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Mount Washington Valley Firefighters Head To North Carolina To Assist In Hurricane Florence

 Firefighters from Bedford, Amherst, Bedford, Goffstown, Keene, Conway, North Conway and Manchester departments gather at the Bedford Fire Department early Wednesday morning before beginning their journey to North Carolina. (Courtesy Photo)

CONWAY,NH – Local Firefighters are headed to North Carolina in preparation for Hurricane Florence.

Conway Fire Chief Stephen Solomon said in a press release that Conway firefighter Garrett Meador and North Conway Assistant Chief Chad McCarthy have joined other firefighters from around the state to assist North Carolina with flood rescues due to the coming hurricane.

Tuesday night fourteen total firefighters with trucks, boats and equipment left New Hampshire at midnight to answer the call from their rescue brethren for assistance.

Chief Solomon said “Both our local firefighters being deployed on this mission are top notch and were decorated for heroism for the rescues they performed locally in Tropical Storm Irene. Working as part of New Hampshire Task Force 1, they will use their skills and experience to rescue people that find themselves trapped by Florence’ s flood waters.”

This is the first such deployment for a New Hampshire team.

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2018 New Hampshire Primary Results

Primary Results

 

So far state wide 93% of towns have reported their results (281 of 301 precincts)

 
 

Governor

 

Republican:

Incumbent Christopher Sununu(Uncontested)

 

Democrat:

Molly Kelly 75,531 65.6%
Steve Marchand 39,628 34.4

 

Libertarian:

Jilletta Jarvis 496 53.7%
Aaron Day 428 46.3

 

District 1 U.S House Of Representatives

96% reporting (109 of 114 precincts)

 

Republican:

Eddie Edwards 22,332 48.1%
Andy Sanborn 19,328 41.6
Andy Martin 1,962 4.2
Michael Callis 1,183 2.5
Jeffory Denaro 897 1.9
Bruce Crochetiere 740 1.6

Democrat:

Chris Pappas 25,656 42.4%
Maura Sullivan 18,281 30.2
Mindi Messmer 5,678 9.4
Naomi Andrews 4,412 7.3
Lincoln Soldati 1,954 3.2
Deaglan McEachern 1,646 2.7
Levi Sanders 1,059 1.7
Mark Mackenzie 727 1.2
Terence O’Rourke 617 1.0
Paul Cardinal 302 0.5
William Martin 214 0.4

Libertarian:

Dan Belforti (uncontested)

 

District 2 U.S House Of Representatives

91% reporting (170 of 187 precincts)

 

Republican:

Steven Negron 10,648 26.5%
Stewart Levenson 9,979 24.9
Lynne Blankenbeker 9,291 23.1
Robert Burns 6,231 15.5
Brian Belanger 2,262 5.6
Jay Mercer 1,146 2.9
Gerard Beloin 588 1.5

Democrat:

Incumbent Ann McLane Kuster (Uncontested)

Libertarian:

Justin O’Donnell 371 74.3%
Tom Alciere 128 25.7

 

District 1 Executive Councilor Seat

 

Republican:

Joseph Kenney 13,555 79.47%
Kim Strathdee 3,502 20.53

 

State Senate Seat District 3

Republican:

Jeb Bradley 4,036 76.99%
Steven Steiner 1,206 23.01

 

State House Seat Carroll County  District 1

Democrats:

Anita Burroughs 148 58.27%
Erik Corbett 106 41.73

 

State House Seat Carroll County  District 4

Democrats:

Caroline Nesbitt 793 49.53%
John Morrissey 526 32.85
Paul Punturieri 282 17.61

 

State House Seat Carroll County  District 6

Republicans:

John MacDonaldt 557 44.67%
Matthew Plache 538 43.14
Seamas Oscalaidhe 152 12.19

 

State House Seat Carroll County   District 8

Republicans:

William Marsh 1,458 72%
Richard Surette 567 28

 

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New Hampshire Primary Information

Voter Information:

Voters may register at the Polls during the state primary September 11th, and on election day November 6th.

Are you registered? Check your party registration.

Information on Voter ID Law: At the polls, you will be asked for an approved photo ID:

  • Driver’s license issued by any state or federal government;
  • Non-driver ID card issued by NH DMV or motor vehicle agency of another state;
  • Photo ID card for “voting identification only” issued by NH DMV (RSA 260:21);
  • United States armed services identification card;
  • United States passport or passcard;
  • NH student ID card;

If you don’t have an approved photo ID, you’ll still be able to vote, but you’ll have to sign a “challenged voter affidavit.” You’ll also have your photo taken. If you object to having your photo taken because of religious beliefs, you can fill out an affidavit of religious exemption.

You will then get a letter from the secretary of state asking you to verify that you actually voted. You must respond within 30 days, or the attorney general will start an investigation to determine if any fraud occurred.

Problems at the poll? Contact the moderator at the polling location. If your problem is not addressed, the New Hampshire Attorney General has set up a voter hotline to report problems or ask questions. Voters may call 1-866-868-3703 (1-866-VOTER03) on Election Day.

Conway Sample Primary Ballots

Sample Democratic Ballot

Sample Republican Ballot

Sample Libertarian Ballot

 

Berlin Sample Primary Ballots

Sample Ballots

 

Polling Times in the Mount Washington Valley

Albany: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at town hall.

Bartlett: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at town hall.

Berlin: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m

Precinct 1 at Berlin Recreation Center – First Avenue Entrance

Precinct 2 &3 at St. Anne Hall – 304 School Street Entrance

Precinct 4 at Community Bible Church –  Sullivan Street Entrance

Brookfield: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the office building on Wentworth Road.

Chatham: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at town hall.

Conway: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Conway Recreation Department in Center Conway. (Hale’s Location also votes here.)

Eaton: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at town hall.

Effingham: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Effingham Elementary School.

Freedom: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at town hall.

Hart’s Location: 18 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Notchland Inn, then from 5 to 7 p.m. at the town hall.

Jackson: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Whitney Center.

Madison: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Madison Elementary School.

Moultonborough: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Moultonborough Life Safety Building.

Ossipee: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at town hall.

Sandwich: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Sandwich Town Hall.

Tamworth: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Tamworth Town House.

Tuftonboro: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Town House.

Wakefield: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Town Hall Opera House.

Wolfeboro: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Great Hall on the second floor.

 

If your polling location isn’t listed Go to the secretary of state’s website to search by name or address.

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Naomi Andrews Speaks With News Director Christian Mower Before The Primaries

 

Democratic Congressional hopeful Naomi Andrews came into the WMWV studios to speak with News Director Christian Mower about her stance on the issue’s. Andrew’s talks about her experience in congress while working for Congress woman Carroll Shea-Porter, her views on the gun control, student debt, and more. You can listen to the interview below.

 

For more information about Andrews before you head to the polls visit naomiandrews.com

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Conway Police Warn Of Recent Vehicle Break-Ins

Conway Police said that they believe this man may be responsible for a rash of thefts from vehicles in Conway. If you recognize him contact Conway Police at 356-5715. ~ Photo courtesy of Conway Police

CONWAY, NH – Conway Police are advising visitors and residents about recent vehicle break ins. In a Facebook post the Police said that they have seen an increase of thefts from unoccupied vehicles. The post said that the thief’s appear to be targeting vehicles left unattended at the parking lots for local hiking trails.

The suspect has been breaking windows to get into the vehicles and then proceeds to steal any item of value inside. In the post Police joked that unlike Bartlett Police they are certain that these thefts are not being committed by a bear.

Conway Police said that they believe this man driving the silver vehicle may be responsible for a rash of thefts from vehicles in Conway. If you recognize him contact Conway Police at 356-5715. ~ Photo courtesy of Conway Police

Police also posted a picture of the suspect taken from by ATM when he attempted to use a stolen ATM card from one of the thefts.

They advised that people not leave anything of value in their vehicles and to notify authorities if they recognize the individual in the pictures by calling 356-5715.

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Abby Hernandez Speaks With 20/20

Kidnapping victim Abby Hernandez speaks with 20/20 in an exclusive interview aired Friday September 7th. ~ Photo Courtesy of ABC

CONWAY, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire teenager who was abducted, imprisoned and sexually assaulted nearly five years ago said her ordeal made her stronger.

Abby Hernandez spoke to ABC’s “20/20” in an interview that aired Friday night. She was kidnapped as she walked home from school in Conway in October 2013 and mysteriously returned home nine months later. Nathaniel Kibby, of Gorham, was arrested a week after letting her go. He later pleaded guilty to kidnapping, rape and other charges and was sentenced to 45 to 90 years in prison.

In the interview, Hernandez said she accepted a ride from Kibby and asked him to drop her off at a restaurant, but she knew she was in danger when he said he needed to stop at Home Depot. When she unbuckled her seatbelt, Kibby pulled out a gun.

“He said, ‘Now I can blow your (expletive) brains out, I can slit your (expletive) throat right open,” she said.

Hernandez, who turned 15 a week after her abduction, was held in a storage trailer in Kibby’s yard. She described how Kibby gagged and blindfolded her, forced her to wear a shock collar and made her call him “master.” When she tried to send a hidden message in a letter she sent to her family a month into her captivity, he held a stun gun to her feet to punish her, she said. But she said she never gave up hope.

“Even when you feel like you lost everything, hope is something nobody can take away from you,” she said. “You can’t lose hope. It’s all you have. It’s almost like breathing or drinking water. It’s something you need to have.”

Hernandez said she is enjoying her new life and career as a hair stylist.

“Freedom really is a beautiful thing,” she said. “It’s bliss. It’s the best thing in the world.”

Asked if her horrific experience has made her stronger or more fragile, she said, “I think it’s made me stronger, definitely.”

You can watch the full interview by going to abc.go.com