🌱 Concord Daily: COVID-19 Updates; Redistricting Passes House

Concord NH

06 January, 2022

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Morning, people of Concord! Tony Schinella here with your Thursday copy of theConcord Daily. First, today's weather: Times of clouds and sun. High: 35 Low: 22. Here are the top stories in Concord today: Missing Girl's Father Arrested; Airport Shuttered: PM Patch NH (Concord Patch) Jan. 5 NH DHHS COVID-19 update: 1,854 positive results with 366 in Manchester; 9 deaths reported (Manchester Ink Link) Court Docs Claim Father Of Missing NH Girl Admitted To Assault (Jeffrey Hastings) Hermit 'River Dave' arrested after returning to live at New Hampshire cabin site (KFOR Oklahoma City) Thomas Halligan Obituary (2022) - West Hartford, CT - Concord Monitor (Legacy.com) New Hampshire House approves GOP-backed redistricting plan (Associated Press) New Hampshire Woman Accused Of Skipping Meth Court Date: Marshals (Concord Patch) How Close Are Concord Area Hospitals To Capacity? Latest (Concord Patch) Man Arrested On False Fire Alarm, Other Charges: Concord Cop Log (Concord Patch) NH Society of Photographic Artists 22nd Annual Exhibit (Seacoastonline.com) 5 Concord Area New Open Houses Worth Checking Out (Concord Patch) NH Liquor Commission launches New Hampshire Mocktail Month (Yahoo! Voices) Concord: Rats, Rabbits, Pets Up For Adoption Nearby (Concord Patch) Icy Roads Lead To Crashes All Around New Hampshire (Concord Patch) Father Of Missing New Hampshire Girl Arrested: Attorney General (Jeffrey Hastings) Jeffrey Guay Obituary (1972 - 2022) - Epsom, NH - Concord Monitor (Legacy.com) Today's Concord Daily is brought to you in part by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Concord: STEAM for Littles (10:00 AM) Gentle Chair Yoga- Thursday (11:00 AM) Stretch & Strengthen (1:30 PM) From my notebook: Concord NH Police Department: "We had a visitor today at the Police Department!" (Facebook) New Hampshire Lottery: "When it comes to jackpots, BIGGER is definitely better! With tonight's (Wednesday, January 5) Powerball jackpot estimated at $610,000,000, it is time to play! Get your tickets in-store or play online at nhlottery.com. Must be 18+ and in ..." (Facebook) Concord Parks and Rec Department: "WOW, we now have over 6,300 people following the department. If you have an idea for a new program or event let us know." (Facebook) New Hampshire Lottery: "Just when you thought tonight's (Wednesday, January 5) Powerball jackpot couldn't possibly get any BIGGER … it has! It's now estimated at $630,000,000! There's still time to get tickets in stores or online at nhlottery.com. Must be 18+ a..." (Facebook) Junior Service League of Concord: "Our Friendly Kitchen crew spent Tuesday evening cooking and serving dinner to 50+ patrons. On the menu was sausage, zucchini, + green pepper casserole with a side of butternut squash and garlic bread. We love volunteering for this worthy..." (Facebook) New Hampshire Lottery: "Fly into 2022 with a new e-Instant game, RoboCash, which offers a top prize of $200,000 and so much fun, even robots get excited! Try it today! Play online at: https://www.nhlottery.com/Play... Must be 18+ and in New Hampshire to r..." (Facebook) Intown Concord: "Check out our new poster for the Concord NH Winter Festival scheduled for Jan 28 & 29!" (Facebook) NAMI New Hampshire: ""Part of the problem is schizophrenia has long been misunderstood as an untreatable disease..." To connect with free NH mental health resources & support, contact NAMI NH's Info & Resource Line at 1-800-242-6264 (press 4) or info@NAMINH...." (Facebook) Concord Public Library: "Way to use those math skills! Evan Emery was the first guesstimating winner in our Lindt Chocolate Guessing Game! (And thanks Lindt for donating a box-load of chocolates!) #cpl #concordpubliclibrary #concordnh #newhampshire #bookstagram..." (Instagram) Future In Sight: "#WorldBrailleDay Fact #3... Some toys have braille! In recent years, toy companies have made strides in ensuring every child has the opportunity to play some of the biggest classic family games, such as braille Uno, braille and low visio..." (Facebook) Visit Concord, NH: "Get out and enjoy Winter Fest 2022 Let it snow! The 4th annual 2022 Winter Fest will fill Main Street Concord with joy and smiles, not to mention ice-carving demonstrations and on January 28, 2022 3:00 PM - January 29, 2022 4:00 PM. Down..." (Facebook) HOPE for New Hampshire Recovery: "We're so excited to be the recipients of the proceeds from the #SuperChileBowl5K put on by Total Image Running Saturday, February 12, 2022!!! This will be our 3rd year! Register here: https://www.totalimagerunning.... ❄️..." (Facebook) Concord General Services: "Despite having a few less snowplow drivers this season, we are still in decent shape and have other City staff help when needed. "We're pretty fortunate," said Jim Major, the City's Highway & Utilities Superintendent. "Right now, if COVI..." (Facebook) The Water Project: "2022 is here! This means more communities are ready for clean water. Are you going to join us in 2022!? Comment below if you plan to support clean water this year! Visit thewaterproject.org to learn more 💧" (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: http://vaccines.nh...." (Facebook) New Futures: ""This is a significant increase in the attack on public health," -Mary Bidgood-Wilson, former executive director of the New Hampshire Nurse Practitioners Association. 📣Join us in speaking up for New Hampshire's public health system here..." (Facebook) Concord TV: "The latest episode of Senior Speak NH January 2022, hosted by AARP NH volunteer Karen Ulmer Dorsch, features guest Jennifer Brechtel, Community Benefit Manager from the Granite Visiting Nurse Association, who shares advice on how to star..." (Facebook) Concord Public Library: "Way to use those math skills! Evan Emery was the first guesstimating winner in our Lindt Chocolate Guessing Game! (And thanks Lindt for donating a box-load of chocolates!)" (Facebook) Future In Sight: "CEO & President of Future In Sight, Randy Pierce, shares a fantastic message about teamwork, World Braille Day, and new years resolutions on this week's #WordsForWednesday!" (Facebook) City of Concord, New Hampshire: "The NH Department of Transportation has issued travel advisories today due to temperatures below freezing and precipitation. If you need to be out on the roads, allow extra time and go slow." (Facebook) Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce: "It's time to highlight another speaker for Monthly Forum: Preview of 2022 Legislative Session! Meet Annmarie Timmins, one of the founders of New Hampshire Bulletin. This nonprofit news outlet launched in March 2021 and covers the legisla..." (Facebook) NH Economy: "#WinterAdventureAlert! New Hampshire offers several locations for a cozy horse-drawn sleigh ride for two. Learn more, here: https://www.visitnh.gov/things... #NHEconomy #NHBEA #ChooseNH #VisitNH" (Facebook) Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce: "❗️ Attention large employers: Yesterday we ran a webinar on the looming vaccine mandates for businesses with 100 or more employees (the count includes part time and seasonal, not just FTE's). If you are not fully aware of the compliance ..." (Facebook) Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce: "Our popular Orr & Reno webinar series is returning! We're excited to host Jim Laboe for a presentation about OSHA inspections. Businesses will learn their rights, responsibilities and obligations from one of the most seasoned OSHA lawyer..." (Facebook) NH Center for Nonprofits: "January 12 & 19: Community Development Finance Authority will host a series of webinars for organizations interested in applying for the Tax Credit and Community Economic Development Capacity Building Program Funding Round or learning mo..." (Facebook) Concord Parks and Rec Department: "Class starts 1 week from today!" (Facebook) NAMI New Hampshire: "NAMI NH's Susan Stearns had the pleasure of joining NH Children's Trust on their NH Family NOW podcast. Listen at the link below. 🎙️ Note: NH Rapid Response Access Point is now available at NH988.com or 833-710-6477. https://www.nhchild..." (Facebook) Volunteer NH: "Our 2021 conference attracted nearly 500 attendees & provided professional development to strengthen volunteer programs in NH and beyond. Will you join us as a presenter in 2022? https://forms.office.com/r/R32... Our mission is to en..." (Facebook) Concord Parks and Rec Department: "Join us for drop in adult pickleball or adult basketball this month. All abilities welcome." (Facebook) New Hampshire Dental Society: "A great way to honor health care workers (including dental professionals) during these tough times! https://www.unionleader.com/opinion/op-eds/tim-jones-john-skevington-dean-carucci-holiday-lights-to-honor-healthcare-heroes/article_11e8d..." (Facebook) More 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) Area 23 — (Visit website) Add your business here 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] Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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...