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Market Basket Coming to Berlin/Gorham NH ?

Market Basket Coming to Berlin/Gorham NH ?

Ok I’ve heard this rumor too many times to ignore it. Since late last summer I’ve been hearing a rumor that Market Basket, the discount grocery chain with stores located all over New England and beyond, was planning to buy or lease the former Shaw’s Supermarket building on the Berlin Gorham Road…..
Can anyone help? Is [...]

Sonic Boom near Berlin NH?

Sonic Boom near Berlin NH?

Tuesday, February 2nd was a beautiful winter day in Berlin NH. The sun was out, the temps were slightly warmer than seasonal, probably in the 40’s…. A beautiful day for a crisp, winter’s walk.
While walking our golden retriever, we heard the rumbling of military jets overhead. We strained in the sun to see them, but [...]

Berlin NH residents love writing letters to the editor….

Berlin NH residents love writing letters to the editor….

Other than the local police blotter (coming soon to BerlinNH.net, there is nothing more that Berlin residents like reading in the local newspapers than letters to the editor. Now you can publish these letters quickly and easily…. but beware, as responses and differences in opinion will com even quicker! (coming soon- a link to [...]

Economic Potential in Berlin NH

Economic Potential in Berlin NH

New England Cable News recently did a story on the recession, its impact on the Berlin NH region, and the economic opportunities that Berlin NH has in the pipeline. Its a little dated (June 11, 2009), but its a great little piece which touches on Laidlaw Biomass, Clean Power Biomass, the new Federal Bureau of [...]

Berlin NH- a rock climbing destination

Berlin NH- a rock climbing destination

Mt Forist (elev 2068ft), located in Berlin NH, is a dominating figure to say the least….Its sheer cliffs can be seen from almost every vantage point in town. Apparently, Mt Forist may be becoming a new attraction for rock climbers, especially beginners….according to Berlin Daily Sun reporter, and avid rock climber, Erik Eisele.
In one of [...]

Family hike to beautiful Mascot Pond and site of old leadmine

Family hike to beautiful Mascot Pond and site of old leadmine

What a beautiful day here in Berlin NH… not a cloud in the sky, temps in the 70’s, low humidity and no bugs! A great day for a nice walk! My family and I visited Mascot Pond and the site of a once very active leadmine. Its a great, easy, scenic hike beginning on the [...]

Vote today on the issues facing Berlin NH!

Vote today on the issues facing Berlin NH!

Here’s a little “not so scientific” research on the opinions of Berlin residents or visitors facing some of the major issues facing the city. Vote today and make your voice count! Have an idea for a new poll? Contact us ! We’ll add it within a day or two if it’s important to Berlin NH.
In [...]

Great Riding at Jericho Mountain ATV Park this weekend!

Great Riding at Jericho Mountain ATV Park this weekend!

Dozens of trucks and trailers  parked in the main lot and another 10+ parked at Jericho Motorsports….. The weather has been tremendous and the riding is great! We’d love to hear about your experience at the park!

Prison-based economy…..Good or Bad?

Prison-based economy…..Good or Bad?

Like it or not, the correctional industry is going to play a part in the future of Berlin NH’s economy for years to come. With approximately 200 (including myself), employed at the Northern New Hampshire Correctional Facility and another 340 jobs planned for the Federal Bureau of Prisons Berlin NH facility, corrections jobs will be [...]

Beautiful View of Berlin NH from Mt. Forist

Beautiful View of Berlin NH from Mt. Forist

This view of Berlin NH was taken from atop Mt. Forist, also known to locals as “Elephant Mountain”. The trailhead is reached by driving through town on NH Rt. 110 northwest towards Groveton NH only a mile from town. Park across from the storage units just south of White Mountain Distributors. Gravel road continues almost [...]

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