Rye Reflections

Published in Rye, N.H. on the first Thursday of each month

September 2009

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BACK IN THE SWIM

A harbor seal takes a last look at its human helpers on release at Duck Island. See story in this issue. (Jim Cerny photo)

Putting seals on a Duck
Shoals Lab and Mystic Aquarium combine for mammal release
...Jim Cerny
Plenty of heat as Saunders development plan loses, 4-1
After approving 8-house plan, board reconsiders, rejects 6-house concept
...Jack Driscoll
Cowabunga, dude!
Hurricane Bill passes by and generates impressive surf
...Jim Cerny
Greatest Generation - Bettey Menson
'Our Anchorage': Bettey and son reflect on their beloved house by sea
...Marg Carroll
September brings warm soil to garden, ideal for planting
Prices are right for landscaping … and perennials tend to take
...Bill Warren
In Plain Sight— Hampton Blooms
Business and home owners beautify town and beach with colorful blossoms
...Judy Palm (Story and photos)
Doesn't have to be winter for bobsledding at Lake Placid
Watch jumpers practice in off-season or take gondola ride
...Bob Dunn … photos by Olympic Regional Development Authority
Bonfires of the Confederacy - 'Roll Alabama, Roll!'
The trail and tale of 'CSS Alabama' and its battle with 'USS Kearsarge'
...Ellen Morton Hamil
Search for semi-precious stones turns into adventure
Grandson walks off with prize white rock at Maine mineral company
...Bill Warren
Make a short trip on a tall ship
Take a virtual ride on the tall ship 'Eagle'
...Jim Cerny

Honeybee working on a coneflower at the Wentworth Hotel. (Jim Cerny photo)