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6 More Weeks Of Winter!

 

PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA – The Worlds most famous groundhog weather man has made his forecast.

This (Friday) morning Punxsutawney Phill saw his shadow predicting 6 more weeks of winter.

According to folklore if a groundhog emerges from its burrow on February 2nd and see its shadow there will be 6 more weeks of winter like weather. If the groundhog doesn’t see its shadow then the spring season will arrive early.

In reality a special group on Gobbler’s Knob, a small hill outside Punxsutawney Pennsylvania decides ahead of time what Phil’s prediction will be.

According to Wikipedia Phil is accurate about 39% of the time. He has predicted more weeks of winter 103 times and an early spring only 17 times.

 

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Jackson Ski Touring Foundation Opens New Story Book Trail

Representatives from Story Land (including Duke The Dragon), Jackson Public Library, and students from Jackson Grammar school gather for the ribbon cutting of Jackson Ski Touring Foundations new Story Land Book Trail ~ Photo Courtesy of Dorothy Lane

 

JACKSON, NH – The Jackson Ski Touring Foundation has teamed up with Story Land to bring some classic tails to life on the trails. Jackson Ski Touring is opened up the first of two new Storybook Trails added to their trail network.

Guests got a look at the new trail located behind the Jackson Public Library during the grand opening on Thursday.

Deb Deschenes from Jackson Ski Touring said “we’ve decided to name this trail behind the library after Story Land. They have been extremely generous in the signage and they’re absolutely beautiful. So this trail will be named The Story Land Book Trail”
 

Duke The Dragon from Story Land came out to celebrate the grand opening of the new Story Land Book Trail at Jackson Ski Touring Foundation. ~ Photo Courtesy of Dorothy Lane

 
Guests at the Grand Opening included representatives from Story Land, Jackson Public Library, students from Jackson Grammar school, and special guest Duke The Dragon. 

Deschenes said that on the less than 1k loop will offer outdoor enthusiasts a chance to read a story while exploring the beautiful Jackson wilderness. “you’ll be able to read a story as you ski, snowshoe, or even walk around this loop. From one sign to the next you’ll read a story, and we’ll be changing those stories out every week.”

For more information about the new story land book trail Jackson ski touring foundation and their new trail go to Jacksonxc.org.

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Northern Pass Denied By State Site Evaluation Committee

 

CONCORD, NH -The Northern Pass Project has been denied by the State Site Evaluation Committee.

According to InDepthNH.org yesterday afternoon the committee voted unanimously to reject the 192-mile transmission line project. The seven member committee said that Eversource failed to meet its burden of proof that the project would not negatively impact the orderly development of the region.

Northern Pass representative Martin Murray said “We are shocked and outraged by today’s SEC outcome. The process failed to comply with New Hampshire law and did not reflect the substantial evidence on the record. As a result, the most viable near-term solution to the region’s energy challenges, as well as $3 billion of NH job, tax, and other benefits, are now in jeopardy.

Long-time opponent Susan Schibanoff of Easton told Indepth NH “The SEC did the right thing today by law and by the people of New Hampshire.”

New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu said in a statement that he was “stunned” by the committee’s decision. Adding that SEC’s decision denies the state much-needed clean energy and the jobs that would come from the project.

The company has 30 days after the committee issues a written decision to ask for a rehearing or to reconsider its vote. Thursday was the third of 12 deliberative sessions ending Feb. 23 when an oral decision is expected.

The $1.6 billion plan being developed by the utility Eversource was set to bring hydropower from Hydro-Quebec in Canada to Southern New England Markets by creating a transmission line through New Hampshire.

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Cancellations and Delays For Friday Feb. 2nd, 2018

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Police Name Man Killed in Fatal Ossipee Crash

Photo Courtesy of Ossipee Police

OSSIPEE, NH – Authorities have released the name of the driver killed in an accident in Ossipee. Ossipee police said that at 1:21 Tuesday afternoon 39-year-old Henry Doran from Enfield died at the scene after crashing into tractor trailer hauling wood chips.

Authorities said that Doran was headed south in a Carroll Tire light box truck on Route 16 just north of Pine River Road when he crossed the center line crashing head on into a Garland Lumber Co. Truck being driven by 42-year-old Joseph Breen of Moultronboro.

When police arrived they found the tractor trailer on its side with load of wood chips spilled into the roadway and the box truck in the middle of the road with significant damage.

Breen was not seriously injured in the accident.

Police said it is not yet known why Doran crossed into the North bound lane, however, speed is not believed to be a factor.

Route 16 was closed for about 5 hours while crews investigated the accident.

 

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Conway Town Legend Chet Lucy Passes Away At 91

Chet Lucy and his son A.O. visited the WMWV studios during the stations 50th Anniversary Celebration in June 2017. (From Left to Right) A.O. Lucy, Chet Lucy, Roy Prescott ~ Photo by Karen Williams

CONWAY, NH – Life long Conway resident and staple in the Mount Washington Valley Chet Lucy has died. According to the Conway Daily Sun Chester B. Lucy, or Chet as everyone in the Valley knew him, died at age 91 of natural causes in the home that he was born in on Sunday.

Chet is part of fifth generation family to call the Mount Washington Valley home and was buried this weekend in the Lucy Family Plot.

Chet was known for many things from his active participation on local boards and committees, owning Conway Supply, and for his plethora of volunteer work around the Valley. He was also notably known for his ability to swing a vote during the old town meetings. Selectman Mary Carey Seavey told the Sun “At town meeting, he commanded such attention when he spoke, and whatever he said always made such a difference. He always spoke so eloquently.”

During the WMWV celebration of 50 years on the air Chet, a long time dignitary on the station, came in to help the station celebrate. Roy Prescott Morning Show host on WMWV said “I was lucky enough to get to know Chet over the years and always found that his Yankee sense of humor and candor was something that really distinguished him from the rest.” Services are set to be held at a later date according to his obituary.