Keene calls on Granite Staters to help break pumpkin record

Pumpkin festival to be featured on TV show

KEENE, N.H. — The city of Keene is calling on Granite Staters to once again break a world record.

On Saturday, the city will hold its annual Pumpkin Festival. In past years, as many as 29,000 jack-o'-lanterns have lined Main Street, but this year, Keene has a new challenge of taking on the current record-holder.

The competition between Keene and Highwood, Ill., will be featured on HGTV's "Pumpkin Wars."

"We are going to compete with Highwood, Ill., to see who gets the most lit jack-o'-lanterns and breaks the world record," said festival volunteer Luca Paris.

Pumpkin competitions are a tradition in Keene, but volunteers said they need to step it up this year to reclaim the record.

"To break the world record, you have to have 32,000 pumpkins-plus," Paris said. "To win this thing, we need to do somewhere around 40,000 pumpkins, so we are all carving like crazy."

He said the festival is hoping people from across the state will help the city break the record.

"You do not understand how much we want pumpkins from all over New Hampshire," Paris said. "Without the people from the rest of New Hampshire, we will not win this thing."

There is also an added bonus that could benefit schoolchildren. Discover Card is offering $1 per pumpkin to the winner of the show to help local schools.

Organizers said anyone who wants to help can bring one or two carved pumpkins with candles to Keene before 6:30 p.m. Saturday.


Story Credit:  WMUR 9

Miner Gets 30 Days for Occupying Forest Land

Monday, David Duane Everist, 52, was sentenced to 30 days in jail for unlawfully maintaining a residence on National Forest lands, and using those lands without an approved operating plan and cutting trees without authorization. Everist was previously found guilty in a one day trial in Medford’s U.S. District Court.

In October of last year, Everist moved two trailers onto the Twin Cedars mining claim in Josephine County and conducted mining activities without approval from the forest service.

Everist insisted the claim was his private property and the Forest Service had no jurisdiction over his claim and warned them he could have them arrested for trespass by the local sheriff.

This is Everist’s third conviction for violations of Forest Service regulations involving the same mining site.

In addition to 30 days in jail, he must complete three years of probation with conditions prohibiting him from residing, occupying, or conducting any mining activity on Forest Service or BLM lands.

Source: KAJO AM1270

EagleTribune.com : 12-year-old boy missing from Methuen

EagleTribune.com : 12-year-old boy missing from Methuen

The Methuen Police are trying to locate a missing 12-year-old boy.

His name is Joseph Christopulos III, and he was reported missing Friday at approximately 6:30 p.m. Foul play is not suspected at this time.

According to police, Joseph walked away from his foster home on Glen Avenue in Methuen, and had not returned home as of today at 6:45 p.m. The reporting party had contact by phone with Joseph on Friday at 7:30 p.m.

The child has roots in Peabody and Lynn and attends school in Lawrence. If you see this child, call 911. Anyone with information relative to this missing child is asked to call Methuen Police at 978-983-8677.

Nashua Man Rescued In White Mountains

A Nashua man who was trail running in the White Mountains was rescued Saturday after he fell and was injured.

Kevin McDonald, 48, slipped and injured his knee on the East Pond Trail, according to Lt. James Kneeland of New Hampshire Fish and Game. This trail passes scenic East Pond and climbs across the notch between Mt. Osceola and Scar Ridge, reaching an elevation of 3,100ft.

Kneeland said two hikers came across McDonald and one went for help while the other remained with him.

McDonald was helped off the trail by Fish and Game officers and members of the Pemi Valley Search and Rescue.

East Coast hikers missing in Glacier National Park

KALISPELL, Mont. (AP) - Rescue teams at Glacier National Park searched in wintery conditions and rugged terrain Sunday for two East Coast hikers reported missing by family members.

Park officials said 50 searchers were looking for 32-year-old Neal Peckens of Virginia and 32-year-old Jason Hiser of Maryland. Hometowns weren't available.

Weather was the biggest challenge facing searchers, who have found 18 inches of snow on the trail at higher elevations and five-foot drifts in some areas, spokeswoman Denise Germann said.

"The area they are working in is very steep and exposed," she said. "It's right along the Continental Divide, and it's very windy."

More rain and possibly snow in higher areas was expected on Sunday, she said. A helicopter dropped off some searchers inside the park early Sunday but Germann said low clouds moved in, preventing aerial searches.

The two were reported missing Friday after failing to catch a flight home from Montana. Their vehicle was found late Friday, and the search started Saturday.

Germann said it's not clear if they were prepared for cold weather, or if they have much experience in the backcountry. Searchers believe the two were hiking and not mountain climbing.

"We believe they are still in the park," she said. "We don't know what clothing or gear they've got."

Officials believe the two started hiking from the North Shore Trailhead at Two Medicine on the east side of the park on Tuesday and planned to return to Two Medicine on Wednesday, and then do some day hikes Thursday.

She said park rangers along with Flathead County Search and Rescue members were taking part in the search. She said some are on foot, some on horses and some searching with dogs.

The National Weather Service predicts mostly cloudy skies with a 50 percent chance of rain on Sunday with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s, dropping to the upper 30s or low 40s overnight. Winds are from the southwest at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

62-year-old kayaker rescued after being stranded in Squam Lake

Norma Cavello found in good condition

HOLDERNESS, N.H. — A 62-year-old Connecticut woman became stranded on Moon Island in Squam Lake on Friday.

Norma Cavello, of Plainville, Conn., became separated from three others while kayaking on Squam Lake in Holderness.

Cavello, described as an experienced kayaker by conservation officers, was towing another kayak filled with supplies when she encountered strong winds and two-foot swells at around 3 p.m.

The rough weather forced her to beach her kayaks at a rocky shoreline, officials said.

Officials said that at around 6:20 p.m., the rest of her group called 911 to report that Cavello was not with them.

By 9:21, rescue officials said they were able to locate Cavello, who was still in good condition. They said she had started a fire and shielded herself from the elements.

Officials said they then reunited Cavello with the rest of her group on Moon Island, where the group originally planned on camping for the weekend.

Dover man arrested in connection with death of UNH student Elizabeth 'Lizzi' Marriott

UPDATED 1:48pm 10/13/12 - DOVER - Police have arrested a 29-year-old Dover man in connection with the disappearance and death of University of New Hampshire student Elizabeth "Lizzi" Marriott, the Attorney General's Office said Saturday.

New Hampshire Attorney General Michael Delaney, along with the FBI and assisting police departments, held a press conference at 1 p.m. on Saturday to announce that the 19-year-old commuter student is dead. Her car was found at UNH.

Police have arrested 29-year-old Seth Mazzaglia, of Dover, in connection with her death. He will be arraigned for second degree murder on Monday. The body of the 19-year-old has not been recovered.

Authorities said that Marriott and Mazzaglia "knew each other," but would not elaborate.

Public records show that Mazzaglia used to live in the Sawyer Mill apartment complex where Marriott was supposed to be visiting on Tuesday night. He also lists the building as his home address on his web page.

According to Mazzaglia’s webpage, he is karate instructor with a 4th degree black belt, an experienced Actor, Writer and Fight Choreographer.

Authorities say they have credible information that Mazzaglia dumped Marriott’s remains somewhere in Portsmouth, NH.

A crime scene had been set up on Peirce Island Friday night, and searchers were back on the island on Saturday morning.

A candlelight vigil is being held tonight at Bay State Commons in Westboro at 7 p.m. in support of Marriott’s family.



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DOVER, N.H. (CBS/AP) — A crime scene on Pierce Island has become the latest focus in the search for a missing UNH studentand Westboro resident.

Elizabeth “Lizzi” Marriott has been missing since last Tuesday, and the search for her has led police and FBI to Pierce Island.

While a heavy police presence and a large area of Prescott Park being taped off indicates the significance of the scene, police have made no statement as to the relation of Pierce Island to Marriott’s disappearance.

That silence has been troubling for family members, who showed up at the scene looking for answers.

“I just want to get answers for my family and do anything I can to help bring her home safely,” Marriott’s aunt, Rebecca Tyning, said.

Searchers have been combing seacoast communities after Marriott disappeared after making plans to visit friends earlier this week.

Senior Assistant Attorney General Jane Young said investigators searched for Elizabeth “Lizzi” Marriott “from the sea, land and sky” and continued to hold out hope of finding her alive.

Young said a bulletin was broadcast to police nationwide with Marriott’s description and that of the car she was driving — a tan 2001 Mazda Tribute. The family is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to her safe return.

“At this point I would stress this is a missing person investigation,” Young said, adding that the legion of FBI agents and state and local investigators “does not mean that we think something nefarious has happened to Lizzi.”

“We are not losing hope in this case,” Young said.

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Crime scene at Dover apartment building
May be connected to missing UNH student

DOVER, N.H. —
Police were seen entering an apartment building in Dover late Friday night and a Dumpster in the parking lot was taped off with crime scene tape.

The building is on Mill Street, right along the edge of the Piscatiqua River.

The apartment is believed to be where Lizzi Marriott was headed late Tuesday night to visit a friend. She has not been heard from since and police, family and friends have launched a massive search effort.

Police would not say if the activity Friday night was related to the Marriott disappearance, but did refer all questions to the investigator with the state Attorney General's Office, which is handling her case.

This police activity all took place while investigators swarmed Peirce Island in Portsmouth Friday where they told News 9 it was a recovery effort and they expected to find a body. Again, police would not say if that scene was related to the Marriott case, but most of the investigators involved in that case were at Peirce Island, along with one of Marriott's aunts.

THIS IS HOW YOU FIX CONGRESS! - Warren Buffet

How can we as Americans who love our country get these changes made to save this country. Start with passing this on to everyone you know.

Warren Buffet is asking each visitor to this information to forward a link to this page to a minimum of
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In the days to come, most people in The United States of America will have the message.
This is one idea that really should be passed around.



*Congressional Reform Act of 2012*

1. No Tenure / No Pension.
A Congressman/woman
collects a salary while in office
and receives no pay when
they're out of office.

2. Congress (past, present & future)
participates in Social Security. All funds in the
Congressional retirement fund move to the
Social Security system immediately.
All future funds flow into the
Social Security system, and Congress
participates with the American people. It
may not be used for any other purpose.

3. Congress can purchase their own retirement plan,
just as all Americans do.

4. Congress will no longer vote themselves a pay raise.
Congressional pay will
rise by the lower of CPI or 3%.

5. Congress loses their current health care system 
and participates in the same health care system as the American people.

6. Congress must equally abide by all laws
they impose on the American people.

7. All contracts with past and present Congressmen/women are void effective 12/31/12. 
The American
people did not make this contract with
Congressmen/women.
Congressmen/women made all
these contracts for themselves. Serving in
Congress is an honor, not a career.
The Founding Fathers envisioned
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Dog Saves Baby Who Stopped Breathing

Portland, CT — A faithful rescue dog is a hero for saving the life of a newborn baby who unbeknownst to her parents had stopped breathing.

The Brousseau family adopted Duke, the life-saving mixed breed canine, about six years ago. Last Sunday night, according to WFSB Hartford, Duke jumped on the Brousseaus’ bed and was jumping up and down and shaking so “uncontrollably” that he woke up Jenna Brousseau and her husband.

Since their family dog was always “insanely obedient,” the couple knew something was wrong in the house and Duke — through his bizarre behavior – was trying to alert the Brousseaus to that. And they were right: “When they went into their 9-week-old daughter Harper’s room, she was not breathing.”

The parents called 911, and paramedics quickly responded to the residence and revived Harper. She was later treated at a local hospital and apparently is back home and doing fine now.

According to Lifewithdogs.tv, “Jenna Brousseau believes that Duke understands what they did for him when they rescued him and truly wanted to return the favor.”

The Brosseaus hope that sharing this story of how Duke saved their baby daughter Harper will encourage other families to adopt a homeless dog from a shelter. October is Adopt-a-Shelter Dog month.

Watch the WFSB video report on rescue dog Duke who saved baby Harper:

UPDATE: Body Found On Pierce Island Related To Lizzi Marriott Disappearance

DOVER, N.H. (CBS/AP) — A crime scene on Pierce Island has become the latest focus in the search for a missing UNH studentand Westboro resident.

Elizabeth “Lizzi” Marriott has been missing since last Tuesday, and the search for her has led police and FBI to Pierce Island.

While a heavy police presence and a large area of Prescott Park being taped off indicates the significance of the scene, police have made no statement as to the relation of Pierce Island to Marriott’s disappearance.

That silence has been troubling for family members, who showed up at the scene looking for answers.

“I just want to get answers for my family and do anything I can to help bring her home safely,” Marriott’s aunt, Rebecca Tyning, said.

Searchers have been combing seacoast communities after Marriott disappeared after making plans to visit friends earlier this week.

Senior Assistant Attorney General Jane Young said investigators searched for Elizabeth “Lizzi” Marriott “from the sea, land and sky” and continued to hold out hope of finding her alive.

Young said a bulletin was broadcast to police nationwide with Marriott’s description and that of the car she was driving — a tan 2001 Mazda Tribute. The family is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to her safe return.

“At this point I would stress this is a missing person investigation,” Young said, adding that the legion of FBI agents and state and local investigators “does not mean that we think something nefarious has happened to Lizzi.”

“We are not losing hope in this case,” Young said.

MORE

RELATED NEWS:
Crime scene at Dover apartment building
May be connected to missing UNH student

DOVER, N.H. —
Police were seen entering an apartment building in Dover late Friday night and a Dumpster in the parking lot was taped off with crime scene tape.

The building is on Mill Street, right along the edge of the Piscatiqua River.

The apartment is believed to be where Lizzi Marriott was headed late Tuesday night to visit a friend. She has not been heard from since and police, family and friends have launched a massive search effort.

Police would not say if the activity Friday night was related to the Marriott disappearance, but did refer all questions to the investigator with the state Attorney General's Office, which is handling her case.

This police activity all took place while investigators swarmed Peirce Island in Portsmouth Friday where they told News 9 it was a recovery effort and they expected to find a body. Again, police would not say if that scene was related to the Marriott case, but most of the investigators involved in that case were at Peirce Island, along with one of Marriott's aunts.