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This is a pretty neat thing you will appreciate, whether you're an avid leaf peeper or just find yourself internally marveling at nature's beauty this time of year.
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In Virginia they've equipped all the state parks (43 of them) with viewfinders allowing people who are colorblind to see the vivid colors of the autumn leaves. Virginia is the first state to do something like this.
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Red-green CVD is the most common form worldwide, affecting around 300 to 350 million people, and 13 million Americans. While people with normal color vision see over one million shades of color, those with red-green CVD are estimated to see about 10% of hues and shades.
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One of the best parts, for me, is that the purchase of the viewfinders was funded by donations received through the Round-Up for Parks Program, allowing visitors to donate to Virginia State Parks when making a purchase online or at a park. Since 2018, visitors have donated nearly $300,000. I love it when money collected for something is put to good used rather than absorbed into the general fund.
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Anticipate intervals of rain (1 inch) and a thunderstorm, with heavy downpours likely later in the day. These downpours may be accompanied by gusty winds. The high will be 66 degrees.
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MANCHESTER, NH - September's almost come and gone - how are you going to enjoy the chilly weather this weekend? Don’t see what you’re looking for? Check out our searchable comprehensive Community Calendar. Know of an upcoming event? Add it – it’s free! Looking for live music and entertainment? Check out our Weekly Entertainment Report. Multi-Day Events September 26 - 29 …
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Live music: It's all around you.
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She said in her report that Biery’s statement about a “Manhunt” and the officers’ behavior that followed “turned what should have been professional situation into a child’s game, effectively bringing disrepute to him and the Manchester Police Department,” Smith wrote.
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The Foundation for Healthy Communities (FHC) has been awarded the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Federally Facilitated Exchange Grant. This 5-year grant will provide $1.5 million in the first year to assist consumers across the state with enrollment in the federal Marketplace, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
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New Hampshire’s candidates for governor faced off for a debate sponsored by the Nashua Chamber of Commerce in Nashua this morning. Republican candidate Kelly Ayotte, Democratic candidate Joyce Craig, and Libertarian candidate Stephen Villee took the stage at the Event Center by Marriot to discuss the issues facing the Granite State.
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The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester (MHCGM) will honor two individuals at its Annual Benefit for Mental Health on Monday, October 21, for their tireless contributions to supporting the greater Manchester communities and New Hampshire citizens affected by mental illness. This year's honorees include Senator Lou D’Allessandro and Joseph Byron.
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Today, VA Manchester Healthcare System announced that it has housed 120 Veterans experiencing homeless in New Hampshire this fiscal year. A total of 95.8% of these Veterans have not returned to homelessness, and 104 unsheltered Veterans in this network have been engaged to ensure they have access to the housing and other wraparound services they need.
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Both teams had their opportunities. Neither team could finish those chances.
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