New Hampshire
Snow today in Mass., NH! Where flakes were spotted
It’s beginning to feel a bit more like winter in parts of the Boston area.
Snow was spotted falling in Beverly, Massachusetts, on Monday morning, as well as in Lyndeborough, New Hampshire. We saw more snow in Duxbury, Vermont, as well.
Monday was much colder than it’s been in New England, though that’s not expected to last. In fact, Halloween will be warm enough for there to be a shot at breaking high temperature records, like 81 degrees in Boston.
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It happens to be the start of the National Weather Service’s Winter Weather Preparedness Week in New England. Here are some tips shared by the office in Burlington, Vermont, on Monday:
Make sure your heating system has been inspected and is operating safely and efficiently. Have your chimney swept to remove any soot buildup.
Check your supply of heating fuel. Always be sure you have enough in case a winter storm delays fuel delivery. If you heat your home by wood stove, be sure you have a sufficient supply of wood to last through the winter.
If you use a generator, be sure you provide adequate ventilation to prevent deadly carbon monoxide poisoning. Also, with any heating system make sure you have a battery powered operating carbon monoxide detector.
When you plan to be away from home for an extended period, do not shut off the heat, this will help keep your pipes from freezing.
Check your food and stock an extra supply of non-perishable foods. Your supplies should include food that requires no cooking or refrigeration in case you lose electricity. Also, have plenty of bottled water on hand.
In the event you lose electricity, have plenty of warm blankets available. Be sure your battery operated radios and flashlights are in good working order and that you have a fresh supply of batteries.
Get your vehicle winterized before the cold weather arrives. Be sure the battery is fully charged, and your lights and brakes are in good working order. Check your tires and wiper blades and be sure to have a fresh supply of antifreeze. During the cold weather season, try to maintain a full tank of gasoline in your vehicle, this will help prevent the fuel line from freezing.
Keep a winter storm kit in the trunk of your car. Some supplies you may want to include are blankets, non-perishable foods like nuts, protein, health or candy bars, flares, a shovel, a bag of sand, tire chains, a flashlight, a windshield scraper, and booster cables.
During winter storms and cold snaps, try to remain indoors as much as possible. When shoveling snow, do not overexert yourself, it is extremely hard work and could result in a heart attack.
Dress for the season. Wear loose fitting, lightweight, warm clothing in several layers. Outer garments should be tightly woven, water repellent, and hooded. The hood should protect the head and face. And remember, mittens provide more protection than gloves.
Keep your head, hands, and feet warm and dry to prevent frostbite. It is vital to retain as much of your body heat as possible during cold weather.
Always be aware of the weather forecast, especially if your are planning to travel. Remember, your best source for weather information during the winter season is a battery operated NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards.
New Hampshire
Theatre Productions | End Of Life Options | Storytimes | Open Studio: The Londonderry NH Patch Weekender
LONDONDERRY, NH — Here is the latest roundup of events posted on Patch sites around New Hampshire.
Event listings are free on one Patch site. You can share your calendar listing on other community sites for a modest fee, starting at 25 cents per day. To get started, visit the Events link on the front page of all Patch sites. Statewide calendar roundups are published on most Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Saturday
Opening Day! Concord Farmers’ Market (Capitol Street, Concord)
Find out what’s happening in Londonderryfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The Craftworkers’ Guild Spring Shop Opens This Week! (Bedford)
The Power of Angels! (Treasures Antiques, Collectables & MORE!, Amherst)
Find out what’s happening in Londonderryfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
End of Life Options in the Live Free or Die State — a talk by Rebecca Brown (Wilmot Public Library)
Multi-Family Yard Sale (3 Chase St., Concord)
Storytime Stations at the Heights (Heights Branch Library, Concord)
Talking Dirty in Rollins Park (Concord)
Concord Writers Group (Concord Public Library)
May The 2nd Be With You (Concord Public Library)
Brahms: Ein Deutsches Requiem (Saint Paul’s Church, Concord)
“To Kill a Mockingbird” (Concord City Auditorium)
Purple Sage Pottery Open Studio Sale (Merrimac, Massachusetts)
FREE Introduction to Digital Photography class (May 9: C1M Photography LLC, Amherst)
Great Bay Food Truck Festival (May 9: Stratham Hill Park)
It’s Alive Stuffy Puppets (May 15: Epping Elementary School)
Stuffed Animal Puppets- It’s Alive for Adults! (May 16: Epping Elementary School)
Bedford Garden Club Annual Plant Sale (May 16: Joppa Hill Educational Farm, Bedford)
GSBC’s FREE Annual Memorial Day Pig Roast (May 25: Granite State Baptist Church, Concord)
Graduation Parties — Open House (May 27: Lanam Club Inc, Andover, MA)
Introduction to AI — Free, in-person class (May 30: C1M Photography, LLC, Amherst)
Great Island Garden Club Plant Sale (May 30: New Castle Recreation Center, New Castle)
Diamonds in the Ruff Gala (May 31: Event Center, Nashua)
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Constance “Connie” Ann Raney
Loudon, NH – Constance “Connie” Ann Raney (Wells), age 89, of Loudon NH, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28th, 2026, surrounded by her husband, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren at her bedside.
Connie was born in Concord, NH on January 19th, 1937, to the late Guy and Gladys Wells. She was the beloved wife of Robert “Bob” Raney for 63 wonderful years, with whom she shared three children, eight grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren with. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.
Connie grew up on a working farm in Loudon, NH with her family. She then worked as a hairdresser at the Merrimack County Nursing Home where she retired after 21 years of service. In her free time, Connie enjoyed adventures, sightseeing, snowmobiling, and camping with her husband, friends, and family – most notably her time spent in the White Mountains of NH, and Totem Pole Campground on Lake Ossipee. She took her grandchildren fishing, looked forward to beach days with her family, and enjoyed basking in the sun on her porch. Connie was a lover of animals from wildlife, to farm animals, to dogs and cats. She also loved music – singing, and dancing; doing puzzles; watching Hallmark movies and Boston sports; and shopping. She was a socializer, and looked forward to events like Loudon Old Home Day, her great grandchildren’s birthday parties, and other family gatherings and holidays, especially Christmas. Connie was a dedicated member of the Loudon “Young At Heart” group, and also volunteered on the Loudon Cate Van, a service that helped to connect community members with essential services. Connie was a radiant, cheerful spirit with a knack for being silly and making people laugh, especially her family, who will miss her deeply.
In addition to her loving husband, Connie leaves behind her children, Scott Raney of Hopkinton, NH, Michelle Raney Benson and husband Peter Benson of Hopkinton, NH, and Bryant Raney and wife Denise Walker Raney of Loudon, NH; her grandchildren, Kaylee Raney Henriksen and husband Joshua Henriksen of Hopkinton, NH, Kelsie Benson Stuart and husband Collin Stuart of Acton, ME, Kendall Benson of South Portland, ME, Courtney Benson Karanasios and husband Tyler Karanasios of Hopkinton, NH, Peter Scott Benson II and wife Emma Benson of Hopkinton, NH, Hayden Benson and wife Nicole Benson of Jackson, WY, Steven Benson of Hopkinton NH, and Jacob Raney of Lake Tahoe; her great grandchildren Jaela Brown, Sylus Henriksen, Lincoln Stuart, Fletcher Stuart, Calvin Stuart, Wells Karanasios, Adley Benson, Raney Benson, and Sawyer Benson; many nieces and nephews; and her cherished dog, Duke. As Connie would always say, “Keep waving.”
Connie was predeceased by her parents and her four brothers: Omar “Smokey” Cochran, Russell Cochran, Edward Wells, and Arthur Wells.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 7th at 10:00 am at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Hwy, Boscawen, NH. The Veterans Cemetery requests that guests arrive 15 minutes early. A private celebration of life will take place at the home of Connie and Bob following the ceremony.
Click here to sign the guest book or honor their memory with flowers, donations, or other heartfelt tributes
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