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CONTENTS Fall | 2026

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52 Photo by Kata Sasvari.

44 Touring on e-Bikes

Exploring back roads with Vermont Bike & Brew. by Mark Aiken

Kyle Timothy Fine Art A new gallery opens downtown. by Susan B. Apel

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Leading by Example

Josephine Moran, president and CEO of Ledyard Bank. by Mike Morin

Wentworth by the Sea

Experience the history and the soul of this grand hotel. by Lisa Ballard

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Departments 21 Editor’s Note 22 Contributors 24 Online Exclusives 26 Around & About by Cassie Horner

32 On the Shelf

Fall in love with a new book. by Sam Kaas

36 Season’s Best

Halloween fun for the family.

by the Staff at Montshire Museum of Science

40 Community

Upper Valley locals step up for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. by Edith Morgan

80 Smart Money

Evan Roberts of Merrill Lynch. by Pamela Brown

85 Living Well

Improving skin through IV skin therapy. by Pamela Brown

88 The Hood & The Hop

Arts and entertainment at Dartmouth.

90 Happenings

A calendar of events.

95 Advertisers Index

96 Hanover Talks

A chat with Bob Yienger, director of sales and marketing at Hanover Inn. by Mike Morin

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On the cover: Exploring with Vermont Bike & Brew. Photo by Max Grudzinski.

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Celebrate Your Community As autumn arrives, enjoy the beauty of the season and get ready for exciting new things happening in our area. Ledyard Bank has collaborated with the Hanover Downtown Committee to construct a park next to their downtown branch. Locals Christopher Kennedy of MA*KE Architects and Paul Simon of Bowman Consulting Group, landscape architect for the park, have lent their expertise to create a space for everyone to enjoy. Read our story to discover how neighbors joined forces to make this project a reality (page 60). While you’re downtown checking out the new park, stop in at Kyle Timothy Fine Art at 53 South Main Street (page 52). You’ll see the work of many area artists at the gallery, including several Dartmouth graduates. Sunday, October 25 is the date to meet hundreds of your friends and neighbors to join the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s (page 40). Now in its ninth year, the Upper Valley Walk has raised $1,227,555 to support the Alzheimer’s Association’s work. Organizers say the number of walkers may exceed 700 this year, so be sure to sign up early. Once again, we see area residents banding together to support an important, urgent cause. On a beautiful fall day, you may want to head out of town and spend time exploring the great outdoors. When you rent an e-bike from Vermont Bike & Brew in Thetford, you’ll have choices for the route you want to take, and you can visit area farm stands and breweries along the way (page 44). Add this fun option to your to-do list the next time you have out-of-town guests. Wherever your busy schedule takes you this fall, stay in touch with local news and events at www.greateruppervalley.com. Enjoy!

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p Pamela Brown, writer

Susan shuttered a lifelong career as a law professor to continue an interest (since kindergarten) in writing. Her freelance business, The Next Word, includes literary and feature writing; her work has appeared in a variety of lit mags and other publications including Art New England, The Arts Fuse, and Persimmon Tree. She connects with her neighbors through Artful, her blog about arts and culture in the Upper Valley. She’s in love with the written word.

Pamela has been a journalist in Connecticut for over 25 years and is the founder of PMB Writing & Consulting, providing editorial and marketing services to small and large businesses. She is also the author of Faithful Love, a contemporary romance-adventure novel. In her free time, Pamela enjoys playing tennis, gardening, drawing, and spending time with her daughter Alexis and her mini Goldendoodle Rafa and Mal-Shi Andy.

p Mike Morin, writer

pK ata Sasvari, photographer

Mike is a columnist and 50-year radio and TV personality, and in the past decade has written three books, including his career memoir, a book on the history of the famed Red Arrow Diner, and another on modern history of candlepin bowling. He is the 2013 recipient of the Will Rogers Humanitarian Award from the National Society of Newspaper Columnists.

Hungarian-born photographer Kata brings a storyteller’s eye to every image. Based in Norwich, Vermont, she specializes in portraits and events, capturing genuine emotion and connection. Kata is a dedicated theater photographer whose work is often exhibited at Northern Stage. If not behind the camera, you can find her running rock shows for local teens through Tuck’s Rock Dojo. katasasvari.com

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5K and 10K Turkey Trot

scenic, friendly, and festive run though beautiful Hanover will be happening on Sunday, November 22 at noon, and fitness enthusiasts of all abilities are invited to participate in the annual 5K and 10K Turkey Trot, presented by the Hanover Parks and Recreation. This event is part of the Upper Valley Running Series, sponsored by Be Fit Physical Therapy in Hanover. Runners of every ability are welcome. The 10K race in the Turkey Trot is the final race of the Upper Valley Running Series. Both races begin at noon sharp. Runner services end at 1pm. Participants who register by November 17 at 10am can pick up their racing bib early at the RWB Community Center on November 20 and November 21 from 9am to 5pm. There are registration options for varying schedules: Online

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preregistration is available until November 17 at 10am ($25 for adults, $10 for youth). Late online registration will be available until November 21 at 4pm ($35 for adults, $10 for youth). And if it has to be a last-minute decision? Yes, you can sign up the day of the race beginning at 10:30am ($35 for adults, $10 for youth). On race day, cash or check only are accepted. All Turkey Trot racers are entered into a raffle to win local prizes. Participants who bring a food donation for Upper Valley Haven earn an extra raffle ticket. The generosity of three food donations earns another raffle ticket. And there’s more: Each runner dressed in their best turkey costume attire earns an additional ticket. Lace up your running shoes and join the fun! To learn more and for a list of needed items for donation, visit hanovernh.org. t

Clockwise from opposite: 300-plus runners line up for the start of both races. Pre-race fun with friends. Top finishers in the 10K race. Even the turkey joined the fun. This family was dressed to impress and earned extra raffle tickets by coming in costume.

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Above: Day of Service Community Breakfast volunteers. Right: Lyme food pantry volunteers.

CCL board members.

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Community Care of Lyme

or more than 12 years, Community Care of Lyme (CCL) has worked to strengthen the connections that make Lyme a caring and welcoming community. Volunteer-driven and supported by two part-time staff, CCL brings neighbors together through programs that focus on friendship, wellness, and support. “As in other communities around the Upper Valley, Lyme has an increasing aging population,” says board chair Kym Williams. “We create connections and strengthen bonds within our community.” One of CCL’s newest initiatives has been its monthly Community Lunch Program, launched in January to provide a welcoming place where neighbors of all ages can gather and connect over a shared meal. This grassroots program was designed to reduce social isolation, strengthen relationships, and create opportunities for greater ties. The lunches are made possible through generous support from The Lyme Foundation and Those Guys, along with a dedicated group of 18 volunteers who help prepare, serve, welcome guests, and clean up after each event. Two Lyme residents, volunteer chefs Auden McClure and Sophie Mayo, lead menu planning and meal preparation, creating healthy, home-cooked meals.

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CCL also partners with the Lyme School’s Student Action and Leadership Team (SALT). Students help serve meals and, just as importantly, sit with guests during lunch, sharing stories and conversation. “It’s an opportunity for youth to interact with others in the community, and it has been very well received,” Kym says. “We focus on building programming and partnerships within the community to leverage existing resources,” Kym says. “In doing so, we can tap the inherent power of the local community. Working together allows us to create opportunities that no one organization could accomplish alone.” While community connection is the focus of CCL’s work, the organization also offers a variety of wellness programs that encourage healthy aging and active living. This fall, CCL will offer a 12-week Chair Yoga class following the success of the popular Balance Class. Weekly Walk & Talk gatherings led by Program Director Marilyn Wanner invite neighbors to enjoy local trails and conversation every Wednesday, while the monthly Thursday Café offers coffee, conversation, games, and engaging activities in a welcoming setting. CCL’s work extends beyond social and wellness programs through its Care & Compassion initiatives.

Volunteers provide transportation, deliver meals, offer friendly visits, and coordinate support for neighbors experiencing illness, recovery, or changing life circumstances, creating a circle of care that helps residents remain connected to their community. CCL is located in the Academy Building in Lyme Center, while the Community Lunch Program and Lyme Food Pantry operate from the Lyme Congregational Church, whose welcoming kitchen has become a hub for gathering and service. Today, over 50 regular volunteers contribute hundreds of hours each year to support CCL’s programs. Those interested in becoming a CCL volunteer can contact Shelby Whittet, shelby@cclyme.org. For more information, visit cclyme.org. t

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Fallfest in Hanover

Last year's crowd enjoyed live entertainment. Be sure to check out this year's show.

Clockwise from above: Volunteers helped kids press two bushels of apples to make cider. The petting farm is a popular stop for kids and adults alike. Before the apples go into the cider press, they need to be mashed. Grab your passport when you enter the event and get it stamped at the various activities. Completed passports will be entered into a raffle. Touch a Truck boasts a variety of vehicles to check out.

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here is no better way to kick off the autumn season in Hanover than Fallfest at Storrs Pond on Friday, September 25 from 4 to 6pm. Fallfest is loaded with all kinds of fun family activities. The free event is held in collaboration with the Hanover Police Department Touch a Truck event. Attendees will see a police cruiser, a fire truck, and many other vehicles of all shapes and sizes to climb in, honk the horns, and inspect closely. Hanover Police Department Touch a Truck recognizes Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and partners with the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Blood Donor Program. Every town department and various local groups will have an entire slate of activities themed to the fall season and there will be crafts to do as well. Visitors will want to get a Fallfest passport available at the Welcome Booth and from many of the vendors. Collect the stickers for a chance to win a big prize. Food vendors will be on-site again this year to provide dinner and snack options. Please bring cash. There will be cotton candy for kids of all ages.

What would a New England fall be without apple cider? There will be a cider press on-site with apples donated by Poverty Lane Orchards, and festival guests are welcome to try their hand at pressing cider and then drink it afterwards. Lady Blaze will perform artistic bubble choreography with giant bubbles, bubble wands, and a floating spectacle kids can chase, pop, and help make. There is a petting zoo again this year with nine friendly farm animals to get acquainted with. There’s also a haystack full of treasures and prizes just waiting to be found. Special thanks to Hanover Parks and Recreation and Storrs Pond Recreation Area for generously hosting Fallfest. Visit hanovernh.org for more information. t

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on the shelf | by sam kaas For passionate readers, fall is always a season to look forward to. It’s the time

when some of the most exciting books of the year are released, including new titles from bestselling authors, and the most sought-after gift books for the coming holiday season. This fall, though, is special. It’s not just the quantity of new books coming out over the next few months, it’s the quality, too. From literary fiction and sci-fi to cookbooks and imaginative writing for young readers, the books here pack a punch—and for each book featured, there’s at least one we didn’t have space to include but can’t wait to tell you about next time we see you!

The Birthing Tree by Amanda Peters This powerful, tender novel is Amanda Peters’ second after last year’s bestselling The Berry Pickers. It returns us to the Mi’kmaq communities of Nova Scotia, where a woman comes home after her grandmother’s death to face both the secrets of the past and the promise of the future. The Three Graces of Pearl Street by Elizabeth Wellington Rollins Three generations of Italian-American women—a grandmother, mother, and daughter—must reconnect when, after years apart, they find themselves sharing a home again in this warm, charming novel from Upper Valley–based author Elizabeth Wellington Rollins. The Pirate Queen by Ariel Lawhon (Available September 8) Grace O’Malley was born into nobility, the daughter of an Irish chieftain, but she took to the seas in command of a fleet of ships and in rebellion to English rule. The author of The Frozen River turns her sweeping lens to the epic, swashbuckling life of a folk heroine in this hotly anticipated historical novel. 32

Fall in Love with a New Book AUTUMN PICKS FROM THE NORWICH BOOKSTORE

Exit Party by Emily St. John Mandel (Available September 15) In Emily St. John Mandel’s latest, we’re transported to a near-future Los Angeles in the wake of the collapse of the United States government, where a strange disappearance sends a woman on a breathtaking quest for answers in the face of a rapidly changing world. Did you know that all of Mandel’s books are interconnected? Exit Party is a standalone novel—but it has connections to The Singer’s Gun and even Station Eleven! Can you find them all? American Hagwon by Min Jin Lee (Available September 29) Easily among the most anticipated novels of the season, American Hagwon, Min Jin Lee’s first book since Pachinko, is a stunning contemporary saga following two generations of a Korean family whose lives are upended by turmoil, and who seek meaning and stability through increasingly ambitious courses of action. Peck & Peck by Bonnie Garmus (Available October 13) Take a trip to early ’80s New York in all

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its seedy glory and into the golden age of literary publishing in this exuberant, tender, and funny new novel from the author of the runaway hit Lessons in Chemistry. A recent college graduate gets more than he bargained for when he scores his dream job at Peck & Peck, the renowned—and idiosyncratic—poetry journal, and finds himself trapped between its two editors, twin brothers at war with each other. The Brightness by Chad Harbach (Available October 27) Did you love The Art of Fielding, Chad Harbach’s dazzling 2011 novel about love, baseball, and the meaning of life? Have you ever wondered what the author has been doing for the past 15 years? Turns out, he’s been working on a follow-up set at the same college and featuring some of the same characters. Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros (Available September 29) Return to the world of the Empyrean series (which begins with Fourth Wing) in this stand-alone featuring interwoven stories from different characters. No, it’s not the

fourth book in the series—it’s a whole new adventure to tide fans over while they wait! As You Wake, Break the Shell by Becky Chambers (Available October 13) The sci-fi fans at The Norwich Bookstore have already declared this new novel from the Hugo Award–winning author of The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet and the Monk and Robot series to be among the best of the fall. On a small outpost in space where resources are scarce, a secretive and rebellious botanist and a pilot must help each other to survive—and, perhaps, to thrive. The Butterfly Season: What 64 Butterflies Taught Me About Nature’s Great Mysteries and the Meaning of Life by Lea Korsgaard (Available September 15) Author Lea Korsgaard sets out to see every species of butterfly native to her home in Denmark—64 in all—in this wondrous meditation on nature, science, and myth. Featuring full-color illustrations, this book is sure to be a stunner. The Forest Year: Finding Hope in a World Worth Saving by Ethan Tapper (Available October 6) Beloved Vermont forester Ethan Tapper is back, turning his pen to the study of a dynamic, ever-changing forest throughout the course of a full year. Beautiful and pragmatic, The Forest Year will be essential reading for nature lovers of all walks of life.

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Fundamentals of Flavor: 100 Recipes for the Science of Better Cooking by Nik Sharma (Available September 22. Not shown.) Acclaimed chef and molecular biologist Nik Sharma has long been known for his ability to blend the art and very real science of culinary innovation into delicious recipes anyone can tackle. Here, he digs into four natural elements—fire, water, earth, and air—and their impact on the flavor of everyday dishes. Building 903 by Lois Lowry (Available September 29) Twins Tessa and Theo live in a nearfuture world, where narratives are tightly controlled and the official story is that danger has been eradicated. When Theo disappears, nobody will talk about it. But then, Tessa’s 135-year-old neighbor Miriam slips her a key to a room full of forbidden treasures: books offering not only answers to the mystery but a path to a better future in this searing and hopeful middle-grade novel from the legendary Lois Lowry. Licorice by Kara LaReau, Illustrated by Kelly Murphy (Available October 20) Kitty, a stray cat, has finally been adopted by a loving family, but something seems strange. Could her new home be haunted by the cat who lived with her family before? This middle-grade novel inspired by Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca is just the right amount of spooky, while still offering a sweet, satisfying story. Help! I’m Being Eaten by a Bear! by Neil Sharpson, Illustrated by Dan Santat (Available November 3) From the team behind the hilarious Don’t Trust Fish comes this very accurate, supertrue tale of the author’s trip to Alaska, where he encounters a bear. What shouldn’t you do when you meet a bear? Well, you shouldn’t run. And you shouldn’t make fun of the bear’s silly ears. And you shouldn’t get too attached to your fancy travelling pants. Kids and adults will be laughing uncontrollably at this deeply silly picture book! t 34

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season’s best from the staff at montshire museum of science photography by lars blackmore

H a l l o we e n F un f or the F a m ily The Montshire Museum’s Spooky Science event Spooky Science at Montshire Museum of Science started

in 2022 as a special event for families with children under the age of 12. The Montshire recognizes families with children as a core audience and designed the event to be a not-so-scary evening. The museum that children know so well is transformed into a tricked-out experience full of surprises and fun. The beloved taxidermy animal specimens wear costumes for the evening, spinning discs become pumpkins, and flying scarves become ghosts that whirl through the giant wind tubes of the Air Works maze. Science activities also take on a spooky cast, and past events have included slime making, potion mixing, a boneyard of natural history specimens, and time to have a friendly meeting with the museum’s collection of live creepy-crawlies. This year’s event is being held on Friday, October 23. Tickets are available on the museum website. All ticket-holders are invited to attend in costume, and the museum staff has been thrilled at the creativity—and frequent science themes— they’ve seen in past years. Highlights from previous years include a family dressed as the scientists and dinosaurs from Jurassic Park and a clatter of anatomically correct skeletons in full makeup. The Montshire has chosen many winners for its annual costume contest, with categories that span from Most Environmentally Friendly to Best Baby. For the 2026 Halloween season, the Montshire is bringing in new science experiments, piloting new activities, creating new hair-raising decor, and building new attractions for inside and out. Spooky fans can be sure that they’ll have a memorable evening of non-scary thrills and experience some hands-on, one-ofa-kind science. As the night draws to a close, attendees will be invited to collect treats from a line of museum staff handing out candy—and more—while wishing all a happy Halloween. The Montshire is looking forward to celebrating the spooky season again this fall! t

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1. A giant spider watches costumed youngsters arrive. 2. A museum educator (or mushroom?) answers a query in the Science Discovery Lab. 3. The air maze has been taken over by webs! 4. Attendees wait for the decision of the costume judges. 5. An alien and a Ghostbuster create potions. 6. A jack-o'-lantern and a skeleton check out the museum kalliroscope. 7. Guests are encouraged to come in costume to enjoy the hands-on exhibits and spooky activities.

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Walk This Way UPPER VALLEY LOCALS STEP UP IN MANY WAYS FOR THE WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S EVERY OCTOBER, THE UPPER VALLEY WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S IS AMONG MORE THAN 600 WALKS ACROSS THE COUNTRY that are the biggest single fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association. Now in its ninth year, the Upper Valley Walk has raised $1,227,555 to support the Alzheimer’s Association’s work, which funds free services and drives global research. These are studies that have led to emerging treatments, early diagnosis, and a growing list of lifestyle modifications that together can help prevent or delay nearly half of Alzheimer’s and dementia cases. Bolstered by a new sense of optimism and agency around the disease, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s aims to surpass 700 people at this year’s event on Sunday, October 25. To accommodate its popularity, it now takes place in Lebanon’s Colburn Park, setting the stage for more growth in years to come. As participation grows, so too do the ways Upper Valley locals engage. This ranges from physical activities like rowing and biking to artistic pursuits like art exhibits and events, to in-person meetups at memory cafes. The events leading up to the Walk highlight the changing conversation around Alzheimer’s and the many ways people living with Alzheimer’s are staying engaged in the community. Andy Clark leads his Upper Valley Bike to End Alz Team at the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. 40

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community Right: Upper Valley rowers hit the Connecticut River to sweat together, raise money, and show their support. Photo by Dmitriy Kim. Below: Erica Meyers and Patricia Castellini of Kendal at Hanover join Celeste Pfeiffer of Kilton Library at the Connections art exhibit.

ONGOING ACTIVITIES Dartmouth’s Hood Museum of Art embraces the power of gathering in a visually compelling environment. “People respond to the art and each other,” says Neely McNulty, the Hood’s curator of education. “What that response looks like is unique for each person, regardless of cognitive functioning.” Their free interactive program for people living with dementia, Art in Focus, is led by a specially trained educator in partnership with care providers. Find more info at Hood. Museum.Tours@Dartmouth.edu. Memory cafes are spaces where individuals with dementia and their care partners can gather to engage with each other in social, cognitive, and physical activities. Those might include music, arts and crafts, games, exercise, informational sessions, or simply a chance to connect. Register to visit the memory café led by Geisel medical students at the Howe Library on the second Saturday of every month from 10:30am to 12:30pm by emailing dementiaresources@ hitchcock.org or calling (603) 653-3484. The Norwich Public Library’s memory café (with snacks!) takes place on the first Monday of the month from 10 to 11:30am. Email lisa.milchman@norwichlibrary.org or call (802) 649-1184. 42

WALKING AND BEYOND There are, of course, the walkers, people in the Alzheimer’s community represented by the color of flower they carry: blue for those living with dementia, purple for those who lost a loved one, yellow for current caregivers, and orange for people who support the cause. In recent years, the number of participants carrying blue flowers, and even speaking at the event, has steadily increased, reflecting how people living with dementia are no longer retreating to isolation after a diagnosis. Other activities spring from local recreational enthusiasts. Since 2021 the Upper Valley Rowers have come together as the Upper Valley Row to End Alz team who gather for a spirited rowing event on the Connecticut River. In recent years, their group has been further boosted by the CReWbies Cancer Recovery Through RoWing Program (CReW). Together 133 rowers raised $21,458.30 for last year’s Walk. Last year, Quechee resident Andrew Clark organized the Bike to End Alz team and a scenic ride along the Connecticut River. The team rides again this year on Saturday, October 3, and on September 19 for a training ride. The riders and rowers also show up on Walk to End Alzheimer’s day to join the event, which is free for teams or individuals.

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THE ARTS CONNECTION A major goal of the Walk is to promote awareness and education. The positive effect of art, music, and dance on people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias has been well-established. Engaging with the arts increases social engagement, boosts mood, reduces stress, stimulates brain function, and helps people find joy through senses that seem otherwise inaccessible. Last year the Kilton Library featured Connections, a unique art exhibit of 30 works created by assisted-living and memory-care residents at Kendal at Hanover. This year the artists are again at work creating pieces that will be on display at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center October through December. Upper Valley artist Patty Castellini encourages these artists to follow their creative instincts, offering assistance and guidance but minimal instruction and no pressure or judgment. The result has been a vibrant and joyful collection of colorful paintings created in a supportive group environment. “There’s just an enormous amount of joy that comes with it,” says Patty. Other events include local storyteller Cindy Pierce performing her one-woman show Wrangling the Drift—a humorous and touching reflection on caring for her mother in later-stage dementia—at Billings Farm & Museum on September 25 to 26. “It’s tricky as a family,” says Cindy, “but you can’t do it without humor, and fortunately, my family, we all learned that from our mom.” Find, start, or join a team, or register for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s at act.alz. org/upper. For more information, contact Lucy Moore at lhmoore@alz.org. t

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Touring on E-BIKES

EXPLORING BACK ROADS WITH VERMONT BIKE & BREW

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Quiet gravel roads and peak foliage—this is Vermont back-road touring at its best.

Jonas Cole, owner of Vermont Bike & Brew.

onas Cole’s love of the Upper Valley is tangible, and his enthusiasm for exploring the region on an e-bike is contagious. “You see so much more by bike than you do in a car,” says Jonas, owner and founder of Vermont Bike & Brew, an outfit that rents and sells e-bikes out of a shop on Thetford Hill and offers self-guided e-bike tours around Central Vermont. “But riding a bike around here can be intimidating—the hills are no joke.” The e-bikes at Vermont Bike & Brew are all pedal-assisted e-bikes, which means the motor only kicks in when the rider spins the pedals. They’re not mopeds and they don’t go 40 miles per hour. They’re still bicycles at heart, and they make bicycling much more accessible for people who might feel overwhelmed by Vermont’s hilly back roads. One of Vermont Bike & Brew’s many five-star reviews explains that the bikes “make the hills delightful instead of daunting.”

by Mark Aiken | photography by Max Grudzinski

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Jonas admits that he didn’t bike much as a kid; he didn’t even learn to ride a bike until the age of 13. “My family wasn’t into cycling, and I grew up on a notoriously big hill, so I wasn’t inclined to ride.” In 2017, that changed when Jonas rode an e-bike for the first time. “A lightbulb went off in my head,” he says, noting that it only took 10 seconds for him to fall in love with it. Having spent the past decade teaching outdoor education courses in backpacking, canoeing, and rock climbing, Jonas immediately knew that he would use e-bikes to continue fostering outdoor experiences for others. “I get to watch people every day having the same transformative experience I had that first time I got on an e-bike,” he says. “They’re life changing.” GETTING PEOPLE OUTSIDE “I like to help get people outside,” says Jonas, whose experience as a student on a trip with NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School) gave him the tools needed to begin leading outdoor trips. After graduating from the University of Puget Sound, Jonas spent the better part of a decade guiding and leading backpacking, rock climbing, and canoeing trips. While his love of travel grew, Jonas never stopped appreciating the place where he grew up. Despite not growing up as a cyclist, he spent a lot of time exploring back roads. “In fact, I wrote my college application essay on how well I knew my hometown,” he says. Vermont Bike & Brew’s self-guided tours reflect Jonas’s intimate local knowledge. They range from 15 to 30 miles, stick mainly to little-traveled dirt roads, and maximize scenic wonder. Riders get turn-by-turn navigation on their phone and discounts at partner businesses. Vermont Bike & Brew handles transportation and maintenance of the e-bikes and teaches guests how to use them.

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A well-deserved coffee break. Tours visit cafes, farm stands, general stores, and craft breweries.

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Top row from left: Pedal-assisted e-bikes improve access to bike riding in Vermont, leveling the playing field for groups of varying abilities. Vermont Bike & Brew tours are a popular choice for bachelor parties, reunions, weddings, and corporate outings. E-bike transportation and maintenance is all taken care of so guests can fully enjoy the experience. Opposite center: The store at Sweetland Farm is stocked with tasty Vermont treats. Riders get a route overview before beginning their ride Bottom from left: Fall is a great time to visit the farm stand at Cedar Circle Farm, especially on an e-bike. A group e-bike ride is the perfect multigenerational outing.

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“Our tours are a great option for entertaining out-of-town guests or if you want a new Upper Valley experience. We make it as easy as possible,” Jonas says. “We’re here to help people have fun.” AN EPIC BIRTHDAY Vermont Bike & Brew offers a unique activity for company outings, weddings, reunions, and parties. For groups with varying levels of fitness and ambition, e-bikes level the playing field and let the whole group share an incredible experience. When South Strafford resident Rosi Kerr turned 50 last summer, she wanted to bring a grand idea to life. “For years, I had been interested in a creemee-to-creemee ride,” says Rosi, an avid cyclist, but “I didn’t know how to pull it off.” The logistics of organizing a celebration with out-oftown friends and family members, a wide range of biking ages and abilities, and many guests who needed to rent bikes became overwhelming. Enter Jonas and Vermont Bike & Brew. “He said, ‘I can help you,’” Rosi says. “He really took the sting out of the logistics.” FA L L 2 0 2 6 • H E R E I N H A N O V E R

Every Vermont Bike & Brew tour features stops at adorable farm stands, historic general stores, and local cafes.

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In the end, Vermont Bike & Brew transported 27 e-bikes to Rosi’s home, planned their route—50 miles over two days for Rosi’s 50th—and connected Rosi’s group to Fable Farm, where they camped and ate wood-fired pizza. The route went through covered bridges, past cow pastures, climbed Strafford’s biggest hills, and included five creemee stops. Rosi praised the support she got throughout the planning process and the event. “Jonas made everything super easy.” SMALL BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS Every Vermont Bike & Brew tour features stops at adorable farm stands, historic general stores, and local cafes. Most tours start and end at a craft brewery, but the Farmstand Tour begins and ends at Sweetland Farm in Norwich. “It’s just really fun to watch him getting everyone fitted and ready in the parking lot,” says Sweetland farm store manager Shelagh Harvard. “He is personable and fun and just really excited about what he does.” Both Shelagh and Jonas emphasize the importance of partnering with other local businesses. “The networking is critically important,” Shelagh says. “I know that in Jonas, I have someone who’s

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spreading the word in the community about Sweetland, and he knows the same for me.” Other important partners include the bike manufacturers. The rental fleet at Vermont Bike & Brew uses bikes from Gazelle, a Dutch brand known for being upright and super comfortable, and they also carry Tern, an e-cargo bike known for being safe and well-engineered. Jonas notes that in addition to renting bikes he also sells them, and it is common for customers that started by renting e-bikes and taking tours to eventually purchase one of their own. “I’m inspired by the connections we build between our guests and partner businesses. I love when guests return from their tour raving about a delicious maple creemee or the adorable farm store they visited. If we create a new repeat customer at a partner business, it’s a win-win for everybody.” While Vermont Bike & Brew doesn’t make creemees or sell beer, guests are grateful for the adventure that introduced them to new local businesses and connected them to the Upper Valley. “Those connections are why we do this in the first place.” t Vermont Bike & Brew Thetford, VT (802) 274-2277 vtbikeandbrew.com

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Flooded with natural light, the renovated 2,000-square-foot gallery is curated so clients can spend time with one artist and see the breadth of their work.

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by Susan B. Apel | photography by Kata Sasvari

eauty can sometimes be in short supply. Kyle

Timothy Blood wants to help fix that

by bringing top-tier art to downtown Hanover. Kyle is the proprietor and galler-

ist behind Kyle Timothy Fine Art, a newly opened art gallery at 53 South Main Street—a block from the Dart-

mouth Green and at the edge of the college’s Arts District. Longtime Upper Valley residents will recognize the address

as the former home of Amidon Jewelers and later, Hood Downtown, a satellite location that hosted exhibitions while

the Hood Museum underwent a three-year renovation. The space became available again when rpmNH, the record and

memorabilia shop and most recent tenant, relocated to another storefront in the building.

Proprietor and Gallerist Kyle Timothy Blood, Dartmouth Class of 1990, also an ASID (American Society of Interior Designers)–allied member, in front of work by Canadian artist Brian Lorimer (left) and Chad Etting of Lebanon, New Hampshire (right).

An interior designer by trade, Kyle has spent the last eight years on Prince Edward Island, where he runs Details Fine Art Gallery. He recently began weighing a move back to the United States, and as a 1990 Dartmouth graduate, he’d kept close ties to the area. Last fall during an arts weekend that included the Hopkins Center’s reopening celebration, he found himself struck by how much the college’s arts scene had grown: a redesigned Hood Museum, a freshly renovated Hopkins Center, an arts plaza anchored by the visual arts center. One thing seemed to be missing: Hanover, he realized, didn’t have an art gallery. From there, things moved quickly. A business plan was drafted and redrafted, artists came on board, and a location fell into place. Kyle picked up the keys to the South Main Street space on May 15; friends began pitching in—one arrived armed with a table saw and a floor cleaner—and the local arts community rallied behind him. Kyle Timothy Fine Art opened in mid June of 2026. GLOBAL ARTISTS AND LOCAL TIES The collection spans paintings in various media, from landscapes to bold abstracts, alongside sculpture, fiber art, photography, hand-hammered stainless-steel homeware, and jewelry. Inuit carvings from Cape Dorset are an intentional FA L L 2 0 2 6 • H E R E I N H A N O V E R

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choice. Kyle has a business relationship with a professional arts cooperative in Toronto that ethically represents the Inuit carvers: The carvers are paid for their work when it leaves their studios (no waiting for commissions), and the sculptures are authenticated, providing provenance for collectors. Kyle envisions the space as a home for Dartmouth alumni working in the visual arts, and has five on board so far—Ruth Douzinas ’98, Daniel Heyman ’85, Felicia Hwang ’90, Margaret Jacobs ’08, and KT Taylor ’97—with more expected to join. Other artists feature prominently too: Larry Horowitz and local artists Henry Isaacs of Sharon, Vermont, and Chad Etting of Lebanon, New Hampshire. Margaret Jacobs’s work may be familiar to Upper Valley residents. Her sculpture (with Justin O’Rourke) Steel Umbrella was installed in 2018 on the Mascoma River Greenway.

As an inaugural artist at KTFA, she hopes that her work “contributes to the cultural life of the Upper Valley and Hanover by encouraging curiosity, conversation, and a deeper appreciation for the arts while helping strengthen the vibrant creative community that already exists here.” Of Henry Isaacs, Kyle notes that “In addition to his international and national reputation (his commissions span the globe), he has had a long and involved history with Dartmouth, as he taught anatomical drawing at the medical school [specifically, the C. Everett Koop Institute] for a time and has also been commissioned to paint many works for both the college and Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, but he hasn’t had representation in the Upper Valley in decades.” Conversations with other prominent artists are in the works.

Clockwise from top far left: Work by Sharon, Vermont—based artist Henry Isaacs. Blackened and waxed steel sculpture by Margaret Jacobs ‘08 with stainless-steel terns by KT Taylor ‘97 above. KTFA offers select Hood Museum of Art publications. A blueberry bouquet by Margaret Jacobs. The magnificently joyful July Widlflowers, VT, Triptych by Henry Isaacs greets visitors as they enter the gallery. Table lamps by Felicia Hwang ‘90 are available in over 50 designs and more than 50 glazes, gloss and matte.

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MORE THAN A GALLERY Need a consultation? Kyle can provide that. “One of my services is to provide a consultation, in a residence, assessing a client’s existing artwork and its placement.” He continues, “I have found, in both my own home and in clients’ homes, that rotating and rehanging artwork from time to time can make a house feel as if it’s just been redecorated, at little cost. Within that mix, we may find a spot for a new piece of artwork from the gallery, one that the client never tires of looking at, that enlivens the entire home.” Given its enviable location and compelling aesthetics (not to mention availability of parking), the gallery presents possibilities for using the space for special events: artist talks and demonstrations, live art classes, birthday and anniversary celebrations, Dartmouth alumni gatherings, and coordinated events with other arts institutions such as the Hood Museum of Art and AVA Gallery and Art Center.

New café tables and chairs as well as the town’s benches invite people to congregate outside the gallery.

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Kyle’s vision goes beyond selling art—he wants the gallery to be a gathering spot, somewhere people can run into each other, talk, pick up something beautiful, or simply step in for a moment of visual relief from their day. Outside at the gallery, a few café tables invite passersby to linger, and gallery greeter Tucker (a Cavapoo) most cheerfully welcomes visitors. Kyle’s vision goes beyond selling art—he wants the gallery to be a gathering spot, somewhere people can run into each other, talk, pick up something beautiful, or simply step in for a moment of visual relief from their day. “Politics, health, climate, migration, the pandemic: People are stressed for reasons and at levels that are beyond our collective experience. The Upper Valley, while not immune to those challenges, seems to be a region where people thrive,” Kyle says. “In the few months since we’ve been open, some people have become ‘regulars,’ stopping in on their lunch breaks, on their way to or from work, on their Sunday stroll, or just at random times during the day, if only to look at art and to be transported from the vicissitudes of life. I call that a visual vacation.” t Kyle Timothy Fine Art 53 South Main Street, Suite 101 Hanover, NH (603) 277-2065 kyletimothyfineart.com

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by Mike Morin | photography by Lars Blackmore

Leading by Example

JOSEPHINE MORAN, PRESIDENT & CEO OF LEDYARD BANK

“I think it’s important to know that there are about 4,200 banks and there are 350 women CEOs, only about 7.5 percent of all banks in the US. It’s still a low number, and people in my position want to give back to the community and open doors for other people,” says Josephine Moran, president and chief executive

officer of Ledyard Bank. She opens doors to community banking needs and she opens doors for other women in finance to walk through. At Ledyard Bank, she gets to do both and then some. 60

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Josephine Moran, president and CEO of Ledyard Bank.

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“We manage the assets here and it’s a significant aspect of our overall community bank. We’re able to support and help the client through their journey from basic money management all the way to estate planning and beyond.”

MAKING BANKING BETTER Since ascending to CEO in May of 2023, Josephine has been laser focused on a very simple concept for banking: “Our vision is the bank that makes your life better.” In fact, she’d tell you that better banking comes about by constantly questioning the work you are doing. “We have really undergone a major transformation in the past four years,” she says. “We looked at how we were servicing our clients and how we could do better. How could we make it easier, more convenient, and how could we really offer them different options without losing that personal touch? That was very, very important to us.” Ledyard Bank’s online access for customers provides many digital conveniences. Through that digital lens, customers find budgeting tools, tools to help manage credit cards, rewards programs, and much more that the public expects from a 21st century digital experience. “If they want to speak to someone during business hours or even after hours, they can call. If it’s

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late at night and they need something done, they can go online and have the same experience,” Josephine adds. HELPING THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST Ledyard Bank is not your grandfather’s bank. While mixing finances with a strong community presence is not new, Ledyard has gotten really good at it, prioritizing helping those who need it most. “We started our empowering nonprofit program because nonprofits are in need of understanding how to budget and do business in this new environment, such as how to obtain more funding. We have a full program offered through our wealth side that provides coaching and counseling,” says Josephine. Some people may not know that Ledyard Bank has expanded their wealth business, helping people with significant assets make key planning decisions for preserving long-term generational wealth. “We’re a little over a billion in assets, almost $1.1,

Opposite: Designed for connection. Ledyard’s Hanover team is proud to serve the Upper Valley from a space that reflects the welcoming, relationship-based approach that defines the bank.

but we have a $2.4 billion wealth business,” Josephine says. “We manage the assets here and it’s a significant aspect of our overall community bank. We’re able to support and help the client through their journey from basic money management all the way to estate planning and beyond.” Ledyard Bank’s Hometown Heroes program is designed for United States military veterans and frontline workers, which includes firemen, police officers, and teachers, and offers special lending programs tailored to that group of community servants. BEYOND THE BANK Proving local involvement is a top priority; bank employees are encouraged to do their part away from work, according to Josephine. “We actually provide 16 hours of PTO (paid time off ) that’s just for volunteer time. We have a volunteer committee that’s completely employee-run and one of their main tasks is to make sure they work closely with our contributions committee. We work hand in hand with recipients to whom we’re donating because it’s not just money, it’s also time,” she says. Josephine is also frequently engaged with community causes like Habitat for Humanity and COVER in Vermont. She is chairperson of Granite United Way, as well as serving on many boards and committees. Industry volunteer affiliations include being a board member with Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and Board of Governors member at her alma mater, the University of New Haven. “I go to all the events if I possibly can. I think it’s important to lead by example and make sure everyone knows that I’m involved and I’m going to roll up my sleeves,” says Josephine. FA L L 2 0 2 6 • H E R E I N H A N O V E R 6 3

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Above: Site plan of the proposed park design. Left: 3-D image looking east, showing the steel frames used to support shade devices, lighting, and a frame for a temporary stage.

A COMMUNITY GATHERING SPACE “The area really needed a gathering space.” Those words from Ledyard Bank President and CEO Josephine Moran capture a collective sentiment that residents and downtown businesses have likely been thinking for decades. The creation of Ledyard Park is underway in a spot that if you blinked, you’d probably miss it. Until now. This 24-by-78-foot new urban pocket park will be transformed to create endless community possibilities. Ledyard Park is being developed between Ledyard Bank at 38 South Main Street in Hanover to the north and 4U Bubble

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Tea at 44 South Main Street to the south. MA+KE Architects of Hanover has teamed up with Bowman Consulting Group to turn a patch of underutilized and forgotten blacktop into a space humming with activity, music, conversation, and food truck visits. “It needs to be a place that does multiple things,” says MA+KE Principal Chris Kennedy. “It needs to be a place where any day of the week people can come and have their lunch or just take a break with their kids. Additionally, the town would like to have someplace where they can do small events throughout the year.” Artistic local touches will add visual flavor, according to Chris. “The plan is to put a mural on the south wall. Jay Campion, who owns the building on the south side of the park, is graciously allowing use of his exterior wall for the mural. As far as I know, the theme will have something to do with the Appalachian Trail coming through Hanover,” he says. To help support maintenance of the new park, engraved sponsorship bricks will be sold to businesses and private residents that will be incorporated into the walking areas. To purchase a personalized brick paver, go to the Explore Hanover website at www.explore hanovernh.com/ledyard-park.

Ledyard Park is being developed between Ledyard Bank at 38 South Main Street in Hanover to the north and 4U Bubble Tea at 44 South Main Street to the south.

Below: Plan details of the donation pavers at the park’s west end.

“It needs to be a place where any day of the week people can come and have their lunch or just take a break with their kids. Additionally, the town would like to have someplace where they can do small events throughout the year.” Planners add that everything was constructed to be inclusive of people with disabilities. “It’s designed in such a way that the walkway down on the right side will be fully ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) accessible. You can also pull into any of the green spaces with a wheelchair. It’s universally accessible to everyone,” says Bowman’s Paul Simon, the project’s landscape architect. “The park concept was conceived by the Hanover Downtown Working Group and pitched to Ledyard Bank, which embraced the idea and has been very generous in supporting it,” says Chris.

“Paul and I collaborated on this through that downtown committee. We worked on all of that pro bono. When it came time to actually put the details together for construction, the town contracted with us to pull that portion together,” he adds. Paul has been happy to be a planning partner with Chris. “We see it as a really good community benefit and we’re so happy that Ledyard Bank has come forward to coordinate this with the town,” says Paul. “You don’t see something like this often and it’s great that there’s this collaborative effort.”

BRINGING COMMUNITY TOGETHER Ledyard Bank is also providing resources for the new Ledyard Park next to their South Main Street location with the intention of creating an outdoor space to bring people together. “There wasn’t a community space where everyone could come together and we thought, wow, the alleyway’s not being utilized. We have all the space here. What a great use of that space for the entire community,” she says. (See sidebar.) Back to door opening, a pivotal influence was Susanne Svizeny, now EVP and chief C&I officer at OceanFirst Bank, who as a regional president at Wachovia gave Josephine her first senior leadership role and became a lasting mentor. These experiences helped Josephine develop programs at Ledyard such as Women with Purpose, “which is a networking and an educational initiative that we offer to the community, and we do it in all our locations. We do about five program events a year and invite women in the community, whether they’re leaders, businesspeople, or young in their careers, to learn and network. We open doors, we get to meet folks, and we introduce them to each other. We’re in our third year now and the attendance just gets bigger and bigger.” After attending the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, Josephine worked 10 years in the fashion industry, including a stint at Macy’s in Manhattan and working in the Garment District. After becoming interested in finance, she attended University of New Haven, where she received her Master of Science, Finance, and Financial Planning as well as executive MBA. She also developed a women’s program at New Haven to open doors, connect women, and provide different kinds of career advice so that they too can open doors for others in their future. t FA L L 2 0 2 6 • H E R E I N H A N O V E R 6 5

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Wentworth by the Sea today, near the mouth of the Piscataqua River in New Castle, New Hampshire. Photo © Jiawangkun | Dreamstime.com

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Some buildings have a soul. You sense it as soon as you walk inside. Wentworth by the Sea in New Castle is one of those places. It’s a storied grand hotel, one of the few remaining, and the only one on the New Hampshire seacoast. It has had not one, but several heydays over the last 150 years. “If these walls could talk,” was my first thought as I walked into the lobby, but as I learned, its walls are too new. “It wasn’t a renovation. It was a rebuild,” recalls Carolyn Patton, one of the dining room managers when the hotel reopened in 2003 after two decades of neglect. “This place was completely gutted. On the main floor, you could see from one end to the other. It was just the studs.” It would have been demolished were it not for a local nonprofit, Friends of the Wentworth, whose mission was to find a buyer to restore the property and run it as a prestigious hotel again. It took six years. In 1999, Ocean Properties Hotels Resorts and Affiliates based in Portsmouth took over what was left, basically the crumbling main wing on four acres. The rest of the hotel and its other 250-plus acres had been sold off in bits and pieces by a half-dozen previous owners to fund renovations that never happened. Ocean Properties invested over $30 million into saving the Wentworth. Today, the reincarnated hotel is part of Ocean Properties’ luxury group called the Opal Collection. “You feel like you’re walking into a beautiful hotel that has a history,” says Carolyn, who now works for the Opal Collection. “When we first opened, 72

guests would marvel at the old chandeliers, and I’d have to say, ‘They’re actually brand new.’” According to Carolyn, besides a hand-painted dome in the dining room, the only other elements of the earlier hotel that exist today are its fireplace and mantle between the dining room and restaurant, the glass panels at the entrance to the restaurant, and a staircase in the grand ballroom that goes up to a room on the second floor. GLORY DAYS Wentworth by the Sea may be a new hotel in an old shell, yet it oozes history. The original hotel opened in 1874. It looked like a box with a tower, which attracted its first guests mainly for the expansive views of the ocean and Piscataqua River. Back then, vacationers wanted to relax, look at the scenery, and rock on the porch. They weren’t looking for activities in their time off. Only two years after opening, a recession rocked the United States, caused by overspeculation in the railroad industry and the country’s return to the rigid gold standard that restricted the money supply. The Wentworth went bankrupt.

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Left top and bottom: The lobby of the Wentworth today. The dining room today with the surviving decorative dome from an earlier era. Right from top: The massive dining room during the Jones era. The house orchestra on the original ballroom stage. The former putting green during the 1920s. Guests arrive by car and stagecoach during the early 1900s.

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In 1879, Frank Jones, one of the wealthiest and most influential industrialists in New Hampshire, bought the hotel, expanding it from 82 rooms to more than 300 rooms. With Jones’s name behind it, the hotel quickly became one of the most prestigious places to summer in the Northeast. Today’s Wentworth has 162 rooms. “Rooms back then were tiny, and every room did not have a bathroom,” explains Carolyn. “People didn’t spend a lot of time in their rooms, mostly just sleeping and getting ready. Hotels weren’t year-round. They were only open two months of the year, July and August.” Unlike the Wentworth’s earliest patrons, during the Jones era, Wentworth’s upscale guests, who spent the summer at the hotel, wanted entertainment and the latest creature comforts. Jones hired a 20-piece orchestra, expanded the gardens, and added wings, an enormous dining room, golf course, ice house, tennis courts, and stables. He built a breakwater, giving the hotel a safe harbor that allowed boating as another hotel activity. He had a steam ferry and a miniature steamer for kids. There were concerts, dances, even a house song. It was summer camp for wealthy city dwellers. Jones also added the most modern amenities of that era, such as steampowered elevators, electric lights, and flush toilets. The hotel boasted a rich interior that included expensive black walnut furniture, carved wood paneling, and hand-painted ceiling frescoes. The only fresco that survives today is the one Carolyn referred to, in the dining room; though during the Jones era, that part 74

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Top: A small sampling of the extensive gardens at today's Wentworth by the Sea. Photo © James Kirkikis | Dreamstime. Below left and right: A sample reservation confirmation from 1949, via typed letter. An antique wagon below a wing of the hotel that's a lawn ornament, not a relic from the early hotel.

Clockwise from top left: A decayed side of the hotel just prior to the rebuild. Guests lounge by The Ship in the mid1900s. A view of The Ship and innovative saltwater tidal swimming pool. Photos courtesy of Wentworth by the Sea. The modern large pool today framed by the hotel.

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of the hotel was the gentlemen’s social lounge. Jones died in 1902, but the trustees of his estate continued to run Wentworth by the Sea, extending its season from June to September to attract a new trend in the hospitality business: conferences. In 1905, the hotel hosted perhaps the most important conference in its history, the peace talks between Japanese and Russian diplomats. “Japan and Russia were fighting over China and Korea,” explains Carolyn. “It was not looking good, so President Teddy Roosevelt decided to step in. His idea was to find a place that was neutral, so not Washington, DC, and not invite the heads of state, but negotiators. Teddy was looking for a place that would welcome both sides, create an atmosphere for them to get to know each other, and then negotiate the peace.” The official discussions were at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, 76

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which President Roosevelt knew from his stint as the Secretary of the Navy. Most days, the delegates would cross the water in steam-powered launches. Twenty-eight days after they arrived, they signed the Portsmouth Treaty at the shipyard, but it was unofficially negotiated at Wentworth by the Sea. President Roosevelt received the Nobel Peace Prize for his vision, and the hotel received priceless worldwide publicity. THE REST OF THE 20TH CENTURY Wentworth by the Sea flourished during the Roaring ’20s with more updates, most notably “The Ship.” The Ship was not a floating vessel, though it looked like one. It was a large white building above an immense saltwater pool. Wentworth did not have a beach, which was a disadvantage compared to other resorts on the coast, and the ocean water was cold! The Ship’s 50-yard-long pool was ocean-fed by the daily tides, but shallow so it

From far left: The archway "To The Ship" remains a pleasant way to stroll to the pools and marina. The marina at Wentworth by the Sea gives access by boat but is not owned by the hotel. Most guests drive to the hotel. Opposite center and bottom: A wooden croquet set rests by Adirondack chairs on the lawn to the waterfront. The Truth, one of the launches used to ferry diplomats to the naval shipyard when the Treaty of Portsmouth was negotiated.

stayed warmer. Olympic swimming champion Helen Wainwright taught swimming, and sharpshooter Annie Oakley gave shooting lessons. The Ship was also a hub of evening entertainment with a casino, concerts, and a movie theater. During World War II, Wentworth by the Sea closed for the summers of 1943 and 1944 as a precaution in case German U-boats tried to attack the shipyard across the bay. None did. Then the hotel flourished again during the 1950s and 1960s. By then, James and Margaret Smith owned the hotel and were consummate hosts at costume parties, sports events, and other resort activities. Prince Charles, Duke Ellington, Edward Kennedy, and Richard Nixon were among the hotel’s many famous guests. Though the movie Dirty Dancing was about a resort in the Catskills, it perfectly portrayed the Smith era at the Wentworth, too. The Smiths retired and sold the hotel in 1980, just as New Hampshire’s grand hotels began to wane in popularity. People no longer summered at one resort. They were more mobile, thanks to the interstate system and airline travel. They took shorter vacations, and not necessarily in one place. The next owners of the Wentworth

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planned to close the hotel for two years to modernize it, but it never happened. So did the next several owners, until Ocean Properties bought it. A MODERN-DAY LOOK AROUND Today, many luxury hotels offer great views, gourmet food, classy décor, and exceptional customer service, and some have a rich history. But Wentworth by the Sea has one more quality—a calming effect on its guests. In the 1870s, that’s what attracted its first customers. It also set the tone for peace between the Russians and Japanese. Even as attitudes changed to “the more activities, the better,” that underlying sense of tranquility and rejuvenation always remained. I felt it as soon as the friendly doorman greeted me. After checking in, I found my room partway down a long hallway with an oldfashioned red floral rug and leafy, shaded sconces. However, my room was up to date, a suite with a sitting room, a bedroom, and two bathrooms. The bathrooms were like bookends for the suite, tastefully appointed but oddly long and narrow. “What’s with the galley bathrooms?” I thought. Then, I remembered Carolyn’s comparison of hotel rooms 100 years ago versus today. My room was in the original main section. Architects had obviously carved out the bathrooms from opposite ends of two existing hotel rooms, which were then combined to make a suite. With an hour to kill before dinner, I wandered down to the waterfront. As I crossed the road in front of the main entrance to the hotel, a white archway framed by blooming rosebushes caught my eye. The words “To The Ship” were etched on the archway, but The Ship had been replaced with apartment-style rooms overlooking the marina. It now had a small, heated, freshwater swimming pool for guests in that building. Other guests could swim or lounge by a much larger modern pool. The paved path below the archway spilled into a manicured lawn where white Adirondack-style chairs beckoned guests to sit for a while and play cornhole 78

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or croquet. I couldn’t remember the last time I had seen a real wooden croquet set, another nod to an earlier era. The mallets rested casually against one of the chairs, ready for a spontaneous game. “Croquet is something that one might play at a grand hotel,” I mused. A few steps later, I gazed at dozens of yachts and fishing boats moored in neat rows along the marina’s docks. The boats, grassy estuaries, and churning current from the outgoing tide made it feel like I was a million miles away from Hanover. I turned and walked back up the hill to the hotel, but toward a different side of its enormous wrap-around deck. There I discovered the Truth, one of the boats that had transported the Russian and Japanese diplomats back and forth to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. It was on display behind a row of deck chairs. I imagined its important passengers enjoying the refreshing sea air each time they made the short trip across the water. From there, I made my way to the dining room, where it was impossible to miss the neoclassical dome with happy cherubs holding a leafy garland. The dome was an obvious reminder of Wentworth by the Sea’s opulent past. Dinner guests sat in armchairs that encouraged one to unwind over a nice glass of wine and a gourmet meal. My appetite was pleasantly sated after enjoying pecan-encrusted halibut over succulent fingerling potatoes. I couldn’t resist ordering a maple carrot cake for dessert. I traveled to Wentworth by the Sea out of curiosity, but it surprised me how much pleasure my short two-night stay gave me. Today’s owners might say that very little of the old Wentworth remains, but there’s enough, and it’s not just the nostalgic reminders scattered around the property. The building itself still whispers to guests to relish its special place on the seashore. After all, it’s a building with a soul. t

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Evan Roberts of Merrill Lynch A FINANCIAL ADVISOR WHO TAKES PRIDE IN HIS WORK

GROWING UP ON A DAIRY FARM IN CORNWALL, VERMONT, MAY SEEM LIKE AN UNLIKELY PLACE TO INSPIRE A CAREER IN BUSINESS, but seeing firsthand the various facets of a working farm was the catalyst for Evan Roberts to pursue a career path in the finance industry. “While I enjoyed working outdoors, I found myself increasingly interested in the decisions my parents made behind the scenes to keep the business running. Understanding how different choices can lead to different outcomes has been a passion of mine ever since. The challenge of weighing different decisions and their potential outcomes has always fascinated me,” says Evan, a six-year New London resident, senior vice president and resident director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, and leader of the Roberts, Minichiello & Associates team in Hanover. “Seeing the hard work and struggles my parents went through running a farm, I like that I can help other hardworking people and business owners to navigate complex financial decisions with greater confidence and clarity. I enjoy getting to know all of my clients and finding the right solutions to meet the needs of their families. No day is the same.” HELPING PEOPLE REACH THEIR GOALS Upon graduating from Kimball Union Academy in Meriden, Evan earned a bachelor’s degree in finance with a double minor in marketing and environmental science from Bryant University in 2011. While in college, he played on the D1 lacrosse team and the England National Team in the 2010 World Championships. Before joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2015, Evan spent more than four years at another prominent financial institution. He became resident director of the Hanover Merrill office in 2024, a position where he helps clients create FA L L 2 0 2 6 • H E R E I N H A N O V E R

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Improving Skin through IV Skin Therapy BOOST VITALITY WITH IMMEDIATE NOURISHMENT AND HYDRATION

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for rapid replenishment. It bypasses the digestive system to offer immediate hydration,” says Dr. Berger. “This helps people achieve healthy, resilient, beautiful skin. It helps support the skin by offering nutrients and overall vitality, helping skin produce collagen, repair cells, and regenerate.” Dr. Berger explains IV skin therapy is a treatment that has grown as a valuable benefit in certain situations. “It’s not a beauty trend. It’s a medical treatment administered under medical supervision,” he says. “It’s not just about putting fluids in the body. It’s about delivering certain targeted nutrients into the bloodstream to support biological processes that are responsible for healthy, youthful skin.” There are various ingredients in skinfocused IV therapy. Vitamin C is the most common. “It’s one of the most important nutrients for skin health, essential for collagen production. It’s a powerful antioxidant that protects skin cells from free-radical damage caused by UV exposure, aging, and pollution,” explains Dr. Berger. Another ingredient is glutathione, an antioxidant that plays a critical role in detoxification, reducing oxidative stress, and supporting even skin tone. Other ingredients include B vitamins that are mostly involved in cellular energy production and tissue repair. Also included are trace minerals and electrolytes, such as potassium and sodium. “They’re very important because

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they help keep water in the cells and are supportive of a lot of biochemical reactions that influence skin function.” A Complementary Strategy According to Dr. Berger, IV skin therapy is not a panacea. “It may seem sexy to get an IV drip for quick benefits, but it’s a little abused and misused. IV skin therapy is not a substitute for good skin care, UV protection, good nutrition, or a healthy lifestyle,” says Dr. Berger. Topical products, such as lotions, can help improve the skin’s surface appearance, but IV skin therapy provides optimum health from within. “It’s like icing on a cake—a complementary strategy—that helps further improve the recovery of your skin.” IV skin therapy must be used with caution and, depending on the laws of the state, administered under the supervision of a licensed, qualified provider. Patient selection is also critical. Prior to treatment, patients undergo a full medical evaluation to determine if they’re a good candidate and formulate the proper content of the IV for safety and effectiveness. “IV skin therapy is a form of personalized medicine, not one-size-fits-all treatment. You get IV skin therapy when you need it,” says Dr. Berger, explaining it’s helpful in certain situations, such as travel (jet lag), illness, alcohol consumption, use of GLP-1 medications (i.e., Ozempic, which suppresses

thirst), excessive exercising in hot conditions, heat exhaustion, and chronic stress. “When you have these underlying issues, your digestion system does not accommodate your hydration needs. IV skin therapy puts the nutrients into circulation for rapid replenishment, so it differs from drinking water and doesn’t replace it.” Supporting Skin from Within Sessions vary according to a patient’s needs, with treatments ranging from 20 to 60 minutes in weekly or monthly sessions. There’s no recovery period, but sometimes it can cause minimal bruising or soreness at the site. “As long as the procedure is done correctly, the risk is extremely low. The more this is done without proper supervision, the higher the risk,” says Dr. Berger, who says the future of aesthetic medicine is shifting toward regenerative and preventative approaches. “Patients are becoming less interested in masking the signs of aging and more interested in optimizing and maintaining the biological processes that influence how they look and feel. IV skin therapy represents part of this evolution because it supports skin health from the inside out,” he says. “In the coming years, I believe we’ll see more personalized protocols that will allow providers to create highly customized skin and wellness programs that include IV skin therapy.” Dr. Berger advises people to consult with their physician or dermatologist to determine if IV skin therapy is a suitable treatment for their particular skin issue. “The best results happen when IV skin therapy is used appropriately and integrated into a comprehensive wellness and longevity anti-aging program rather than viewed as a stand-alone cosmetic procedure.” t

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Animal, Vegetable, Mineral: Artistic Constructions of America, 1790–1940 installed in the Hood Museum’s Harrington gallery. Photo by Rob Strong.

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The Changing Figure in American Art These works from throughout US history demonstrate the elasticity of meaning that can be derived from the human form.

Shared Ground: Asian American Art in Conversation Shared Ground explores Asian American art from the Hood Museum’s collection by focusing on its cultural, social, and intellectual dialogues with broader American art.

Opening September 26, 2026

Exhibitions

The Hood Museum of Art is free and open to all. Public programs are free unless otherwise noted. Hours: Wednesday, 11am–5pm; Thursday and Friday, 11am–8pm; Saturday, 1–5pm. For information, visit hoodmuseum.dartmouth.edu or call (603) 646-2808.

Holding Knowledge: The Tenenbaum Family Collection This exhibition features highlights from a significant gift of 112 modern and contemporary Native American ceramic objects from the family of Lorlee and Arnold Tenenbaum ’58.

Join us for lectures with scholars and discussions with artists. Contribute to important conversations on current issues and take a closer look at works in the collection. We can’t wait to see you in the galleries!

Animal, Vegetable, Mineral: Making Colors in Europe, 1400–1800 This exhibition examines artistic production in the early modern period through the lens of its distinctive colors.

Through November 14, 2026

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FA L L E V E N T S September 25 Dr. Allen W. Root Distinguished Contemporary Art Lectureship: Barbara Takenaga, Artist’s Talk A reception to follow in Russo Atrium. No registration required. 5–6pm

September 26 Community Day Free and for all ages! Step into the world of Stone, Sand, and Clay for a lively afternoon exploring art made by ancient cultures. No registration required. 1–4pm

FA L L E V E N T S September 30 Curator-Led Exhibition Tour: Shared Ground and Community and Exile Space is limited for this tour. egister for free online. 12:30–1:30pm

October 1

HOPKINS CENTER FOR THE ARTS

@ DARTMOUTH COLLEGE hop.dartmouth.edu For information, tickets, or pricing information, call (603) 646-2422 or visit hop.dartmouth.edu.

A Space for Dialogue Student Gallery Talk: Class, Community, and Commute: Representations of Private and Public Travel in the Late 19th and 20th Centuries No registration required. 4–4:45pm

October 3 Storytime in the Galleries For children ages 4 to 5 and their adult companions. Space is limited. Register for free online. 11–11:50pm

October 7 Hood Highlights Tour Space is limited for this tour. Register for free online. 12:30–1:30pm

October 28 Conversations and Connections Join us for an informal conversation with artist Soo Sunny Park, Dartmouth professor of studio art. Space is limited. Register for free online. 12:30–1:30pm

November 7 Maker Drop-In Free and for all ages! No experience is necessary. No registration required. 1–4pm

November 7 Storytime in the Galleries 1–1:50pm

November 13 A Space for Dialogue Gallery Talk: Concept : Process This exhibition explores the intersection between artistic experimentation and abstraction in printmaking through early and later works by artists engaging conceptually with the medium via lithography, etching and engraving, and woodcut. This program will be made available on the Hood Museum’s YouTube channel. 4–4:45pm

October 9-10 Noli Timere

September 23-24 Rooted Rhythms

September 11–12

October 4

October 20

November 7

Toni Dove: Sunjammer 6: A Tale Blown by a Solar Breeze Daryl Roth Studio Theater, Fri 7:30pm, Sat 2 & 7:30pm

Met Opera in HD: Cosi fan Tutte Spauling Auditorium, 1pm

Dartmouth College Wind Ensemble Spaulding Auditorium, 7:30pm

October 5

October 23

HopStop Family Workshop and Show: Instrument Petting Zoo and Performance Top of the Hop, 11am

Writers Salon Series: Robert Macfarlane Top of the Hop, 5:30pm

Kronos Quartet Spaulding Auditorium, 7pm

September 15 Brian Stokes Mitchell Spaulding Auditorium, 7:30pm

September 23–24 Rooted Rhythms: Versa-Style Street Dance Daryl Roth Studio Theater, 7:30pm

September 26 HopStop Family Show: Valley Improv Daryl Roth Studio Theater, 11am

September 26 Met Opera in HD: Twenty Years of the Met in Cinemas Loew Auditorium, 1pm

October 7

October 30

Bluebird Improv Spaulding Auditorium, 7:30pm

Dartmouth Symphony Orchestra Spaulding Auditorium, 7pm

October 9–10

November 1

Noli Timere The Moore Theater, 11am & 7:30pm Fri, 2pm Sat

Dartmouth College Glee Club Rollins Chapel, 2pm

October 14 Julie Keefe Indigenous Big Band Spaulding Auditorium, 7:30pm

October 16 Recital Series: Wu Man Morris Recital Hall, 5:30 & 8pm

September 30– October 1

October 17

Teatro La Plaza’s Hamlet The Moore Theater, 7:30pm

Met Opera in HD: Macbeth Spaulding Auditorium, 1pm

November 3 Recital Series: Dierdre Brenner and Carmen Flores – Night Songs Morris Recital Hall, 7:30pm

November 5 Dartmouth College Gospel Choir Spaulding Auditorium, 7:30pm

November 6–14 Department of Theater: The Cherry Orchard Daryl Roth Studio Theater

November 7 Coast Jazz Ensemble Spaulding Auditorium, 7:30pm

November 9 Les Arts Florissants: The Magix of Monteverdi Spaulding Auditorium, 7:30pm

November 10 Resident Ensemble: Dartmouth Dance Showcase The Moore Theater, 7:30pm

November 15 Met Opera in HD: Carmen Spaulding Auditorium, 1pm

November 17 Resident Ensemble: Handel Society Community Sing Top of the Hop, 7:30pm

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HAPPENINGS | FALL 2026 Timber Tumble: A forest escape with interactive sculptures made from wood and stone.

Montshire Museum of Science One Montshire Road Norwich, VT (802) 649-2200 montshire.org

Exhibit: TOYS: The Inside Story Exhibit: Timber Tumble Exhibit: Wonder Woods Exhibit: Bubbles: Science in Soap

September 11, 25, October 9, 23, November 6, 20 Playgroup: Inside! 10am

130 Etna Road Etna, NH (603) 643-3116 www.etna-library.org

September 19 Forest Playgroup 10:30am

Mondays LEGO Club 3:30pm

October 6 Putting the Garden to Bed with Linda Hansen 1pm

1st & 3rd Tuesdays Arts & Crafts Club 3:30pm

November 3 Butterflies in Your Garden with Amy Highstrom 1pm

Exhibit: Solve It! Puzzles, Math & Problem-Solving

Exhibit: Life in Local Waters

1st Wednesdays Cookbook Club 12pm 2nd Wednesdays Universal Yums 3:30pm 4th Wednesdays Book Group 7pm

Exhibit: Discovering the Natural World Exhibit: Air Works

Etna Library

September 19, October 17, November 21 Montshh . . . Montshire Sensory Hour 9am

November 6 Montshire After Dark: Radioactive 6:30pm

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Fridays Story Time 10am

September 2 Mink Brook: A History Trumbull Hall, 7pm September 17 Legends and Truths of New England’s Wolves Trumbull Hall, 6:30pm October 5 Pumpkin Decorating During the library’s open hours October 9 & 10 Halloween Costume Swap During the library’s open hours October 17 Apple Cider Festival 11am October 24 Haunted Story Walk 6:30–8:30pm November 25 Pie Sale 9am

SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER | NOVEMBER The Fourth Place 3 Lebanon Street (Second Floor) Hanover, NH thefourthplacehanover.com

Hikes for Every Month of the Year! Download full directions for your own self-guided hike around Hanover—where to go, what you’ll see, plus a glimpse into the backstory. Access each hike on your phone (if cell service allows) or print the PDF version to take with you. Visit Hanover Conservancy’s website, hanoverconservancy.org/hike-of-themonth, for more information. September

Wednesdays New Comic Book Day 2–5pm

Thursdays Board Game Night 6–10pm

1st Wednesday Upper Valley Young Professionals Game Night 6pm

Fridays Star Wars: Unlimited 5–11pm

2nd Wednesday Card Game Night 6–10pm 2nd Wednesday Wargames Wednesday 6–11pm 3rd Wednesday Prototype Games 6–10pm 4th Wednesday Wingspan and Nature Games 6pm Thursdays Magic: Commander Night 4–11pm

1st Friday Friday Night Magic: Standard 4–11pm 2nd Friday Friday Night Magic: Draft 6–11pm 3rd Friday Friday Night Magic: Pauper 4–11pm 4th Friday Friday Night Magic: Modern 4–11pm 5th Friday Friday Night Magic: Star 4–11pm

Huntington Hill North Loop, 1.3 miles round-trip Old Highway 38 & Hudson Farm, 2.6 miles round-trip Paine Road in the Trescott Lands, 2 miles round-trip Slade Brook Watershed Trails, 1.1 miles round-trip Trescott/Paine/AT Loop, 3.4-miles

October Camp Brook Valley Loop, 2 miles General’s Trail, 2.3 miles round-trip New Trails and Old Names at Balch Hill, 1.1-mile loop Old & New Etna Loop, 4.5 miles

November Brook/River/Garden Loop, 2.2 miles Kendal Riverfront Park and RinkerSteele Natural Area, 1.2-mile loop Oak Hill: Up, Down, Roundabout, 3 miles round-trip Pine Park Perambulation, 3 miles round-trip Rinker-Steele Natural Area, 2 miles round-trip FA L L 2 0 2 6 • H E R E I N H A N O V E R

happenings | The Fourth Place | continued

Howe Library 13 South Street Hanover, NH (603) 643-4120 www.howelibrary.org Wednesdays Chess Club Mayer Room, 6pm Fridays Bach Study Group Mayer Room, 10am September 9 Club Fourth-Fifth-Sixth Mayer Room, 2:30

1st Weekend Roleplaying Games Weekend Saturdays Video Game Night 6–11pm Saturdays Pathfinder Society 6–11pm

Sundays Family Afternoon 12–5pm Sundays One Piece Card Game 3–6pm 1st & 3rd Sundays Taverns & Towers 1:30–6pm 2nd Sunday Manga & Comic Book Clubs 3pm 3rd Sunday Upper Valley Scrabble Club 4–8pm

2nd Saturday Crafting Time 3–6pm 2nd Saturday Mario Kart Night 6–11pm

4th Sunday Pokemon 2pm 4th Sunday Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club 3pm

2nd & 4th Saturday Classic Civilization 2–5pm

October 4, November 4 Community Appreciation Day

3rd Saturday Blood on the Clocktower 6–11pm

November 22 One Piece: OP-18 Release Event 5–9pm

4th Saturday Pride Game Night 6pm

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September 12 Whimsy Foraging Garden Room, 10am September 12, October 10, November 14 Memory Café Mayer Room, 10:30am September 12, 26, October 10, 24, November 7, 21 Adult Dungeons & Dragons: Session III Murray Room, 10:30am September 13, October 4, November 1 Calligraphy Practice Meetup Murray Room, 12pm

September 14, October 4, November 2 Dementia Program: Journeys & Stories: A Passport to Memory Mayer Room, 1pm September 19, October 3, 17, 31, November 14, 28 Adult Dungeons & Dragons Murray Room, Session I 10am, Session II 1pm September 19, October 3, 17, 31, November 14, 28 Upper Valley Traditional Music Jam Mayer Room, 3pm October 6, November 3 Howe Fall Writing Workshops with April Ossmann Aldrich Room, 5:30pm October 7, November 4 Tomes of Magic Aldrich Room, 6pm October 29 Understanding Medicare and Your Options Mayer Room, 1pm November 5 Science Fiction Book Group Aldrich Room, 6pm

The Fourth Place |

happenings | OTHER NOTEWORTHY EVENTS Through September 6

Bringing It All Together: From Then to Now, a Major Retrospective Exhibition of Artist Phil Godenschwager

Exhibit: A Few of Our Favorite Things: Treasures from the Collection Norwich Historical Society norwichhistory.org Online Exhibit: Mad for Mid-Century Modern Norwich Historical Society norwichhistory.org

Online Exhibit: Norwich’s Vandalized Bible—Mending the Spaces Between Norwich Historical Society norwichhistory.org

September 9 Ford von Reyn – Love from Afar: Finland The Norwich Bookstore, 7pm norwichbookstore.com

Online Exhibit: Norwich Women Crafting the Future Norwich Historical Society norwichhistory.org

September 13 Silent Reading Party The Norwich Bookstore, 2pm norwichbookstore.com

Online Exhibit: Poets and the Past Norwich Historical Society norwichhistory.org

September 13 2026 Mary Keane Chapel Summer Concert Series Enfield Shaker Museum, 4pm shakermuseum.org

Fridays & Saturdays Through October 31 Shaker Herb Garden Tour Enfield Shaker Museum, 11am Fri, 12pm Sat shakermuseum.org Through September 6 Bringing It All Together: From Then to Now, a Major Retrospective Exhibition of Artist Phil Godenschwager Chandler Center for the Arts chandler-arts.org

September 19 Norwich Antiques Show Norwich Historical Society, 10am–3pm norwichhistory.org September 22 Devon Jersild – Luminous Bodies The Norwich Bookstore, 7pm norwichbookstore.com

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OTHER NOTEWORTHY EVENTS

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September 23 Stefan van Norden in Conversation with Jeffrey Ryan – Nature Revisited The Norwich Bookstore, 7pm norwichbookstore.com September 29 Marina Richie – Feathered Forest The Norwich Bookstore, 7pm norwichbookstore.com October 2–4 Writer’s Retreat Weekend Enfield Shaker Museum shakermuseum.org October 7 Hannah Fries – A Forest Language The Norwich Bookstore, 7pm norwichbookstore.com October 8 Katherine Wolff – Eleven Kinds of Blue The Norwich Bookstore, 7pm norwichbookstore.com October 15 Ashley Woo in Conversation with Flynn Berry – Wildwood The Norwich Bookstore, 7pm norwichbookstore.com October 17 Dream Building Workshop with Jane E. King Enfield Shaker Museum, 10am–5pm shakermuseum.org October 30 Taboo Tour Enfield Shaker Museum, 6pm shakermuseum.org December 5–6 Holiday Gift Fair Enfield Shaker Museum, 10am–4pm shakermuseum.org

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Dr. Alla Devitskaya/Hanover Eyecare 86

LaValley Building Supply 10

Snyder Donegan Real Estate Group 19

Dutille’s Jewelry Design Studio 29

Law Office of Margaret A. Jacobs 43

GR Porter & Sons 63

Lemon Tree Gifts 69

Systems Plus 87

Gilberte Interiors 11

LindeMac Real Estate 31

The Fourth Place 68

Glowen Day Spa 66

Loch Lyme Lodge 50

The Ivy Edit 66

Half-Step Beer & Wine 68

Lyme Road Dental 2

The Lyme Inn 34

Hanover Inn 83

Martha E. Diebold Real Estate Inside front cover

The Norwich Bookstore 67

Hanover Road Dental Health 59 Hanover Scoops 69 Hennessey Architecture 86 Higgerson & Co. 15 Hill Opticians & Gallagher Eyecare 79 Hillside Builders 79 Ivy IV Aesthetics 39 JMH Wealth Management, LLC 31 Jeff Wilmot Painting & Wallpapering, Inc. 94

Sweetland Farm 66

The Tea House 84

Mascoma Bank 17

Twin State Flooring 13

Matt Brown Fine Art 67

Valley Floors 58

Merrill Lynch 33

Verani Realty Inside back cover

Mudge Greeley Architects 94

Visage Med Spa 67

NT Ferro Estate & Custom Jewelers 7

WISE 87 Walt & Ernie’s Barbershop 69

Nefertiti Nails & Spa 39

White River Family Eyecare/ Hanover Eyecare 93

Peraza Dermatology Group 8 Pierce McLaughry Group 3 River Road Veterinary Clinic 22

William Smith Auctioneers & Appraisers 4

KTFA 22

Rousseau & Ross Back cover

Williamson Group 6

Kendal at Hanover 63

Shaker Hill Granite 83

Willow Brook Realty 12

Landshapes 34

Simple Energy 77

Woodstock Inn & Resort 21

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Director of Sales and Marketing at Hanover Inn How does your new job at Hanover Inn compare to your work in New York City? Upscale hotels in New York City host discriminating guests who demand a strong correlation between the service they receive and the overall value for the price paid. Our guests at Hanover Inn share the same expectations. The offerings at the inn are the finest in the Upper Valley. New York City is the city that never sleeps. Hanover offers the opportunity to take a breather, step back, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings, which makes being part the team at Hanover Inn so enjoyable. It seems the Hanover Inn property sells itself. What’s in the works to make it even more desirable? We are consistently developing programs and events that will continue to give members of the local community reasons to visit. Menus in our PINE Restaurant change with every season. Additionally, we feature regularly scheduled Farm to Table Nights as well as special Wine Pairing Dinners partnering with wellknown vineyards. Our extensive menus for private social events and corporate events have recently been reimagined and offer a wide variety of selections that will please the most discerning palates as well as the most experienced event planners. Our sales 96

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What is the biggest challenge in the world of hospitality marketing? Online hospitality marketing can be a crowded space. Because of the uniqueness of Hanover Inn—we’re a member of Historic Hotels of America (the inn first opened in the late 1700s) in addition to being part of Preferred Hotels of the World—we typically enjoy top placement in online searches. Hanover Inn also ranks in the top 10 percent nationally in Trip Advisor reviews. When you’re away from the inn, what do you enjoy doing in this beautiful part of New England? It is truly a pleasure to be part of the great outdoors here in the Upper Valley. My family and I enjoy the winter season as well as the warm-weather months. When it’s time for the slopes, you will likely find us on the trails of the Dartmouth Skiway. In the summer, boating on the Connecticut River is a favorite activity. Weekends exploring the region and its variety of farmers’ markets never gets old. This is truly a special place to be. t