🌱 Concord Daily: Worker Shortage Assists Those On Work Release

Concord NH

05 February, 2022

5:03 AM

Description

Hello, people of Concord! Tony Schinella here with the latest edition of the Concord Daily. First, today's weather: Partly sunny and breezy. High: 22 Low: -6. Here are the top stories today in Concord: Frederick Smith Obituary (1939 - 2022) - Bangor, TX - Concord Monitor (Legacy.com) COVID-19 Tests Now Available At State Liquor Stores: PM Patch NH (Concord Patch) State Revenues Continue Strong ShowingInDepthNH.org (InDepthNH.org) Rundlett Wrestlers Beat Milford, Salem (Concord Patch) Laconia Man Accused Of Biting Concord Cop, Grabbing Gun, Indicted (Concord Patch) Sununu's Week on the Move, Ends With Entourage in Cabo Verde (InDepthNH.org) Some claims against state tossed in youth center abuse cases (WCAX) New Hampshire Election Audit Needed To Restore Confidence, House Committee Told (InDepth NH) Almost Completed New Construction On Lake Waukewan: NH Wow (Concord Patch) New Hampshire Fugitive Surrenders Before Being Found: Update (Concord Patch) Barbara Thomas, 95 | Obituaries (The Laconia Daily Sun) Worker shortage makes job searches easier, pay higher for incarcerated people on work release (The Laconia Daily Sun) Kay Warren Obituary (1946 - 2022) - Concord, NH - Concord Monitor (Legacy.com) Today in Concord: Contoocook Winter Farmers Market - Every Saturday (9:00 AM) Downtown Concord Winter Farmers Market - Every Saturday (9:00 AM) Bee School (9:00 AM) From my notebook: New Hampshire State Parks: "New winter themed version of our Franconia Notch Collectible Sign is now available! (see link to store below) White Mountain Smile Makers will be producing lot's more of these collectible park signs in the off season too - including many..." (Facebook) New Hampshire State Parks: "New Hampshire State Parks is at the NH Farm, Forest & Garden Expo at the Double Tree Hotel in Manchester, NH. The Expo runs Friday 9 am to 7 pm and Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm. Stop by our booth and learn about everything happening at the..." (Facebook) NH State Fire Marshal's Office: "If you're in one of the areas getting pummeled with more snow, please consider adopting a fire hydrant to help fire departments help you faster." (Facebook) Intown Concord: "We are excited to announce the winner of last week's ice carving competition at the (mostly canceled) Concord NH Winter Festival. And the winner is…. 1st place - Griffin, Michael Lagassey 2nd place – Seahorse, Eric Knoll 3rd place – Snow..." (Facebook) Broken Ground School Art: "We are getting ready to present to the Concord School District school board on Monday! The gents and a couple incredible 5th grade ladies have written their own script and the boys are fully suited up! Such an amazing team of teachers an..." (Facebook) New Hampshire Lottery: "Stop in the North Side Grille at 323 Derry Road in Hudson for breakfast, lunch or dinner — and to play KENO 603! Your local neighborhood restaurant and bar offers simple, delicious American comfort food with weekly specials and a daily f..." (Facebook) NHTI Paramedic Emergency Medicine: "Accepting applications for the fall class! Interviews in April…" (Facebook) The Water Project: "Our newest blog, 5 Unexpectedly Easy Ways to Conserve Water (And Why You Should), is now live! Follow the link below to read the full blog 💧 https://bit.ly/3L6RN8O" (Facebook) NAMI New Hampshire: "Curious how Vocational Rehabilitation can help you or someone you care about to achieve employment goals? Join us for this free virtual presentation! Tuesday, February 15, 6 PM Register for Zoom link: http://tinyurl.com/vrlearningsession" (Facebook) New Hampshire Audubon: "Northern Harriers, Golden Eagle, and a Rough-legged Hawk in this week's #rarebirdalert https://www.nhaudubon.org/this-is-new-hampshire-audubons-rare-bird-alert-for-monday-january-31-2022/" (Facebook) NAMI New Hampshire: ""They (people living with mental illness) deserve to be treated with kindness, compassion, dignity, and respect, like every other person living with any other illness." https://newhampshirebulletin.com/2022/02/01/commentary-improving-men..." (Facebook) City of Concord, New Hampshire: "We are hosting another vaccine clinic on Sunday, Feb. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the City Wide Community Center. Walk ins are welcome. Vaccines are FREE and available to anyone 5 and older (limited number of shots available). The followi..." (Facebook) City of Concord, New Hampshire: "EVENTS THIS WEEKEND There are several community events taking place this weekend! Winter Carnival at White Park: Bring the whole family to enjoy a day of winter fun during the Winter Carnival at White Park on Saturday, Feb. 5 from 1-4 p...." (Facebook) NOFA-NH: "Farm to school has taken root across the state. On Thursday, February 10th at 7:00 PM, "Farm to School Keeps Growing!" will feature a variety of ways farm to school is happening in communities and schools, from the robust composting prog..." (Facebook) NAMI New Hampshire: "NOW AVAILABLE! The NH Rapid Response Access Point is available if you or someone you care about is having a mental health or substance use crisis. Get connected at NH988.com or by calling 833-710-6477." (Facebook) Visit Concord, NH: "There are plenty of places to stay in New Hampshire, from classic bed and breakfasts to chain hotels. But every once in a while, a boutique spot that does things just a little differently catches our eye — and one hotel in a historic Con..." (Facebook) Intown Concord: "Don't forget! Red River Theatres will be featuring Small Foot for one time only on Saturday! Get your $5 tickets and bring the whole family!!" (Facebook) Volunteer NH: "There is ONE WEEK remaining to submit your session proposal(s) for the 2022 NH Governor's Conference on Volunteerism (May 10-12): https://forms.office.com/r/R32... We surveyed previous attendees about what they're looking for this ye..." (Facebook) Concord TV: "We're excited to be recording Conversations with Concord-Area Authors on April 6th at Bank of NH Stage. See the link below for tickets!" (Facebook) The New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation Network: "Going back to school as an adult can feel intimidating. 😔 But it doesn't need to be! 😀 Gain confidence in your choice with our Adult Learner Resources: https://www.nhheaf.org/adult-learner.asp" (Facebook) City of Concord, New Hampshire: "Check out this week's City Manager's Newsletter for more information on things happening in #ConcordNH: https://mailchi.mp/2f2666eec92c/city-managers-newsletter-february-4-14165788. Several events scheduled for this weekend! ❄️⛄️" (Facebook) Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce: "Are you new to the Chamber? We want to tell you all about the amazing benefits that come with membership! Join us for lunch (or attend virtually) on Wednesday, February 16 for our next Meet Your Chamber event. Sign up now (it's complimen..." (Facebook) HOPE for New Hampshire Recovery: "Friday: 12:00-1:00p All Recovery 5:00-6:00p SMART Recovery 5:30-6:30p Life Outside the Walls 6:00-7:00p LGBTQ+ Allies AA 12 Step 7:00-8:00p Heroin Anonymous 8:15-9:15p AA "The 4th Dimension" (Facebook) Future In Sight: "Jason Valley shares his vision loss story and the support he received from his family, Randy, and Future In Sight with 2020 Vision Quest in this fantastic blog article! Jason, and his guide dog Link, are active members of the Future In S..." (Facebook) Concord Public Library: "Check out this awesome resource from the New Hampshire Department of Education!" (Facebook) New Futures: "Next week, lawmakers will consider several health & wellness bills, including ❌ HB 1035 & ❌ SB 374, two anti-public health bills we strongly oppose. 📣 While we are not recommending that advocates attend sessions in-person during the sur..." (Facebook) NH Economy: "To celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, we're recognizing Black-owned businesses within the state. Partnered Success, founded by Sharon Harris, helps Seacoast students to achieve personal and professional goals through career advice and life sk..." (Facebook) NH Center for Nonprofits: ""I have attended many DEI trainings but find Jermaine Moore's approach to be nothing short of groundbreaking. The world would simply be a better place if everyone had the privilege of being introduced to this important work under his gen..." (Facebook) NH Center for Nonprofits: "Flashback to Nonprofit Impact Celebration 2021! Which NH nonprofit stars will you honor this year? Submit your nominations for the 2022 Awards by Feb. 17 at: https://nhnonprofits.org/panel/events/899" (Facebook) NAMI New Hampshire: "Starts 2/16! NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a FREE, 8-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery. To learn more or register, contact [email protected]." (Facebook) Nextdoor Neighbor, South End: "I would like to get something of my chest that has been bothering me for several years. - It's the increase of drivers running red lights. Not only is it against the law but it's dangerous behavior. At approximately 4:45 PM, I was at th..." (Nextdoor) christina Miller, Neighbor: "Anyone know why cpd has been at concord gardens tonight been here for a few hours now" (Patch) 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 Announcements: RPWM Increases Philanthropic Giving Efforts for 2022 (Details) Add your announcement 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. I'll see you soon! — 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...