🌱 What Franklin nurses say is at stake in stalled contract talks

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• What Franklin nurses say is at stake in stalled contract talks

Also on today's calendar: Free Music in Marceau Park Presented by Franklin Opera House and 4 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, El T.!

Today's riddle: Where is the worst place to hide in a hospital ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.
• Friday: Clouds and sun with a shower, temps: high: 79, low: 51.
• Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Nurses say Concord Hospital Health System dragging its feet in contract talks (wmur.com) — Unionized nurses at Concord Hospital's Franklin facility say prolonged contract talks aren't addressing staffing and safety concerns that could affect local patient care. Hospital leaders insist first contracts take time and stress recent investments after Franklin and Laconia's bankruptcies, while nurses push for a fair deal to keep caregivers from leaving.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Franklin

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday August 18
• Tilton Farmers Market →
  Tilton Police Department, 45 Sanborn Rd, Tilton
  3:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday August 20
• Free Music in Marceau Park Presented by Franklin Opera House →
  Marceau Park, 4 Smith St, Franklin
  5:00 pm
Sunday August 23
• Garden Yoga at Tarbin Gardens →
  Tarbin Gardens, 321 Salisbury Rd, Franklin
  9:00 am
Tuesday August 25
• Tilton Farmers Market →
  Tilton Police Department, 45 Sanborn Rd, Tilton
  3:30 pm
• Lend-a-Hand Tuesdays →
  Veterans Memorial Recreation Area, 266 Flaghole Rd, Franklin
  5:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
• Tilton Farmers Market →
  Tilton Police Department, 45 Sanborn Rd, Tilton
  3:30 pm
• Lend-a-Hand Tuesdays →
  Veterans Memorial Recreation Area, 266 Flaghole Rd, Franklin
  5:00 pm

🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 13
• LIVE MUSIC AT DOX on Winnisquam →
  Dox on Winnisquam, 927 Laconia Rd, Tilton
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
• Community Balance Screening Clinic – Northfield →
  Hall Memorial Library, 18 Park St, Northfield
  10:30 am
Wednesday September 9
• Wicked Wednesdays - Tilton NH - Community Gathering at Silver Sage Cottage →
  The Silver Sage Cottage, 252 Main St, Tilton
  5:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Newfound Regional Boys JV Soccer @ Winnisquam →
  Winnisquam Regional High School, 435 W Main St, Tilton
  5:45 pm
Saturday September 12
• Gould Academy Boys Varsity Soccer @ Tilton School →
  Tilton School, 30 School St, Tilton
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Cumberland Farms posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Franklin. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Tilton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklin here.

🗞 Nearby News

Loudon

• Hampstead native Seuss is a busy man, but he'll make time for NHMS next weekend for the Modifieds (unionleader.com)

Concord

• 3 Arrested In Concord Connected To Common Nuisance Allegation, South End Drug Bust: Follow-Up (patch.com)
• Goodlander Speaks At Concord Rotary (indepthnh.org)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: In the ICU (Thank you Donna M. for sending it in!)
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