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Currier & Ives Maple Sugar Weekend and Progressive Dinner
Rosewood Country Inn, The Candlelite Inn, and Henniker House offer Two Night Getaway where Maple is The Key Ingredient. As spring approaches in New Hampshire, the days get longer, temperatures rise and buckets and tubing appear on the roadsides to herald the start of maple sugar season. To celebrate this annual event, three country inns in the Sunapee region have joined together to offer a Currier & Ives Maple Sugar Weekend and Progressive Dinner, March 18-20.
Romantic hot spots in Mount Washington Valley
Been looking for love in all the wrong places? If you’re not in Mt. Washington Valley, NH, you’re not in the right spot for love. Check out these HOT SPOTS for romance in the shadow of the Northeast’s tallest peak.
2nd Annual Murder Mystery Weekend set
“A Taste for Murder”, the Lincoln Woodstock Chamber of Commerce’s 2nd Annual Murder Mystery Weekend, will take place April 16 & 17, 2011. The event leads sleuths throughout the towns of Lincoln and Woodstock, finding clues, interviewing suspects, and trying to solve the mystery.
Green Traditions concert at Capitol Center
Green Traditions Concert and Celebration featuring renowned Irish piper Paddy Keenan,Réagánta, and other local Irish musicians and dancers, March 5, 2011, 8pm at the Capitol Center for the Arts. Local Green Fair Highlighting Regional Green Initiatives and Vendors Starts at 6:30pm.
The Contoocook Valley Republican Committee withdrew its invitation to an announced Republican presidential candidate after learning of his past anti-Semitic comments. Anthony R. Martin-Trigona who goes by Andy Martin was scheduled to speak at the Republican event Monday at Deering Town Hall. The announcement drew an immediate outcry from the Jewish community, particularly Rabbi Robin Nafshi of Temple Beth Jerusalem in Concord, who objected and planned to protest the event.
In a press release, NH Republican party Chairman Jack Kimball said “At the time that the Contoocook Valley Republicans invited Mr. Martin to address their organization, they were unaware of his past statements regarding Judaism. Mr. Martin’s virulent, anti-Semitic views do not refl ect the values of the Republican party and they are abhorrent to all decent people.” Deering Selectman J.P. Marzullo, the Contoocook Republican Chairman canceled the meeting saying, “At the time that I scheduled Mr. Martin to address our group, I was unaware of his anti-Semitic background. I regret that I did not research him further before booking him, and I am grateful to my friends in New Hampshire’s Jewish community for bringing his past statements to my attention. He does not refl ect our values as Republicans or as Granite Staters, and I have notifi ed him that we are no longer interested in having him as a guest.”
New London’s new Moderator, Michael Todd met with the Selectmen to prepare for Town Meeting.
At Town meeting New London voters will be given a choice of two operating budget. Article 5 calls for an appropriation of $9,172,114 to fund the 18 month period from January 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012. If that fails, Article 6 asks for $6,379,169 to fund expenses from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011.
Warrant articles also ask for $5,200,000 as the Town’s share of upgrades and improvements to the Sunapee Wastewater Treatment Plant, and a $370,000 bond for design and construction of repairs to Tracy Memorial. Other items ask voters to adopt quarterly property tax billing, and a May Town Meeting for the selection of town offi cers and the transaction of all other town business. Both articles will be passed over if Article 5 fails.
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Newport names Brown interim manager
The Newport selectmen have named Paul Brown, the town’s finance director and assistant town manager as interim town manager. He will begin his new duties on April 30, replacing Dan O’Neill, who retires on that date. Brown will serve as interim manager for up to one year while the Board conducts a search for a permanent replacement.
Newport teens arrested for making bombs
A trio of Newport teenagers may soon face felony charges in relation to a pair of explosions on Oak Street last Tuesday night. According to Lt. Jim Burroughs of the Newport Police Department, the 16-yearolds will be charged with making improvised destructive devices. Burroughs also said that there could be additional arrests before the investigation is done.
Judge will not sit on Weare Police cases
The Supreme Court Judicial Conduct Committee has cautioned Goffstown District Court Judge Paul H. Lawrence for discussing a Weare police lieutenant’s credibility to a prosecutor, but dismissed the complaint the officer filed accusing the judge of abuse of office. Although the Committee voted to dismiss Lt. James Carney’s complaint, finding no judicial misconduct, Carney’s lawyer, state Rep. Tony Soltani, of Epsom plans to fi le legislation seeking removal of Lawrence by impeachment, alleging he violated state law and the Code of Judicial Conduct.
The search for a new SAU #43 Superintendent of Schools will soon begin. New England School Development Council, Southeastern Regional Education Service Center (SERESC) and The National School Board Association are the three groups being considered for assisting in the Superintendent search. At its last meeting, Interim Superintendent Virginia Irwin told the board that she is contacting the agencies and scheduling interview appointments. She also gave an overview of the qualifi cations and services offered by SERESC.
Board members offered Irwin several dates in February and March when members are available. Member Gordon Flint wanted to vote on hiring a search consultant, but most members said they needed to fi nd out what the search consultants offer before hiring one.
The Antrim Planning Board is suggesting a special town meeting in April to vote on eight amendments to zoning regulations that were removed from the March ballot because of a procedural error. The board voted at Tuesday’s meeting to hold a public hearing in March before approaching the Selectmen with the idea.
The amendments had been removed from the ballot after resident Charles A. Levesque complained that the required notifi cation for the second public hearing on the changes did not contain enough information on the content of the proposed changes, which was a violation of New Hampshire law.
Town Planner Peter Moore said that board members felt a procedural defect should not negate their hard work on the amendments.
At least one selectman wants these amendments voted on as soon as possible. Gordon Weber fears that several lawsuits pending regarding the proposed wind energy systems could cost the town thousands of dollars. Weber believes that either way the town votes on the amendments, the lawsuits will probably go away. A Public Hearing on the amendments is set for March 9th at 7:00 pm at the Town Hall.
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Levine resigns as New London Administrator
New London administrator Jessie Levine has resigned effective April 15 to become the assistant town manager in Hanover. Levine has served in New London for the past 10 years. In her letter of resignation, she wrote “New London has meant the world to me and I owe a debt of gratitude to everyone I worked with over the years.
Newport mustaches set Guinness world record
They needed 251 mustached men to break the world record, but organizers had no reason to fear as 462 wiskered wonders turned out for Newport’s “Great Mustache Contest” as part of the town’s 95th Winter Carnival last Saturday. To be listed in the Guinness Book of World Records, each man had to stand in line for up to two hours while they signed in before two official observers, were photographed, and filmed before a panel of mustache judges.
No charges filed in Newport fatality
Sullivan County Attorney Marc Hathaway’s decision not to prosecute Melinda Leno for the death of Vicki Goss is disappointing to both the victim’s father and the Newport Police Chief. Hathaway reviewed the Newport police investigation, including statements from 27 witnesses, an accident scene reconstruction, a laboratory blood analysis and a detailed post-collision inspection of the vehicle.
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How to stay healthy, and avoid making a difficult decision
Health officials emphasize that Americans should stay home from work when they are sick, but for many, the decision is hard to make. The best way to avoid staying home – and protect your health – is to take precautions to help you stay healthy. Here are a few tips to help you stay well and working this flu season and beyond…
Aging in place allows you to keep your heart at home
Home really is where the heart is. Upon retirement, 90 percent of Americans age 60 and older choose to stay right where they are, according to 20 years of data from the U.S. Census Bureau. And because so many Americans are aging in place, they’re looking for ways to make their homes safe and comfortable for the long term. Here are some modification ideas to help you keep your heart right at home:
Secrets of budget travelers that everyone should know
Budget travelers are a unique breed – they have a tireless dedication to finding the best deals, a keen sense for sniffing out hidden surprises and, usually, a mental database of ways to save money when they’re doing what they love most: traveling. In light of the economy, almost every American traveler has become a budget traveler. Prices in many destinations are going up and airfares are hitting new highs, but it’s still important to many people to get in a family vacation or a friends’ getaway. For those who are new to the budget travel game, a few tips can come in handy
Get help for the most common, most ignored type of pain
If our teeth ache, most of us will quickly head to the dentist for treatment. But if your feet hurt, do you just chalk up the pain as a discomfort of modern life? Sadly, most of us do. Most Americans say they have foot pain at least some of the time, and more of us have pain in our feet than in any other part of our bodies we consider vital to health, such as skin, teeth or even the heart, according to a recent survey by the American Podiatric Medical Association. Yet feet rank lowest on the list of body parts and functions that Americans consider important to their health, the APMA study shows.
How to get in shape while doing your household chores
Tackling items on your household to-do list is a great way to spruce up your home, while also toning your body. However, the repetition of some household chores can lead to injury, so it’s important to take the proper precautions to keep you healthy while you get in shape. Here are a few ideas for getting active around the house and how to avoid injury while tackling these projects…
