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Rochester Police Search For “Armed and Dangerous” Suspect Over

Authorities are searching for 27-year-old Christopher Thomas who was allegedly last seen with a rifle at the Rochester Walmart. ~ Photo courtesy of Rochester Police

!UPDATE! – According to Rochester Police Chief Paul Toussaint police brought Thomas into custody before 10:30 this morning.

Rochester Police reported that the suspect fired shots at police, but luckily no injuries were reported.

ROCHESTER, NH – Officials in New Hampshire say they are seeking an “armed and dangerous” man in the woods near Rochester. Strafford County SWAT teams and Seacoast emergency response teams are assisting in the search for 27-year-old Christopher Thomas who is wanted by police on three warrants of criminal threatening and four warrants for theft.

Officials say Thomas was seen in a local Walmart parking lot armed with a rifle before he ran off into nearby woods. The Boston Globe reported that Police believe Thomas is homeless and had been living behind the Walmart.

Police say this is not an active shooter scenario and no injuries have been reported.

The search has prompted the lockdown and evacuation of nearby businesses.

Residents are asked to avoid the area as police respond to the scene.

Thomas was described as a white man with a beard who stands about 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs about 160 pounds. If anyone see’s Thomas they are asked to contact police immediately.

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Ray Gilmore is Ready for Skiing, Meisters, and More! – 11/09/2018

It was an unofficial Mountain Meister Recap with Ray Gilmore this morning. Ray joined Gino on the Magic Morning Show today to not only talk about the Meisters and their Kick Off Party happening next week on Wednesday, November 14th…but he also gave a shout out to the Mount Washington Valley Soccer Club, the Eastern Slope Ski Sale that is happening today and tomorrow at the North Conway Community Center, and he brought Mower hot sauce to try! Ray had so much fun we ended up having to drag him out of the studio…check out the audio below!

 

For more information on the Cranmore Mountain Meisters go to CRANMORE.COM or follow them on Facebook.

For more information about the Eastern Slope Ski Club go to EASTERNSLOPESKICLUB.COM

 

 

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Our Friend Jon: The Documentary – Premieres in NH This Friday in Concord! – 11/08/2018

Today on the Magic Morning Show, Gino was joined via Skype by an up and coming filmmaker and his good friend Edward Payson. Edward is promoting his new documentary called “Our Friend Jon”.

The movie is about a young man named, Jon Hernandez. Jon was an aspiring filmmaker who loved horror movies and wanted to create his own. He even went so far to write his own script, however before Jon could go on to make this film, he became very ill and passed away in 2013.

Jon suffered from Sickle Cell Disease or Sickle Cell Anemia. 300,000 children are born throughout the world each year with this disease, and it can lead to all sorts of health complications, including stroke, and death. 176,000 people died from Sickle Cell Disease in 2013, Jon Hernandez was among them.

Jon was a member of a group out of Southern NH where all the members have a disability, some mental, some physical. Jon considered this group to be his friends and they all loved Jon very much. In honor of Jon’s life and his dream to be a filmmaker… his friends all decided to take Jon’s script and make the movie themselves, despite their own disabilities.

A Hollywood film crew, led by Edward, flew out to NH to catch the whole process on film and he has now created a documentary with the footage they captured.

Gino and Edward discussed the film this morning. Check out the interview below!

 

The New Hampshire Premiere of this documentary is Friday, November 9th at 6pm in Concord, NH and will be at the SNOB Film Festival.

Check out the trailer and links below for more information!

 

For more information on the documentary and the SNOB Film Festival go to:

facebook.com/ourfriendjondocumentary

www.snobfilmfestival.com

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The Kevin Peare Memorial Skate Park’s 2nd Annual Grow A Beard 4 KP Competition and More! – 11/07/2018

Caren Wiggin of the Kevin Peare Memorial Skate Park dropped by the Magic Morning Show today and gave us a full update on what’s going on with the skate park, the fundraisers coming up, and to say thank you to the community. Listen to Caren’s interview below with Gino.

 

So far the Skate Park has raised almost $25,000 and there’s still a long way to go! To learn more about the Grow A Beard 4 KP Competition, the Dine to Donate at Deacon Street on November 17th, or the 2nd Annual Skate Art Show check out the flyers below or visit the Kevin Peare Memorial Skate Park Facebook Page!

 

To learn more about the Kevin Peare Memorial Skate Park go to GOSKATE4KEV.COM

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Sununu And Bradley Among The Few Incumbents Who Keep Seats After General Election

 

It looks like the blue wave struck, in Mount Washington Valley. Conway saw an astounding 4,064 voters according to preliminary numbers. Below is a list of the preliminary results so far for the valley and state.

Governor Race

(i = Incumbent)

90% of districts reporting

 

Party          Candidate                       Votes                          Vote %

GOP        Chris Sununu (i)                   258,718                            52%

Dem        Molly Kelly                           228,883                            46%

Lib            Jilletta Jarvis                        7,216                                 1%

 

 

 

Constitutional Amendments

 

Questions 1

Question one sought to add a constitutional amendment to the New Hampshire State Constitution that would allow taxpayers to sue the state, and local government for unlawful spending.

 

Candidate                     Votes                          Vote%

Yes                                       351,219                           83%

No                                        73,402                            17%

 

Questions 2

Question two sought to add a constitutional amendment to the New Hampshire State Constitution that would guarantee New Hampshire residents the right to privacy free of government intrusion.

 

Candidate                       Votes                          Vote %

Yes                                         346,842                          81%

No                                          81,997                             19%

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Hampshire Executive Council

(i = Incumbent)

 

District 1

 

Party          Candidate                       Votes                          Vote %

Dem           Michael Cryans                     54,419                         51.22%

GOP           Joseph Kenney (i)                49,455                          46.55%

Lib              Tobin Menard                       2,377                              2.24%

 

 

New Hampshire Senate

(i = Incumbent)

 

State Senate District 1

 

Party          Candidate                       Votes                          Vote %

GOP            David Starr                            9,634                           54.13%

Dem             Woodburn Jeff (i)                8,163                          45.87%

 

 

State Senate District 2

 

Party          Candidate                       Votes                          Vote %

GOP            Jeb Bradley (i)                    14,205                          54.13%

Dem            Christopher Meier             10,507                          41.71%

Lib               Tania Butler                       477                                  1.89%

 

 

 

New Hampshire House Of Representatives

 

 

New Hampshire House Of Representatives Carroll County District 1

 

Party          Candidate                       Votes                          Vote %

Dem           Anita Burroughs                   1,281                             54.39%

GOP           Gene Chandler                      1,074                            45.61%

 

 

New Hampshire House Of Representatives District 2

 

Party          Candidate                       Votes                          Vote %

Dem           Tom Buco                              2,252                             19.95%

Dem           Harrison Kanzler                  2,241                             19.85%

Dem           Stephen Woodcock               2,127                             18.84%

GOP           Karen Umberger                    1,732                              15.37%

GOP           Frank McCarthy                     1,610                            14.26%

GOP           William Cuccio                       1,328                             11.76%

 

 

New Hampshire House Of Representatives District 3

 

Party          Candidate                       Votes                          Vote %

Dem            Jerry Knirk                             1,911                            35.07%

Dem            Susan Ticehurst                     1,861                            34.15%

GOP            Mark McConkey                    1,677                           30.78%

 

 

 

New Hampshire House Of Representatives District 4

 

Party          Candidate                       Votes                          Vote %

GOP           Glenn Cordelli                        2,504                          28.06%

GOP           Karel Crawford                       2,479                          27.78%

Dem           Caroline Nesbitt                    2,004                          22.45%

Dem           John Morrissey                      1,938                          21.71%

 

 

 

New Hampshire House Of Representatives District 5

 

Party          Candidate                       Votes                          Vote %

GOP            Bill Nelson                            2,424                           20.29%

GOP            Lino Avellani                        2,422                           20.28%

GOP            Ed Comeau                           2,407                            20.15%

Dem           Theresa Swanick                   1,651                            13.82%

Dem           Patricia Putsell                      1,530                            12.81%

Dem           Knute Ogren                          1,511                             12.65%

 

 

 

New Hampshire House Of Representatives District 6

 

Party          Candidate                       Votes                          Vote %

GOP            John MacDonald                  1,859                          27.35%

Dem            Edith DesMarais                   1,738                         25.57%

GOP            Matthew Plache                    1,647                          24.23%

Dem            David Owen                          1,554                          22.86%

 

 

 

New Hampshire House Of Representatives Carroll County District 7

 

Party          Candidate                       Votes                          Vote %

Dem            Ed Butler                              6,243                            61.53%

GOP            Joseph Mosca                      3,904                           38.47%

 

 

 

New Hampshire House Of Representatives Carroll County District 8

 

Party          Candidate                       Votes                          Vote %

GOP            William Marsh                    5,639                           60.27%

Dem            Stuart Richard                    3,717                           39.73%

 

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Officials Expect Record Setting Turnout As Valley Residents Flood The Polls

Conway voters waiting in their respective lines during the November 6th midterm elections. ~ Photo courtesy of Christian Mower

 
CONWAY, NH – When Polls opened at 8 this morning at the Conway Recreation Department residents reported long lines leading out of the gymnasium and around a hallway as voters hit the polls first thing. By noon time election officials where still inundated with people getting out to do their civic duty. One election Official reported having over 500 people check in to vote before noon.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Conway voters wait in lines extending down stairs, hallways, and outside the building at the Conway Recreation Department Building. ~ Photo courtesy of Christian Mower

 

Across the state election officials have reported much of the same with locations struggling to handle the massive amount of people looking to cast their ballots for state and local representation. Last week New Hampshire Secretary of State Bill Gardner predicted over 500,000 Granite staters will hit the polls today.

Besides representatives and senators New Hampshire voters will be deciding on two state constitutional amendments and on a Governor. Polls close at 7pm. For a list of Mount Washington Valley Poll locations and voting information click here.

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Mt. Washington Valley Midterm Elections: Know Before You Go

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Voters head to the polls across the nation today in what many believe will be a record-breaking turnout for a midterm election. New Hampshire Secretary of State Bill Gardner predicts over 500,000 Granite Staters will hit the polls today. Thousands of trained volunteers will be working across the state at more than 300 polling locations, they said, each of which will be inspected Tuesday by attorney general’s office staff. Below is a detail list of voter information resources available to Mount Washington Valley residents as well as all New Hampshire residents who may need help before heading out to vote.

If You Need Help While Voting

The Attorney General’s office set up a hotline to assist voters and local election officials. Those with questions or complaints about voting can call 1-866-868-370 to speak in real time with the State Attorney General’s Office Election Unit. They will also be sending out State attorneys to polling places across New Hampshire to make sure things are running smoothly and scout for any potential issues.

Most polling places also will be using a new system for voters with disabilities.

Can I Vote?

In New Hampshire voters must meet 4 basic requirements to vote:

You must be over the age of 18 at the time of the election
You must be a U.S. Citizen
You must live in New Hampshire and consider it your domicile as outlined by the state’s law.
You must be able to prove your identity

Where Do I Vote?

Voting Poll Locations and Times

Albany – 8AM-7PM at the Albany Town Hall

Bartlett – 8AM-7PM at the Bartlett Town Hall, 56 Town Hall Rd.

Berlin – 8AM-7PM at all locations

Precinct 1– Recreation Center

Precinct 2 – St Anne Hall

Precinct 4 – Community Bible Church

Center Harbor – 8AM-7PM at the Center Harbor Town Office

Conway – 8AM-7PM at the Community Recreation Department in Center Conway

Dummer – 11AM-7PM at the Dummer Town Hall

Eaton – 11AM-7PM at the Evans Memorial Bldg – Eaton Town Hall

Effingham – 8AM-7PM at the Effingham Elementary School

Freedom – 8AM-7PM at the Freedom Town Hall

Gorham – 8AM-7PM at the Gorham Town Hall

Hearts Location – 10AM – 4:30PM at the Notchland Inn, Then 5PM – 7PM at the Town Hall

Jackson – 8AM-7PM at the Whitney Community Center

Madison – 8AM-7PM at the Madison Elementary School in The Noyes Hall

Milan – 8AM-7PM at the Milan Village School Gym

Moultonborough – 7 AM-7PM at the Moultonborough Public Safety Building

Ossipee – 8AM-7PM at the Ossipee Town Hall

Sandwich – 8AM-7PM at the Sandwich Town Hall

Tamworth – 8AM-7PM at the Tamworth Town House

Tuftonboro – 8AM-7PM at the Tuftonboro TOWN HOUSE

Wakefield – 8AM-7PM The polling location will be at the Town Hall Opera House

Wolfeboro – 8AM-7PM Second floor of the Great Hall

If you did not see your town’s name click here to locate your polling location.

What Do I Need To Vote?

What you bring depends on whether or not you have already registered to vote.

If you need to register to vote you’ll have to bring proof of your age, citizenship, identity and domicile requirements.

If you’re already registered to vote you will still be asked to present a valid photo ID at the polls. Valid ID’s include but are not limited to New Hampshire Drivers License, New Hampshire Non-Drivers License, U.S. Passport, Military ID, U.S. Government ID

If you don’t have a valid Photo ID you can still vote however you will have to sign a “”challenged voter affidavit swearing that you are who you say you are. You will also have your photo taken. You can opt out of having your photo taken for religious reasons, but will have to sign another form attesting to that. After the election you will be contacted by the Secretary of State’s Office requesting confirmation that you voted. If you do not respond in writing to the Secretary of State within 30 days of the date it was mailed, the Attorney General will conduct an investigation to determine whether fraudulent voting occurred. For the full Voter ID Law click here.

What Is On The Ballot?

On the ballot depending on which town, county, and district you are in you’ll be asked to vote for various representatives, senators, and executive councilors. Across the state New Hampshire residents will be voting on a Governor as well as on two state constitutional amendments.

Question 1

This question asks whether or not a a voter wants to add an amendment to the state constitution allowing citizens who are eligible to vote to sue their state, county or local governments, restoring a right that was taken away in 2014.
Question 2

This question asks whether or not a a voter wants to add an amendment to the state constitution which would create a constitutional right to privacy from government intrusion concerning their private or personal information.

You can read the full text of the two questions here.