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NH golfers eager to take that first swing Monday
read more…: NH golfers eager to take that first swing MondayGolf courses are likely to see some new divets across New Hampshire on Monday when the links open to residents and members only.
Churchgoers, surfers, tattooists yearning to move on
read more…: Churchgoers, surfers, tattooists yearning to move onZoom is not the same as in-person worship, members of the Governor’s Economic Reopening Task Force were told in a two-hour public input session on Friday morning.
Task Force hears reopening challenges from performing arts, massage industries
read more…: Task Force hears reopening challenges from performing arts, massage industriesOfficials representing the state’s performing arts community and the bodywork and massage industry presented challenges they face to reopening this summer in the COVID-19 world.
Task force hears from gyms, attractions, kids baseball on reopening
read more…: Task force hears from gyms, attractions, kids baseball on reopeningIt was all about bringing back baseball, health clubs, and family attractions for the Governor’s Economic Reopening Task Force during its remote phone-in meeting Tuesday.
Sununu: $40M for municipalities, $300 extra weekly for first responders
read more…: Sununu: $40M for municipalities, $300 extra weekly for first respondersNew Hampshire municipalities will get $40 million from the state, businesses will get free masks and first responders will see an extra $300 a week in their paychecks, Gov. Chris Sununu and health leaders announced on Monday.
‘Hot button’ issue: What to do when people refuse work offer
read more…: ‘Hot button’ issue: What to do when people refuse work offerDeputy Employment Security Commissioner Richard Lavers said the state is now seeing a decline in requests for new unemployment claims from the peak and “we are cautiously optimistic.”
Task Force recommends partial re-opening, but Sununu will decide
read more…: Task Force recommends partial re-opening, but Sununu will decideRestaurants could open for outdoor dining, campgrounds for up to 50 percent of capacity, and retail stores could open by appointment under the first phase of reopening, the Governor’s Economic Re-opening Task Force recommended Thursday
6 COVID-19 deaths and new nursing home outbreaks in Manchester, Franklin
read more…: 6 COVID-19 deaths and new nursing home outbreaks in Manchester, FranklinCapacity for more testing has gone up dramatically this week with five new drive-up facilities and a mobile unit opening Wednesday. In total, they have the potential of handling as many as 500 more tests a day, in addition to the state’s current capacity of over 1,000 a day.
Laconia Bike Week Postponed Until Aug. 22-30
read more…: Laconia Bike Week Postponed Until Aug. 22-30The Laconia City Council voted unanimously Monday night to cancel the 97th annual June event due to COVID-19 and to authorize the August dates.
NH allows more people tested for COVID-19 and opens five new test sites
read more…: NH allows more people tested for COVID-19 and opens five new test sitesAnyone with COVID-19 symptoms can now be tested, Gov. Chris Sununu announced Monday, making him hopeful that “we can have the data we need to move forward” to reopen portions of the state and its economy.
Retailers tell task force: Reopen stores by appointment, allow cash
read more…: Retailers tell task force: Reopen stores by appointment, allow cashRetailers would like the state to move toward customers coming into stores by appointment-only and continuation of curbside pick-up sales, but allow for cash sales as the state begins to reopen from its closures due to the pandemic.
Laconia Motorcycle Week mulls August back-up date due to COVID-19
read more…: Laconia Motorcycle Week mulls August back-up date due to COVID-19On Monday night, Laconia City Councilors will be asked to approve the 97th Progressive Laconia Motorcycle Week for Aug. 22-30 if it cannot be held June 13-21 because of the COVID-19.
National Forest closes popular picnic, shelters and some trailheads in NH
read more…: National Forest closes popular picnic, shelters and some trailheads in NHCiting “unseasonably high numbers of visitors” during the COVID-19 health crisis, the White Mountain National Forest announced Friday it was closing a number of picnic areas, shelters, and dispersed recreation sites. including the popular Lower Falls area on the Kancamagus Highway.
Sununu: ‘Sobering Data’ dims hope for ending stay-at-home order
read more…: Sununu: ‘Sobering Data’ dims hope for ending stay-at-home orderWith no decline in sight, however, Sununu said he has an advisory group meeting daily to look at issues for reopening the state and is looking at distributing recently released federal funding to help alleviate the financial strain on businesses and families across the state.
NH’s ‘second-worst’ day for COVID-19, says Sununu – 3 More Deaths, Easter Seals outbreak
read more…: NH’s ‘second-worst’ day for COVID-19, says Sununu – 3 More Deaths, Easter Seals outbreakAnother outbreak was also announced involving the Easter Seals residential care facility in Manchester. Sixteen residents and 16 workers at The Gammon Academy have tested positive, many of whom were asymptomatic, officials said.
Governor’s controversial GOFERR office tasked with spending COVID-19 money meets by phone
read more…: Governor’s controversial GOFERR office tasked with spending COVID-19 money meets by phoneWith $1.25 billion in federal money to fight COVID-19, the controversial new office Gov. Chris Sununu created to distribute those funds held its first organizational meeting Monday, the same day lawmakers filed an emergency motion to block it.
Tons of face masks, shields and coveralls raise hope against COVID-19 in NH
read more…: Tons of face masks, shields and coveralls raise hope against COVID-19 in NHInventor Dean Kamen said out loud what all of New Hampshire was wishing for Easter Sunday as he and state officials unloaded 91,000 pounds of personal protective equipment he helped procure from China.
Officials: NH voters can cast absentee ballots because of COVID-19
read more…: Officials: NH voters can cast absentee ballots because of COVID-19Voters can vote by absentee ballot in the 2020 primary and general elections because of concerns about COVID-19, according to guidance issued Friday by Attorney General Gordon MacDonald and Secretary of State William Gardner.
NH reveals COVID-19 model, says ‘stay-at-home’ strategy appears to be working
read more…: NH reveals COVID-19 model, says ‘stay-at-home’ strategy appears to be workingThe state’s stay-at-home strategy appears to be working, but it’s too early to say if New Hampshire has seen the worst of COVID-19, officials said at Gov. Chris Sununu’s news conference on Thursday.