Mountain Ear Chronicles

07/08/2026

As the Eastern Slope Inn celebrates its 100th anniversary, here's the story of how it all began and evolved due to disasters and changing times. Written a mere 41 years ago in 1985, the information was put together with the invaluable help of the now late Dan Noel.

The story of the Randall House is a story of perseverance and of foresight as it became the Eastern Slope Inn.

06/28/2026

Definitely hoping that this story by Tom Eastman from 1983 does not ruin anyone's childhood memories of Santa. Yes, long-running local Santa Fred Dudley obviously played a great Santa, but he was not the real Santa (unless you still want to believe). And, the caption of this one photo that went with the story says it's not Fred but Marilyn Miller -- can anyone confirm that?

Playing Santa is a special treat for some, not just the kids.

06/23/2026

Another classic Resort Report photo--can you recognize this local celebrity from December 23, 1983? Of course, you can just read the caption.

06/17/2026

How many of you remember when Lyman's Service Station was at the corner of Kearsarge Street and Route 16 (the White Mountain Highway)?

The end of an era when Lyman's Service Station closed in 1983.

03/18/2026

Gracie added some pulchritude to World Mud Bowl. Such fun times!

Could this be a match made in heaven--hogs Gracie and Jimmy Dean and World Mud Bowl!?!

03/17/2026

Fun memory of the clever, fun, and totally irreverent voices of the World Mud Bowl from the 1980s.

Peter “Pigge” Case and Danny “DD” del Rossi are the illustrious duo of irreverent minds who do the play by play for the World Mud Bowl.

03/06/2026

Ah, Ernie Smith was definitely proud of the steam engine boat he refurbished. Interesting history and nice memory of an always friendly lifelong Fryeburg resident.

Ernie Smith restored an early 1900s steam launch which he proudly sailed on Kezar Lake.

01/12/2026

A fun article about border collies and how they not only love what they do but they are very good at it.

Border collies have been helping man herd and keep track of their domesticated animals since before Biblical times.

12/31/2025

Did you know that there used to be a ski jump on Cathedral Ledge in the 1920s? This story by Tom Eastman shares the amazing memories of that time from several local icons who are now long gone. It's a very fun read.

Ski jumping is back, but not like the 1920s when there was a jump on Cathedral Ledge!

12/14/2025

Myke Morton was a very popular and successful Mt. Washington Valley artist. Here is a story about her and her art written as she opened her gallery close to the Jackson covered bridge in 1986.

Popular Jackson artist Myke Morton was able to make her living via her distinctive art.