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Drive Time MW Veg

Jesse and Joanne joined News Director Christian Mower on air this evening to chat about Mt. Washington Valley Eaters and Growers, a new non-profit organization working to strengthen the regional food system through communication, collaboration, and cooperation among our farms and our community. Listen below to learn more about their organization and their upcoming annual meeting, which takes place on March 14th Runnells Hall in Chocorua from 6pm-8:30pm.

 

 

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Town Meetings and Voting Still On Despite Nor’Easter

CONWAY, NH – Despite today’s big snowstorm the polls are open across the Mount Washington Valley.

The only towns not holding voting today are Conway, Hale’s location, and Chatham. Chatham is the only town to postpone its town meeting due to the storm. Their town meeting will take place this coming Saturday, March 17, at 2 p.m. at the Chatham Town Hall.

Conway will be voting on April 10th.

Although state law requires towns to elect their local officials on the second Tuesday in March, nearly 80 communities postponed voting last year when a powerful storm dumped more than a foot of snow on much of the state.

The Senate on Thursday passed a bill that would give the secretary of state the authority to postpone future town elections, while local officials would only make the call if the secretary of state fails to respond to a request within four hours.

A complete list of voting times and locations in Carroll County can be found below.

Albany – Polls are open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. with the School district meeting at 7 p.m. and the town meeting following that.

Bartlett – Polls are open from 8 a.m. -7 p.m. located at the Town Hall in Intervale.

Eaton – Polls are open from11 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Town Hall. The Annual school meeting begins at 5 p.m., with the business portion of town meeting at 8 p.m.

Effingham – Polls are open from11 a.m.- 7 p.m. at Effingham Elementary School.

Freedom – Polls are open from 9 a.m.- 7 p.m. at Freedom Town Offices.

Hart’s Location – Polls are open from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. at the Notchland Inn and the Town Hall from 4 p.m.-5 p.m. with the Town Meeting beginning at 5p.m.

Jackson – Polls are open from 8 a.m.- 7 p.m. at the Whitney Center.

Madison – Polls will be open from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. in the gym at Madison Elementary School.

Tamworth – Polls are open from 8 a.m.- 7 p.m. at the K.A. Brett School from 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

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Cancellations & Delays For Tuesday March 13th

Tuesday March 13

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Cancellations

 

Schools

 

SAU 9, Conway – Early Release, High School & Middle School 11:30am, Elementary School 12:30pm

SAU 13, Freedom, Madison, Tamworth – Cancelled

MSAD 72, Fryeburg, Brownfield – Cancelled

Children Unlimited – Closing at 1pm

Lillipution Montessori School – Noon Release

Robert Frost Charter School – Closed

White Mountain Waldorf School – Noon Release

 

Businesses & Organizations

 

Conway Selectmen’s Meeting – Cancelled

Creative Soul Studio – Closed

Freedom Public Library – Closed

Gibson Center – Closed, All Programs Cancelled, No Meals On Wheels

Jeanne Limmer Dance Company – All Classes Cancelled

Memorial Hospital – All Patient Services Closing at Noon

North Conway Library – Closing at Noon, Annual Meeting postponed till Tuesday March 20th

Sunshine Yoga – 12:30pm Class Cancelled

White Mountain Community Health Center – Closing at Noon

White Mountain Community College – Veterinary Assistant Certificate Program Information Night has been postponed till Thursday March 15th from 5:30pm-7:30pm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Early Morning Fire Destroys Stow Home Sunday

An early Sunday morning fire in Stow destroyed a home. ~ Photo Courtesy of East Conway Volunteer Fire Department Facebook page

 

STOW,ME – A weekend fire in Stow has left 5 people homeless. According to the Saco Valley Fire Association several departments from New Hampshire and Maine responded just after midnight on Sunday to a structure fire at a home just off of Route 113.

The massive blaze could be seen connecting the home to their barn.

Thanks to their smoke alarms the two residents who were home at the time and the family dog made it out safely.

The fire was declared under control about an hour after crews arrived, but unfortunately the home was destroyed.

The cause of the fire has yet to be determined and the Maine State Fire Marshal’s office is expected to be on scene today (Monday 3/12/18) to investigate.

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Hundreds Attend Women’s Defense League’s Gun Rights Rally In Concord

CONCORD, NH – The 4th Annual Women’s Defense League’s “Gun Rights are Women’s Rights,” rally took place this past Saturday (3/10). According to organizers, it’s the only 2nd Amendment Rally hosted by a women’s group in the State’s history.

Hundreds of supporters came from around New Hampshire to stand outside of the State House in defense of their Right to Bear Arms. The event doubled in size compared to last year’s attendance as speakers talked about the latest legislation involving firearms.

President of the Women’s Defense League Kimberly Morin says the rally is held every year to bring supporters of the Second Amendment together and to remind them that they will always have to fight against gun control. She says there are new gun control bills pushed by legislators every year.

Many attendees openly carried their firearms on the grounds in front of the State House for the event. Various rifles from AR15s and AK47s to even a biathlon rifle were on display as well as many holstered pistols.

Morin says one major factor for the larger turn out this year was the fact that it was 20 below last year, but it’s clear in pictures comparing the event’s attendance over the years that it’s definitely growing in size.

 

Story contributed by:

Tony Zore

Tony@wmwv.com
Mount Washington Radio

 

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Blaze Destroys Club House At 100 year old Golf Course

A massive fire destroyed the club house at the Province Lake Golf Course in Parsonsfield. ~ Photo courtesy of Effingham Fire Rescue

PARSONSFIELD, ME – A massive fire destroyed a 100 year old golf course’s clubhouse, pro shop and restaurant Wednesday night.

According Effingham Fire Rescue just after 10 pm a kitchen fire was reported at the Province Lake Golf Course in Parsonsfield.

Fire crews from multiple Maine and New Hampshire departments responded including Madison, Ossipee, Freedom, Effingham and Wakefield.

A video posted on Facebook shows the devastation of the fire at the Province Lake Golf Course in Parsonsfield. ~ Video Courtesy of Louise MacGrego

Reports say that no one was injured during the blaze however the building was a total loss. Province Lake says on its website that it was planning celebrations for its 100th year and that staff are broken hearted.

The golf course’s website says it was opened in 1918 by Joseph Emery and his friends and business associates. Emery, a native of Dover, New Hampshire, served as president of Lord & Taylor in New York.