Newmarket Spotlight

Did you know the "Mules" name at Newmarket Jr/Sr High School comes directly from Newmarket's industrial history. It honors the young people who worked long, grueling hours in the local textile mills operating loud 50-foot "mule spinner" machines, as well as the hardworking "muleskinners" who later drove supply wagons. Fun Fact: The name first appeared in the 1890s on local mill baseball schedules, which referred to the factory team as the "blue mules". It was formally adopted by the high school after WWII, officially recognized in the 1948 yearbook. 

Lampreys are not fish. They do not have scales, slitted gills, fins, or a bony skeleton. Instead they have smooth skin, gill holes, and a skeleton made of cartilage. Their mouths are like discs and are equipped with sharp, hooked teeth. Adults weigh up to 1 pound and measure up to 30 inches in length. Eggs are laid in fresh water. Lampreys have been key players in our waters for a long time. and adapt to living in saltwater and freshwater.

Fall is a great time to TAKE A HIKE and if you like to hike, consider purchasing The HIKE SAFE CARD which is offered by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department to support search and rescue operations and provide hikers, paddlers, skiers, and other outdoor enthusiasts. It is valid for the calendar year from the date of purchase through December 31. Cost and Purchase: Individual Card: $25 Family Card: $35. Cards can be purchased online at the NH Fish & Game website or at their headquarters in Concord, NH. www.wildnh.com/safe