🌱 Concord Daily: Specialty Food Stores; Penacook Runner Wins Title

Up and at 'em, Concord! It's Tony Schinella. Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around Concord today.

First, today's weather:

Breezy with clouds and sun. High: 71 Low: 44.

Here are the top stories in Concord today:

1. FBI offering $5K reward for information on Concord couple’s death| (Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News)
2. Soule: What Does It Take To Save A Calf? I'll Tell You The Story
3. NH lawmakers approve new map that puts Pappas, Kuster in same district (WMUR Manchester)
4. 2 Groups Sentenced in Concord for Civil Disobedience Actions (InDepthNH.org)
5. Trooper Cruiser Crash; Portsmouth High Wins Challenge: PM Patch NH (Concord Patch)
6. Canterbury Man Faces Second Drunken Driving Charge: Concord Police Log (Concord Patch)
7. Opinion | How to beat Big Oil (The Washington Post)
8. Extended Learning Opportunity For Students Becomes A Lesson In The Law (Concord Patch)
9. Got Bats? Participate in the New Hampshire Bat Counts Project (NH Fish and Game Department)
10. Alton Woman Cited After Crashing Into State Trooper Cruiser In Concord (Concord Patch)
11. Identity of Victim of Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting Incident in New Boston | News Releases (NH Department of Justice)
12. Best Specialty Food Stores (New Hampshire Magazine)
13. Penacook's Kristie Schoffield wins Mountain West 800 meter title at outdoor track championships (Concord Monitor)
14. NH Chronicle: The charming members of The Gents Club with a moving motto (WMUR Manchester)
15. NH Teens Arrested On DUI, Other Charges: State Police Roundup
16. Concord Job Listings: See Who's Hiring In The Area (Concord Patch)
17. NH Senate, House Republicans jointly draw congressional redistricting map in new proposal (WMUR Manchester)
18. Homicide, Robbery Suspect Flees New Hampshire, Arrested In NYC: U.S. Marshals (Concord Patch)

Today in Concord:

• Zoom Gentle Chair Yoga-Tuesday (9:00 AM)
• Pilates for 50+ (10:15 AM)
• Using Your Library Card (2:00 PM)
• Yin Yoga all levels (4:00 PM)
• Yin Yoga! (4:00 PM)
• NATO: An Alliance for the 21st Century (6:00 PM)
• The Unparalleled Peregrine Falcon Webinar Series (7:00 PM)
• Resilient Raptors Webinar Series: The Unparalled Peregrine Falcon (7:00 PM)
• Author Donald Antrim - One Friday in April: A Story of Suicide and Survival (7:30 PM)
• An evening with Jenny Lawson in conversation with her comedic foil/husband Victor (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• New Hampshire Lottery: "Happy Monday! Time to announce our giveaway winners from last week! First it's our 12 Mother's Day giveaway winners (six tagged moms and six commenters), who each win six $5 Money Numbers scratch tickets — happy Mother's Day! Then it's o..." (Facebook)
• Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce: "We're thrilled that NH artist James Chase is kicking off a mural project in Concord today! 🎨 He is assisted by recent grads and a current student at New England College Institute of Art and Design. Thank you to Christian Rivera, Maureen..." (Facebook)
• City of Concord, New Hampshire: "A new mural is coming to #ConcordNH! 🎨" (Facebook)
• LCHIP, Land and Community Heritage Investment Program: "Every summer, the Oceanic Hotel welcomes visitors to Star Island, providing a glimpse back to the 19th century Grand Hotel Era at the Isles of Shoals. Located 7 miles from the mainland, harsh weather conditions provide unique challenges ..." (Facebook)
• NAMI New Hampshire: "“People aren’t embarrassed if they went to the hospital for a broken leg or a heart issue...But the invisible illness is something people don’t talk about.” Thank you to all Magnify Voices participants who shared their stories! #HopeStar..." (Facebook)
• Concord General Services: "It's National Public Works Week! 👷 This year, the theme #ReadyAndResilient celebrates the superheroes that lie within each and every public works professional. 🦸 We are always READY to serve the community at a moment's notice to react ..." (Facebook)
• Concord Parks and Rec Department: "Join us for some basketball: middle school and adult drop in." (Facebook)
• NAMI New Hampshire: "TOMORROW (Tues. 5/17), 6 PM! Ernie and Joe: Crisis Cops In-person at Red River Theatres, Concord Screening followed by panel discussion including film star Joe Smarro and NAMI NH Exec. Dir. Susan Stearns. Free registration: https://www.e..." (Facebook)
• NOFA-NH: "Team NOFA-NH had a wonderful day connecting with folks across the food system at the NH Statewide Food Gathering organized by the NH Food Alliance this past Friday. Thank you to the event organizers for a meaningful day of cultivating co..." (Facebook)
• ABLE NH: "Thank you to Senator Maggie Hassan for co-sponsoring the Work Without Worry Act. And, a special thanks for members of ABLE NH who spoke directly to Senator Hassan about the importance of supporting this game changing legislation! Read ab..." (Facebook)
• Future In Sight: "Let’s take a look at some highlights from our last Silver Retreat, a 5-day immersive program for older individuals affected by severe vision impairment. Know someone who might want to participate? We are now accepting applications for ou..." (Facebook)
• Crisis Center of Central New Hampshire: "Yesterday, CCCNH was thrilled to participate in Franklin's Community Day Festival. We enjoyed seeing community partners and thank the city of Franklin and the festival organizers for hosting such a wonderful event." (Facebook)
• Concord General Services: "Concord Mayor Jim Bouley has proclaimed this week of May 15-21, 2022, as Public Works Week in #ConcordNH in recognition of the contributions of public works employees and the services they provide. 🦺🛑🚧 Thank you to our employees and a..." (Facebook)
• NAMI New Hampshire: "Could you reach out this morning to advocate for Granite Staters affected by mental illness and suicide? It just takes a few minutes to #Act4MentalHealth: https://conta.cc/3LelWlN #HopeStartsWithYou #StigmaFreeInThe603" (Facebook)
• The Water Project: "Ibrahim has had clean water for one year 🥳 “It is very simple for me now, and no matter what, I fetch very quickly without any inconveniences because the pump is able to serve everyone in the community." Want to read Ibrahim's full stor..." (Facebook)
• NOFA-NH: "Discounted farm shares for limited income Monadnock region community members available through the Cheshire County Conservation District’s Monadnock Farm Share Program. Applications accepted through May 30th! Apply and learn more here: w..." (Facebook)
• NAMI New Hampshire: ""This isn’t just a mental health initiative, this is a mental health movement. These kids have a voice." For 24/7 help: https://www.naminh.org/resourc... To connect with free (non-crisis) NH mental health resources & suppo..." (Facebook)
• New Hampshire Audubon: "Join us for the 20th Annual Migratory Bird Day Walk at Pondicherry tomorrow, May 17! We will meet at 7 a.m. at the overlook at Airport Marsh in Whitefield. Expect to see Bobolinks, Savanah Sparrows, and several warbler species. Find out ..." (Facebook)
• HOPE for New Hampshire Recovery: "Monday: 12:00-1:00p All Recovery 5:30-6:30p AA “As Bill Sees It” 7:00-8:00p Yoga with Ariel" (Facebook)
• LCHIP, Land and Community Heritage Investment Program: "LCHIP Road Trip! The Colonial Theatre and the Ammonoosuc Conservation Trust are hosting a pre-show discussion followed by a screening of the award-winning documentary, Public Trust. Public Trust is a striking film highlighting the 640 mi..." (Facebook)
• Concord TV: "Our 2022 spring sports coverage kicks off with Concord High School Varsity Softball's impressive win against Dover on 5/9. Stay tuned to our Youtube channel for more softball and baseball games this season!" (Facebook)
• ABLE NH: "May is #ApraxiaAwareness month & it's also a time to recognize all of those who help & are part of the effort ✨ To learn more: https://www.apraxia-kids.org/awareness/" (Facebook)
• ABLE NH: "Woohoo! Time to register! Thanks for our current sponsors: Institute on Disability, NH Council on Developmental Disabilities, Disability Rights Center - NH, & Chloe's Shred Shed! Want to be a sponsor or volunteer day of event? Contact li..." (Facebook)
• City of Concord, New Hampshire: "The 20th annual Rock 'N Race takes place on Thursday, May 19. The race starts at 6 p.m. but includes street closures earlier in the day during set-up. Please note the following streets will be closed and the timeframes for each: -North S..." (Facebook)
• City of Concord, New Hampshire: "Party Affiliation Reminders In accordance with RSA 654:34, Tuesday, May 31, 2022 is the last day that registered voters may change their party affiliation prior to the September 13, 2022 State Primary. Registered voters wishing to confir..." (Facebook)
• New Futures: "HB 1431 will be considered by a Committee of Conference TOMORROW, Tuesday (5/17) at 2 PM. This bill removes community protections for children by giving parents the final word on their child’s health, education, and welfare, even if it m..." (Facebook)
• Intown Concord: ""Everything You Want" At Market Days Festival🎶 - https://mailchi.mp/2f6b4248b875/intown-concords-weekly-e-newsletter-15349912" (Facebook)
• NH Economy: "Plan your next relax-cation, find somewhere to rest and relax by the New Hampshire lakes. https://www.visitnh.gov/blog/r... #NHEconomy #NHBEA #Vi..." (Facebook)
• Concord TV: "We'd appreciate your feedback in this year's ConcordTV Audience Survey! Takes only a few minutes and helps our organization's longterm planning: https://forms.gle/K1hnGRp2SvqPkyxf7" (Facebook)
• NAMI New Hampshire: "Free Webinar on Youth Suicide Prevention Awareness Tues. 5/17, 5:30 - 7 pm Register for link: tinyurl.com/NAMINHEmpoweringYouth Presented by Dartmouth Health and NAMI NH. 24/7 help: https://www.naminh.org/resources-2/crisis-lines/" (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday! I'll see you around.

— Tony Schinella

About me: Award-winning journalist and broadcaster for Patch.com in NH (off and on) since June 2011. Community coverage includes Concord, Hampton-North Hampton, Merrimack, Nashua, Portsmouth, and Salem. Reachable at tony.schinella@patch.com. Career highlights available on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/an...

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