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Former Massachusetts Governor Bill Weld is running in the less talked about Republican primaries. The Presidential hopeful stopped by our offices shortly after visiting the Gibson Center in N. Conway. He says his top issues in the campaign are the national debt and climate change but that the real reason as to why he’s running is the toxic political environment in the country right now. Weld says, “The atmosphere has gotten so poisonous in Washington and everyone hates each other down there. It’s like a death spiral embrace between the two parties and they need each other to scare their own base into giving them lots of money so they can get re-elected and it’s kind of a sick situation.” Most polling listed under Real Clear Politics places Weld somewhere between 1 and 5% against President Trump. You can listen to the full interview below or by clicking here.

Click here to visit Bill Weld’s website.

Mark Stewart is running for President in New Hampshire and three other states. He realizes that his odds aren’t realistic in that race, but he sees the forum as a chance to promote his message and to perhaps launch a campaign for a state office. He says the biggest issue he’s running to raise awareness on is the national debt. Stewart says, “What the White Mountain’s community organizations and towns could do with more money- they will do better with. What private people, if they can keep more money, do for the social communities around them- they will certainly do better with- than a big government in DC that doesn’t know what’s going on and even when it does, it is politically influenced so badly that it doesn’t effect policy very well.” Mark says he will be in the White Mountains area around January 9th and 10th.

Listen to the full interview below or by clicking here.

Click here for Mark’s campaign website.

Yesterday was the Fryeburg Police Department’s first annual ‘Stuff-a-Cruiser’ event. Officers teamed up with Molly Ockett Middle School’s PTA as well as local businesses and community volunteers to collect donated toys and clothes. Donated items will be given to less fortunate families this holiday season. Fryeburg’s Police Chief Joshua Potvin says it was an honor to take part in such a special community project. He says, “During the first event hosted by Fair Grounds Coffee, our cruiser was literally stuffed with hundreds of toys, clothes, and other holiday supplies along with cash donations.” The Fryeburg Police Department plans on hosting another ‘Stuff-a-Cruiser’ event this coming Sunday from 3pm – 5pm at Bradley Park.

The NH Legislature will be taking up debate of a bill that would impose a 9% tax on ski lift tickets next month. The proposed tax would go towards creating a scholarship program for New Hampshire students to attend in-state colleges and universities. Supporters of the bill say students are leaving the state to go to college because of in-state tuition costs. Opponents say it’s likely to kill ski tourism in the state. If the bill passes New Hampshire would have the highest ski tax in the northeast. Valley resident and skiing enthusiast, Kevin Hamlin says he’s not a fan of the idea. “I don’t like it. I don’t know how that will affect people coming up. I mean, ski passes are already getting expensive as it is and to tax people to come up just to ski and enjoy the mountains and do something they love is- that’s getting a little out of control, I think.” New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu says he would veto any such bill as soon as it landed on his desk. He says it’s “another example of extremism of this legislature.”

It’s Mountain Meister Information Night at Cranmore. Kevin Hamlin says the night will highlight the details of the annual skiing series. Kevin Hamlin says, “We’ll go over all the changes that we’re doing this year. More for the captains and then any newbies coming in. You know, learn about Mountain Meisters. And then we’re going to show a ski film, ‘the collective.’” Organizers say Zip’s pub will also be open during the presentation. The meeting is at 6:30 tonight.