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In anticipation of our 50th wedding anniversary, I have finalized two of my immediate goals: 1. Arranged to have a family photo taken 2. Stepped down as managing editor of Eastman Living A few of my other goals are a continued work in progress. They include staying around to see all of my grandchildren married […]

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Article and Photos by Richard Sachs On a lovely early July day, the South Cove Activity Center threw itself a party. The occasion was the awarding of the Gold LEED (LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN) award acknowledging the high level of environmental and conservational concern demonstrated in the South Cove project, all the way […]

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By Brian Roach Editor’s Note: This article summarizes a presentation given at the South Cove Activity Center on August 22, 2011. Some politicians have recently criticized environmental regulations as contributing to the stagnation of our national economy. More than one candidate currently running for president has accused the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of […]

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By Mary T. Kronenwetter Photos/Images courtesy Newport and Croydon Historical Societies and Richards Free Library In the late 1800s, Newport-born entrepreneur Austin Corbin II created a 26,000-acre wildlife preserve and private hunting park spanning the townships of Cornish, Croydon, Grantham, Newport and Plainfield. The majority of the park is in Croydon, with over 10,000 acres. […]

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By Milt Weinstein On our recent trip to Alaska, my wife, Rhonda, and I learned something about loons that surprised even some local experts from New Hampshire. We had previously been taught that mature common loons breed on lakes in the summer and migrate offshore to salt water only in the winter. In Alaska, we […]

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By Peter Hope Summer and fall saw great hikes and walks to destinations near and far, old favorites and new ones alike. Now we are looking forward to the snowshoe hike season, which will start early in the new year. Call me at (603)863-6456 or e-mail me at phope at worldpath.net with suggestions for trips. […]

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Article by Gale Schmidt • Photos by Craig McArt Heath Forest (off Bogie Place) is full of treasures – some unique in Eastman: Eastman’s largest contiguous undeveloped parcel of land which correlates with maximal biodiversity Eastman’s most varied habitat: streams, wetlands, large pools, vernal pools, hardwoods, softwoods, mixed woods, meadows and ledges Confluence of two […]

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Article and Photo by Craig McArt What can we do to get youngsters at Eastman to experience and appreciate our woodlands and wildlife? That was the question posed by Board President Maynard Goldman to the Woodlands and Wildlife Committee a year ago. We hoped that WHOSA would be the answer. An acronym for Woodland Hikes […]

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By Gale Schmidt Eastman’s “ladies of the night” Renee Gustafson, Amy Hoffman, Maureen Connelly, Jackie Atherly, Toni Taylor, Leslie Moses and Gale Schmidt are drawn to the full moon. They enjoy combining social interaction with physical activity and experiencing the out-of-doors by camping out overnight under the stars and the full moon. The initial event […]

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Dear Eastman Residents, For the past several years the community of Eastman has supported the Upper Valley Humane Society in a profound way. When the triathletes are splashing, mashing and dashing through your home community, they are raising funds to support the pets at the Upper Valley Humane Society. We are thankful for their dedication […]

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By Ruth Ann Eastman In our Eastman Community we are fortunate to have a plethora of wildlife. Let’s do our part to preserve and sustain the treasures that we have. Shaun Kronenwetter observed and photographed a snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentine) at South Cove on June 6. Marge Owen quietly watched a doe nursing her fawn […]

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