🌱 Concord Daily: Maine Man Accused Of Threatening Judge; Obits; More

Hello all. Tony Schinella here with your Tuesday edition of the Concord Daily, filled with all the local news you need to know right now. Here's the lowdown.

First, today's weather:

Pleasant with periods of sun. High: 74 Low: 53.

Here are the top stories in Concord today:

1. Solemn dedication: The NH Fallen Troopers Memorial honors 10 killed in the line of duty (The Union Leader)
2. Gym memberships, visits nearing pre-pandemic numbers around NH (New Hampshire Business Review)
3. New Hampshire congressional delegation calls for more financial assistance as state energy rates set to rise (WMUR Manchester)
4. Best Pet Insurance in New Hampshire (2022 Guide) (MarketWatch)
5. South Berwick man indicted for felony threatening of NH judge (NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ)
6. Jessie Freeman Obituary (2022) - Springfield, NH - The Saratogian (Legacy.com)
7. Best of NH 2022 Arts & Culture (New Hampshire Magazine)
8. Best of NH 2022 Desserts, Ice Cream Stands, Coffee & Bakeries (New Hampshire Magazine)
9. July 4th Fireworks 2022 Near Concord (Concord Patch)
10. SHELDON JONES Obituary (1938 - 2022) - Concord, NH - Boston Globe (Legacy.com)
11. Concord Job Openings: See Who's Hiring In The Area (Concord Patch)
12. Richard T. Blanchard, 76 | Obituaries (The Laconia Daily Sun)
13. UPDATE: Hiker Rescued from Gulfside Trail Near Mt. Clay Dies (NH Fish and Game Department)
14. Vermont, New Hampshire rosters for Make-A-Wish All-Star Hockey Classic (Burlington Free Press)
15. Arrests Made In School Threat, Stabbing Incidents: NH State Police (Concord Patch)

Today in Concord:

• Genealogy Resources @ Your Library (2:00 PM)
• Yoga for 50+ (5:00 PM)
• The Unparalleled Peregrine Falcon Webinar Series (7:00 PM)
• Lights, Camera, Civics! What the Constitution Means to Me (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• New Hampshire Lottery: "Wishing all the fathers out there a Happy Father's Day! Which TV or movie father is yours most like? Comment with the letter from the graphic above and you'll have the chance to win 20 $1 Did I Win? scratch tickets! Keep them for yoursel..." (New Hampshire Lottery via Facebook)
• Concord Parks and Rec Department: "Rollins, Heights, Merrill and Rolfe Park Pools open today at 12:30 pm. For information on rules and hours please visit link below. We also are still hiring certified lifeguards to open our other pools, apply online. " (Concord Parks and Rec Department via Facebook)
• Concord Parks and Rec Department: "Dusty Gray is set up and ready to play at 10 am at the Merrimack Lodge at White Park. Its a great morning for concert in the park. We hope to see you here!" (Concord Parks and Rec Department via Facebook)
• Concord Parks and Rec Department: "Our first summer concert is today (10 am) at White Park. We hope to see you there and do not forgot lawn chairs." (Concord Parks and Rec Department via Facebook)
• City of Concord, New Hampshire: "JUNETEENTH - JUNE 19, 2022 Juneteenth is the oldest known nationally celebrated event commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation declared that as of January 1, 1863, all enslaved ..." (City of Concord, New Hampshire via Facebook)
• NHTI Paramedic Emergency Medicine: "A belated congratulations to Nolan, who got his 10th intubation this past Friday!" (NHTI Paramedic Emergency Medicine via Facebook)
• NAMI New Hampshire: "Juneteenth is observed on the anniversary of June 19, 1865, when the news of the Emancipation Proclamation finally reached Texas. Learn more: https://nmaahc.si.edu/juneteen... NAMI NH will be closed Mon. 6/20 for the federal Juneteenth ho..." (NAMI New Hampshire via Facebook)
• NAMI New Hampshire: "Wishing a very Happy Father's Day to everyone who has played the role of Dad over the years – thank you. 💚" (NAMI New Hampshire via Facebook)
• Concord Public Library: "Happy Father's Day and Juneteenth! #CPL #concordpubliclibrary #concordNH #newhampshire #juneteenth #fathersday" (Concord Public Library via Instagram)
• Concord Public Library: "Happy Father's Day and Juneteenth!" (Concord Public Library via Facebook)
• New Futures: "Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the US. Today is a day for celebration, education and connection. #Juneteenth New Futures remains dedicated to supporting the health and wellness of all Granite Staters by continuing to advoc..." (New Futures via Facebook)
• Crisis Center of Central New Hampshire: "The CCCNH office will be closed today in observance of Juneteenth. Please call 866-841-6229 if you need help. Our advocates are available. You can read more about the importance of Juneteenth in this article: https://www.bloomberg.com/ne..." (Crisis Center of Central New Hampshire via Facebook)
• Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce: "Today is an important day to celebrate freedom! Juneteenth is our country's newest federal holiday, and recognizes June 19, 1865, when federal troops took control in Galveston, Texas to ensure that all enslaved people be freed. This even..." (Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, South End: "I just moved and have all sorts of good, sturdy boxes to give away. - You just to come fetch them!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Canterbury Meadow-A Woods: "Hey everyone! - I saw a black cat with a red collar this morning in the Alton Woods Apartment Complex parking lot. Outdoor cats are not normal here so I’m worried he/she got out from their home. If you hear of anyone missing their cat pl..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, South End: "I am moving my office and need to downsize. - My office table is solid wood, very heavy and in very good condition (one small scratch on the top). The three chairs are upholstered and also in very good condition. Also have a tall filing ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, South End: "Missing a Black dog? - Seen at 12:15 running across Noyes street. Looked like pincher with a green lease or rope. It was running towards Rundlett." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, South End: "Looking to expand my babysitting Rolodex and am wondering if anyone has any recommendations or teenagers that babysit? - Thank you!" (Nextdoor)
• Joe P, Neighbor: "What’s happening in the parking lot of Market Basket on Stores street?" (Patch Neighbor Posts)
• Emery, Neighbor: "Anyone know if anything happened at the Comfort Inn off Hall St last night?" (Patch Neighbor Posts)

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— Tony Schinella

About me: Award-winning journalist for Patch in NH (off and on) since May 2011. Sites: Amherst, Concord, Exeter, Hampton-North Hampton, Londonderry, Merrimack, Milford, Portsmouth, Windham. Email: tony.schinella@patch.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/an...

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