Motivations behind the attack remain debated. Bin Laden had been responsible for a number of attacks against the United States with, according to al Qaeda, a specific goal of coaxing America into war with the Middle East. Separate reports cite Bin Laden’s goal as wanting to make the United States less supportive of its allies in the Middle East. Whether we believe that Bin Laden wanted to weaken American resolve and get the nation to withdraw support, or we believe that the purpose of the attack was to create a common “crusader” enemy to unite the Middle East’s Islamic population against, al Qaeda failed. The United States became more involved in the region and terrorist factions of the middle east continue to have infighting including the creation of the infamous Islamic State group. Lesser known affiliates of al Qaeda, such as al Nusra, also continue to splinter off despite fighting common enemies.
Local Events
A Commemorative Service was conducted in Schouler Park at 8:46am, the moment the first hijacked plane crashed in the North Tower of the World Trade Center.
The “America Supports You – Freedom Walk” will be at 5pm starting at the Jackson Covered Bridge off Rt. 16.
“Putting 9/11 into Perspective,” will be a talk presented by American Legion Post 95 Commander Jim Lefebvre at the Lobster Trap Restaurant off West Side Road at 5:30pm.
The Conway Post Office was closed down around noon on Friday (9/6/19) after a car was driven through one of the Post Office’s walls. Initial reports cited possible injuries but a Conway Police officer on scene said everyone was ok. Police scanner audio seemed to indicate the driver had to be helped from their vehicle. Conway Police, Fire and Ambulance stood by and kept the area clear while determining how to safely extract the vehicle. A call to the Post Office indicated that they have reopened.
US Representative from New Hampshire Chris Pappas is in Conway today. The Representative is holding a Coffee with Chris event at 11:00 this morning at the Gibson Senior Center in N. Conway. At 11:40 he’ll be at a “Reading with your Rep” event at the N. Conway Library during which, staffers say he’ll be donating books from the Library of Congress Surplus Book Program. At 1:20 Representative Pappas will be swinging by Albany to meet with the Armed Forces Conservation Corps; and finally at 3:00, Pappas will be meeting supporters at the Hemlock Lane Trailhead for a Ride-a-Long event along the rail trail.
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US Senator from New Hampshire Maggie Hassan is meeting with local business owners in Conway, Bethlehem, and Littleton before a town hall this Thursday. Hassan’s staffers say the town hall will involve taking questions from constituents and providing an update on her efforts on key priorities including lowering health care costs and expanding middle class opportunity, supporting innovative businesses, and keeping communities safe. The town hall will be at the Littleton Opera House this Thursday with doors opening at 5pm and the event starting at 5:30.
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New Hampshire State Police’s Marine Patrol recently arrived at the scene of a boat that was completely out of the water. Authorities were notified of the accident this past Saturday shortly after 7 in the morning. The 1976 23′ Chris Craft powerboat was stuck on a rock breakwater near Lockes Island on Lake Winnipesaukee in the town of Gilford. Authorities say 58-year-old Robert Koning of Massachusetts was attempting to return to a residence on the island when he struck a moored boat and continued up onto the breakwater. There are no reported injuries and the incident remains under investigation at this time.
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Mayor Pete Buttigieg was in Ossipee for what his campaign called a house party this past weekend. An eye-witness account said hundreds turned out for the event and pictures show people in a long line down the street. The Presidential hopeful discussed healthcare, the rise in violence due to racism, gun control, climate change, and dealing with North Korea in foreign affairs. Buttigieg was one of many candidates in the area this past weekend. Cory Booker stopped by Conway Public Library; John Delaney was in Littleton; and numerous democratic nominees turned out for the Belknap Democratic Party Picnic. Marianne Williamson is still campaigning in New Hampshire today.
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Fryeburg Police say a Jeep rolled over off West Fryeburg Road shortly after noon on Tuesday (8/20/19). Officials say a 16-year-old girl from Lovell, Maine had been driving her 2008 Jeep SUV south on West Fryeburg Road when she became temporarily distracted, causing the vehicle to leave the roadway. Her Jeep struck a culvert and rolled over, closing West Fryeburg road for over an hour while emergency crews responded. The girl was transported to Memorial Hospital in North Conway, NH with non-life-threatening injuries. Fryeburg Police Chief Joshua Potvin says it was fortunate that the accident wasn’t worse and reminded the public that distracted driving can involve more than just texting on your cell phone. He says drivers shouldn’t be involved in any activity that isn’t necessary to the safe operation of their vehicle.
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Believe in Books Literacy Foundation has been teaming up with Moat Mountain Brewing Company for the Sunset Concert series. Every Saturday night at 7:30 a different band takes to the Theatre in the Wood to benefit the Literacy Foundation. This Saturday will be a locals tribute night featuring Way of the Headband as well as Sheehan and Holden. Entrain will be taking the stage the following Saturday, August 31st. Beverages from the presenting supporter, Moat Mountain Brewing Company are available for a donation. Learn more at theaterinthewood.org.
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US Senator from Vermont Bernie Sanders still has one more stop before he leaves New Hampshire today. He’ll be at the Littleton Opera House for an Ice Cream Social 1:00 this afternoon to wrap up his tour of New Hampshire where he’s a strong contender against Democratic frontrunner and former Vice President Joe Biden. He previously stopped by the North Conway Community Center and the White Mountain Chalet in Berlin. For the second time in a row it seems the Democratic primaries have become a contest between an established party leader and populist Progressives. Right now, the Real Clear Politics average of national polls places Sanders in third place for the Democratic primary, just behind another populist Progressive: Elizabeth Warren. Together they poll higher than Biden’s strong lead of 30% but splitting that percentage each one rests at roughly half making early wins like New Hampshire crucial for the Sanders and Warren campaigns to convince the other to bow out.
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Premiere Home Store in North Conway is teaming up with local radio station Magic 104 to help gather school supplies for North Country Cares annual Back to School Supply Drive. Holding their own supply drive from 10-6 today at the Premiere Home Store in North Conway, Premiere is promising raffle tickets in exchange for backpacks and school supplies. Raffle prizes include tickets to various local attractions, gift certificates to local restaurants, a lane home furnishings charcoal rocker recliner and more. Magic 104 will be broadcasting from the event from noon until 3pm. All the school supplies will be going to North Country Cares annual back to school giveaway which is happening this Friday from 4-6pm at the Congregational Church in North Conway. North Country Cares founder Emily Smith-Mossman says the Revolving Closet will be open at the same time. She says, “It’s the same building where the Revolving Closet is. So while people are there getting their school bags, they can go upstairs and shop at the Closet for all their back to school needs.”
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September 11th, 2001
The Attack and Reaction
18 years ago a coordinated attack by al Qaeda took the lives of 2,977 people and changed the American landscape forever. A week later, then-President George W. Bush signed into law a joint resolution authorizing military force against unspecified nations, organizations, or persons involved in the attack. The result was the War in Afghanistan after the Taliban refused to surrender Osama Bin Laden and other leaders of al Qaeda involved in the terrorist attack.
Motivations behind the attack remain debated. Bin Laden had been responsible for a number of attacks against the United States with, according to al Qaeda, a specific goal of coaxing America into war with the Middle East. Separate reports cite Bin Laden’s goal as wanting to make the United States less supportive of its allies in the Middle East. Whether we believe that Bin Laden wanted to weaken American resolve and get the nation to withdraw support, or we believe that the purpose of the attack was to create a common “crusader” enemy to unite the Middle East’s Islamic population against, al Qaeda failed. The United States became more involved in the region and terrorist factions of the middle east continue to have infighting including the creation of the infamous Islamic State group. Lesser known affiliates of al Qaeda, such as al Nusra, also continue to splinter off despite fighting common enemies.
Local Events
A Commemorative Service was conducted in Schouler Park at 8:46am, the moment the first hijacked plane crashed in the North Tower of the World Trade Center.
The “America Supports You – Freedom Walk” will be at 5pm starting at the Jackson Covered Bridge off Rt. 16.
“Putting 9/11 into Perspective,” will be a talk presented by American Legion Post 95 Commander Jim Lefebvre at the Lobster Trap Restaurant off West Side Road at 5:30pm.
Unexpected Package
The Conway Post Office was closed down around noon on Friday (9/6/19) after a car was driven through one of the Post Office’s walls. Initial reports cited possible injuries but a Conway Police officer on scene said everyone was ok. Police scanner audio seemed to indicate the driver had to be helped from their vehicle. Conway Police, Fire and Ambulance stood by and kept the area clear while determining how to safely extract the vehicle. A call to the Post Office indicated that they have reopened.
US Rep. Chris Pappas in Conway Today
US Representative from New Hampshire Chris Pappas is in Conway today. The Representative is holding a Coffee with Chris event at 11:00 this morning at the Gibson Senior Center in N. Conway. At 11:40 he’ll be at a “Reading with your Rep” event at the N. Conway Library during which, staffers say he’ll be donating books from the Library of Congress Surplus Book Program. At 1:20 Representative Pappas will be swinging by Albany to meet with the Armed Forces Conservation Corps; and finally at 3:00, Pappas will be meeting supporters at the Hemlock Lane Trailhead for a Ride-a-Long event along the rail trail.
Senator Hassan Town Hall
US Senator from New Hampshire Maggie Hassan is meeting with local business owners in Conway, Bethlehem, and Littleton before a town hall this Thursday. Hassan’s staffers say the town hall will involve taking questions from constituents and providing an update on her efforts on key priorities including lowering health care costs and expanding middle class opportunity, supporting innovative businesses, and keeping communities safe. The town hall will be at the Littleton Opera House this Thursday with doors opening at 5pm and the event starting at 5:30.
Boat Out of Water
New Hampshire State Police’s Marine Patrol recently arrived at the scene of a boat that was completely out of the water. Authorities were notified of the accident this past Saturday shortly after 7 in the morning. The 1976 23′ Chris Craft powerboat was stuck on a rock breakwater near Lockes Island on Lake Winnipesaukee in the town of Gilford. Authorities say 58-year-old Robert Koning of Massachusetts was attempting to return to a residence on the island when he struck a moored boat and continued up onto the breakwater. There are no reported injuries and the incident remains under investigation at this time.
Pete Buttigieg House Party
Mayor Pete Buttigieg was in Ossipee for what his campaign called a house party this past weekend. An eye-witness account said hundreds turned out for the event and pictures show people in a long line down the street. The Presidential hopeful discussed healthcare, the rise in violence due to racism, gun control, climate change, and dealing with North Korea in foreign affairs. Buttigieg was one of many candidates in the area this past weekend. Cory Booker stopped by Conway Public Library; John Delaney was in Littleton; and numerous democratic nominees turned out for the Belknap Democratic Party Picnic. Marianne Williamson is still campaigning in New Hampshire today.
Accident on West Fryeburg Road
Fryeburg Police say a Jeep rolled over off West Fryeburg Road shortly after noon on Tuesday (8/20/19). Officials say a 16-year-old girl from Lovell, Maine had been driving her 2008 Jeep SUV south on West Fryeburg Road when she became temporarily distracted, causing the vehicle to leave the roadway. Her Jeep struck a culvert and rolled over, closing West Fryeburg road for over an hour while emergency crews responded. The girl was transported to Memorial Hospital in North Conway, NH with non-life-threatening injuries. Fryeburg Police Chief Joshua Potvin says it was fortunate that the accident wasn’t worse and reminded the public that distracted driving can involve more than just texting on your cell phone. He says drivers shouldn’t be involved in any activity that isn’t necessary to the safe operation of their vehicle.
Sunset Concert Series features Local Acts
Believe in Books Literacy Foundation has been teaming up with Moat Mountain Brewing Company for the Sunset Concert series. Every Saturday night at 7:30 a different band takes to the Theatre in the Wood to benefit the Literacy Foundation. This Saturday will be a locals tribute night featuring Way of the Headband as well as Sheehan and Holden. Entrain will be taking the stage the following Saturday, August 31st. Beverages from the presenting supporter, Moat Mountain Brewing Company are available for a donation. Learn more at theaterinthewood.org.
Bernie Sanders visits New Hampshire
US Senator from Vermont Bernie Sanders still has one more stop before he leaves New Hampshire today. He’ll be at the Littleton Opera House for an Ice Cream Social 1:00 this afternoon to wrap up his tour of New Hampshire where he’s a strong contender against Democratic frontrunner and former Vice President Joe Biden. He previously stopped by the North Conway Community Center and the White Mountain Chalet in Berlin. For the second time in a row it seems the Democratic primaries have become a contest between an established party leader and populist Progressives. Right now, the Real Clear Politics average of national polls places Sanders in third place for the Democratic primary, just behind another populist Progressive: Elizabeth Warren. Together they poll higher than Biden’s strong lead of 30% but splitting that percentage each one rests at roughly half making early wins like New Hampshire crucial for the Sanders and Warren campaigns to convince the other to bow out.
Premiere Home Store Back 2 School Drive
Premiere Home Store in North Conway is teaming up with local radio station Magic 104 to help gather school supplies for North Country Cares annual Back to School Supply Drive. Holding their own supply drive from 10-6 today at the Premiere Home Store in North Conway, Premiere is promising raffle tickets in exchange for backpacks and school supplies. Raffle prizes include tickets to various local attractions, gift certificates to local restaurants, a lane home furnishings charcoal rocker recliner and more. Magic 104 will be broadcasting from the event from noon until 3pm. All the school supplies will be going to North Country Cares annual back to school giveaway which is happening this Friday from 4-6pm at the Congregational Church in North Conway. North Country Cares founder Emily Smith-Mossman says the Revolving Closet will be open at the same time. She says, “It’s the same building where the Revolving Closet is. So while people are there getting their school bags, they can go upstairs and shop at the Closet for all their back to school needs.”