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Franconia Notch Starting Shuttle Service In Attempt To Help Parking Issue
FRANCONIA, NH – The New Hampshire State Parks department has announced that they are launching a pilot shuttle service in Franconia Notch State Park. This service, which starts tomorrow (8/3/18), offers a safe and legal alternative to parking on Interstate 93 for people visiting the popular tourist attractions in the Notch. The shuttle service will run out of Cannon Mountain’s Peabody Base Lodge parking lot (Exit 34C) and run through Sunday October 14. Hikers can park for free in the lot and take the approximately 10-15 minute ride one-way to Lafayette Place. Then the shuttle will pick visitors up at the Falling Waters/Bridle Path and return them to the Peabody Base Lodge parking lot. The shuttle will run continuously from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM Friday through Monday (rain or shine). The initial cost will be $5 per person and only cash will be accepted.
State Officials said that since it is a pilot program, dogs will initially be allowed and Lafayette Place and Falling Waters/Bridle Path trailheads will be the only stops other than the Peabody lot. State officials will evaluate the shuttle service pilot program, adjusting as needed and determining its overall feasibility.
Phil Bryce, director of NH State Park said “Although a shuttle service is not a normal park operation for us, we felt that we should step up and provide a safe and legal parking alternative for visitors hiking in the park and national forest.”
Increased visitation to the White Mountains Region, particularly at the Falling Waters/Old Bridle Path trailheads near Lafayette Place, has caused parking lots to fill quickly, resulting in illegal and unsafe parking along Interstate 93. For the past year, state agencies, the White Mountain National Forest and other partners have been working together to explore alternatives to parking on the highway. This included reaching out to the private sector to provide a shuttle service but no interest was shown.
For information on additional available hiker parking lots, parking lot capacity and trails accessed from parking lots, visit franconianotchstatepark.com.
Jewelry By Tim and Friends Drop By The Magic Morning Show! – 08/01/2018
Today was the day to announce the winner of our Jewelry By Tim And Friends Facebook Contest and Gino was joined by Tim Psaledakis and his daughter Sarah on the Magic Morning Show to help do so.
Sarah, earlier this year, was named Miss Mount Washington Valley Teen. Gino talked with both Tim and Sarah about Tim’s shop and what Sarah has been doing as Miss Mount Washington Valley Teen. Check out the interview below!
Congratulations to Melissa from Freedom on winning the Peridot and $150 Gift Certificate! Follow us on Facebook for another chance at a Jewelry By Tim and Friends $150 Gift Certificate and Sapphire. We will be launching that contest on Friday!
For more information about Jewelry By Tim and Friends go to JewelryByTimAndFriends.com and if you’d like Miss Mount Washington Valley Teen to be at your next event you can contact her through Facebook or just stop by their shop!
Jackson Inn Manager Accused Of Hate Crime
JACKSON, NH – A Jackson woman is being indicted after the people she kicked out of the Inn she was working at accused her of a hate crime and assault.
The New Hampshire Attorney General Gordon J. MacDonald and Carroll County Attorney Michaela Andruzzi announced the indictment of 32-year-old Priscilla Protasowicki, on two counts of simple assault subject to the hate-crime enhancement.
The charges allege that on April 20th Protasowicki, while working at the Covered Bridge Riverview Lodge in Jackson, assaulted two patrons in an effort to remove them from the establishment because of their religion and perceived national origin.
The indictments accuse Protasowicki of pushing Mohamed Ghallami and Chahrazade Mounaji saying she was “substantially motivated to commit the crime because of hostility towards the victim’s religion, race, creed or national origin.”
Protasowicki said the couple, became upset when they arrived and saw a 9/11 first-responder’s badge in the lobby. They demanded a refund, but refunds aren’t possible under the inn’s policy.
According to The Conway Daily Sun Protasowicki said Ghallami told Mounaji to get her phone out and start recording the dispute and that they would make a lot of money posting the video on YouTube. Adding that she never touched Mounaji , and that she “barely touched” Ghallami after he refused to leave or to show their IDs or the credit card used to book the room.
The charge of simple assault subject to the hate-crime enhancement carries a possible maximum sentence of five years in the New Hampshire State Prison.
On July 17, 2018, the Attorney General initiated an action against Ms. Protasowicki pursuant to the New Hampshire Civil Rights Act based on this same conduct. Each violation of the New Hampshire Civil Rights Act carries a maximum civil penalty of $5,000.
The court may also enjoin further violations of the Act, a violation of which constitutes a class A misdemeanor, award restitution to the victims, and grant other equitable relief that it deems appropriate.
Protasowicki is scheduled to be arraigned in Carroll County Superior Court on August 22nd, with the hearing on alleged Civil Rights Act violations scheduled for August 24th.
Protasowicki was convicted of simple assault after a confrontation with a guest in 2011.
Magic 104’s Littlest BIG Radio Star: Lexi Williams – 07/31/2018
Today, Gino and The Magic Morning Show had a VERY Special Guest…Magic 104’s Littlest Big Radio Star Lexi Williams!
Lexi is from Berlin and Milan, 9 years old, and loves animals! She is a cheerleader, a member of the student council, and chorus at the Milan Village School!
In addition to being the radio star for the day, Lexi was able to pick the whole playlist for the hour, be interviewed by Gino and Mower, play a game with them, and just have some plain old fun. Plus, Lexi took home a pair of passes to Story Land, a Valley Original Gift Certificate, a Magic 104 Prize Pack, and some Seeds of Happiness.
Thank you so much to Lexi and her family for stopping by the show!
Click below to listen to all the segments!
Segment 1: The Interview
Segment 2: Family Shout Out
Segment 3: The Game
Segment 4: Final Words
And now we search for our next “Littlest Big Radio Star”…
Do you know a little boy or girl that just says the “craziest” of things?
Do you know a little boy or girl that LOVES to talk about anything and everything?
Do you know a little boy or girl who LOVES Magic 104 and would enjoy co-hosting The Magic Morning Show with Gino this summer?
If you answered YES to any of these questions then sign them up today by sending an email to GINO@CONWAYMAGIC.COM
Tell Gino about your child and explain why your child should co-host The Magic Morning Show! If your child is selected, not only will they co-host the show for an hour but will also win a Magic 104 Prize Package, A Valley Original Gift Certificate, and 2 Storyland Passes!
Qualifications:
CHILD MUST BE 12 OR YOUNGER!
CHILD MUST BE ENERGETIC!
CHILD MUST BE TALKATIVE!
CHILD MUST NOT BE SHY!
CHILD MUST WANT TO HAVE FUN!
We are looking to choose 1 more child to co-host the Magic Morning Show this August!
So keep those submissions coming!
Profile Subaru Shares Love And Blankets With Memorial Hospital Patients
This summer, Subaru retailers partnered with local Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) chapters nationwide to deliver nearly 40,000 blankets along with messages of hope and LLS “Here to Help” palm cards. Receiving 80 donated Subaru Loves to Care blankets this month from Profile Subaru’s General Manager Dale Petell are left to right: Oncology & Infusion Services team members Kathy Munroe, RN; Sarah Bushey, MA; Lawrence Carbonaro, Outpatient Specialty Practices Director; Anne Edmunds and Lauren Calabro, RN. These blankets will be used by patients in the practice. ~ Photo courtesy of Memorial Hospital
NORTH CONWAY, NH – This summer Subaru retailers partnered with local Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) chapters nationwide to deliver nearly 40,000 blankets to hospitals and cancer treatment centers across the country. Included were messages of hope and LLS “Here to Help” palm cards with information about services they provide to cancer patients. Memorial Hospital was among the recipients of these donations. The local Subaru dealer’s general manager, Dale Petell of Profile Subaru, personally delivered 80 blankets and cards to Memorial’s Oncology & Infusion Services Department earlier this month.
“Subaru Loves to Care is all about improving the health of our local communities and we are proud to once again work alongside our valued partner, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, to continue supporting patients and their families battling cancer,” said Dale Petell of Profile Subaru in Albany. “We hope that through this program, our gestures of hope will comfort and warm those who need it most.”
“Helping our patients to be comfortable during their treatment and know that we care is crucial to providing the excellent and compassionate care our cancer patients deserve,” said Lawrence Carbonaro, Memorial Hospital Outpatient Specialty Practice Director. “Our patients love the blankets and cards, and appreciate these gestures of kindness in their fight against cancer.”
Memorial Hospital through its Oncology & Infusion Services, provides state-of-the-art chemotherapy, infusion services and integrated and compassionate cancer care, close to home. Staff and volunteers also offer group support and education through Journey of Hope, a well-established, highly popular program for anyone whose life has been touched for cancer. For more information on these or other services at Memorial Hospital, call 603-356-5461 or visit MemorialHospitalNH.org.
Fatal Motorcycle Accident In Fryeburg
FRYEBURG, ME – A Florida man was killed after a motorcycle crash in Fryeburg this weekend. According to Fryeburg Police Route 302 was closed for nearly three hours Saturday starting at 6:45pm while they investigated the fatal crash.
Authorities said they believe 69-year-old Norman Lee of Merritt Island, Florida was driving his Harley westbound when he left the roadway on a curve near the 978 block, attempted to correct but was unable to control his bike striking a utility pole and rock.
Lee was ejected from the motorcycle and died on scene.
Lee was traveling in a group of three motorcycles along with his son and grandson.
Police said Lee was not wearing a helmet and they do not believe speed or alcohol were factors in the crash.
Full Moon Readings with Sara Moore – 07/27/2018
Psychic Medium Sara Moore once again joined Gino and The Magic Morning Show to celebrate tonight’s full moon.
Sara Moore has an office located right in North Conway Village across from Eastern Slope Inn and she dropped by this morning to give Magic 104’s listeners FREE Mini Readings via our text line at 603-356-9145.
In addition to being a Psychic Medium for people, she is also one for pets as well. Click below to listen to Sara Moore do her thing with our listeners.
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Sara is also doing a gallery show tomorrow night at M&D Theater from 7pm-8:30pm with a portion of the proceeds going to the Laura Foundation. To purchase your tickets and to learn more about Sara Moore, plus, how you can set up your own reading with her, go to ENLIGHTENEDHORIZONS.COM
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Riley Parkhurst Shines Under The Local Spotlight!
This morning on The Magic Morning Show, Gino sat down for a “Local Spotlight”. This is where Gino interviews a local musician and they get to play an original and a cover song LIVE on the show!
Riley Parkhurst was the special guest this time around and she was accompanied by her dad, Dan Parkhurst. Riley Parkhurst is only 19 years old and is from right here in Conway, NH. Riley has a true homegrown story and has made quite a name for herself in the valley.
Listen to the interview below where Riley talks with Gino about her musical background, her influences, and how excited she is to be going to Boston’s Berklee College of Music in the fall.
Riley Parkhurst sings her original and Local Song of The Year “Nowhere”
Riley Parkhurst covers Adele’s “Rolling In The Deep”
For more information on all things Riley Parkhurst please visit RILEYPARKHURST.COM and follow her on Social Media!
If you are or if you know a local musician/band that would like to be featured on a “Local Spotlight” send an email to Gino@ConwayMagic.com
Demi Lovato Suffered An Alleged Opiate Overdose
LOS ANGELES, CA – TMZ is reporting that singer Demi Lovato has suffered from an apparent overdose in het Hollywood Hills home.
According to TMZ Demi was transported to an L.A. hospital just before noon today (7/24/18), and is being treated for an overdose.
The site is also reporting that she was treated with the overdose reversal drug Narcan by emergency personnel.
The 25-year-old singer just finished the European leg of her Tell Me You Love Me World Tour, and released a new song called “Sober”.
Demi has long been open about her struggles with substance misuse for years. She had been sober for 6 years from alcohol, cocaine, and Oxycontin.
Jackson Covered Bridge Closed After Cement Truck Allegedly Crashed Into It
JACKSON, NH – The Jackson Covered Bridge has been closed once again due to a vehicle collision. According to the Jackson Police Chief Chris Perley a fully loaded Alvin J. Coleman & Son cement truck heading east toward Jackson Village struck the bridge around 7 o’clock yesterday morning damaging it and forcing officials to close it.
Department of Transportation officials said the truck damaged at least four of the bridge’s cross braces and it will take several weeks until the bridge can be reopened. DOT workers said they made some emergency repairs in preparations for the weeks stormy weather in order to protect the rest of the bridge.
Police identified the driver of the truck as Scott H. Butler, 58, of Tamworth. Butler was issued a $62 summons at the scene for disregarding lawfully posted traffic control devices and he could face more charges as the Commercial Truck Unit of New Hampshire State Police investigate the incident.
The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce said that the Covered Bridge Dance planned for Saturday August 4th will still happen whether or not the bridge is closed.
The bridge was already closed once before this summer due to a collision. On Saturday, June 30th the bridge was closed after 18-year-old Olivia T. Frechette of Conway drove into a support and first truss of the bridge.
Frechette was later charged with speeding, 35 mph in a 15 mph zone, and with the use of an electronic device while driving.