🌱 Concord Daily: What's Happening Today (Fri, Dec 10)

Concord NH

10 December, 2021

5:02 AM

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Happy Friday, neighbors! Tony Schinella, back agin. Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note. First, today's weather: Considerable clouds. High: 38 Low: 27. Here are the top stories in Concord today: Concord's Sam's Club To Reopen Friday After Sanitization (Concord Patch) AG Challenges Weakened Sex Offender, Child Rape Laws: PM Patch NH (Concord Patch) New Hampshire to commence Operation Booster Blitz (Local 22/44 News) AM Best Upgrades Credit Ratings of Atlantic Casualty Insurance Company; Affirms Credit Ratings of Auto-Owners Insurance Company and Most Subsidiaries (Yahoo Finance) New Hampshire Flag to Fly at Half-Staff for Robert Joseph Dole | STL.News (STL.News) Pence navigates Trump's shadow during New Hampshire visit (Concord Monitor) Roche Realty Group sells two medical office buildings in Laconia (The Laconia Daily Sun) Pembroke Man Charged With Second DWI At Midnight Merriment Event (Concord Patch) Copley Equity Partners Announces Investment in Perkins Biomedical Services (Business Wire) Michael Dorn Obituary (2021) - Contoocook, NH - Concord Monitor (Legacy.com) Ossipee, NH woman arrested for allegedly submitting false Medicaid claims| (Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News) Joshua Heins Obituary (1986 - 2021) - Concord, NH - Concord Monitor (Legacy.com) Pamela Smart, who recruited teen lover to kill her husband, seeks New Hampshire pardon (pressherald.com) Concord Area Events Calendar: Check Out What's Happening This Weekend (Concord Patch) Shirley Powers Obituary (1932 - 2021) - Laconia, NH - Concord Monitor (Legacy.com) Nearly 1,400 Concord Unitil Customers Without Power (Concord Patch) Concord Weekend Weather Forecast (Concord Patch) Allenstown Man Dies In Manchester 2 Car Accident (Jeffrey Hastings) NHTI, Concord's Community College, Moves To 'Hybrid' Learning (Concord Patch) Tips Help Somersworth Police Find New Hampshire Fugitive: Update (Concord Patch) Prep Sports In Concord Area: The Weekend Ahead (Concord Patch) Today's Concord Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Concord! Today in Concord: From my notebook: New Hampshire State Parks: "TBT: Flume Gorge, 1920. Thanks to Henry Taves - who sent this with Holiday Greetings!" (Facebook) New Hampshire Lottery: "Anyone stop by the Circle K in Northwood and purchase some Tri-State Megabucks tickets for tonight's drawing with an estimated jackpot of $1,850,000? Stop what you are doing! Get those tickets out to see if YOU are our lucky jackpot winn..." (Facebook) Concord Parks and Rec Department: "White Park Pond. Working with NHDES and SOLitude Lake Management we have mechanically cut the Lotus plant this week. The lotus plant first arrived at the pond three years ago and this year took over around a 1/3 of pond. A larger pond re..." (Facebook) Intown Concord: "We are excited to share that Market Days was nominated as "Best of the Best," by The Hippo readers in the category of "Community Event You're Most Looking Forward To" in 2021! We could not be more proud and grateful to those that voted a..." (Facebook) Concord General Services: "Here's a little behind-the-scenes look 👀 at what it takes for our Equipment Services Division and Highway & Utilities Division to convert equipment for winter operations... ❄️ There are approximately 38 trucks city-wide (27 for General ..." (Facebook) Intown Concord: "I found this little gem 💎of Concord Handmade way back when (2018 to be exact) featuring Alison Murphy and Angie Lane! This is a great re-cap of what Concord Handmade is all about and stresses the importance to shop now while you can! Co..." (Facebook) Concord Public Library: "This Throwback Thursday we're remembering 1949, when staff of the Concord, NH Fire Department channelled their inner elves and hand-made toy fire engines for Christmas 🚒💝 #FoundInTheConcordRoom" (Facebook) New Hampshire Home Builders Association: "Our friend and former NHHBA president, Dick Benson just dropped off a truck and a trailer for us to use to transport wreaths for our veterans resting spots this Saturday. Dick is an amazing man who always steps up and jumps in to help. T..." (Facebook) Future In Sight: "We are honored to have been one of the 23 grant recipients from the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities, the official charity of the New Hampshire Motor Speedway at the Palace Theatre located in Manchester, NH! Noah an..." (Facebook) Abbot-Downing School PTO: "We welcome Scarlett Lewis, CPD Officer Lenny and Liberty, as well as Shannon Desilets to ADS. Choose Love will be at ADS 11:00am-1:00pm today! We will have the Choose Love Team meet with each grade level during each lunch. After all the ..." (Facebook) Abbot-Downing School PTO: "Yeah we do, we choose love at ADS! If you are not familiar with the choose love movement go online and check it out. It's pretty incredible the impact spreading love can have. ❤️" (Facebook) New Hampshire Audubon: "There will be a Birding Walk tomorrow morning along the trails at Massabesic Center in Auburn! Friday December 10, 8-9:30AM (and again on Friday, December 17) This is an hour-long, informal birding walk that begins at MAC and explores th..." (Facebook) City of Concord, New Hampshire: "The North Pembroke Road Bridge was officially reopened on Wednesday, December 8, following the final inspection from both the City of Concord and the Town of Pembroke! A special thanks goes out to all the residents of North Pembroke Road..." (Facebook) New Hampshire Audubon: "Shop for handmade, local crafts and goods during Saturday's Holiday Craft Fair at McLane Center in Concord from 10am-3pm!" (Facebook) Concord Public Library: "This #throwbackthursday we're remembering 1949, when staff of the Concord, NH Fire Department channelled their inner elves and hand-made toy fire engines for Christmas 🚒💝 #tbt #localhistory #historicphotos #1940s #spreadingjoy #spirito..." (Instagram) The Salvation Army of Concord: "Hello friends and neighbors! We still have Angels hanging on our Angel Tree at our 58 Clinton Street location. Please come and select 1 or 2 and have fun shopping for some of the children we have signed up to receive gifts this year, tim..." (Facebook) New Hampshire Home Builders Association: "Mark your calendars for December 14th. Two great events held on opposite sides of the State. Attend an event close to you and learn more about the NHHBA." (Facebook) New Hampshire Dental Society: "The NHDS has arrived in the desert! We are taking part in an important annual meeting, the ADA Lobbyist Conference in Rancho Mirage, California. We will lead a discussion on anti-community water fluoridation legislation as well as the wo..." (Facebook) NHTI Paramedic Emergency Medicine: "#PEMproud of 2019 alumnae Beth! Strong work CFD…" (Facebook) Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce: "Madear's Southern Eatery & Bakery has so many fun (and delicious!) plans for their big fundraiser this weekend! Check out the silent auction with great prizes like a custom wedding cake, brussels sprouts for a year, and bartending lesson..." (Facebook) NAMI New Hampshire: "Virtual Coffee Chat & Tea Time for Survivors of Suicide Loss The holidays can be difficult – having a community of support can make a huge impact on our healing journeys. Survivors of Suicide Loss are invited to attend an upcoming Coffee..." (Facebook) HOPE for New Hampshire Recovery: "Here come the Holidays! What do you have planned? Hope Holiday Hours: 12/24/21 Christmas Eve - 11:30-9:00p 12/25/21 Christmas Day - 4:00-9:00p (See the NA flyer) 12/31/21 New Year's Eve - 11:30-9:00p 1/1/22 New Year's Day - 4:00-9:00p" (Facebook) New Futures: "We are glad to see the NH Legislature is looking for ways to keep lawmakers healthy & safe during the upcoming session. But, for the physical & civic health of NH, we must ensure a remote participation option in 2022. ✏Petition:https://s..." (Facebook) NH Center for Nonprofits: "Congratulations to the many nonprofit leaders recognized as New Hampshire Business Review's New Hampshire 200 - including our friend and colleague Elissa Margolin and our own Kathleen Reardon!" (Facebook) New Futures: ""As a concerned New Hampshire resident and voter who survived a hospitalization for COVID-19, the ability to testify and attend committee meetings via Zoom has been invaluable." -Laurie Warnock (Hampstead) ✏Petition:https://secure.everya..." (Facebook) Volunteer NH: "Our Board of Directors helps us grow - and it is growing, too! These dedicated individuals are active in all aspects of our organization, and we are currently seeking additional members to join the team: https://volunteernh.org/news-oppo..." (Facebook) NAMI New Hampshire: ""Holidays usually present additional mental health challenges, for those in recovery from a substance use disorder and many others, experts say. This year, it's especially tough..." https://www.inc.com/gabrielle-bienasz/mental-health-rec..." (Facebook) NAMI New Hampshire: "Christ's Church of Amherst has chosen NAMI New Hampshire as one of the 4 organizations they are raising awareness of this holiday season. Vote 💙BLUE💙 for NAMI New Hampshire during their LightFest and they'll light the church up in our ..." (Facebook) NAMI New Hampshire: ""This jump in demand points to increased youth anxiety and depression related to the public health crisis, said Ken Norton, executive director of NAMI NH." https://www.sentinelsource.com/news/local/state-report-youth-anxiety-depression-i..." (Facebook) The New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation Network: "Let our Center for College Planning team help you Fill out your FAFSA. Register for our Virtual Open House on Dec. 11th, here: https://www.nhheaf.org/IACB-filed" (Facebook) Deborah groleau, Neighbor: "Does anybody know why the power is out on the heights" (Patch) Destiny ODonnell, Neighbor: "I'm the missing persons little sister and I can 100% say the cops did NO searching compared to the 12.5 hours WE did! They came to the area quick and left even quicker. But we wouldn't give up. We KNEW he was out there and they said they..." (Patch) Bert Cooper, Neighbor: "85% Covid patients in ICU unvaccinated, per Dartmouth-Hitchcock. "Unvaccinated Vermonters are up to 5 times as likely to contract COVID in Vermont and they account for 70-85% of our hospitalizations and ICU stays." Gov. Phil Scott https:..." (Patch) Tony Schinella, Patch Staff: "Congratulations to the Rundlett Middle School Blue Dukes wrestling team. On Thursday, the team beat both Salem and Winnisquam. Nice job, everyone. Keep at it and see you next week!" (Patch) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Healthy Buffalo — (Visit website) For the Love of Dogs Everywhere — (Visit Website) Mapletree Farm, LLC — (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Holly Jolly Craft Fair (December 11) New Years Eve - Interactive NightLife Experience (December 31) Add your event Housing: Seeking one roommate (Details) Add your listing Loving the Concord Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you around! — 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...