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A proposed bill that seeks a 45 mph daytime and a 25 mph nighttime limit for Lake Winnipesaukee could be amended to include Winnisquam, Sunapee, Ossipee and Newfound.]]>Squam — the only lake that currently has speed limits — would maintain its daytime limit of 40 mph and nighttime limit of 20, under a proposed amendment to House Bill 162.
Check out the main Free Stuff listings page to see the latest entries, or click on one of the categories to see particular types of items.
And you can enter your own things that you have to give away, no charge. Just go to this page and enter your info.
For more free stuff in the Pawtuckaway area, check out the ExeterAreaFreeCycle group at Yahoo Groups.
]]>If you are more interested in cycling, we have guides to both mountain and road cycling. A few examples include "Mountain Biking New Hampshire" by Stuart Johnstone, which includes a ride in Pawtuckaway State Park in Nottingham; "Cycling the Backroads of Southern New Hampshire" by Linda Chestney, which includes a scenic "amble" from Dover to Rochester, and "New Hampshire, Maine: an atlas of New Hampshire & Maine’s greatest off-road bicycle rides" by Bob Fitzhenry.]]>
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Our mission is to create an exciting and stimulating environment where both children and adults are brought together for creative expression through the performing arts.
This spring's show: "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"
]]>Wanted: a comprehensive vision for a five-year economic development plan for Rockingham County.]]>The first step toward that goal will take place Wednesday during a half-day workshop sponsored by the Rockingham Economic Development Corp. at Pease International Tradeport.
The lake has risen almost two feet in the past couple weeks. The ice is now surrounded by about two feet of new, very thin ice. Be careful out there.
Winners of the 2005 Pawtuckaway Ice Golf Tournament. (l-r) Colleen Gagnon (women's golf), Roberta Allis (best chili), Kevin Hartford (men's golf).
]]>N. H. Fish and Game’s Mark Beauchesne, makes a case for taking a few minutes in the car to explore a wider range of ponds and lakes. He says there are at least 30 ice-fishable bodies of water within "45 minutes of Durham," including Pawtuckaway Lake and Onway Lake, both in Raymond. Beauchesne also notes wryly that access is even easier in winter.]]>
The Pawtuckaway State Park parking lot was overflowing with snowmobilers last weekend. This weekend is shaping up to be even busier.
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Saturday, Feb 5, is the 13th Annual Pawtuckaway Open Ice Golf Tournament and Chili Competition.
As it has for the past four years, this year's event will be to benefit Families in Transition, a group that provides safe affordable housing to homeless individuals.
"Ice Golf" is a very casual tournament for all skill levels. From having been a spectator last year, I can say that "skill" isn't really a word that applies at all. Players whack the ball around a shortened course, laid out on the ice and snow along the southeast shore of Pawtuckaway Lake. Depending on the particular conditions, a golf shot may dig into a snowbank 20 yards from the tee, or go skidding across the ice all the way to the Neals Cove.
It's a lot of fun.
[Photo from 2004 of Tom Duffy making his approach shot to one of the "greens".]
Donna Danis, one of the founders and organizers of the event, says that already there are over 70 players registered this year. And you don't have to play golf to enjoy the day. Many attend just to watch, or simply to taste, and judge, the vast array of chili on hand.
In past years there have been as many as 100 people, players and eaters, at the event. This year is shaping up to be as big as ever.
Tee times are from 8:30 am to Noon, and the chili and bonfire go on all day.
"Greens Fees" are $5. To reserve a playing spot, or for general info about the event, call Donna at 603-895-3555, or email her at ddanis@comcast.net.
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Snow-covered boardwalk on Pawtuckway's Woronoco Trail. In winter, the mountain biking path becomes a popular snowshoeing route.
]]>The division hopes to raise about $1 million more this year from the increases.]]>One change means it will cost $5 to park at popular trailheads during 20 summer weekends.
Other changes include a new $1 day-use fee per child ages 6-12, a 20 percent increase in camping fees, an increase in the camping reservation fee from $3 to $5, a new $5 charge for premium campsites during peak season and a 25 percent increase in the day-use fee to park and launch boats on the seacoast.