Deacon Gagliano is just 10 years old, and like most of us, he wanted some extra spending money—so he asked his parents to help him start his own business as a balloon animal artist.

CONCORD, NH — Concord’s Christmas tree lighting event is a go for Friday with the return of fireworks, too. The event runs from 4 to 7 p.m. and will feature a balloon animal maker, wagon rides ...