CONCORD, NH — Lauren Abigail Dennett, born 2002, of Franklin, MA, was arrested at 7:55 p.m. on June 22 on simple assault, domestic violence-simple assault, obstruct report of a crime-injury and domestic violence-obstruct report of a crime-injury charges. She was arrested after an incident or investigation at Grappone Park on Liberty Street.
Jill E. Severance, born 1983, of Concord was arrested at 6 a.m. on June 18 on a bench warrant after an incident or investigation at the Holiday Inn at 172 N. Main St.
Bradley C. Reid, 29, of Concord was arrested at 9:41 p.m. on June 14 on a resisting arrest or detention charge after an incident or investigation on Fisherville Road. He has an active felony acts prohibited charge after being arrested in November 2023, after an investigation or incident at the abandoned Santander Bank on North State Street.
Anne-Marie Ruggles, 51, of Concord was arrested at 7:24 a.m. on June 1 on a warrant after an incident or investigation at the Mobil Kwik Stop at 81 S. Main St. Back in January 2021, she pleaded guilty to a felony subsequent drug possession charge out of Belmont and received a two-to-four-year sentence, suspended for three years with three years probation, as well as a $620 fine. A month later, the sentence was amended — the sentence was completely suspended and she was given credit for 55 days time served. A year later, she was accused of violation of probation and pleaded guilty to the charge in January 2023. She received a 12-month suspended sentence, a year probation, with 57 days of time served credit. Ruggles was accused of violating her probation again and a warrant was issued for her arrest on May 31. She was held on $1,000 cash bail. A probation violation hearing is scheduled for Aug. 15.
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Garrett Rogenski, born 1994, of Concord was arrested at 3:45 p.m. on May 25 on two simple assault charges and a possession of alcoholic beverages-public property violation after an incident or investigationon Triangle Park Drive.
William Leroy Vinal, 55, of Concord received a summons at 6:30 p.m. on May 24 on a criminal mischief charge after an incident or investigation on North State Street.
Jonathan Ruharuka, 22, of Concord was arrested at 6:28 p.m. on May 23 on two simple assault and two criminal mischief charges after an incident or investigation at Regency Hill Estates at 12 East Side Drive. Back in September 2022, Ruharuka pleaded guilty to criminal mischief, driving under the influence, conduct after an accident, and driving after revocation or suspension, escaping felony burglary and receiving stolen property charges as part of the plea deal. He received several suspended sentences, $1,240 in fines, and was given credit for 245 days of time served. Since that plea, he has been arrested at least nine times in Concord. In May 2023, documents from a prior criminal case as well as his immigration paperwork were requested. A month later, he was accused of violating probation. After motions to continue and canceled hearings, Ruharuka has a plea and sentencing hearing slated for Aug. 28 on the violation of probation charge.
Maddison Faith Corey, born 2005, of Epsom was arrested at 3:49 p.m. on May 20 on simple assault, domestic violence-simple assault, criminal trespass, and criminal mischief charges. She was arrested after an investigation or incident on Highland Street.
Jennifer De Lellis Voege, 62, of Barrington was arrested at 4:15 p.m. on April 23 on a driving under the influence-fourth offense charge and an open container violation. She was arrested after an incident or investigation on Allison Street. Voege was arraigned on June 11 and is due back in superior court on July 30 for a dispositional conference hearing.
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Schultz said she “highly respects” Aspell, too, but there was a “dissonance between reality” when eyeing what the public and city employees were earning.
Ward 6 City Council Aislinn Kalob, too, would not be voting for the increase, saying it had been “heavily on my mind since we’ve had our nonpublic sessions,” which lasted about six hours of work. She appreciated Kretovic clearly outlining the job of city manager. But people were frustrated with the city manager, and she saw that in the comments in online forums.
“I do feel, after really digging into this, and learning about his job,” she said, “and thinking toward the future when, eventually, at some point, somebody new will be sitting in that seat, we are the ones who direct policy and he is the one that implements it… there is anger out there that should be directed more toward us.”
Kalob said, too, a room full of firefighters, upset about their contract, also made voting for the wage increase something she could not consider.
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Michele Horne of Ward 2 echoed similar concerns to Schultz, saying there was significant “wage disparity” between the public and staff and the city manager. She also agreed with Kalob’s point that previous councils created this contract.
Sunflowers are my absolute FAVORITE flowers. I truly feel like they have magical uplifting abilities. Hence, why I’ve always kept fresh sunflowers in my house, brightening up my kitchen table or even my TV stand.
Obviously, it was a dream of mine to have my maternity photos taken in a sunflower field. They reflect sunshine and exude happiness.
Not to mention, one of my favorite quotes is about sunflowers! “Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. It’s what sunflowers do.” Helen Keller
A beautiful reminder to keep an optimistic outlook on life and not dwell on the negative.
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So, you can imagine the joy I felt when I learned that New Hampshire had its very own Sunflower Festival at Coppal House Farm in Lee!
Coppal House Farm via FacebookCoppal House Farm via Facebook
About the Sunflower Festival:
During the summer, the farm transforms into a sea of golden blooms, giving visitors the chance to wander through thousands of sunflowers, snap photos, enjoy local food vendors, artisan crafts, listen to live music, and experience one of New Hampshire’s most beautiful summer traditions.
Other unique activities on the itinerary? Sip-n-snip! Guests can enjoy a cocktail or mocktail of their choice and cut their own fresh bouquet of flowers.
Coppal House Farm via FacebookCoppal House Farm via Facebook
Or maybe you’re a yoga fan? You can join a 60-minute sweat session from Lee, New Hampshire yoga instructors right in the heart of the flower field.
And because the farm grows oilseed sunflowers for culinary oil (which they harvest in the fall months), the flowers only stay at their peak for a brief window, making the festival a limited-time experience, according to the festival organizers…
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What makes this event even more special is the reason behind it. The festival started as a way to share the beauty of the sunflower fields, but it has grown into something much bigger. Organizers say the event has raised more than $90,000 for Make-A-Wish New Hampshire over the years and now shares a portion of its proceeds with several local nonprofit organizations serving the Seacoast community.
Anyone who knows me knows that paying it forward is something that’s incredibly important to me. It’s right up there with my love of sunflowers because both fill my cup in the best way. So, when I found out this festival celebrates my favorite flower and gives back to the community, I knew I had to share it.
Sunflower Festival Details:
This festival only runs from Saturday, July 25th until Sunday, August 2nd. You can get the full list of activities and more on the Coppal Farm website.
Daily Field Hours
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10:00 AM – 6:30 PM (last admission at 6PM because fields close at 6:30) Weekend Tickets (prepurchased online – day before) $12 per person ages 13 & older $10 per person ages 5-12 $10 per person Seniors (65+) & Military 4 yrs & under are always free Weekend Tickets (purchased day of – online or at farm): $16 per person ages 13 & older $14 per person ages 5-12 $14 per person Seniors (65+) & Military 4 yrs & under are always free includes: access to sunflower fields, craft fair, food vending area, tented shade area, picnic area, farm animals, & live music
Weekday Tickets (prepurchased online – day before) $8 per person ages 13 & older $6 per person ages 5-12 $6 per person Seniors (65+) & Military 4 yrs & under are always free
Weekday Tickets (purchased day of – online or at farm) $12 per person ages 13 & older $10 per person ages 5-12 $10 per person Seniors (65+) & Military 4 yrs & under are always free
What tickets include: Access to sunflower fields, food vending area, tented shade area, picnic area, and farm animals
READ MORE: A Classic Fairy Tale Comes To Life At Portsmouth’s Prescott Park This Summer
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This festival might just leave you smiling long after you leave the fields!
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“Dear PoPville,
I was biking home from a doctor appointment a little before noon on Friday, and stopped at a red light on New Hampshire & L st nw. There was a woman across the street who was looking fine in her dark blue (I think they were) scrubs. I might be crazy, but it felt like we kept checking each other out. By the third time,
if we were in a romcom, one of us would have waved. Sorry I didn’t, but if you are reading this and date men, reach out to the Prince if you are interested in that man on the bike. Have a great weekend!”
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