Posted on December 29, 2009 by Sunapee News
The Sunapee-Ragged-Kearsarge Greenway Coalition is once again leading a series of exciting winter hikes in the Lake Sunapee region. The hikes which begin Jan. 16, 2010, are free and open to all. The hikes offer a variety of terrain and conditions, and will include geocaching, snowshoe and cross-country ski events. A special feature again this [...]
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Posted on December 29, 2009 by Sunapee News
A blog post on The Great Lakes Zephyr reports that “the University of New Hampshire Durham is entering its third winter using biodiesel blends — trouble free. Garage Supervisor Ray Myatt says they have had ‘zero problems’ with biodiesel blends in the winter months. Myatt uses a cold weather additive to treat the fuel from [...]
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Posted on December 29, 2009 by Sunapee News
New Hampshire is now offering free H1N1 flu shots to everyone in the state. Vaccination clinics are open to everyone ages four years and older. For younger children, you are encouraged to seek the vaccine through your pediatrician or primary care provider. According to the state’s public health notice, the following groups are especially encouraged [...]
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Posted on December 29, 2009 by Sunapee News
Public Service Announcement The Greater Sullivan County Medical Reserve Corps that serves 15 towns from Charlestown to Wilmot is seeking volunteers to assist with H1N1 vaccination clinics. Free training is provided including Psychological First Aid, CPR and First-Aid. For more information, call 603-398-2045 or email mrc@sullivancountynh.gov.
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Posted on December 28, 2009 by Sunapee News
In Newport, at the the Richards Free Library, one can join dance teacher Jody Underwood on Tuesday, January 5 at 6:30 p.m. for a lively hour of Israeli dancing in the ballroom. The program is open to the public free of charge. Just bring comfortable indoor shoes. No partner is required. For more information, contact [...]
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Posted on December 28, 2009 by Sunapee News
By State Senator Bob Odell The lowest paid state employees are the court security officers including my neighbor. As chair of the Senate Ways and Means Committee, I serve on the Joint Committee on Employee Relations. It is a blue chip committee chaired by the Speaker of the House. The Senate President, chairs of key [...]
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Posted on December 21, 2009 by Sunapee News
By State Senator Bob Odell Jakarta, Indonesia—What is Bob Odell doing in Indonesia? That is a good question.
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Posted on December 18, 2009 by Sunapee News
The annual SooNipi area Christmas Bird Count, sponsored by Audubon, is Saturday, December 19 and Gary Stansfield, Goshen, is the regional count compiler. Click on the map to go to NH Audubon for a listing of dates and times for the different count circles around the state, contact information, and how one can participate. For [...]
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Posted on December 17, 2009 by Sunapee News
The Abbott Library in Sunapee now has four Cut the Carbon kits for loan. Library Director John Walden said the kits are available for two week loan and include a Kill a Watt meter, an instruction sheet, brochure with energy saving tips, and a survey card. The kits were provided free of charge through a [...]
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Posted on December 17, 2009 by Sunapee News
The Greater Sullivan County Public Health Network will be providing free H1N1 flu shots on December 30 at the Newport High School from 4 to 7 p.m. Available by appointment, the clinic is open to all children and adults ages 4 – 24; adults 25-64 with underlying medical conditions; people caring for or living with [...]
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Posted on December 17, 2009 by Sunapee News
By State Senator Bob Odell Last week, Governor Lynch announced his choice to fill a vacancy on the three member state Liquor Commission. The Governor has chosen local business leader Joe Mollica from Sunapee to fill the slot. Joe’s name was presented to the Executive Council at their regular meeting on Wednesday, Dec 9.
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Posted on December 13, 2009 by Sunapee News
The board of selectmen in Sunapee will hold a public hearing on December 21 to consider, as prescribed by RSA 32.11, an emergency expenditure of $20,000 for mold remediation at the town library, according to selectmen minutes. Abbott Library Director John Walden and Xan Gallup, chair of the library board of trustees, went before the [...]
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Posted on December 11, 2009 by Sunapee News
Looking for ways to save money and energy? Clean Air-Cool Planet has put together a list of the top 20 energy-savings tips for the home, kitchen and car. Check it out via http://www.cleanair-coolplanet.org/action/energysavingtips.php
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Posted on December 11, 2009 by Sunapee News
The Sunapee Planning Board will receive public comment on proposed amendments to the town’s zoning ordinance at a public hearing scheduled for December 17 at 7:15 p.m at the Town Hall. To download (or view) a copy of the hearing notice and proposed changes, click on: Sunapee Planning Board Notice 2009 Dec 17 (46). Amendment [...]
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Posted on December 9, 2009 by Sunapee News
Buttoning up is all about saving energy and saving money while staying warmer. Buttoning up also helps to reduce a community’s carbon footprint, its greenhouse gas emissions. A Weatherizing and Home Energy-Savings Workshop led by Bob Walker of the Sustainable Energy Resource Group (SERG) will be held in New London at Tracy Library on Thursday, [...]
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Capital Comments: Spending is Constrained
By State Senator Bob Odell The lowest paid state employees are the court security officers including my neighbor. As chair of the Senate Ways and Means Committee, I serve on the Joint Committee on Employee Relations. It is a blue chip committee chaired by the Speaker of the House. The Senate President, chairs of key [...]
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