Author: Melissa Proulx

Eastern Slope Inn looks at the big picture

The Eastern Slope Inn in North Conway dedicated an entire year to making its buildings more environmentally sustainable rather than picking “just one thing.” Gil Harris, trust manager for the inn, created a 12-step program that allowed him and his…

Manchester Community Music School’s Billie Tooley

Manchester Community Music School's Billie Tooley says that the skills gained by learning to become a musician or singer can be used in any career or life path, making the school a vital part of the community.

Giving back to the community the Hypertherm way

With a mission to enrich the community, Hypertherm is working to make its global reach a local presence. The industrial cutting solutions company, based in Hanover, allows associates to have a paid 24 hours that they can dedicate to volunteering…

Q&A with Lorraine Merrill

The local food movement is gaining momentum, says Agriculture Commissioner Lorraine Merrill, making farming a viable career choice for New Hampshirites.

Q&A with Carsey School's Michael Ettlinger

Michael Ettlinger, founding director of the new Carsey School of Public Policy at UNH, aims to build it into ‘an outstanding school of public policy with highly regarded graduates as well as being a home for outstanding multidisciplinary research and a range of effective initiatives.’