🌱 Concord Daily: School Lawsuit; COVID-19 Updates; And More

Concord NH

14 December, 2021

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Welcome back, Concord! It's Tony Schinella. Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started off right. First, today's weather: Partly sunny. High: 44 Low: 20. Here are the top stories in Concord today: Fight Over Walmart Parking Space Leads To Fractured Face: Cop Log (Concord Patch) NH DHHS COVID-19 weekend update: 3,191 positive results with 279 in Manchester; 7 deaths reported (Manchester Ink Link) Lawsuit challenges NH law that limits school lessons on race (WCAX) Stabbing At Historic Inn; Needy Kids Get Gifts; More: PM Patch NH (Concord Patch) Concord Police Search For Man In The Woods Crying For Help (Concord Patch) First Omicron Variant Infection Detected In New Hampshire (Concord Patch) Lloyd E. Ekholm, 99 | Obituaries (The Laconia Daily Sun) New Hampshire Fugitive Arrested In Florida On Gun, Drug Charges (Concord Patch) Christmas Gifts Are Heading To 2,900 NH Kids In Need: Video (Concord Patch) Concord Events Calendar: See What's Happening This Week (Concord Patch) Banned decades ago, PCBs still posing threat to wildlife (Concord Monitor) New American opens hair supply business in Concord | New Hampshire Public Radio (New Hampshire Public Radio) Nancy A. Jones, 77 | Obituaries (The Laconia Daily Sun) Who's Hiring In The Concord Area? See New Local Jobs (Concord Patch) New Hampshire officials to hold free ice-fishing seminar (WCAX) Margaret Sellar Obituary (1930 - 2021) - Concord, NH - Union Leader (Legacy.com) Colette Knapp Obituary (1931 - 2021) - Concord, NH - Union Leader (Legacy.com) 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) Book Discussion - Boscawen Public Library (2:00 PM) Here Be Dragons! (4:00 PM) HS WINTER CONCERT - Merrimack Valley High School (7:00 PM) NH Poet Laureate Alexandria Peary, Battle of Silicon Valley at Daybreak (8:00 PM) From my notebook: Concord Youth Hockey Association & The Concord Capitals: "We are sad to announce . . . . . Please consider donating to his family at: https://gofund.me/1f046924" (Facebook) New Hampshire Lottery: "It's Monday, so you know what that means ... winners, winners, Monday dinners! Congrats to last week's iLottery giveaway winners! You shared your favorite holiday-themed movie title, and it's paid off for 10 of you, who each receive $25 ..." (Facebook) NHTI Paramedic Emergency Medicine: "GRATEFUL to the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation for the generous donation. Funds will be used to update airway trainers and mannequins so that PEM students can train to the top of their game! Pictured with Keith are NHTI alumnus Kirby & a..." (Facebook) New Hampshire Lottery: "Here's your Monday motivation! Tonight's (Monday, December 13) Powerball jackpot is an estimated $320,000,000! Buy your tickets in-store or play online at nhlottery.com. Must be 18+ and in New Hampshire to register and purchase online. T..." (Facebook) NH State Fire Marshal's Office: "Unattended #SpaceHeaters can cause dangerous fires. As winter weather gets chillier, brush up on home heating safety and #KeepWarmKeepSafe:" (Facebook) Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce: "Looking for some last minute shopping ideas for the holidays? This blog highlights some of our favorite places to shop for edible gifts, including Viking House, Celeste Oliva, Wine on Main, Granite State Candy Shoppe, Concord Food Co-op ..." (Facebook) Visit Concord, NH: "It has been a year, with moments of both real uncertainty as well as humanity. And, as we look to the holiday season for light and sharing. The nationwide Small Business Saturday celebrates the theme of 'Spread Joy, Shop Small.' - and we..." (Facebook) Concord General Services: "An important message from UNH T2 Center LTAP: https://t2.unh.edu/winter-public-works-are-doing-more-less. Please keep this in mind as we all work together this winter. ❄️ Learn about Concord's winter operations and sign up for parking ba..." (Facebook) Human Resources Association of Greater Concord: "#HRAGC has some exciting news!!! We earned the 2021 #SHRMLearningSystemChampion Award! This is our 5th consecutive year earning this accreditation! We owe a huge THANK YOU to our amazing facilitator Dr. Maria Manus Painchaud, SHRM-SCP, S..." (Facebook) New Futures: ""Access to democracy should be as safe and accessible as possible." - Bev Cotton (Weare). We cannot allow Bev's terrifying experience to be commonplace at the State House. ✏Urge House & Senate leadership to restore virtual participation ..." (Facebook) New Hampshire Home Builders Association: "Not one but TWO fantastic events with home builders tomorrow, tuesday. The day begins in Keene NH and concludes in Dover. We will be speaking about the PUC order and our efforts to restore $72 million in energy efficiency and weatherizat..." (Facebook) Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce: "Hear from our President Tim Sink who chatted about the local economy, what's really going on with area retailers, and #SpreadJoyShopConcord during this WMUR-TV interview. Thank you to Intown Concord for hosting a great Midnight Merriment..." (Facebook) The Water Project: "Girls under the age of 15 are twice as likely as boys to be the family member responsible for fetching water. To pursue a hopeful future, she needs water - every day. You can provide clean water to girls in Africa. Follow the link to lea..." (Facebook) New Futures: "TOMORROW AT NOON! Join us and Stay Work Play NH for a free advocacy training and learn how to make change in the Granite State with the SWP Advocacy Network. RSVP:https://secure.everyaction.com/I27lvgB2QU6OWMQ4N6bhEQ2" (Facebook) HOPE for New Hampshire Recovery: "good information from our friends at NH Recovery Hub" (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) CommuteSmart NH: "Welcome to our 12 days of commuting countdown! Today we have 12 holiday songs to sing-along with in your vanpool! Here are our favorites: 1. Run Run Rudolph! 2. All I Want for Christmas is You 3. You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch 4. I Want a..." (Facebook) NAMI New Hampshire: "NAMI NH supports young folks, and their families, across the Granite State. To connect with free NH mental health resources & support, contact NAMI NH's Info & Resource Line at 1-800-242-6264 (press 4) or [email protected]. For immediate (..." (Facebook) Visit Concord, NH: "It's a great time of year to check out live shows in Concord! There are too many exciting performances to list here, but we wanted to share just a few shows coming up in the capital city. Thank you to our members: Hatbox Theatre, Kimball..." (Facebook) New Hampshire Home Builders Association: "Not one but TWO great events with Builders tomorrow, Tuesday 12/14. The day starts in Keene and concludes in Dover!" (Facebook) Future In Sight: "❄️Did you miss our December Newsletter packed full of Future In Sight updates? Don't worry, we have it for you here! https://bit.ly/3GradOA" (Facebook) Intown Concord: "Some great shopping ideas!" (Facebook) LCHIP, Land and Community Heritage Investment Program: "The Acworth Village Store is ready for the holidays! The store has been a community staple since 1865, built to serve the busy mill town of South Acworth. In 2001, the Acworth Historical Society bought the building and the Acworth Commun..." (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) NAMI New Hampshire: "Join Our Team! NAMI NH is seeking a Project Assistant (FT) – learn more & apply online: tinyurl.com/NAMINHProjectAssist The Project Assistant will collaborate and partner to research the needs and wants of communities that may currently ..." (Facebook) NAMI New Hampshire: "Please join us THIS THURSDAY (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) NH Sierra Club Chapter: "Now!! We gotta pass #BuildBackBetter Senator Jeanne Shaheen and Senator Maggie Hassan help get this done! #ClimateAction" (Facebook) NH Economy: "#ShopLocal this year and find thoughtful gifts at New Hampshire's local shops and boutiques. https://www.visitnh.gov/blog/w... #NHEconomy #NHBEA #ChooseNH #VisitNH" (Facebook) Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce: "We can't wait for our holiday networking party tomorrow! There's still time to register for Holiday Business After Hours with Concord Young Professionals Network and The Duprey Companies. We'll see you there! 🎄 Register: https://bit.ly/..." (Facebook) Volunteer NH: "Searching for volunteer opportunities this holiday season? Get Connected, our volunteer matching platform, can help! Today we're highlighting needs in the Upper Valley: Food Pantry- Listen Community Services. Help fight food insecurity. ..." (Facebook) 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: New Years Eve - Interactive NightLife Experience (December 31) Add your event 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] That's it for today! See you tomorrow for another update. — 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...