🌱 Concord Daily: Assessment Scores; New COVID-19 Mask Mandate?

Concord NH

15 December, 2021

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Happy Wednesday, Concord! It's Tony Schinella. Here's everything you need to know today in town. First, today's weather: Increasing cloudiness. High: 39 Low: 33. Here are the top stories today in Concord: Concord Creates Committee To Consider New COVID-19 Mask Mandate (Concord Patch)State Supreme Court allows Concord police to keep the wraps on covert communications tool (The Union Leader) Pandemic upends education assessment scores (Manchester Ink Link) Wreaths Across America Makes Stop In New Hampshire: PM Patch NH (Concord Patch) Boston Man Charged With Arson At White Mountains Condo Complex (Concord Patch) Dec. 14 NH DHHS COVID-19 update: 825 positive results with 71 in Manchester; 20 deaths reported (Manchester Ink Link) Rape Suspect Indicted On Theft Charge In Concord: Court Roundup (Concord Patch) Coronavirus Cases Down Recently In Merrimack County: CDC (Concord Patch) Linda M. Sirles, 74 | Obituaries (The Laconia Daily Sun) Wow House: 56 Walker St. In Concord, New Hampshire (Concord Patch) Working police service dogs visit Newtown to share comfort with anyone who needs it (WTNH.com) Slight Drop in New Hampshire's Jobless Rate for November (U.S. News & World Report) When Will COVID-19 Pills Be Available In New Hampshire? (Concord Patch) Pedestrian dead in Lake City train accident, police say (WJXT News4JAX ) AM Best Affirms Ratings for The Concord Group Insurance Companies (Insurance Journal) Restaurants Open On Christmas Day 2021 In New Hampshire (Yahoo News) Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group Announces New Sales Director for Meredith Office (The Laconia Daily Sun) Today's Concord Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Concord: Concord, save with Sam's Club Membership & Donate 25% to end Hunger! (9:00 AM) Preschool Storytime (9:30 AM) Make a Christmas Basket (12:00 PM) WACNHLive: The Western Alliance - Understanding the Past to Defeat Illiberalism Today (6:00 PM) From my notebook: Intown Concord: "Did you see him last night???" (Facebook) New Hampshire Lottery: "The holidays got a whole lot merrier and a whole lot brighter for Robert McQuaid of Portsmouth! He purchased his Powerball tickets at the Big Apple on Lafayette Road in Portsmouth for Saturday's (12/11) Powerball drawing and won $50,000!..." (Facebook) New Hampshire Lottery: "Oh, what fun it is to play iLottery ... especially when you WIN! That's just what happened to last week's big winners — congrats! For YOUR very own chance to win online with e-Instants, Powerball, Mega Millions and Tri-State Gimme 5, reg..." (Facebook) ABLE NH: "Disability Housing Press Conference" (Facebook) Intown Concord: "Save the Date! Winter Fest will return to Main St. on January 28th & 29th! Watch our FB page for more details! Thank you Concord TV for this great recap of our 2021 event!" (Facebook) NAMI New Hampshire: "Life can be really hard – for us, and for those we love. Just remember that we're #notalone. 💚 For 24/7 help: https://www.naminh.org/resourc... Connect with free (non-crisis) NH mental health resources & support: 1-800-24..." (Facebook) Concord Public Library: "We had a jolly time last week hosting the New England Irish Harp Orchestra! #cpl #concordpubliclibrary #concordnh #newhampshire #neiho #irishharp #irishmusic #harporchestra #libraryprogram #libraryprograms" (Instagram) NH State Fire Marshal's Office: "#OlderAdults are at increased risk in the event of a fire, but there are steps everyone can take to stay safer. Be sure #SmokeAlarms are installed and working, #StandByYourPan when cooking, and don't smoke -- but if you must, then don't ..." (Facebook) The New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation Network: "The Destination College Speech Contest is now accepting applications from HS seniors! Learn More: https://www.nhheaf.org/dc-speech.asp" (Facebook) NAMI New Hampshire: "NAMI NH wholeheartedly supports COVID-19 vaccination as critical to the physical and mental health of our families and communities. Learn more: tinyurl.com/COVID19StatementNAMINH Find a FREE vaccine location near you: vaccines.nh.gov The..." (Facebook) Future In Sight: "✨Future In Sight invites applicants to participate in a fun and informative 5-day retreat, on the Seacoast of NH, to provide support, skills, and peer interaction with others age 55 and older who are affected by severe vision impairment ..." (Facebook) Concord Public Library: "#TechTipsTuesday Register for our next tech class (in 2022!) to learn how to use downloadable books, movies, music & more. #eBooks #StreamingMedia www.concordpubliclibrary.net/registration" (Facebook) ABLE NH: "ABLE NH in the news! Thank you New Hampshire Union Leader and Kevin Landrigan! #DisabilityHousing #DisabilityJustice" (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) ABLE NH: "ABLE NH in the news!Thank you to the The Concord Monitor #DisabilityHousing #DisabilityJustice" (Facebook) Concord Parks and Rec Department: "Get ready for winter fun... https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=273596334803169&id=100064584134265" (Facebook) Visit Concord, NH: "'My community needed it': New American opens hair supply business Growing up in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Frank Dunia says he was born with a love for hair care that he has honed throughout his life. "You're born with somethi..." (Facebook) NH Center for Nonprofits: "Tomorrow! Interested in learning about the upcoming Hoffman-Haas Fellowship and how it prepares rising leaders for excellence in nonprofit board service? Join us for an informational webinar on Dec. 15. https://nhnonprofits.org/panel/eve..." (Facebook) City of Concord, New Hampshire: "Get ready for winter recreation in #ConcordNH with Concord Parks and Rec Department ❄️ https://www.cityofconcordnhblog.com/post/indoor-outdoor-winter-activities-in-concord" (Facebook) LCHIP, Land and Community Heritage Investment Program: "LCHIP Road Trip! New Hampshire State Parks has announced the locations of their five 'First Day Hikes' for 1/1/22 (all pet-friendly). You can either hike on your own or with a guide. Pre-registration is highly recommended and the Park wi..." (Facebook) NHTI Paramedic Emergency Medicine: "Excellent review of nitrous oxide… https://www.acep.org/patient-care/map/map-nitrous-oxide-tool/" (Facebook) NAMI New Hampshire: "Have you voted 💙BLUE💙 for NAMI New Hampshire? Thank you to Christ's Church of Amherst for helping to raise awareness of mental health this holiday season!" (Facebook) NAMI New Hampshire: "Today, 16 children and 18 adults are waiting for inpatient psychiatric beds. If folks are experiencing anxiety, depression, thoughts of suicide or signs of other mental health conditions, it's important to seek help now – from a primary ..." (Facebook) NAMI New Hampshire: "Your voice needed TOMORROW (Wed. 12/15, 6 PM)! 9-8-8 in New Hampshire Individuals & Families with Lived Experience Listening Session Register today: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEsdeGgqTktHt2KHe7YHXlFOH0d54VYs9rv" (Facebook) Visit Concord, NH: "Spend This Saturday in Franklin! Think there's nothing to do on a wintery Saturday? Think again! There's plenty to do in Franklin. Less than 30 minutes from Concord! Here's an itinerary for your next Saturday: https://www.visitconcord-nh..." (Facebook) ABLE NH: "From Audrey Gerkin: I'm excited to share the council I work for is starting a year long Needs Assessment for children with chronic health conditions living in New Hampshire. Our first step is a Listening Session with families on Wed Janu..." (Facebook) Concord Parks and Rec Department: "We offer several Tai Chi Classes for all levels. Registration open now for classes beginning in January. More information on pages 18 and 19 of our adult class brochure. https://rec.concordnh.gov/recreation/flipbook/index.html?page=1" (Facebook) NH Sierra Club Chapter: "We are ready for a fresh chapter in 2022! #FollowThrough is the key and we need you to make it real. Let's do this together ❤️😻❤️" (Facebook) NH Sierra Club Chapter: "Time to pick up the phone again to say please and thank you for your support #BuildBackBetterAct Senator Jeanne Shaheen Senator Maggie Hassan 📞📞📞" (Facebook) Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce: "Join us at 10 a.m. this morning for Webinar: Boost with Facebook. This complimentary business training session will show you how to take advantage of free social media marketing tools to attract new customers and effectively meet marketi..." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! 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