Our very own News Director Christian Mower took up the task of no shaving for the entire month of November to show his support for the Kevin Peare Memorial Skate Park. The Organization held their 2nd annual Grow A Beard for KP competition this past month with beard growers competing for four different categories; Glorious Beard, Red Beard, Viking Beard, and Perfect Beard.
Mower decided he would throw away the razor for a month to help spread the word about this great cause in the Mount Washington Valley.
You can see his transformation from baby smooth 12-year-old looking Mower to burly bearded Mower below.
Mower Took a selfie every weekday during the month to document his beard-formation, which you can check out in the Gif. below.
The Kevin Peare Memorial Skate Park has all sorts of great and creative fundraisers happening all the time. The next one they have is a Holly Jolly Christmas event on December 9th at the Albany Town Hall. They are also looking for artist in the valley to participate in their Annual Skate-Art Show.
So far the Skate Park has raised almost $25,000 and there’s still a long way to go! For the latest information on all the great fundraisers the Kevin Peare Memorial Skate Park has going on, visit the Kevin Peare Memorial Skate Park Facebook Page!
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North Conway, NH – Police from multiple departments scoured the North Conway Village after a caller claimed to have shot his girlfriend.
According to Conway Police at 10:46pm Wednesday the Conway Police Department Dispatch Center received a call from a male, who would only identify himself as Michael, stating that he had shot his girlfriend and that he was armed with a shotgun.
Authorities said that the caller also mentioned possessing explosive devices.
Michael stated that he was located in an apartment above a North Conway Village business then hung up.
Conway, Madison, and Bartlett Police Departments were joined by State and Carroll County Sheriff’s deputies as they conducted a comprehensive search of several buildings in the area.
During the search “Michael” called three more times, each time disconnecting before dispatch personnel could obtain any specific information as to his true identity or exact location. “Michael” stated that he was going to shoot at officers and vehicles as they passed by his location.
Officers canvased the area for approximately 2 hours but no evidence of a crime was discovered.
Authorities are in the process of completing a number of search warrants in an attempt to identify the male caller.
Conway Police Lt. Christopher Mattei said that they do not believe there is any credible threat to public at this time.
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Hikers access Peabody-Fitch Woods from Bridgton Historical Society’s Naramissic Farm. ~ Photo courtesy of Loon Echo Land Trust
An anonymous Foundation made a very generous donation to the Loon Echo Land Trust to help the protect the Peabody-Fitch Woods. The Loon Echo Land trust said the foundation who wished to remain anonymous donated a $50,000 grant to match donations made for the acquisition of the land in South Bridgton. The conservation effort forever protects the Bridgton Historical Society’s historic Narramissic Farm from development encroachment. The LELT said that the acquisition of 252 acres of land surrounding the 18th century farm reunites the original property and keeps its character intact. They said that gifts of any amount to the project will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the grant funds from now until December 31st, 2018. To date, donations totaling $13,185 have been matched. LELT has received approximately 67% of the funds for the project and Loon Echo needs another $107,000 to complete the purchase. An information session about the project will be held next Thursday, December 6th at 6:30 pm at the Loon Echo Office in Bridgton. For more information or to make a donation go to lelt.org.
Loon Echo Land Trust has received a generous $50,000 grant from an anonymous foundation to match donations received for the acquisition of the Peabody-Fitch Woods, located in South Bridgton. This conservation effort forever protects the Bridgton Historical Society’s historic Narramissic Farm from development encroachment. The acquisition of 252 acres of land surrounding the 18th century farm reunites the original property and keeps its character intact. The land will create a new community space for recreation and educational programming, and protect valuable natural resources.
Quarry located on the proposed Peabody-Fitch Woods Property. ~ Photo courtesy of Loon Echo Land Trust
“The Peabody-Fitch project is one of great significance to the community,” says Loon Echo’s Stewardship Manager and South Bridgton resident Jon Evans. “It connects two large tracts of conserved land, ensures continued public access, and protects some of the region’s important cultural features. The Peabody and Fitch families left an amazing legacy and we are proud to not only protect their land, but honor their pioneering spirit in the process.”
Gifts of any amount to the project will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the grant funds from now until December 31st, 2018. A $10 donation towards the purchase becomes $20. A $50 gift becomes $100. A $1,000 gift turns into $2,000. To date, donations totaling $13,185 have been matched. LELT has received approximately 67% of the funds for the project and Loon Echo needs another $107,000 to complete the purchase. With a deadline for acquisition of December 31st, 2018, Loon Echo is seeking to raise the remaining funds from private individuals, public resources, and additional grants.
Donations to support Peabody-Fitch Woods can be sent to Loon Echo Land Trust, 8 Depot Street Suite #4, Bridgton, ME 04009 or made online at www.lelt.org/pfw.
An information session about the project will be held on Thursday, December 6th at 6:30 pm at the Loon Echo Office, 8 Depot St, Suite 4 in Bridgton. Staff from Loon Echo will also lead an informational snowshoe walk of the property on Saturday, December 8th from 9:00 – 11:00 am, with a weather date of Saturday December 15th. Meet at Narramissic Farm, 46 Narramissic Rd, Bridgton, ME. Please bring your own snowshoes. Snowshoes are available, free of charge, by request. Email membership@lelt.org or call 207-647-4352.
The 252 forested acres of the proposed Peabody-Fitch Woods are contiguous with the 1,617 acre Perley Mills Community Forest to the west. It is also in close proximity to five other conserved lands: Five Fields Farm, Bald Pate Preserve, two Town of Bridgton woodlots, Sebago Headwater’s Preserve, and Lakes Environmental Association’s Holt Pond Preserve. The purchase of the Peabody-Fitch Woods property by Loon Echo will preserve an extensive trail network that connects these conserved lands.
Loon Echo has plans to rehabilitate and expand the existing trail network located on the property. The property will be a haven for the public to forever enjoy traditional recreational opportunities including hunting, walking, and nature observation. This project will also allow for enhanced educational and recreational opportunities for the community’s residents and area children.
Loon Echo currently protects nearly 6,700 acres of land and manages 31 miles of multi-use trails in the northern Sebago Lake region. Its mission is to work with the local residents to conserve the region’s natural resources and character for current and future generations. Loon Echo serves seven towns including Bridgton, Casco, Denmark, Harrison, Naples, Raymond and Sebago with an area of 320 square miles located directly north of Sebago Lake. Loon Echo works within its service area to safeguard water quality, preserve scenic locations such as Bald Pate Mountain, Hacker’s Hill and Pleasant Mountain, and provide outreach and fun educational programs to the public. Loon Echo assists landowners to take steps to ensure future generations will benefit from the preservation of their lands. Member support is what enables Loon Echo to carry out their mission and provides funding for their land conservation and stewardship endeavors.
For more information about upcoming events or ways you can support Loon Echo Land Trust, visit their website www.lelt.org, call 207-647-4352 or visit their office, 8 Depot Street, Suite 4, Bridgton, ME Monday – Thursday, 8:30 – 4:30.
Story contributed by:
Maggie Lynn, Membership Manager
Loon Echo Land Trust
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The coming holiday weekend is set to see the highest volume of travelers in a dozen years.
AAA projects 2.4 million New Englanders will travel 50 miles or more away from home this Thanksgiving, a 5% percent increase over last year.
Drivers in New England are forecasted to exceed the national average and see an increase of 5 percent from 1.99 million to 2.09 million
Experts believe the 2018 holiday weekend will see the highest Thanksgiving traveler volume since 2005, with 115,000 more people taking to roads, skies, rails and waterways compared with last year.
Motorists can expect to pay the highest Thanksgiving gas prices in four years, with a national average of $2.65 as of November 15, 9 -cents more than a year ago. New Hampshire’s average price is $2.66 per gallon, 14 cents higher than one year ago. In Maine the average price is $2.63 per gallon, 6 cents higher than one year ago.
Pat Moody, manager of public affairs for AAA Northern New England said “Consumers have a lot to be thankful for this holiday season: higher wages, more disposable income and rising levels of household wealth. This is translating into more travelers kicking off the holiday season with a Thanksgiving getaway, building on a positive year for the travel industry.”
To Report a Cancellation or Delay contact our Office at 603-356-8870
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18-year-old Austin Murphy is being charged with Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Images. Photo courtesy of Conway Police
CONWAY, NH – A Conway Teen has been arrested for allegedly possessing child pornography. According to Conway Police 18-year-old Austin Murphy was taken into custody on an open warrant for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Images on October 23rd after a lengthy investigation.
Conway Police Lieutenant Christopher Mattei said in a press release that the investigation began after the Conway Police Department Investigative Services Division was advised by the New Hampshire Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force that they had flagged an account originating in the Town of Conway.
The ICAC is a multi-jurisdictional team made up of Law Enforcement Officers from several different agencies throughout the State responsible for investigating cases of child sexual exploitation using technology.
Authorities were granted multiple search warrants throughout the investigation and said there are several more pending. Investigators anticipate additional charges to follow.
Authorities said that none of the images allegedly found on Austin Murphy’s electronic devices appear to involve local children.
The charge of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Images is a class A felony and carries a maximum penalty of over 7 years in jail.
Murphy was arraigned in the Carroll County Superior Court on October 24. He was released on an unsecured bond of $10,000 under the conditions that he is not to have unsupervised contact with any minor and he is not to use any electronic device that can access the internet.
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NORTH CONWAY, NH – The 17th annual Mount Washington Radio Food Drive is one for the record books.
Tuesday the Mount Washington Radio team broadcasted live at the First church of Christ Congregational for 12 hours straight. From 6am till 6pm Dj’s and staff from 93.5 FM WMWV, Magic 10.45 FM/98.1 FM, and Easy 95.3 FM as they collect frozen turkeys and non-perishable food items to be distributed across the various Mount Washington Valley Food Pantries.
Mount Washington Valley residents have come out in droves to help those in need in the valley with Buzz Coleman donating 70 turkeys, Stan Szetela donating 80, Infinger Insurance donating 100 turkeys, and Joe Downs dropping off a whopping 102 frozen turkeys!
Volunteers collected 731 frozen turkeys smashing the previous record of 545 set in 2016.
Mount Washington Valley residents have also donated $5285 in monetary donations and hundreds of pounds of non-perishable food items. For every 1 dollar donated Vaughan can buy $3 worth of groceries from the NH Food bank.
Magic 104 DJ Gino Devaney interviews Dot Seybold during the food drive.
During the event Dot Seybold, president of the Vaughan board of directors, said that Vaughan is working towards a better future and have started a capital campaign to build an all new food pantry next to the Bavarian Chocolate Haus and renovate the Vaughan Learning Center.
WMWV Morning Show host Roy Prescott interviews Mindy from Chalmers Insurance during the food drive.
The Vaugh Food pantry is still collecting donations so if you would like to donate or would like more information about Vaughan Community Services and their capital campaign visit http://www.firstchurchnc.com/Vaughan/capital-campaign.html
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Gibson Center – No Meals on Wheels, No Silver Lake Landing Lunch
To Report a Cancellation or Delay contact our Office at 603-356-8870
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Rochester Police have taken Christopher Thomas into custody. ~ Photo courtesy of Rochester Police Department
ROCHESTER, NH – The overnight manhunt for an armed suspect in Rochester came to an end this morning.
According to Rochester police at around 10:20am they brought 27-year-old Christopher Thomas into custody.
Strafford County SWAT teams were able to set up a parameter around the location of Thomas and move in. Thomas surrendered without incident.
Thomas is being charged with four felony counts of Reckless Conduct with a Deadly Weapon in addition to his three warrants for Criminal Threatening, along with four warrants for Theft.
Authorities said businesses are now able to open and Ten Rod Road has been deemed safe for hunters.
Officials say the incident started Sunday at around 12: 11pmwhen they were called to Walmart, at 116 Farmington Road, for a report of a man armed with a rifle in the parking lot in the parking lot behind the store. The man disappeared into nearby woods before police arrived.
Police said that Thomas had fired shots at officers and a Police helicopter over the night, but luckily no one was injured.
Officials said that Thomas is believed to be homeless and was living behind the Walmart.
Rochester Police Chief Paul Toussaint said “We appreciate community members’ patience as we located the suspect and resolved this situation,” Chief Toussaint said. “This was a true collaborative effort between the Rochester Police Department, Strafford County and Seacoast CERT SWAT teams, the New Hampshire and Maine State Police, and the Manchester Police Department.”
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Authorities are searching for 27-year-old Christopher Thomas who was allegedly last seen with a rifle at the Rochester Walmart. ~ Photo courtesy of Rochester Police
!UPDATE! – According to Rochester Police Chief Paul Toussaint police brought Thomas into custody before 10:30 this morning.
Rochester Police reported that the suspect fired shots at police, but luckily no injuries were reported.
ROCHESTER, NH – Officials in New Hampshire say they are seeking an “armed and dangerous” man in the woods near Rochester. Strafford County SWAT teams and Seacoast emergency response teams are assisting in the search for 27-year-old Christopher Thomas who is wanted by police on three warrants of criminal threatening and four warrants for theft.
Officials say Thomas was seen in a local Walmart parking lot armed with a rifle before he ran off into nearby woods. The Boston Globe reported that Police believe Thomas is homeless and had been living behind the Walmart.
Police say this is not an active shooter scenario and no injuries have been reported.
The search has prompted the lockdown and evacuation of nearby businesses.
Residents are asked to avoid the area as police respond to the scene.
Thomas was described as a white man with a beard who stands about 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs about 160 pounds. If anyone see’s Thomas they are asked to contact police immediately.
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Mo-Shave November
Our very own News Director Christian Mower took up the task of no shaving for the entire month of November to show his support for the Kevin Peare Memorial Skate Park. The Organization held their 2nd annual Grow A Beard for KP competition this past month with beard growers competing for four different categories; Glorious Beard, Red Beard, Viking Beard, and Perfect Beard.
Mower decided he would throw away the razor for a month to help spread the word about this great cause in the Mount Washington Valley.
You can see his transformation from baby smooth 12-year-old looking Mower to burly bearded Mower below.
Mower Took a selfie every weekday during the month to document his beard-formation, which you can check out in the Gif. below.
The Kevin Peare Memorial Skate Park has all sorts of great and creative fundraisers happening all the time. The next one they have is a Holly Jolly Christmas event on December 9th at the Albany Town Hall. They are also looking for artist in the valley to participate in their Annual Skate-Art Show.
So far the Skate Park has raised almost $25,000 and there’s still a long way to go! For the latest information on all the great fundraisers the Kevin Peare Memorial Skate Park has going on, visit the Kevin Peare Memorial Skate Park Facebook Page!
Late Night Call Triggers Massive Police Search In North Conway Village
North Conway, NH – Police from multiple departments scoured the North Conway Village after a caller claimed to have shot his girlfriend.
According to Conway Police at 10:46pm Wednesday the Conway Police Department Dispatch Center received a call from a male, who would only identify himself as Michael, stating that he had shot his girlfriend and that he was armed with a shotgun.
Authorities said that the caller also mentioned possessing explosive devices.
Michael stated that he was located in an apartment above a North Conway Village business then hung up.
Conway, Madison, and Bartlett Police Departments were joined by State and Carroll County Sheriff’s deputies as they conducted a comprehensive search of several buildings in the area.
During the search “Michael” called three more times, each time disconnecting before dispatch personnel could obtain any specific information as to his true identity or exact location. “Michael” stated that he was going to shoot at officers and vehicles as they passed by his location.
Officers canvased the area for approximately 2 hours but no evidence of a crime was discovered.
Authorities are in the process of completing a number of search warrants in an attempt to identify the male caller.
Conway Police Lt. Christopher Mattei said that they do not believe there is any credible threat to public at this time.
Loon Echo Land Trust Receives Anonymous $50,000 Matching Gift Grant for Peabody-Fitch Woods
An anonymous Foundation made a very generous donation to the Loon Echo Land Trust to help the protect the Peabody-Fitch Woods. The Loon Echo Land trust said the foundation who wished to remain anonymous donated a $50,000 grant to match donations made for the acquisition of the land in South Bridgton. The conservation effort forever protects the Bridgton Historical Society’s historic Narramissic Farm from development encroachment. The LELT said that the acquisition of 252 acres of land surrounding the 18th century farm reunites the original property and keeps its character intact. They said that gifts of any amount to the project will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the grant funds from now until December 31st, 2018. To date, donations totaling $13,185 have been matched. LELT has received approximately 67% of the funds for the project and Loon Echo needs another $107,000 to complete the purchase. An information session about the project will be held next Thursday, December 6th at 6:30 pm at the Loon Echo Office in Bridgton. For more information or to make a donation go to lelt.org.
Loon Echo Land Trust has received a generous $50,000 grant from an anonymous foundation to match donations received for the acquisition of the Peabody-Fitch Woods, located in South Bridgton. This conservation effort forever protects the Bridgton Historical Society’s historic Narramissic Farm from development encroachment. The acquisition of 252 acres of land surrounding the 18th century farm reunites the original property and keeps its character intact. The land will create a new community space for recreation and educational programming, and protect valuable natural resources.
“The Peabody-Fitch project is one of great significance to the community,” says Loon Echo’s Stewardship Manager and South Bridgton resident Jon Evans. “It connects two large tracts of conserved land, ensures continued public access, and protects some of the region’s important cultural features. The Peabody and Fitch families left an amazing legacy and we are proud to not only protect their land, but honor their pioneering spirit in the process.”
Gifts of any amount to the project will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the grant funds from now until December 31st, 2018. A $10 donation towards the purchase becomes $20. A $50 gift becomes $100. A $1,000 gift turns into $2,000. To date, donations totaling $13,185 have been matched. LELT has received approximately 67% of the funds for the project and Loon Echo needs another $107,000 to complete the purchase. With a deadline for acquisition of December 31st, 2018, Loon Echo is seeking to raise the remaining funds from private individuals, public resources, and additional grants.
Donations to support Peabody-Fitch Woods can be sent to Loon Echo Land Trust, 8 Depot Street Suite #4, Bridgton, ME 04009 or made online at www.lelt.org/pfw.
An information session about the project will be held on Thursday, December 6th at 6:30 pm at the Loon Echo Office, 8 Depot St, Suite 4 in Bridgton. Staff from Loon Echo will also lead an informational snowshoe walk of the property on Saturday, December 8th from 9:00 – 11:00 am, with a weather date of Saturday December 15th. Meet at Narramissic Farm, 46 Narramissic Rd, Bridgton, ME. Please bring your own snowshoes. Snowshoes are available, free of charge, by request. Email membership@lelt.org or call 207-647-4352.
The 252 forested acres of the proposed Peabody-Fitch Woods are contiguous with the 1,617 acre Perley Mills Community Forest to the west. It is also in close proximity to five other conserved lands: Five Fields Farm, Bald Pate Preserve, two Town of Bridgton woodlots, Sebago Headwater’s Preserve, and Lakes Environmental Association’s Holt Pond Preserve. The purchase of the Peabody-Fitch Woods property by Loon Echo will preserve an extensive trail network that connects these conserved lands.
Loon Echo has plans to rehabilitate and expand the existing trail network located on the property. The property will be a haven for the public to forever enjoy traditional recreational opportunities including hunting, walking, and nature observation. This project will also allow for enhanced educational and recreational opportunities for the community’s residents and area children.
Loon Echo currently protects nearly 6,700 acres of land and manages 31 miles of multi-use trails in the northern Sebago Lake region. Its mission is to work with the local residents to conserve the region’s natural resources and character for current and future generations. Loon Echo serves seven towns including Bridgton, Casco, Denmark, Harrison, Naples, Raymond and Sebago with an area of 320 square miles located directly north of Sebago Lake. Loon Echo works within its service area to safeguard water quality, preserve scenic locations such as Bald Pate Mountain, Hacker’s Hill and Pleasant Mountain, and provide outreach and fun educational programs to the public. Loon Echo assists landowners to take steps to ensure future generations will benefit from the preservation of their lands. Member support is what enables Loon Echo to carry out their mission and provides funding for their land conservation and stewardship endeavors.
For more information about upcoming events or ways you can support Loon Echo Land Trust, visit their website www.lelt.org, call 207-647-4352 or visit their office, 8 Depot Street, Suite 4, Bridgton, ME Monday – Thursday, 8:30 – 4:30.
Story contributed by:
Maggie Lynn, Membership Manager
Loon Echo Land Trust
AAA Expect Highest Thanksgiving Traveler Volume In 12 Years!
The coming holiday weekend is set to see the highest volume of travelers in a dozen years.
AAA projects 2.4 million New Englanders will travel 50 miles or more away from home this Thanksgiving, a 5% percent increase over last year.
Drivers in New England are forecasted to exceed the national average and see an increase of 5 percent from 1.99 million to 2.09 million
Experts believe the 2018 holiday weekend will see the highest Thanksgiving traveler volume since 2005, with 115,000 more people taking to roads, skies, rails and waterways compared with last year.
Motorists can expect to pay the highest Thanksgiving gas prices in four years, with a national average of $2.65 as of November 15, 9 -cents more than a year ago. New Hampshire’s average price is $2.66 per gallon, 14 cents higher than one year ago. In Maine the average price is $2.63 per gallon, 6 cents higher than one year ago.
Pat Moody, manager of public affairs for AAA Northern New England said “Consumers have a lot to be thankful for this holiday season: higher wages, more disposable income and rising levels of household wealth. This is translating into more travelers kicking off the holiday season with a Thanksgiving getaway, building on a positive year for the travel industry.”
Cancellations & Delays For Tuesday November 20th
Cancellations
Schools
MSAD 61 Bridgton Maine – Cancelled
To Report a Cancellation or Delay contact our Office at 603-356-8870
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Conway Teen Arrested For Possession Of Child Pornography
CONWAY, NH – A Conway Teen has been arrested for allegedly possessing child pornography. According to Conway Police 18-year-old Austin Murphy was taken into custody on an open warrant for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Images on October 23rd after a lengthy investigation.
Conway Police Lieutenant Christopher Mattei said in a press release that the investigation began after the Conway Police Department Investigative Services Division was advised by the New Hampshire Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force that they had flagged an account originating in the Town of Conway.
The ICAC is a multi-jurisdictional team made up of Law Enforcement Officers from several different agencies throughout the State responsible for investigating cases of child sexual exploitation using technology.
Authorities were granted multiple search warrants throughout the investigation and said there are several more pending. Investigators anticipate additional charges to follow.
Authorities said that none of the images allegedly found on Austin Murphy’s electronic devices appear to involve local children.
The charge of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Images is a class A felony and carries a maximum penalty of over 7 years in jail.
Murphy was arraigned in the Carroll County Superior Court on October 24. He was released on an unsecured bond of $10,000 under the conditions that he is not to have unsupervised contact with any minor and he is not to use any electronic device that can access the internet.
17th Annual Mt. Washington Radio Food Drive Shatters Record
NORTH CONWAY, NH – The 17th annual Mount Washington Radio Food Drive is one for the record books.
Tuesday the Mount Washington Radio team broadcasted live at the First church of Christ Congregational for 12 hours straight. From 6am till 6pm Dj’s and staff from 93.5 FM WMWV, Magic 10.45 FM/98.1 FM, and Easy 95.3 FM as they collect frozen turkeys and non-perishable food items to be distributed across the various Mount Washington Valley Food Pantries.
Mount Washington Valley residents have come out in droves to help those in need in the valley with Buzz Coleman donating 70 turkeys, Stan Szetela donating 80, Infinger Insurance donating 100 turkeys, and Joe Downs dropping off a whopping 102 frozen turkeys!
Volunteers collected 731 frozen turkeys smashing the previous record of 545 set in 2016.
Mount Washington Valley residents have also donated $5285 in monetary donations and hundreds of pounds of non-perishable food items. For every 1 dollar donated Vaughan can buy $3 worth of groceries from the NH Food bank.
During the event Dot Seybold, president of the Vaughan board of directors, said that Vaughan is working towards a better future and have started a capital campaign to build an all new food pantry next to the Bavarian Chocolate Haus and renovate the Vaughan Learning Center.
The Vaugh Food pantry is still collecting donations so if you would like to donate or would like more information about Vaughan Community Services and their capital campaign visit http://www.firstchurchnc.com/Vaughan/capital-campaign.html
Cancellations & Delays For November 13th
Cancellations & Delays For November 13th
Delays
Schools
SAU 49/ Governor Wentworth, Wolfeboro, Ossipee, Effingham – 2Hour Delay
MSAD 61, Bridgton, Casco, Naples, Sebago Maine – 2 Hour Delay
Robert Frost Charter School – 2 Hour Delay
White Mountain Waldorf School – 2 Hour Delay
Businesses & Organizations
Conway Public Library – Noon opening
Gibson Center – No Meals on Wheels, No Silver Lake Landing Lunch
To Report a Cancellation or Delay contact our Office at 603-356-8870
Police Arrest Armed Man After Overnight Man Hunt In Rochester
ROCHESTER, NH – The overnight manhunt for an armed suspect in Rochester came to an end this morning.
According to Rochester police at around 10:20am they brought 27-year-old Christopher Thomas into custody.
Strafford County SWAT teams were able to set up a parameter around the location of Thomas and move in. Thomas surrendered without incident.
Thomas is being charged with four felony counts of Reckless Conduct with a Deadly Weapon in addition to his three warrants for Criminal Threatening, along with four warrants for Theft.
Authorities said businesses are now able to open and Ten Rod Road has been deemed safe for hunters.
Officials say the incident started Sunday at around 12: 11pmwhen they were called to Walmart, at 116 Farmington Road, for a report of a man armed with a rifle in the parking lot in the parking lot behind the store. The man disappeared into nearby woods before police arrived.
Police said that Thomas had fired shots at officers and a Police helicopter over the night, but luckily no one was injured.
Officials said that Thomas is believed to be homeless and was living behind the Walmart.
Rochester Police Chief Paul Toussaint said “We appreciate community members’ patience as we located the suspect and resolved this situation,” Chief Toussaint said. “This was a true collaborative effort between the Rochester Police Department, Strafford County and Seacoast CERT SWAT teams, the New Hampshire and Maine State Police, and the Manchester Police Department.”
Rochester Police Search For “Armed and Dangerous” Suspect
!UPDATE! – According to Rochester Police Chief Paul Toussaint police brought Thomas into custody before 10:30 this morning.
Rochester Police reported that the suspect fired shots at police, but luckily no injuries were reported.
ROCHESTER, NH – Officials in New Hampshire say they are seeking an “armed and dangerous” man in the woods near Rochester. Strafford County SWAT teams and Seacoast emergency response teams are assisting in the search for 27-year-old Christopher Thomas who is wanted by police on three warrants of criminal threatening and four warrants for theft.
Officials say Thomas was seen in a local Walmart parking lot armed with a rifle before he ran off into nearby woods. The Boston Globe reported that Police believe Thomas is homeless and had been living behind the Walmart.
Police say this is not an active shooter scenario and no injuries have been reported.
The search has prompted the lockdown and evacuation of nearby businesses.
Residents are asked to avoid the area as police respond to the scene.
Thomas was described as a white man with a beard who stands about 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs about 160 pounds. If anyone see’s Thomas they are asked to contact police immediately.