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Feel Good Story of the Week: UPDATE! Ryan Reynolds Helps Find Stolen Teddy Bear!

Actor Ryan Reynolds shared a tweet from Deborah Goble, a Canadian Broadcasting Company reporter who’d asked her followers for help tracking down a stolen teddy bear that means a lot to its original owner. Instead of simply sharing Goble’s message with his 16.2 million followers, Reynolds went a step further, offering a “no questions asked” $5,000 reward for anyone who returns the bear to its owner, 28-year-old Mara Soriano. The bear contains the voice of Mara’s mother, who  passed away last year, saying, “I love you. I’m proud of you. I’ll always be with you.” The bear was stolen in Vancouver during a recent move and is still missing. 

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Don’t you just LOVE a HAPPY ENDING!

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Trooper Resigns After Being Accused of Falsifying Report in Madison, NH

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire’s attorney general’s office has announced that a state trooper has resigned after he was accused of twice falsifying records. James Callahan was first accused of falsifying information on a form following an incident in Madison, New Hampshire, earlier this year. During the course of the investigation, the attorney general’s office found Callahan had also falsified information on his official report. Specifically, he allegedly made false statements about where the K-9 drug-detection search had occurred. Rather than charge Callahan, the attorney general’s office accepted his resignation. Callahan also agreed to forfeit his certification as a police officer in New Hampshire.

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Suspicious Death in Wolfeboro, NH

Concord, NH – Attorney General Gordon J. MacDonald, New Hampshire State Police Colonel Nathan A. Noyes, and Wolfeboro Police Chief Dean Rondeau announce that officials are investigating the suspicious death of William Murray (52) of Meredith. On Monday, July 27, 2020, officers from the Wolfeboro Police Department responded to Pine Hill Cemetery.  Upon arrival, the officers found Mr. Murray deceased on the property of the cemetery. New Hampshire’s Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Jennie Duval has conducted an autopsy of Mr. Murray.  At this time, the cause and manner of Mr. Murray’s death are being withheld pending further investigation. The investigation is ongoing and additional information will be released as it becomes available, while protecting the integrity of the investigation.  Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact Sergeant Kelly Healey of the New Hampshire State Police at 603-MCU-TIPS (603-628-8477).

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YouTube Will Offer 100 Kids Movies And Specials For Free

If you’re running out of stuff for your kid to watch during the pandemic, YouTube sees you. Over the next month, until August 31st, YouTube Kids will release over 100 movies and specials as part of the platform’s “After School” experience project. YouTube’s Head of Family & Learning Partnerships, Don Anderson, explains that the service wants to help parents who are juggling work, life and their children at the same time due to work-from-home arrangements caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The new selection will include Baby Shark, Pinkfong, The Wiggles, and Hair Love, which won Best Animated Short Film at the Oscars, among other things. YouTube Kids will put up all its After School content every Monday under the platform’s “Shows” category over the next five weeks.

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An Audio Tribute to Regis Philbin

Regis Philbin Audio Tribute:

 

Regis Philbin, a legendary television personality who co-hosted Live With Regis and Kathie Lee for 15 years on ABC, has died at age 88. 

In a statement, his family told People: “We are deeply saddened to share that our beloved Regis Philbin passed away last night of natural causes, one month shy of his 89th birthday. His family and friends are forever grateful for the time we got to spend with him – for his warmth, his legendary sense of humor, and his singular ability to make every day into something worth talking about. We thank his fans and admirers for their incredible support over his 60-year career and ask for privacy as we mourn his loss.”

Philbin died Saturday. He and Kathle Lee Gifford launched their show in 1988, and when she left after 15 years, the pair remained close. He went onto to host Live! With Regis and Kelly, alongside Kelly Ripa, from 2001-2011. Philbin also served as the original host of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? from 1999 to 2002, Million Dollar Password, the first season of America’s Got Talent, hosted multiple Miss America pageants as well as a reoccurring co-host seat on Rachael Ray.

Philbin was born in 1931 and raised in the Bronx. He attended University of Notre Dame, served in the Navy, then began a career in Hollywood with a local San Diego show called The Regis Philbin Show. 

Philbin won multiple Emmys, including a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008. Philbin was married twice and his survived by J.J. Philbin and Joanna Philbin, whom he shared with his wife of 50 years, Joy Philbin. He was also shared Amy Philbin, with his first wife Catherine Faylen. Philbin and Faylen had another child, son Daniel Philbin, who died in 2014.

REACTION 

In a statement posted on Instagram, Ripa and her current co-host, Ryan Seacrest, said they were “beyond saddened” by Philbin’s death. 

“He was the ultimate class act, bringing his laughter and joy into our homes everyday on Live for more than 23 years,” the statement said. “We were beyond lucky to have him as a mentor in our careers and aspire everyday to fill his shoes on the show.”

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Mount Washington Observatory Extends Thanks To All That Supported a Virtual Seek The Peak Hike-A-Thon Fundraiser

The 20th anniversary of Seek the Peak a success amongst challenging times 

 North Conway, NH –  The non-profit Mount Washington Observatory celebrated its 20th anniversary Seek the Peak(STP) hike-a-thon with over 300 hikers participating virtually around the country raising nearly $110,000 in pledges.  The events’ proceeds benefit the Observatory’s summit operations where observers take hourly weather observations 24/7 continuing in 87-plus year data set used in forecasting, education and science.  

Participants were encouraged to hike from anywhere between July 1-20, 2020 and to share their hikes on the Seek the Peak Facebook group page to continue to inspire the Seek the Peak community and to ultimately be included in a video bringing together the STP participants in a virtual format. Additionally, participants were asked to send along a story/prayer flag reflecting their hike of choice and years of participation to be included in a collection of flags from participants spanning the 20-year event with a plan to ultimately fly from the summit tower on Mount Washington in celebration of 20 years of STP. 

Hikers took the challenge to heart, trekking up peaks beyond Mount Washington. Some chose different massive mountains in the Presidential Range while others stuck closer to home in town forests, woodlands, and state parks. Long time participants the Nowicki family went up and down hills in their neighborhood to equal the elevation of the Ammonoosuc Trail. To keep their STP experience authentic they had candy and gifts sent from North Conway’s iconic shops Zeb’s and The Penguin to share after their outing. Robin Hirsch who has been involved with Seek the Peak since the beginning opted to finish her Sleeping Giant Mountain (CT) Master  certificate, totaling 50 miles of trail over several months, to round out her virtual STP event.  

“It was truly amazing to see the Seek the Peak community come together virtually through the Facebook Group and with emails to share their hikes and experiences and to inspire each other,” said Brand Manager Krissy Fraser. “We are so thankful for our participants and sponsors for continuing to make this event incredibly special and a successful critical fundraising event in support of the Observatory.”

Participants who reached a $200 fundraising goal were awarded with an exclusive Cotopaxi backpack provided by presenting sponsors Eastern Mountain Sports.  Leading fundraisers were awarded special prizes. Chris Nichols was the top fundraiser raising over $8,000 with 20-year participant Lee Eckhardt close behind raising a clever $6,288—that’s the elevation of Mount Washington.  Other 20-year Seek the Peak hikers Brad Griswold, and Pat and Brenda Daly were recognized for their dedication.  A special Brad Bradstreet Award recognizing a love and enthusiasm for STP and the Observatory was awarded to longtime volunteer coordinators of the event and 2020 participants Hank and Linda Dresch. 

You can view the both the 20 year celebration video and the STP 2020 virtual hike videos on YouTube.  Donations are still being accepted and the option to earn the exclusive Cotopaxi pack will be available through the end of July. Visit www.seekthepeak.org to support the event and visit www.mountwashington.org for the  information on additional Observatory programs including a free virtual Science in the Mountains lecture series slated to launch on Tuesday, July 28, 2020.  

Seek the Peak is made possible with support from presenting sponsors Oboz Footwear, Eastern Mountain Sports with additional support from The Mount Washington Auto Rd., Martini Northern, First Light, White Mountain Oil, Mason & Mason Insurance, Delta Dental and WMWV 93.5FM.  

About Mount Washington Observatory:

Mount Washington Observatory is a private, nonprofit, member-supported institution with a mission to advance understanding of the natural systems that create the Earth’s weather and climate. Since 1932, the Observatory has been monitoring the elements from its weather station on the summit of Mount Washington, using this unique site for scientific research and educational outreach. For more information, call (800) 706-0432 or visit MountWashington.org.

 

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Test Capacity Increased, Non-virus Patients Allowed 1 Person

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire’s health commissioner says the state is entering into a partnership with Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center for it to take over surveillance testing for the coronavirus at long-term care facilities, to help increase the state’s testing capacity and control costs. Lori Shibinette says the transition will begin next week. She said as the national picture of COVID changes, it impacts turnaround times at the national labs. Right now, their resources are going into different areas of the country. Shibinette also said that patients going into the hospital for non-coronavirus reasons can now have a designated person at their bedside.

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