Drought status: NHDES calls for water conservation and restraint due to abnormally dry conditions

read more…: Drought status: NHDES calls for water conservation and restraint due to abnormally dry conditions

According to the weekly U.S. Drought Monitor released June 18, the entire state of New Hampshire has been categorized as abnormally dry. Over the last 60 days, the state has received significantly less than normal precipitation. The majority of the northern half of the state including Belknap, Grafton, Carrol, and Coos counties have received 25 to 50 percent less precipitation than normal.

UNH Survey Center says: Social distancing may be easing up but most still not leaving home to work, socialize

read more…: UNH Survey Center says: Social distancing may be easing up but most still not leaving home to work, socialize

Granite Staters are leaving their homes more frequently than in April or May, but most did not leave their home even once in the previous seven days to go to work or to socialize with those outside their household. Stress related to work and finances also continues to decline, as young people in particular are feeling considerably less stress about their household finances than in early May.

Celebrations: Derryfield grad celebrates 18th birthday with acceptance letter to U.S. Coast Guard Academy

read more…: Celebrations: Derryfield grad celebrates 18th birthday with acceptance letter to U.S. Coast Guard Academy

Zoe will report for “Swab Summer,” the Coast Guard Academy’s version of “Basic Training,” on July 8, which will begin with two weeks of “Restriction of Movement” where each incoming member is cleared for COVID-19 prior to joining their fellow CGA Bears.

May 17: Rolling Rally to free ICE detainees while Strafford County jail staffer tests positive for COVID-19

read more…: May 17: Rolling Rally to free ICE detainees while Strafford County jail staffer tests positive for COVID-19

A “Rolling Rally” at the Strafford County jail on Sunday will celebrate the release of 14 immigration detainees there, and urge Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to free those still held, with the message, “ICE Have a Heart.”

Protesters say “ICE Have a Heart” in car rally to free immigrants at Strafford County jail

read more…: Protesters say “ICE Have a Heart” in car rally to free immigrants at Strafford County jail

While bicyclists and kayakers enjoyed the first Sunday in May, activists drove in their fourth consecutive car rally at Strafford County Department of Corrections. The protest caravan has grown to 65 vehicles since it started April 11. The protestors are urging Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to free the 73 immigration detainees at the lockup.

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