The time is (almost) ripe for berries! This week’s cover story dives into the berry harvest season at local farms, starting with strawberries in June, followed by raspberries, blueberries and blackberries later in the summer. Find out how a late season frost in mid-May might have affected the crops, and learn all about where you can go pick your own berries and even attend a berry-centric festival.
Also on the cover Celebrate Juneteenth with the Black Heritage Trail of NH (page 14) and Pride Month with a local festival or parade (page 18). Michael Witthaus talks to comedian Dan Crohn ahead of two area performances this weekend (page 34). Find more shows in the Comedy This Week (page 34) and find live music at area bars and restaurants in the Music This Week (page 35).