🌱 Concord Daily: What's Happening Today (Dec. 7)

Concord NH

07 December, 2021

5:04 AM

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Hello, people of Concord! It's me again, Tony Schinella, your host of the Concord Daily. First, today's weather: Breezy and colder. High: 38 Low: 20. Here are the top stories in Concord today: Capital Region Meth, Fentanyl Distributor Gets 7 Years In Prison (Concord Patch)Winter feel warmer lately? In these places, it really is (KXAN.com) Girls From Vermont Die In North Country Crash: PM Patch NH (Concord Patch) Concord Woman Arrested On Kansas Fugitive Theft Warrant: Cop Log (Concord Patch) Audrey Campbell Laverdure, 99 | Obituaries (The Laconia Daily Sun) Who's Hiring In And Near Concord: This Week's Newest Job Openings Sign Up Now for Snowmobile and OHRV Safety Classes (NH Fish and Game Department)Carolers, Businesses Ring In Midnight Merriment In Concord Richard D. Comstock, 92 | Obituaries (The Laconia Daily Sun) Charles Eager Obituary (2021) - Venice, FL - Concord Monitor (Legacy.com) Mark Gazaway Obituary (2021) - Asheboro, NC - Concord Monitor (Legacy.com) Transplant bill would protect patients with disabilities (WCAX)Soule: A Visit to a Clydesdale Farm New Hampshire getting $72.6M to update water systems (WCAX) Charles Owens Obituary (1935 - 2021) - Loudon, NH - Concord Monitor (Legacy.com) Folk Music Calendar 12.5.21 | New Hampshire Public Radio (New Hampshire Public Radio) The new owners following the True Brew Barista era have a tough act to follow (Concord Monitor) Governor Chris Sununu Directs Flags to Half-Staff in Accordance with President's Proclamation (Governor Sununu) Today's Concord Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at Ring, the home security company. Ring does a lot more than doorbells: check out their full suite of smart home products at Ring.com. And thank you Ring for helping to make local news happen in Concord! Today in Concord: Zoom Gentle Chair Yoga- Tuesday (9:00 AM) Music and Movement (10:00 AM) JLM - Boscawen Public Library (1:00 PM) Emoji-Mania (4:00 PM) Needle Felt a Snow Bird (6:00 PM) Michael J Fox, No Time Like the Future (book talk) (8:00 PM) From my notebook: New Hampshire Lottery: "If you've ever said you don't like Mondays, this is for you! Starting now, you'll have a post from us EVERY Monday to look forward to that announces all winners from the prior week's giveaways — so be sure to visit our page every Monday ..." (Facebook) ABLE NH: "Want to support ABLE NH in 2022? Do you have a special talent, product, or service that you can share? Donate an item to our 2022 Soaring for the Stars Online Auction! Contact [email protected] or add your donation here: https://bit.ly/3G..." (Facebook) New Hampshire Lottery: "Holiday shopping is made easy with NH Lottery! A bundle of Holiday Frenzy scratch tickets is the perfect gift for that special someone on your list! With four tickets to play and over $17 million to win, 'tis the season of being the best..." (Facebook) Visit Concord, NH: "Five Fantastic Specialty Shops In Concord, NH Concord, NH offers visitors and residents an urban atmosphere with a small-town New England vibe. With vibrant galleries, fine dining, unique shopping, and quaint historic downtown, Concord i..." (Facebook) Concord Youth Hockey Association & The Concord Capitals: "TEAM and INDIVIDUAL PICTURES are now posted! Visit: https://nhsports.smugmug.com/Concord-Youth-Hockey/2021-2022-Concord-Youth-Hockey" (Facebook) NAMI New Hampshire: "Mondays can be hard but yoga can help – join us! 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️🧘 All abilities welcome & no screen sharing expected – register for Zoom link to join Monday and/or Wednesday sessions, 5 PM: tinyurl.com/YogaWithNAMINH" (Facebook) New Hampshire Lottery: "Why do we like Mondays? Because it's Powerball Monday and there's a big jackpot, estimated at $280,000,000, up for grabs tonight. Buy your tickets in-store on play online at nhlottery.com. Must be 18+ and in New Hampshire to register and..." (Facebook) Visit Concord, NH: "It's hard following a legend. Quarterback Mac Jones has played well this season, helping the Patriots and their fans forget about Tom Brady. Or at least Jones is creating optimism, enough to dull the pain of losing the player who guided ..." (Facebook) NAMI New Hampshire: "Join NAMI NH's Bernie Seifert, LICSW, at this FREE virtual event from Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health! Supporting a Loved One in a Mental Health Crisis Wed. 12/8, 6-7:30 PM Register today: go.d-h.org/hls" (Facebook) Future In Sight: "It's that time of year again! ☃️ Future In Sight would like to wish you a happy and safe holiday season from Orientation and Mobility Specialist, Michael Mulligan, and Assistive Technology/Activities Specialist, Stephanie Hurd.❄️ We are ..." (Facebook) Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce: "Have a hard time making connections in the crowd of an in-person or virtual networking event? We have the perfect solution for you! Our Chamber Connections group fosters great professional relationships in a small group, and gives you th..." (Facebook) New Futures: "Next Wednesday, join New Futures and New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute for a webinar exploring the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on NH families. Register here: https://new-futures.org/events/kids-count-data-review-webinar" (Facebook) NAMI New Hampshire: "The weather outside is frightful, so might we suggest a cozy couch, furry friend, hot beverage, and the latest edition of NAMI NH's ENews: https://conta.cc/3d1R74X 🛋️ 🐶 ☕" (Facebook) Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce: "Tomorrow we're hosting a special reunion for our Leadership Greater Concord (LGC) program! We love seeing LGC graduates actively working in their communities--serving on local town boards, nonprofit boards and municipal committees. But t..." (Facebook) Future In Sight: "It's that time of year again! ☃️ Future In Sight would like to wish you a happy and safe holiday season from Orientation and Mobility Specialist, Michael Mulligan, and Assistive Technology/Activities Specialist, Stephanie Hurd.❄️ We are ..." (Facebook) New Futures: "The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the children's mental health crisis in NH. Please read the New Hampshire Office of the Child Advocate's annual report to learn more about how Granite State children are being impacted and what we can..." (Facebook) Volunteer NH: "Searching for volunteer opportunities this holiday season? Get Connected, our volunteer matching platform, can help! Today we're highlighting this post from the New Hampshire Food Bank : https://volunteernh.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/..." (Facebook) NH Economy: "Small Biz Owners: The deadline to apply to the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business program (provided at no cost) is 12/10/21. Learn more: http://bit.ly/10KSBNH" (Facebook) The New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation Network: "Let us help you debunk myths about the FAFSA. https://www.nhheaf.org/IACB-filed.asp" (Facebook) Environment New Hampshire: "Today is the 61st Anniversary of the original designation of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Few places on the planet have experienced less humanity than the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. There are no roads or official campground..." (Facebook) Concord General Services: "This is the last week for bagged leaf collection! 🍁" (Facebook) NAMI New Hampshire: "Please join us on Th. 12/16, 5:30 pm for a Virtual Town Hall on NAMI NH's New Strategic Plan! Learn more & register: https://conta.cc/3oidqdc" (Facebook) Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce: "Looking to get a COVID-19 vaccine or booster? On Saturday, December 11, multiple sites across the state will be open for New Hampshire's Booster Blitz. Pre-registration is required at: business.nh.gov/covidvaccineregistration" (Facebook) Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce: "There's a lot of great local news sources to support. And purchasing (or giving!) a subscription or membership to local news mean that you're helping area voices be heard! Thank you to our members who share news in our region: Business N..." (Facebook) Ron Fowler, Neighbor: "I just had an encounter with 2 Concord Police officers who were apprehending someone with an arrest warrant near McDonald's on Fisherville Road. I'm sure the arrestee wouldn't agree, but I just wanted to comment on the dignity and profe..." (Patch) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Healthy Buffalo — Look good in the Buff and Eat Buffalo meat! Its healthy! (Visit website) For the Love of Dogs Everywhere — Love Your Pup? So Do We!! (Visit Website) Mapletree Farm, LLC — Mapletree Farm, Locally Loved Sweetness! (Visit website) Add your business here Events: How to Talk to Your Parents About Estate Planning (December 9) New Years Eve - Interactive NightLife Experience (December 31) Add your event Housing: Seeking one roommate (Details) Add your listing Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll see you around! If you're feeling these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Tony Schinella About me: Award-winning journalist and broadcaster for Patch.com in NH (off and on) since June 2011. Community coverage includes Concord, Hampton-North Hampton, Merrimack, Nashua, Portsmouth, and Salem. Reachable at [email protected]. Career highlights available on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/an... Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Concord Daily? Email me at [email protected].