Go ahead and buy an indoor plant—it could help you feel less stressed. Licensed mental health counselor Jesse Radloff says, “Researcher has been done examining the effect on people while being in an indoor environment with or without plants. Not only did the people in the rooms with plants self-report feeling less stressed and happier, their cortisol (a stress hormone) was also lower than those in non-plant rooms.” She adds that there’s a type of mental health therapy called horticultural therapy which “among other activities, involves caring for an indoor plant to improve mood, motivation, stress levels, and feelings of self efficacy.” Another expert says if you’re new to indoor gardening you should consider starting out with an easy plant, such as a snake plant, pothos, philodendron, or dracaena.

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Today on The Magic Morning Show, Gino was joined by Conway Scenic Railroad Owner Dave Swirk via the phone and they discussed the Conway Scenic Railroad‘s Mountaineer Train and how they are adding another trip to their schedule. Dave also gave us a full rundown of how operation has changed at the train station due to COVID-19 and the guidelines they will be following to make sure everyone will be safe when riding with the Conway Scenic Railroad. Check out the interview below!

 

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A true hero, Boo-Boo the dog is credited with saving owner Rudy Armstrong’s life after he realized he was having a stroke on his houseboat. When Rudy came to the realization that he couldn’t reach his phone, he told Boo-Boo to “go get help”—and she faithfully obeyed. A short time later, Boo-Boo returned with the dockmaster, who summoned paramedics. The two were reunited in a tearful reunion 5 days later.

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Box Office Recap – 05/13/2019

‘AVENGERS: ENDGAME’ TOPS BOX OFFICE AGAIN – (05/13/2019) Avengers: Endgame is holding onto the box office for the third weekend in a row, bringing in an estimated $63 million across 4,662 theaters. Globally, the Marvel–Disney juggernaut grabbed another $102.3 billion, bringing its global haul to $2.5 billion, putting it within striking distance of Avatar’s $2.9 […]

The $100 White Birch Books Gift Certificate goes to Starting Point and Boots n’ Bling is Right Around The Corner!

Hopefully, you caught the video on our Facebook Page of Gino reading “The Book with No Pictures” by BJ Novak. Gino did that reading for White Birch Books‘ Independent Bookstore Day Event with other Community Readers and ended up winning a $100 White Birch Books Gift Certificate by garnering the most “likes” on Facebook. He […]

Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber’s “I Don’t Care” is Finally Here! Give it a Listen!

ED SHEERAN & JUSTIN BIEBER RELEASE ‘I DON’T CARE’ COLLABO – (05/10/2019) After weeks of teasing, Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber have finally released their new collaboration, “I Don’t Care.” Produced by Max Martin, Shellback and FRED, the song is about not fitting in but not caring when you’re with your “baby.” Bieber announced the […]

The White Mountain Waldorf School’s May Faire Celebration is this Saturday, May 11th!

Heather Burnell from the White Mountain Waldorf School and her daughter Jenna joined Gino on the Magic Morning Show today to tell us all about the annual May Faire Celebration that is happening this Saturday, May 11th at the North Conway Community Center from 10am-1pm. Check out the interview below!   For more info about […]

Box Office Recap – 05/06/2019

‘AVENGERS’ CROSSES $2B MARK AT BOX OFFICE – (05/06/2019) The Disney and Marvel film Avengers: Endgame is still dominating the box office, and actually managed to cross the $2 billion mark at the worldwide box office this weekend. The film has garnered $2.189 billion in just 11 days, the fastest any film has managed to […]

Set Your Alarms! The White Mountain Independents Gift Certificates Go On Sale Tomorrow at 9am!

Gino was joined by Brian Ahearn (Four Your Paws Only) and Janice Brotherton (Valley Artisans & Vintage Market/Design Bungalow) from the White Mountain Independents today to let everyone know about the 30% OFF Online Gift Certificate Sale going on Tomorrow, May 4th! Log on to WHITEMOUNTAININDEPENDENTS.COM at 9am sharp for the deal because it’s as […]