Dover's Mike Weinberger, owner of Chef Michael’s Personal Chef Service, shifted from his normal operations to provide a virtual cooking class instructing blind or visually impaired folks from Future In Sight.https://t.co/eX1yaxupqD
— Fosters Daily Democrat (@FostersDailyDem) July 19, 2020
Dover Doins columnist Ron Cole shares what local folks had to say when he asked them: “What are your thoughts about wearing a mask because of COVID-19?” https://t.co/4rn9jBiIWB
— Fosters Daily Democrat (@FostersDailyDem) July 20, 2020
"The housing market here in general is on fire and it’s radiating out from Portsmouth. For the first time in a decade, I’m hearing ‘Dover is the new Portsmouth,’ and Somersworth is red hot.”https://t.co/UGueXazgBw
— Fosters Daily Democrat (@FostersDailyDem) July 19, 2020
The 20th annual Hampton Beach Sand Sculpting Classic will come much later than usual this year, but organizers expect it will be special. https://t.co/tZJwLasShV
— Fosters Daily Democrat (@FostersDailyDem) July 15, 2020
“No matter how you slice this, this is good news,” Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert said of the vaccine that is being developed by Moderna and could be produced by Lonza Biologics at Pease International Tradeport. https://t.co/bn18e1ewMS
— Fosters Daily Democrat (@FostersDailyDem) July 14, 2020
Portsmouth poised to create a mask mandate ordinance – potentially with fines for noncompliance.https://t.co/1gav502XnB
— Fosters Daily Democrat (@FostersDailyDem) July 14, 2020
The League of NH Craftsmen Fair is going virtual this summer. https://t.co/r3UrvzK5qM
— Fosters Daily Democrat (@FostersDailyDem) July 5, 2020
New Hampshire’s new law sets some of nation’s toughest drinking water standards for a group of toxic chemicals and provides tens of millions of dollars for cleanup cost.https://t.co/QWCfwNTaPm
— Fosters Daily Democrat (@FostersDailyDem) July 23, 2020
Rochester parents and students, what would you like to see in the 2020-21 school year plan?https://t.co/JojzlVnMXP
— Fosters Daily Democrat (@FostersDailyDem) July 23, 2020
New trends in education: Britt Canner taught at schools in Rye, Barrington, Portsmouth and Puerto Rico. Now she launched a new business intended to help families navigate online schooling and home school during these unprecedented times.https://t.co/VKCwn7B1ki
— Fosters Daily Democrat (@FostersDailyDem) July 23, 2020
Michelle Negri describes herself and her husband Dan as being “some of the most careful people" and calls for end to political divisiveness over the virus. "I wish it would just stop, because those of us who are fighting COVID-19, it hurts us to see that." https://t.co/1DmazrXjGq
— Fosters Daily Democrat (@FostersDailyDem) July 23, 2020
Superintendent gives first glimpse at school reopening plan in Newmarket.https://t.co/1S9etwkwpl
— Fosters Daily Democrat (@FostersDailyDem) July 23, 2020
Tickets are now available for the 2020 Cochecho Arts Festival, which will take place Aug. 14 to 16 in Dover in a drive-in format for safety. https://t.co/jrnOMzeE3d
— Fosters Daily Democrat (@FostersDailyDem) July 23, 2020
Police are seeing a surge in use of mopeds and scooters, with riders less likely to wear helmets than motorcyclists. This isn't a good idea, they say.https://t.co/gTyr6yx4DR
— Fosters Daily Democrat (@FostersDailyDem) July 22, 2020
Development near Central Avenue in Dover proposed to include offices and a restaurant on ground floor.https://t.co/shPfP6Eb19
— Fosters Daily Democrat (@FostersDailyDem) July 22, 2020
KC46A tankers fleet, worth billions of dollars, is now flying refueling missions, but are still restricted until deficiency is solved by Boeing.https://t.co/dN0i0MaFbf
— Fosters Daily Democrat (@FostersDailyDem) July 22, 2020
Last week, Evan Hennessey, chef and owner of Stages at One Washington in Dover, posted on his personal Facebook page about what 100% and 50% capacity means for restaurants under current guidelines, especially for restaurants like his. It struck a chord.https://t.co/Z7Mfkwd48e
— Fosters Daily Democrat (@FostersDailyDem) July 22, 2020
Superintendent Jim Morse said there are three different educational models the Oyster River district is considering for the 2020-21 school year.https://t.co/Zemk2lDkln
— Fosters Daily Democrat (@FostersDailyDem) July 21, 2020
Racial disparities in the health of Granite Staters have long been present, a family physician told Sen. Maggie Hassan, but COVID-19 has left society “unable to un-see them anymore.” https://t.co/tddDJD4dVW
— Fosters Daily Democrat (@FostersDailyDem) July 21, 2020
“It’s incumbent on everyone to take responsibility to reduce the impact of the pandemic,” says Dr. Malcolm D. Rosenson, chief quality and patient safety officer at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital.https://t.co/w6a05EhLHR
— Fosters Daily Democrat (@FostersDailyDem) July 20, 2020
NH virus updates: Survey highlights include 8 in 10 parents saying children were eager to return to the classroom but mixed feelings from the parents; a new long-term care outbreak and a social media campaign to promote masks.https://t.co/7xNEBEdnY3
— Fosters Daily Democrat (@FostersDailyDem) July 20, 2020
Thousands of people attend Apple Harvest Day in Dover each year. The @doverchamber has announced the event will be online only in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Here's how it will work. https://t.co/xGuYSnD5bb
— Fosters Daily Democrat (@FostersDailyDem) July 20, 2020
New Hampshire and Maine congressional delegation presses Navy secretary on health and safety at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard during pandemic as base returns to full strength.https://t.co/FoatW8rtI2
— Fosters Daily Democrat (@FostersDailyDem) July 22, 2020
New Hampshire social media campaign to promote wearing masks will target people ages 15-40. Updates also include help for VA and 400th death in state. https://t.co/lJuvuzwoWr
— Fosters Daily Democrat (@FostersDailyDem) July 21, 2020
“I recognized in advocating at the Statehouse that far too often the laws were written by lobbyists and corporate special interests behind closed doors without ordinary folks in mind.”https://t.co/4pXSJt3dsE
— Fosters Daily Democrat (@FostersDailyDem) July 19, 2020
Current students and recent graduates of UNH have expressed agitation and worry over a seeming absence of COVID-19 preventative practices by their peers currently residing in Durham or visiting the campus.https://t.co/hhQbBd7NBr
— Fosters Daily Democrat (@FostersDailyDem) July 18, 2020
David Kurz is honored in Durham after 47 years in law enforcement, reflects on why he got into police work and notes with all that is happening nationally it feels strange to be leaving the field at this time.https://t.co/9DVvjGgQPl
— Fosters Daily Democrat (@FostersDailyDem) July 17, 2020
$19 million is planned for the University System of New Hampshire to assist with testing, personal protective equipment and other needs as the public schools prepare to reopen this fall. https://t.co/Ah0ytqVvCO
— Fosters Daily Democrat (@FostersDailyDem) July 17, 2020
"My dream is that this book is a tool in every teacher’s tool belt when they get back to school in the fall," says Jennifer Brock. a third-grade teacher at @WAllenSchool in Rochester and author of a very timely book.https://t.co/ga4HS7vBcW
— Fosters Daily Democrat (@FostersDailyDem) July 16, 2020
Pro Portsmouth first tried pushing Market Square Day from June to September, but now is going virtual for the annual festival and 10K race.https://t.co/242PqxmVg0
— Fosters Daily Democrat (@FostersDailyDem) July 16, 2020
U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen visited the Chamberlain Street School in Rochester Wednesday to discuss the challenges New Hampshire schools throughout the state face as they prepare to reopen in the fall.https://t.co/Y8x9uOjoal
— Fosters Daily Democrat (@FostersDailyDem) July 16, 2020
Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon beat two other Democrats on Tuesday for the right to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins in a race that’s critical to the battle for control of the U.S. Senate.https://t.co/dpR0aa82Q0
— Fosters Daily Democrat (@FostersDailyDem) July 15, 2020
“No matter how you slice this, this is good news,” Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert said of the vaccine that is being developed by Moderna and could be produced by Lonza Biologics at Pease International Tradeport. https://t.co/bn18e1ewMS
— Fosters Daily Democrat (@FostersDailyDem) July 14, 2020
A glimpse of what school might look like if local districts reopen for in-person learning was unveiled Tuesday as Gov. Chris Sununu released the state guidance. https://t.co/1jdwMoqyjR
— Fosters Daily Democrat (@FostersDailyDem) July 14, 2020
Todd Selig, Durham's town administrator, says an order he issued asking people to voluntarily wear masks in public spaces is not working and residents are concerned with 16,000 UNH students expected to arrive soon.https://t.co/v0he6hio9e
— Fosters Daily Democrat (@FostersDailyDem) July 14, 2020
Jim Jalbert, president and chief executive officer of C&J Bus Lines, said he is certain a good portion of the bus industry will never come back again, adding it will not be able to survive without major assistance.https://t.co/RefSM4LEqS
— Fosters Daily Democrat (@FostersDailyDem) July 14, 2020
Dover's beloved Janetos Market moves from one family to another with the transferring of ownership of the store that opened in 1924.https://t.co/YjW24GEO20
— Fosters Daily Democrat (@FostersDailyDem) July 13, 2020
Town of Durham joins fight that includes big cities and hundreds of universities. Legal action is pushing back against the Trump administration's move to not allow international students taking classes online to stay in the United States.https://t.co/Xo5EwpVeFC
— Fosters Daily Democrat (@FostersDailyDem) July 13, 2020
"We thought, ‘What’s the world going to look like? What’s the world going to need?'" Ben Hasty and Jennifer Fecteau have created Engrain to replace Thistle Pig. https://t.co/rt6XALmcZg
— Fosters Daily Democrat (@FostersDailyDem) July 13, 2020
Andru Volinksy has been fighting for quality education in New Hampshire for decades. Now he wants to do it as the state's next governor.https://t.co/yfDK5eJVIW
— Fosters Daily Democrat (@FostersDailyDem) July 12, 2020
Loans of upwards of several million dollars were given to family members of federal and state politicians, including the families of New Hampshire’s U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and Gov. Chris Sununu. https://t.co/kj1Lpg7yGC
— Fosters Daily Democrat (@FostersDailyDem) July 12, 2020
Dover Fire Chief Paul Haas announced the availability of COVID-19 testing for senior citizens and individuals with disabilities who reside at the Dover Housing Authority. Testing is voluntary and free of charge. https://t.co/Ju2ZcBCQqO
— Fosters Daily Democrat (@FostersDailyDem) July 11, 2020
Biz have asked @RochesterNHGov to expand the scope & season for outdoor dining beyond the #COVID19 occurrence it is now, based on the multifaceted impact they’ve seen thus far. City Council has acted on some items, will review others. @FostersDailyDemhttps://t.co/OqvnMPQJwe
— Kyle Stucker (@KyleStucker) July 23, 2020
Seacoast's recent (and awesome) surge of young professional women coaching varsity girls' sports teams continues with Kelly Harte. Here's our report on Spaulding's new volleyball coach, by @mwhaley25 @FostersDailyDem @SpldngAthletics https://t.co/cIfSyeXsO6
— Ryan O'Leary (@RyanOLearySMG) July 21, 2020
County Attorney Velardi to turn case of Dover police officer and his wife over to Merrimack County Attorney's Office after some community members question his relationship with Dover and Rollinsford police https://t.co/NtUwdB6nre @seacoastonline @FostersDailyDem
— Jeffrey McMenemy (@JeffreyMcMenemy) July 22, 2020
Dover School Board will choose from 3 back to school models amidst COVID-19 pandemic, scheduled to vote on in-person, virtual or hybrid model next week https://t.co/SfhMozKk7L @seacoastonline @FostersDailyDem
— Jeffrey McMenemy (@JeffreyMcMenemy) July 21, 2020
Dover city councilor says she was ridiculed while her and her two small kids were wearing masks to prevent COVID transmission https://t.co/mrhncF33EU @FostersDailyDem @seacoastonline
— Jeffrey McMenemy (@JeffreyMcMenemy) July 16, 2020
Dover School Board replaces Columbus Day holiday with Indigenous People's Day https://t.co/K6PMExNxRB @FostersDailyDem @seacoastonline
— Jeffrey McMenemy (@JeffreyMcMenemy) July 16, 2020
Museums are slowly starting to reopen! Some may have new hours or limited days. The Dover Public Library has added a handy icon to their museum passes page telling you at a glance whether the museum has reopened. To learn more or reserve a museum pass: https://t.co/ln3AX11hE8 pic.twitter.com/A6kHr0YD9n
— City of Dover NH (@CityofDoverNH) July 22, 2020
COVID-19 can be spread by people who do not have symptoms and do not know that they are infected. Cloth face coverings may help prevent the spread by reducing the spray of respiratory droplets when the person wearing them coughs, sneezes, talks or shouts. https://t.co/1M150JGLbN pic.twitter.com/LitkK7UIGQ
— City of Dover NH (@CityofDoverNH) July 22, 2020
The Dover Arts Commission is pleased to announce the selection of the Dover Art Center as recipient of its summer 2020 City Arts Grant. The Dover Art Center plans to organize a printmaking shop which would be accessible to resident artists and members, and aspiring young artists. pic.twitter.com/OaxdC72U5a
— City of Dover NH (@CityofDoverNH) July 19, 2020
Beginning on Monday, July 20, the Jenny Thompson Outdoor Pool will open for recreational swimming. To meet state guidelines for reopening, several restrictions will be in place and capacity restricted to 40 patrons. Read the complete guidelines at: https://t.co/WdQ9di0bj9 pic.twitter.com/iobHMxpeaU
— City of Dover NH (@CityofDoverNH) July 19, 2020
The Amtrak Downeaster will expand service by operating four round-trip trains each day beginning on Monday, July 20. Several protocols and procedures have been implemented to protect the health and safety of passengers and crews. To learn more, visit: https://t.co/2ihxob9957 pic.twitter.com/4nmnF5Ndtp
— City of Dover NH (@CityofDoverNH) July 19, 2020
The Dover Arts Commission is pleased to announce the selection of Marielle Carpentier as a recipient of its summer 2020 City Arts Grant. Carpentier will create a permanent sculpture based on the history of Dover and the Cocheco Manufacturing Company. pic.twitter.com/aTEbWkl5Af
— City of Dover NH (@CityofDoverNH) July 18, 2020
With changes in food availability in some communities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be consuming more canned or packaged food. Tips on purchasing canned and packaged goods using the Nutrition Facts label and food planning are available at: https://t.co/w0e4TOgzWk pic.twitter.com/drLU227XSv
— City of Dover NH (@CityofDoverNH) July 15, 2020
Behind on your mortgage or rent? The state has authorized $35 million from the CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund to support those in need of housing assistance as a result of COVID-19. Funds are available through NH's Community Action Programs. Learn more: https://t.co/SkJFvOUpvj pic.twitter.com/HE83nxtPwW
— City of Dover NH (@CityofDoverNH) July 15, 2020
Did you know you can take more than 1000 online art and craft classes through the Dover Public Library’s Creativebug database? From book binding to watercolors, there's class for every interest and level. A library card is needed to access the database at: https://t.co/uibRb0gPYo pic.twitter.com/6E3FgqzulN
— City of Dover NH (@CityofDoverNH) July 11, 2020
Check out the recording of the 2020 State of the City.
This year's forum focused on the City's outlook and priorities for the rest of the year and also featured an overview of Wentworth-Douglass Hospital's response to the COVID-19 outbreak.https://t.co/f1vb2R4FEe
— Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce (@doverchamber) June 22, 2020
— Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce (@doverchamber) June 11, 2020
Retail business owner or self-employed? @NHSBDC is hosting some free webinars tomorrow geared toward you. https://t.co/x6ymFjBQAB#rochesternh #supportlocal #COVID19 #coronavirus
— Rochester Main Street (@RochesterMainSt) May 6, 2020
COVID-19 Reopening & Funding Information Updates/Resources https://t.co/sHY56Bpd0T pic.twitter.com/5xKQBJlTpt
— Rochester NH Chamber (@GRCCNH) July 15, 2020
Tucked away in the forests of New Hampshire, somewhere just outside of Strafford, is a family of giant metal boxes. https://t.co/U7hRAcGx4D
— WIRED (@WIRED) November 30, 2019
New Hampshire:
GOP: 7 (+3)
DEM: 6 (-3)GOP Gains:
Carroll:
2008- D+11.6%
2016- R+4.9%Belknap:
2008- D+6%
2016- R+10.9%Strafford:
2008- D+14.8%
2016- R+0.2% pic.twitter.com/QRdkgow1ha— Spooky Maps (@SpookyMaps) July 2, 2020
* Snow Squall Warning for..Southwestern York County in southwestern Maine…Central Rockingham County in southern New Hampshire. Strafford County in central New Hampshire..SE Belknap County in central New Hampshire..SE Merrimack County in central New Hampshire. Until 600 PM EST. pic.twitter.com/547LNmx6Dp
— Meteorologist David J Bagley🌎 (@DavidBagleyWX) January 8, 2020