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2 weeks ago | 
kcur.org | Meghan O'Brien
Ahmed Almusa didn’t think much about his teeth as he was growing up. He first went to the dentist when he was 6, after his family arrived in the U.S. from Iraq as refugees. Twenty years later, Almusa was sentenced to an 11-year prison term after a possession and distribution of cocaine conviction. As part of the routine prison intake process, Almusa met with a dental hygienist who cleaned his teeth.
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3 weeks ago | 
nebraskapublicmedia.org | Meghan O'Brien
“I had a front tooth that was chipped and they fixed it. And usually they don't do that. And I don't know why,” Kotas said. “They took the time to fix my tooth, when sometimes they don't.”Though he got the care he needed, Kotas said he saw others struggle. People were embarrassed to talk because of how their breath smelled or because they had one too many teeth pulled due to decay, Kotas said.
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1 month ago | 
nebraskapublicmedia.org | Meghan O'Brien
Stefanie Gonzalez didn’t plan to work in Scottsbluff. Other communities turned her down when she was searching for a funeral home to earn her certification in funeral directing. That was nearly 15 years ago. “At that time, the funeral director shortage wasn't an issue, and funeral homes felt comfortable turning down apprentices and people that were interested in getting into this career,” she said. Today, she would have likely been hired in any community.
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1 month ago | 
mynbc5.com | Meghan O'Brien
No one was hurt after a sailboat flipped over Sunday afternoon on Lake Sunapee.First responders arrived at the scene shortly before 2:45 p.m. after receiving a report of an overturned boat. Officials said one resident was able to flip the boat and tow it back to the Sunapee Yacht Club. No one was hurt after a sailboat flipped over Sunday afternoon on Lake Sunapee.
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1 month ago | 
wmur.com | Meghan O'Brien
ABC. WELL, PEOPLE IN JACKSON ARE WRAPPING UP AFTER A BIG DAY AT THE WILD QUACK DUCK RACE. THIS WAS THE 34TH YEAR FOR THE EVENT. PEOPLE GATHERED FOR LIVE MUSIC, A PARADE, AND OF COURSE THE DUCK RACE. COMPETITORS DROPPED RUBBER DUCKS INTO THE RIVER TO RACE FOR MULTIPLE PRIZES. WILD QUACK THE DUCK ALSO MADE AN APPEARANCE FOR PHOTOS AT THE RACE. VERY APPROPRIATE THERE. THEY ALSO HAD SILENT AUCTIONS, CUPCAKE TASTING, AND A TRIBUTE TO VETERANS FOR MEMORIAL DAY.
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1 month ago | 
wmur.com | Meghan O'Brien
No injuries have been reported after a sailboat flipped over Sunday afternoon on Lake Sunapee.First responders said they arrived at the lake before 3 p.m. for a report of an overturned boat. One resident was able to flip the boat back over and tow it back to the Sunapee Yacht Club. No injuries have been reported after a sailboat flipped over Sunday afternoon on Lake Sunapee.
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1 month ago | 
wmur.com | Meghan O'Brien
A Londonderry man is facing charges including disorderly conduct and a DUI after he allegedly assaulted an officer.Hooksett Police said they stopped 38-year-old Jassen Franziez around 3 a.m. for a red-light violation and driving at an unsafe speed. They also said Franziez showed signs of impairment and refused to take a sobriety test.While taking him into custody, Franziez allegedly kicked an officer twice in the head and chest. He is currently being held on cash bail while he awaits arraignment.
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1 month ago | 
wmur.com | Meghan O'Brien
MOVING SMOOTHLY OUT THERE. MANY CONSIDER MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND TO BE THE UNOFFICIAL START OF SUMMER, SO STATE OFFICIALS ARE REMINDING PEOPLE TO BE SAFE AS THEY GET READY FOR THE SEASON. IF YOU’RE HEADED OUT ON THE WATER, OFFICIALS SAY YOU SHOULD ALWAYS CHECK WATER TEMPERATURES. WEAR A LIFE JACKET AND HAVE A WAY TO CALL FOR HELP IF NEEDED. FOR NOW, TROOPERS ARE RECOMMENDING PEOPLE STAY OUT OF THE WATER UNTIL IT WARMS UP.
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1 month ago | 
wmur.com | Meghan O'Brien
TONIGHT AT SEVEN. IT IS WORLD TURTLE DAY, AND EVERSOURCE IS TAKING A CLOSER LOOK AT THE REPTILES THAT LIVE IN THE GRANITE STATE. THE UTILITY COMPANY CREATED AN EDUCATIONAL GUIDE FOR SOME OF THE CREATURES THAT LIVE IN THE AREAS WHERE THE POWER CREWS WORK. EVERSOURCE SAYS THEIR CREWS DO THEIR BEST TO KEEP TURTLES SAFE WHILE THEY WORK. WE ALSO TAKE CARE TO DO THINGS LIKE TURTLE SWEEPS WHEN WE ARE WORKING. IN PARTICULAR KNOWN TURTLE HABITATS.
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1 month ago | 
wmur.com | Meghan O'Brien
WE'RE LIVE IN MANCHESTER TONIGHT IF WMUR NEWS NINE ONE OF THE OTHER SETTLEMENTS YOU JUST HEARD ABOUT.. WAS IN THE CASE OF ELIJAH LEWIS. HE'S THE NEW HAMPSHIRE BOY FOUND TO HAVE DIED OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT AT THE HANDS OF HIS MOTHER, DANIELLE DAUPHINAIS, AND HER BOYFRIEND, JOSPEH STAPF. HIS ESTATE SETTLED FOR THE SAME AMOUNT.. TWO-MILLION, 250-THOUSAND DOLLARS. 30-PERCENT OF THAT WILL GO TO HIS FATHER, TIMOTHY LEWIS. THE OTHER 70-PERCENT WILL GO TO A TRUST TO BENEFIT UNNAMED PARTIES. IN THIS SETTLEMENT..
