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Family Of 6-Year-Old Glen Girl Diagnosed With Leukemia Looking For Help
GLEN, NH – The family of a young girl from Glen is looking for help as their little girl battles for her life.
Brooklyn Flag of Glen was an average 6-year-old girl born at Memorial Hospital and attending school at Bartlett Elementary School until one day Brooklyn came down with strep and her mom Jeanne noticed something wasn’t quite right.
“I didn’t think she looked right, she was so pale. The Pediatrician was amazing. He did a little feeling around in her belly and determined her liver was enlarged. Which was a dead give away.” Jeanne said adding “They did some blood work and she was flown to Maine Med because her blood levels were so low”
Last Tuesday it was confirmed Brooklyn has Leukemia.
Jeanne said that Brooklyn’s treatments will take about 2 years, which means a lot of expenses in addition to the medical expenses.
According to a fund raising page set up to help Brooklyn “there is a long road to remission ahead of Brooklyn and her family, and lots of medical expenses…any amount will help get Brooklyn to the life saving appointments she needs to beat Leukemia and grow healthy and strong”
Jeanne said that though it has only been two weeks since Brooklyn’s diagnosis she’s doing well, and in high spirits.
The fundraising page also notes that Brooklyn is “a tough little 6 year old and she is going to fight this the only way she knows how, to fight like a girl!”
Jeanne noted that they are so thankful for all of the well wishes, prayers, and donations from the community. She said “It has definitely helped us get through the days.”
As of Wednesday the fundraiser has raised over $1,700 of their $2,000 goal donated by 45 donors.
Those wishing to help can by donating to a youcaringfundraiser set up for Brooklyn and her family by clicking here.
NH Has 3rd Largest Drug Problem In The Country According To New Study
New Hampshire has been ranked among the top 10 states for the highest drug use in the country.
In a recent a WallettHub study New Hampshire was ranked 3rd and Maine was ranked 18th for drug use per state.
13 University Professor around the United States conducted the study by comparing the 50 states and the District of Columbia in three overall categories: 1) Drug Use & Addiction, 2) Law Enforcement and 3) Drug Health Issues & Rehab.
The study based its rankings on 20 metrics ranging from arrest and overdose rates to opioid prescriptions and meth-lab incidents per capita.
New Hampshire ranked 8th for Drug Use & Addiction, 6th for Law Enforcement, and 28th Drug Health Issues & Rehab.
Other results include (1=Biggest Problem; 25=Avg.)
Maine ranked 7th for Drug Use & Addiction, 39th for Law Enforcement, and 31st Drug Health Issues & Rehab.
Washington DC had the highest drug use in the country.
The full report can be found at wallethub.com
Wolfeboro Teen Rescues Woman From Car That Plunged Into Lake
WOLFEBORO, N.H. (AP) — Police say a New Hampshire high school student jumped into the state’s largest lake to pull a woman from a car that had gone off the docks and into the water.
WMUR-TV reports 18-year-old Zachary Cray was fishing off the end of the docks at Lake Winnipesaukee in Wolfeboro on Monday afternoon when he heard the crash just yards away. He saw a car roof, called 911, and jumped in.
Cray said the driver’s window was rolled down, and he and someone else who jumped in pulled her through it. A few other men joined to help pull her out of the water.
Rescue workers said it appeared that she hit the accelerator instead of the brake. She wasn’t hurt.
It took hours to remove the car from the water.
Fallen Fryeburg Officer Honored In Washington D.C.
WASHINGTON, DC – The Fryeburg Police Officer who lost his life while working to save another is being honored in Washington D.C. this week.
Three Maine Officers road 300 miles over 4 days in the Police Unity Tour in honor of Officer Nathen M. Desjardins who passed away last year due to a head injury he sustained while trying to rescue a canoeist on the Saco River.
The Police Unity Tour is a bicycle ride to raise awareness of Law Enforcement Officers who have died in the line of duty, and to raise funds for the National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial and Museum.
Fryeburge Police Chief Joshua Potvin is in D.C. with Officer Desjardins’ Mother and Father, escorting them around the city as they recognize their son.
Chief Potvin said that Officer Desjardins was honored during the ride in multiple ways noting “They ride with a plaque on their bicycles. They have wrist bands with his name and a watch date as well.” Adding that after the trek the riders presented those items to Officer Desjardins’ parents.
Chief Potvin said that 28,00 riders raised 20 million dollars for the National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial 16,000 of which was raised by the Maine Chapter.
White Mountain National Forest Celebrates 100 Years With Museum Exhibit
PLYMOUTH, NH – The White Mountain National Forest is turning 100 this year and is celebrating by looking back on defining moments.
On Wednesday the Museum of the White Mountains is opening “The People’s Forest: A Centennial Celebration of the White Mountain National Forest.” a special exhibit showcasing the many milestones of the forest through it’s 100 year history.
Cynthia Robinson Director of the Museum of the White Mountains said that the exhibit took about a year to put together and features somethings that have never been seen before including a collection of glass lantern slides from the 1900’s.
Robinson added “We worked with a lot of partners over the past year and a half to develop it (the exhibit). It talks about different non-profit organizations that are in the forest, maintaining trails, doing research, and it also has engaged a lot of Plymouth State University Students.
“The centennial year is a reminder to look back on where we’ve come while we prepare for the next 100 years with our partners and volunteers,” said Forest Supervisor Clare Mendelsohn. “We still have work to do to ensure this land is protected for future generations, and now, more than ever, we need you to join us.”
Today the Forest is nearly 800,000 acres and attracts several million visitors who hike, camp, climb and ski on their public land each year. The White Mountain National Forest has become a major part of the economic engine of New Hampshire contributing to the nearly 9 billion dollar statewide outdoor recreation industry that supports almost 80,000 jobs.
Located in Plymouth New Hampshire by Plymouth State University the Museum of the White Mountain National Forest’s mission is “to obtain, maintain, and provide access to resources and activities that educate and engage its audience with the region’s artistic, historical, geographic, and cultural treasures. Its purpose is to enrich the life and scholarship of the Plymouth State University community, researchers, and the broader public.
The exhibit opening reception is Wednesday May 16th from 5pm – 7pm. The exhibit will then remain at the museum till September 12th.
For more information about the exhibit go to plymouth.edu/museum-of-the-white-mountains/exhibitions/the-peoples-forest
Gov. Sununu Requests Disaster Declaration For March Snow Storm
CONCORD, NH (AP) – New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu is requesting that President Donald Trump issue a major disaster declaration and provide funds for a severe snowstorm that hit the state in March.
Sununu’s request on Friday includes a designation of public assistance for Carroll, Rockingham and Strafford counties, and a statewide designation of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
The storm hit the state on March 13. Sununu said the storm strained state and local resources. It resulted in hundreds of school closures and traffic accidents.
Convicted Animal Abuser Christina Fay To Serve Jail Time
OSSIPEE, NH – Christina Fay is going to be spending some time in jail after being convicted of Animal cruelty.
60-year-old Fay was sentenced to 12 months in jail, nine months will be suspended, meaning she’ll only spend three months in prison.
She was also ordered to pay restitution for the boarding and care of the dogs, however the amount has yet to be determined because Officials aren’t certain of when the animals will be released.
Fay was originally found guilty of multiple animal cruelty charges and ordered to pay nearly $800,000 for their care last year.
She appealed the courts ruling and was later convicted on 17 misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty by a jury.
During the trial, prosecutors showed images of the dogs living in squalid conditions, with animal waste coating the floors.
Christina Fay Scheduled To Be Sentenced Friday
OSSIPEE, N.H. (AP) — A woman found guilty of housing dozens of filthy and sick Great Danes in her New Hampshire mansion is scheduled to be sentenced on animal cruelty charges.
Court documents say prosecutors will ask a judge on Friday to impose a one-year jail sentence for 60-year-old Christina Fay and ban her from owning any animal for the rest of her life. They also ask to find homes for 75 Great Danes and have Fay pay $1.7 million, the cost of caring for the dogs since they were seized from her Wolfeboro mansion last June.
Fay pleaded not guilty and said she took care of the dogs.
During the trial, prosecutors showed images of the dogs living in squalid conditions, with animal waste coating the floors.
Study Names Maine #1 State To Be A Nurse In, NH #8
New Hampshire is one of the top 10 best states to be a nurse according to a new study.
In celebration of National Nurses Week the personal-finance website WalletHub released its report on 2018’s Best & Worst States for Nurses. New Hampshire came is as Number 8 and Maine was ranked as number 1.
WalletHub compared the relative attractiveness of the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 21 key metrics including monthly average starting salary, health-care facilities per capita, and projected share of elderly population in 2030. Each metric was graded on a 100-point scale, with a score of 100 representing the most favorable conditions for nurses.
Maine tied for the most job opportunities and had the 2nd highest percentage of population over 65 by 2030.
The Nursing Market in New Hampshire (1=Best; 25=Avg.)
The Full study can be found at https://wallethub.com/edu/best-states-for-nurses/4041/
New Hampshire Electrical Coop Employees Go On Strike
CONCORD,NH – New Hampshire Electric Coop Employees went on strike today. According to the NHEC 83 employees represented by The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 1837 went on strike after negotiations failed.
The contract between the union and the NHEC expired on April 30th and despite meeting 18 times over the past several months workers and the company could not come to an agreement on a new contract.
The company has offered union members the same pension and 401k benefits that are currently offered to non-union employees, but the union rejected that offer last week because the company wanted to reserve the right to change the benefit in the future if it became necessary to change it for non-union employees.
NHEC said in a press release that they have a contingency plan that will provide for adequate coverage of power outages. The Coop said “Certified line crews have been engaged and will be accompanied on any outage calls by non-union NHEC employees who are familiar with the service territory.”
NHEC’s Control Center will still be staffed 24 hours a day and members should still report outages to the NHEC Outage line at 1-800-343-6432, or online at www.nhec.com.
The company said “The company remains committed to working with the union and has requested the involvement of a federal mediator to restart the contract talks. At this time there are no new negotiating sessions scheduled. ”