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Molly A.K. Connors

Concord Monitor staff

Position: Reporter
Phone: 369-3319
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Most recent content by Molly A.K. Connors

Tilton

Police: Beware of contractor scam

The Tilton police are cautioning residents against "door-to-door contractors" with offers too good to be true after some senior citizens reported suspicious activity last weekend. "The scams are usually offering cheap roofing, driveway sealing or chimney repairs," Tilton police Chief Robert Cormier said in a statement. On Saturday, two men "claiming to be contractors" driving a… 0

February 22, 2012

Deer-baiting bill faces full House

The New Hampshire House is scheduled to vote tomorrow on a bill that would bar hunters from using food to lure deer into specific locations to kill them once they've stopped to eat. But the bill, HB 1646, faces an uphill battle after the committee responsible for vetting it recommended in a 12-0 vote that the House kill the measure. Sponsored by Republican Reps. David Kidder of… 5

February 21, 2012

Around the Region

BookEnds for a dream come true

When ongoing renovations at MainStreet BookEnds in Warner are finally complete, it'll be more than just an upgrade, co-owner Katharine Nevins said. It'll be a dream come true. When Nevins, her husband, Neil, and brother Jim Mitchell opened the bookstore about 14 years ago, Mitchell ensured they hosted frequent events - live music, presidential candidates, author readings. But when… 0

February 20, 2012

A place for children?

Connor, a year-old, 889-pound steer at Bo-Riggs Cattle Co. in Westmoreland, dislikes his owner, Dana Briggs, so much that he plays dead whenever the man walks by. But he keeps his eyes open when Olivia, Briggs's 12-year-old daughter, approaches. After she shoves Connor with her knees for 10 seconds or so, he heaves… 2

February 19, 2012

Shaker budgets more for computers, sports

Attempting to compensate for significant cuts last year, the Shaker Regional School Board has proposed a budget that would increase spending on computers, athletics and teacher salaries next year. If approved without amendments, the tax rate in Belmont would go from $12.80 per $1,000 assesed property value to $13.42, a 4.8 percent increase. The tax rate in Canterbury would go from… 0

February 15, 2012

The Job Interview

All in the family

Chris Licata of Blake's All Natural Foods

For more than 70 years, people flocked to Silk Farm Road in Concord for a turkey or a pot pie from the Blake family, especially at the holidays. Established in 1929 by Clara Blake, the farm focused on turkeys until the 1970s, when her grandson, Charlie Blake, started selling pot pies in addition to the turkeys. In… 0

February 13, 2012

Concord

Slushed out

1883 Black Ice Pond Hockey Championships

People usually prefer sunshine to a cloudy day, but hockey fans and players alike were disappointed yesterday when above-freezing temperatures forced organizers to cancel most of the 1883 Black Ice Pond Hockey Championship games at White Park. "Hey, I'm not Mother Nature," said tournament organizer Chris… 0

February 12, 2012

Black Ice tourney games rescheduled

Franklin

Fire chief announces retirement

After 25 years helping people at some of the worst moments of their lives, Chief Royal "Brad" Smith has decided to retire from the Franklin Fire Department at the end of this month. "I'm healthy, I'm young, and I can," Smith, 49, said. He's been the chief since 2009. "I'm actually very sad to see him go," City Manger Elizabeth Dragon said. "He's done a great job for us." Raised… 5

February 11, 2012

Tilton

Officials expecting a smooth budget meeting

After a town meeting so contentious last year that it reconvened three times to settle its disagreements, Tilton officials are planning for a smoother process next month. "I've got my fingers crossed," said Toni Belair, chairman of the budget committee. Because officials have essentially funded the town's $4.6 million operating budget at the same level as last year, property owners… 0

February 11, 2012

Shaker Regional Schools

Teachers contract up for vote

Shaker Regional School District officials are encouraging voters to approve a new teachers contract that would increase starting salaries by more than $2,000. "I think our salaries are more competitive," said Pret Tuthill, chairman of the school board. "I think we were starting to lag behind the region." If the contract is approved, the lowest salary for a full-time teacher would… 0

February 7, 2012