Laura Jean is a New Hampshire native — yes, born and raised in the Granite State. Since she’s lived in the Kearsarge/Lake Sunapee area for 39, ahem, years, she feels confident that she can recommend a place to eat, shop or stay to anyone who might ask. (Kids under the age of 5? Adults with special needs? Holiday events and activities? She knows ‘em.) Laura Jean has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Boston University and an MBA in innovation management from Syracuse University. She’s the editor of Kearsarge Magazine and Upper Valley Life.