New Hampshire PBS
Woodworking in Warner | Our Hometown Warner
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- Woodworking in Warner | Our Hometown Warner
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- 2:11
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- From signs on covered bridges to Celtic carvings, Jim McLaughlin has used wood to celebrate Warner’s 250 years. In this story, he reflects on the artist community that drew him to town in 1973—and how Warner shaped, and was shaped by, his craft.
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#Woodworking #OurHometown #CoveredBridges #WarnerNH #LocalArtisans
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- River Runs and Nightfall Trails Promo | Windows to the Wild
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- We begin with a paddleboard journey along Sandy River. Then host Willem Lange takes you to New England’s only Dark Sky Park in northern Maine. Then tag along with children and their parents on a hike into darkness with a South East Land Trust guide.
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- Women in NH 2025 | The State We're In
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- 20:36
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Devan Quinn, Director of Policy at the New Hampshire Women’s Foundation discusses their findings surrounding Granite State women’s health, economic status, and more from their newest report, “The Status of Women in New Hampshire 2025”.
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- Strong Kids Wild Places | Windows to the Wild
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- 25:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Host Willem Lange takes you on a hike with Little Foot and her second grade classmates. Then we go kayaking with kids who have a “Can Do” attitude.
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- We're Coming to Exeter!
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- What better place to celebrate our country's 250th birthday, than in Exeter? It's one of New Hampshire's oldest towns, the site of the first documented town meeting, and the first state capitol. Host Becky Rule brings us these stories and more.
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- Aging Peacefully | Seniority Authority
- Runtime
- 4:02
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Hannelore reflects on how her yoga practice has evolved with age—from ambition and flexibility to acceptance and mindfulness. After injuries forced her to slow down, she discovered a new kind of strength: gentleness.
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- Community Trails | Our Hometown Warner
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- 3:53
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- After a family bike ride sparked his curiosity, Tim Blagden helped envision a new life for Warner’s defunct rail corridor. In this episode, he shares the story of collaboration with landowners and the dream of a 34-mile trail that connects community and conservation.
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#RailTrails #WarnerNH #TrailVision #OurHometown #BikeWalkNH
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- Strong Kids, Wild Places Promo | Windows to the Wild
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Host Willem Lange takes you on a hike with Little Foot and her second grade classmates. Then we go kayaking with kids who have a “Can Do” attitude.
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- NHPBS Holiday Auction 2025! | 15
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- 0:16
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- This holiday season give a gift that truly makes an impact! Now more than ever, your donations and bids in the 17th annual NHPBS Holiday Auction make a real difference. Support local artisans and businesses while funding the programs, education and community outreach on New Hampshire PBS.
With thousands of unique items in stock—and ready to be shipped straight to you by our Auction elves—you’ll enjoy holiday shopping that’s fun, meaningful and hassle-free.
Then get ready to browse, bid, and have some fun—there are so many fantastic items waiting for you. Together, we can help close the gap and make this year’s auction our most successful yet!
Bidding begins November 3rd, and items will sell, starting on November 16th, 18th, 20th, 30th and December 2nd, 4th and 5th.
Pickup days are December 11th and 12th from 9-6, and 13th from 9-12pm.
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- NHPBS Holiday Auction 2025 | 30
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- This holiday season give a gift that truly makes an impact! Now more than ever, your donations and bids in the 17th annual NHPBS Holiday Auction make a real difference. Support local artisans and businesses while funding the programs, education and community outreach on New Hampshire PBS.
With thousands of unique items in stock—and ready to be shipped straight to you by our Auction elves—you’ll enjoy holiday shopping that’s fun, meaningful and hassle-free.
Then get ready to browse, bid, and have some fun—there are so many fantastic items waiting for you. Together, we can help close the gap and make this year’s auction our most successful yet!
Bidding begins November 3rd, and items will sell, starting on November 16th, 18th, 20th, 30th and December 2nd, 4th and 5th.
Pickup days are December 11th and 12th from 9-6, and 13th from 9-12pm.
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- Snap, Health and Welfare Changes | The State We're In
- Runtime
- 20:38
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- NH Fiscal Policy Institute Research Director, Phil Sletten, talks about 10th Annual NH Budget and Policy Conference and what to expect from recent health care program changes.
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- Guardians of the Wild | Windows to the Wild
- Runtime
- 27:30
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Host Willem Lange shares stories of people who have found incredible ways to protect nature. You'll meet a 15 year-old who save orangutans in the rainforest of Indonesia. We dive into the lakes of NH to salvage sunken wrecks, and then witness the efforts to restore oysters to Great Bay.
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- 4-H Leadership and Community Teaching | Our Hometown Warner
- Runtime
- 5:42
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- From sewing with neighbor kids to enrolling her five children, Susan Jenna and Abigail R. have helped lead Warner’s 4-H Club for decades. Her story shows how crafts, cooking, and community service empower generations—and how Warner fosters youth leadership.
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#4HClub #YouthDevelopment #WarnerNH #OurHometown #NHVolunteers
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- Guardians of the Wild Promo | Windows to the Wild
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Host Willem Lange shares stories of people who have found incredible ways to protect nature. You'll meet a 15 year-old who save orangutans in the rainforest of Indonesia. We dive into the lakes of NH to salvage sunken wrecks, and then witness the efforts to restore oysters to Great Bay.
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- Startups in NH | The State We're In
- Runtime
- 13:45
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Co-Publisher and Executive Editor of Business NH Magazine, Matt Mowry, talks about the critical role startups play and about a daylong workshop that brings key resources for startups to one location.
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- Echoes of Granite State History | Windows to the Wild
- Runtime
- 27:30
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Host Willem Lange explores the history, culture, and people of Canterbury's Shaker Village. While there, he hears the story of a Revolutionary War veteran who found refuge in the forest behind the Village. Then we travel with a docent to Appledore Island.
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- Fall Foliage Festival | Our Hometown Warner
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Ray Martin has spent over 40 years organizing the Warner Fall Foliage Festival—with behind‑the‑scenes stories of burnt-on pancake breakfasts, road‑racing crowds, and caring community volunteers. He reflects on civic leadership, town pride, and what keeps Warner’s events—and its people—thriving across generations.
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#OurHometown #RayMartin #WarnerNH #FallFoliageFestival #CivicPride
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- Echoes of Granite State History Promo | Windows to the Wild
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Get a sneak peek of episode 3 from Windows to the Wild's 20th season!
Host Willem Lange explores the history, culture, and people of Canterbury's Shaker Village. While there, he hears the story of a Revolutionary War veteran who found refuge in the forest behind the Village. Then we travel with a docent to Appledore Island.
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- From Backyards to Bedrock Gardens | Windows to the Wild
- Runtime
- 27:12
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Host Willem Lange takes you from the backyard of gardening social media star Jessica Zander to a horticultural oasis in Lee, NH. Witness how connected people are to the outdoors, right in their backyards.
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- From Train Station to Print Shop | Our Hometown Warner
- Runtime
- 5:57
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Jeremy recalls when Warner’s train station was the town’s heartbeat—from ski trains delivering city-dwellers to local rope tows, to the summer vacations that inspired a lifelong connection to the community. A story of railways, roots, and how a whistle once brought Warner together.
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#WarnerNH #SkiTrains #OurHometown #NewHampshireHistory #Railroads
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- Backyards To Bedrock Gardens Promo | Windows to the Wild
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Get a sneak peek at episode 2 of @Windows to the Wild Season 20
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- Vaccines & More | The State We're In
- Runtime
- 21:38
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Dr. Gabriela Andujar Vazquez, the epidemiologist at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, speaks about vaccines and a few tuberculosis cases in the region.
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- Waterways & Wonders | Windows to the Wild
- Runtime
- 28:47
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Join host Willem Lange as he discovers exciting activities on New England’s waterways – from rowing in a Dory along Maine's coast, hunting for an invasive crab in New Hampshire,to skating on one of the world’s longest ice trails.
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- The You Can Do It Gardener | Windows to the Wild
- Runtime
- 11:19
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- After 30 years in nonprofit finance, Jess Zander traded spreadsheets for soil. Now she’s the You Can Do It Gardener—coaching people to grow confidence alongside their plants. With a mix of practicality and passion, she helps others turn confusion into clarity and turn their outdoor spaces into places they truly enjoy.
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- Time to Talk | Seniority Authority
- Runtime
- 27:07
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- How do you begin tough but necessary talks about aging and future care? Host Cathleen Toomey sits down with Rani Snyder, president of The John A. Hartford Foundation, to explore strategies for easing tension, building understanding, and opening dialogue with compassion. With real-life stories and practical guidance, this episode offers families tools to navigate aging conversations with clarity and care.
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- Try it! Embrace failure and learn from it | Windows to the Wild #nhpbs
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Meet garden coach Jessica Zander, who turned her passion for plants into a thriving community—helping people discover that, yes, you can do it too.
Catch YOU CAN DO IT GARDENING, the next digital-first WINDOWS TO THE WILD story, dropping Wednesday, October 8 at 6 PM on YouTube + the PBS App.
Subscribe to our YouTube channel and download the PBS App so you don’t miss it.
Support for the production of WINDOWS TO THE WILD is provided by the Alice J. Reen Charitable Trust, the John D. McGonigle Foundation, the Bailey Charitable Foundation, Road Scholar, and viewers like you.
Now more than ever, your support keeps stories like these on the air—and us out in the wild. Thank you.
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- Raising Buffalo in Warner | Our Hometown Warner
- Runtime
- 4:48
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Brian and Kira Farmer share the heartfelt story of why they chose Warner, New Hampshire, as their home and the surprising reason they raise buffalo. From the challenges of caring for a unique herd to the rewards of rural living, the Farmers reveal how their move brought them closer to the land, the community, and each other.
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#OurHometown #WarnerNH #GraniteStateStories #BuffaloFarm #NHFarming #SupportLocalFarms #AmericanBison
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- Radically Rural 2025 | The State We're In
- Runtime
- 13:16
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The popular small-town summit is back for an eighth installment with a new slate of speakers and topics.
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- Waterways & Wonders Promo | Windows to the Wild
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- A sneak peek at the first episode of season 20! @Windows to the Wild Season 20.
Join host Willem Lange as he discovers exciting activities on New England’s waterways – from rowing in a Dory along Maine's coast, hunting for an invasive crab in New Hampshire, to skating on one of the world’s longest ice trails.
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- The Power of Purpose
- Runtime
- 26:17
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- SENIORITY AUTHORITY host Cathleen Toomey explores a profound question: What will you do with the decades after retirement? Bestselling author and Modern Elder Academy Founder Chip Conley reveals how true happiness later in life comes from purpose—your ikigai. Chip shares principles to redefine midlife, embrace growth and ignite your next chapter.
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- Maine’s Dark Sky | Windows to the Wild
- Runtime
- 7:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Deep in Maine’s North Woods, the Appalachian Mountain Club preserves the darkest skies east of the Mississippi. At Little Lyford Lodge during the “See the Dark” festival, astronomers, naturalists, and stargazers gather to celebrate and protect the night. Discover how dark sky conservation is shaping science, ecology, and outdoor adventure.
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- Think Strong, Age Strong | Seniority Authority
- Runtime
- 25:26
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- How can you keep your brain strong as you age? Host Cathleen Toomey sits down with Dr. Maureen O’Connor, a leading Alzheimer’s and dementia expert, to separate myths from facts and share research-backed strategies for protecting memory and cognitive health. Through powerful real-life stories, this episode offers hope, clarity and practical steps toward lifelong brain vitality.
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- Darkest sky east of the Mississippi River? | Windows to the Wild
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The darkest place east of the Mississippi. Does it make you want to go see for yourself?
Check out MAINE’S DARK SKY, the next digital-first WINDOWS TO THE WILD story, dropping Wednesday, October 1 at 6 PM on YouTube + the PBS App.
Subscribe to our YouTube channel and download the PBS App so you don’t miss it.
Support for the production of WINDOWS TO THE WILD is provided by the Alice J. Reen Charitable Trust, the John D. McGonigle Foundation, the Bailey Charitable Foundation, Road Scholar, and viewers like you.
Now more than ever, your support keeps stories like these on the air—and us out in the wild. Thank you.
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- Telephone Museum | Our Hometown Warner
- Runtime
- 6:23
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Graham Gifford tells the story of how Aldrick Violette’s vision turned a collection of antique phones into a beloved local museum. With thousands of artifacts and 20 years of history, this one-of-a-kind spot surprises and delights all who find it.
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#TelephoneMuseum #WarnerNH #LocalHistory #OurHometown #HiddenGems
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- State House Update Fall 2025 | The State We're In
- Runtime
- 13:01
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Anna Brown, the Executive Director of Citizens Count as well as the Executive Director of the Warren B. Rudman Center for Justice, Leadership, and Public Service at the University of New Hampshire’s Franklin Pierce School of Law talks about legislative priorities in New Hampshire for Fall 2025.
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- Can't Take it With you | Windows to the Wild
- Runtime
- 0:28
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- What started as a quiet backyard project for Jill, a psychotherapist, and Bob, a physician, slowly grew into something bigger—a garden layered with meaning, creativity, and care. Now open to the public, Bedrock Gardens is both sanctuary and sculpture, a place where art and nature meet, and where visitors find beauty, humor, and a bit of healing.
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- From Backyard to Bedrock Gardens | Windows to the Wild
- Runtime
- 13:55
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- What started as a quiet backyard project for Jill, a psychotherapist, and Bob, a physician, slowly grew into something bigger—a garden layered with meaning, creativity, and care. Now open to the public, Bedrock Gardens is both sanctuary and sculpture, a place where art and nature meet, and where visitors find beauty, humor, and a bit of healing.
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- A sneak peak of Bedrock Gardens | Windows to the Wild
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Hear from John Forti — known locally as the Heirloom Gardener — on how this once-private backyard in Lee, NH became a public garden filled with art, ponds, and forest paths.
Catch BEDROCK GARDENS, the next digital-first WINDOWS TO THE WILD story, dropping Wednesday, September 24 at 6 PM on YouTube + the PBS App.
Support for the production of WINDOWS TO THE WILD is provided by the Alice J. Reen Charitable Trust, the John D. McGonigle Foundation, the Bailey Charitable Foundation, Road Scholar, and by viewers like you.
Now more than ever, your support keeps stories like these on the air—and us out in the wild.
Thank you
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- Painting Warner's Landscapes and Legacy | Our Hometown Warner
- Runtime
- 2:18
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Mimi Wiggin grew up immersed in Warner’s landscapes and family traditions. In this episode, she paints the Mink Hills, recounts community rituals like maple sugaring and local fairs, and honors her grandmother’s artistic legacy. Mimi’s story captures Warner’s beauty through creative, multi-generational eyes.
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#OurHometown #MimiWiggin #WarnerNH #LocalArt #NHArtists
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- Beech Leaf Disease | The State We're In
- Runtime
- 17:48
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Lindsay Watkins, a field specialist in forest resources for Strafford County at the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension, speaks about Beech Leaf Disease and its impacts on New Hampshire forests and wildlife.
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- Little Foot Leads the Way | Windows to the Wild
- Runtime
- 9:49
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Scarlett, known on the trails as “Little Foot,” started hiking New Hampshire’s highest peaks when she was just six. Now, with her grandmother Kim, she’s helping a new generation of students hit the trail. What began as a personal quest has become a growing hiking club, inspiring kids to explore nature and learn along the way.
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- Giving Up Finding Freedom & Lighter Life | Seniority Authority #nhpbs #healthandwellnessforseniors
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Discover how Hoarders and Filthy Fortunes host Matt Paxton says rightsizing frees time, space and spirit. This scene and more at the NHPBS YouTube channel.
Major Funding for the production of Seniority Authority is provided by Road Scholar and viewers like you.
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- Little Foot's Mission | Windows to the Wild Season 20 #nhpbs #outdoors #wildlife
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Big adventures can begin with small steps—and Little Foot is proof. After climbing mountains across New England, she’s now inspiring the next generation through an afterschool hiking club for kids.
Catch LITTLE FOOT LEADS THE WAY, the next digital-first WINDOWS TO THE WILD story, dropping Wednesday, September 17 at 6 PM on YouTube + the PBS App.
Support for the production of WINDOWS TO THE WILD is provided by the Alice J. Reen Charitable Trust, the John D. McGonagle Foundation, the Bailey Charitable Foundation, Road Scholar, and by viewers like you.
Now more than ever, your support keeps stories like these on the air—and us out in the wild. Thank you
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- Rethinking Aging | Seniority Authority
- Runtime
- 25:27
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Join SENIORITY AUTHORITY host Cathleen Toomey as she tackles one of the most common biases: ageism. She speaks with author and activist Ashton Applewhite, co-founder of the Old School Hub, about how ageism affects our health and happiness. Learn practical strategies to challenge ageist beliefs, shift your mindset and embrace aging. Plus, meet inspiring community members thriving at every stage of life.
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- Returning to Warner | Our Hometown Warner
- Runtime
- 2:54
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- A world of experiences—from Japan to Nebraska—shaped Ian Rogers. But Warner, NH, with its supportive spirit and creative energy, became his anchor. In this story, Ian reveals how the town fostered both independence and connection, bringing him back to craft a life rooted in Warner’s welcoming community.
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#OurHometown #IanRogers #WarnerNH #Creativity #Homecoming
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- Know Your News | The State We're In
- Runtime
- 18:15
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Jeff Feingold, Granite State News Collaborative Editor, and Linda Conway, Executive Director of the New England Newspaper & Press Association, discuss the upcoming Know Your News campaign, New England–wide effort designed to raise awareness about the First Amendment and the essential role of local news in civic life.
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- What's Happening to NH's Moose? | Windows to the Wild
- Runtime
- 8:00
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- New Hampshire’s forests are home to the iconic moose—but their future is uncertain. Wildlife photographer Roger Irwin has spent decades documenting moose in their natural habitat. As winters grow shorter due to climate change, these beloved creatures face new threats. This story explores the challenges facing moose in the Granite State—and why they still capture our imagination.
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- Moose in the Wild | Windows to the Wild Season 20
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- What’s Happening to NH’s Moose? Learn more in the next digital-first WINDOWS TO THE WILD story dropping Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 6 PM on YouTube and the PBS App.
Support for the production of WINDOWS TO THE WILD is provided by the Alice J. Reen Charitable Trust, the John D. McGonagle Foundation, the Bailey Charitable Foundation, Road Scholar, and viewers like you.
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- RETHINKING AGING promo | Seniority Authority
- Runtime
- 0:21
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Join SENIORITY AUTHORITY host Cathleen Toomey as she tackles one of the most common biases: ageism. She speaks with author and activist Ashton Applewhite, co-founder of the Old School Hub, about how ageism affects our health and happiness. Learn practical strategies to challenge ageist beliefs, shift your mindset and embrace aging. Plus, meet inspiring community members thriving at every stage of life.
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- Rightsizing | Seniority Authority
- Runtime
- 27:45
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Emmy-nominated host and author Matt Paxton joins SENIORITY AUTHORITY to explore rightsizing- the art of keeping what matters and letting go of the rest. From legacy lists to living with purpose, Matt shares emotional insights, practical steps, and real-life stories that inspire a clutter-free life filled with more time, joy and connection.
