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NH Nursing Homes Say Feds Sent Useless Protective Equipment

Brendan Williams, president of the New Hampshire Health Care Association, wears an isolation gown with no sleeve openings for hands, which was received in a shipment from the federal government, outside Webster at Rye senior care center on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, in Rye, N.H.  (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

 

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A group representing New Hampshire nursing homes says shipments of personal protective equipment from the federal government were mostly garbage. The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced in May that it would send a 14-day supply of masks, gloves and other equipment to nearly 15,000 nursing homes across the country. But Brendan Williams of the New Hampshire Health Care Association says the shipment included isolation gowns with no arm openings, child-sized gloves, surgical masks with ear loops that break when stretched and fabric masks unsuitable for clinical settings. A FEMA spokeswoman says only 1% of facilities have raised such concerns.

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New Hampshire House Passes Tough Drinking Water Standards

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) —The New Hampshire House has passed a bill that would put into law some of toughest drinking water standards for a group of toxic chemicals and providing tens of millions of dollars to help communities in the state meet the rules. The House voted 210 to 116 to put into law the standards that were put forth last year by the state Department of Environmental Services for potentially harmful chemicals known collectively as PFAS. The standards limit one chemical to a maximum of 12 parts per trillion and another to 15 parts per trillion, far lower than the 70 parts per trillion the federal Environmental Protection Agency has advised for the chemicals.

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Endless Summer of Prizes 2020

Endless Summer of Prizes 2020 kicks off on July 6th and once again Magic 104 has teamed up with some amazing local businesses to bring the best out of your summer! Gino is bringing back all your favorite games and this year the only rule is… YOU GOTTA TUNE IN TO WIN!

As always we will be taking 1 Qualifier each weekday – by playing a game… however to play, you MUST be listening to the radio. That’s right! There will be NO CHANCES to win for the Endless Summer of Prizes on Facebook. We are kicking it old school!

Check out the PRIZE LIST and SCHEDULE and Good Luck!

Daily Qualifying Prize – FREE Sundae courtesy of Dairy Queen

Week 1: July 6th – July 10th – Conway Scenic Railroad – FAMILY 4 PACK OF VALLEY TRAIN TICKETS

Week 2: July 13th – July 17th – Castle In The Clouds  – FAMILY 4 PACK OF TICKETS

Week 3: July 20th – July 24th – Four Your Paws Only – An Outdoor Summer Fun Package for Dogs

Week 4: July 27th – July 31st – Town and Country Polaris – Polaris Dog Kennel

Week 5: August 3rd – August 7th – TO BE ANNOUNCED

Week 6: August 10th – August 14th – Premier Home Store – A Pair of Ashley Sundown Treasure Adirondack Chairs

Week 7: August 17th – August 21st – TO BE ANNOUNCED

Week 8: August 4th – August 28th – Christmas Loft/Tricks & Treats – Gift Package

 

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Great Glen Trails’ Kona Summer Mountain Bike Series Starts July 7th

Great Glen Trails‘ Event Director Lisa McCoy called Gino today on the Magic Morning Show and gave us a full rundown all about their Kona Summer Mountain Bike Series that starts Tuesday, July 7th and will run through August 25th. Lisa explains that it is a fun and safe way to spend time with your family outdoors and a great opportunity to win some amazing prizes. Click below to listen to the interview and make sure to check out all the details.

 

Event Notes from GREATGLENTRAILS.COM

Kona Summer Mountain Bike Series
Tuesdays, July 7 – August 25, 2020

We are thrilled to be able to welcome you to join the Great Glen Trails summer weekly mountain bike series sponsored by Kona bikes!!

Come to Great Glen Trails each Tuesday anytime between 3:30 – 7:00 p.m. Choose your race course — long, short, or mini — and compete against the clock in this fun, easy going series. Open to all ages and abilities, this is the perfect socially-distant outdoor activity you can do with the entire family. This is a BYOB (Bring Your Own Bike) event. Rentals will not be available for the race series.

Long course: 5.3 miles
Short course: 3.9 miles
Mini: 1.2 miles

All courses use the Great Glen Trails carriage roads and single track at the scenic base of Mt. Washington.

There will be a few additional parameters in place this summer due to COVID19 restrictions and recommendations:

– mandatory staggered start; at least 1 min apart
– please do not congregate at the starting line under tent
– children must be accompanied at all times by their own parent/guardian

Please follow CDC recommendations and do not come to Great Glen if you are feeling sick, have a fever, or have known contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID19. We kindly ask you to wear a mask when inside, wash your hands, and keep at least 6′ apart. 

We will have prizes each week in lieu of a potluck party and awards at the end of the series. We encourage everyone to sign up online in advance! 

Series Adult: $65
Series Child (17& Under): $40

One Race Adult: $14
One Race Child: $9
*One race rates are only available for purchase day-of, on site.

RIDE LOCALLY. BE SMART. BE HEALTHY. — Kona 

To register go to GREATGLENTRAILS.COM

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“Red-Flag” Gun Bill Headed to Sununu for Likely Veto

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A bill allowing guns to be taken from people who present a danger to themselves or others is on its way to Republican Gov. Chris Sununu, who is likely to veto it. The Democratically-controlled Senate voted 14-10 Monday for the bill, which would allow relatives or police to petition a court to temporarily remove firearms. Supporters argue the so-called “red-flag” measure is needed in a state where the suicide rate is rising faster than elsewhere and would be used only in cases of extreme risk. Opponents counter that the bill violates not only the right to own firearms, but also other constitutional guarantees.

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Proposal would make National Parks FREE for more Disabled Veterans

BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) — The U.S. Senate has passed a bill introduced by a pair of New England senators that would make disabled veterans able to attend national parks for free. Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins and New Hampshire Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen proposed the bill. It’s designed to provide all veterans who suffered service-connected disabilities with free lifetime entry to any national parks. The 2004 Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act states that veterans must be classified as having a 100% permanent disability to get a free National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass.

 

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Fund Created to Help Self-Employed in New Hampshire

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A fund has been created to help sole proprietors in New Hampshire experiencing hardship during the coronavirus pandemic. The Self Employment Livelihood Fund will offer amounts up to $50,000 to those mom-and-pop businesses that qualify. Gov. Chris Sununu said Thursday it’s estimated that between 10,000 and 15,000 individuals statewide are going through unemployment or identified themselves through applying for the Main Street Relief Fund for small businesses, which didn’t cover sole proprietors. People can apply from July 6th to July 17.

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