and here at Concord Patch, we're interested in learning about all of them. Whether it's a special meal you share, religious service you attend, or just that one special movie the whole family gathers together to watch each year, we want to hear about your most cherished holiday traditions. Maybe it's something you've long outgrown or haven't practiced in a few years but that still lingers in your mind as one of the elements that truly makes the holiday season. What does your family do every year that really makes the holidays special? Tell us about your traditions in the comment section below, or email Chris.Tanguay@Patch.com.
Friday, December 9, 2011
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Hot chocolate and cider, cookies and hors d'oeuvres, strolling carolers, and of course, shopping. Last evening was Concord's Holiday Shopping Night featuring sales and specials at dozens of local businesses. While we've been offering up some suggestions on great gifts for the people in your lives with the help of the Concord Indies, we want to hear about the treasures you've found on your own. Did you go shopping downtown last night? Tell us about the gifts you picked up — you don't have to spoil any surprises, but tell us about your experiences browsing through Concord's many shops. Did you visit any establishments you had never been to before? Tell us all about your holiday shopping treasures in the comment section below.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
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The gift-giving season is officially here. As you hit the shops this holiday season, we want to know if your children's teachers are on the shopping list. We're wondering: is it OK, or do you feel compelled to give your kid's teachers gifts for the holidays? Is it seen as "sucking up" to the teacher if you do so? Are there rules against parent-teacher gift exchanges in schools, or do you have your own set of guidelines to follow when choosing a gift for a teacher? Let us know what you think about the whole in-school gift exchange in the comments section below.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
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As Maureen C. Belt told us in this morning's About Town column, there will be millions of people boarding trains, planes and automobiles today and tomorrow all in pursuit of Thanksgiving dinner with their loved ones. Will you be among them? Whether it's across the country, across town, or just downstairs from the bedroom to the kitchen, everyone's got to go somewhere for Thanksgiving, and we want to know how far folks are traveling for the holiday tomorrow. Are you packing up the car and hitting the road today, or will you have a leisurely morning tomorrow before setting out for somewhere close by? Today's Question of the Day is: How far are you traveling for Thanksgiving? Tell us about your travel itinerary in the comments section below.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
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While some wish lists addressed to Santa are filled with an assortment of coveted presents, others may just stress the desire for one big one. Every year there seems to be that one major gift everyone wants to see under the tree — and we want to know what that gift is this year. This past weekend saw the launch of the "Choose Concord Indies First" initiative, which promotes patronage of independently owned local businesses. As we saw this morning, Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is the retail phenomenon known as "Black Friday," during which stores offer some of the biggest sales and discounts of the year. So the shopping season is just about to reach its apex, and we want to know what you're going after. Whether you're on the hunt …
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
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Now that the Concord Carlisle Regional High School building project has passed all the necessary hurdles, parents with young students can look forward to their children attending high school in a brand new, state-of-the-art CCHS. There was some considerable opposition to the building project in both towns, but the overwhelming response from voters was in favor of the $92.5 million project, which comes with the added bonus of a $28 million contribution from the state. Today's Question of the Day is an easy one: Will your children get to enjoy the new CCHS?
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011
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With a handful of other holidays and popular vacation weeks aside, Thanksgiving is often one of the most heavily traveled days of the year with people using all modes of transportation to make it home for that annual turkey dinner. With gas prices still in flux and people's discretionary income continuing to feel the pinch of a down economy, many people are switching up their plans and opting to host rather than travel. Maybe a potluck Thanksgiving has become a new tradition with everyone around the table contributing a dish instead of one person or family supplying all the food. One of the best aspects of Thanksgiving is gathering together with your loved ones, but changing times call for flexible plans, and we want to know what you're …
Friday, November 11, 2011
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At the 11th hour of the 11th day, of the 11th month in 1918, major hostilities of WWI drew to a close. As President Woodrow Wilson commemorated the first Armistice Day in 1919 — changed to Veterans Day by Congress in 1954 — he summed up the atmosphere of the emotional day, saying: "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country's service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations." While Veterans Day is but one day of the year, the sacrifices made by men and women of the armed forces …
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
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A lot of memories flood to mind just at the mere thought of Thanksgiving: bundling up for your alma mater's football game, crowding around a packed table for the biggest feast of the year, or stuffing yourself on all the pie and desserts you can eat. Thanksgiving is a time of family and frivolity. And for many, it is the less stressful of the end of the year holidays. What do you look forward to most about Thanksgiving? Whether you always get together with old friends the night before, or have that one family recipe that finds its way to the table every year, we want to know what makes Thanksgiving special in your family. Today's Question of the Day is: What are your favorite Thanksgiving family traditions?
Marilyn Cugini
10:20 am on Thursday, January 12, 2012
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