CAP Accepting applications for heating, electrical programs
LACONIA — The Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties, Inc. would like to inform NH
residents about two energy assistance programs that are accepting applications for heating and electric programs that may be helpful if their household is having a difficult time this winter.
The Fuel Assistance Program provides grants to eligible households to help pay for their heating expenses. This is a seasonal program that operates from September through April. Renters as well as homeowners are eligible for the program. The program also assists renters that pay for their heat indirectly through their rent.
The program determines eligibility by family size and gross household income. Benefits are provided in the form of a credit with their heating supply vendor. Applicants are required to apply for assistance each heating season and will be required to bring household income and composition documentation.
The Electric Assistance Program provides a discount on a household's monthly electric bill. This program operates year round. Again, renters as well as homeowners are eligible.
The electric bill must be in the name of an adult household member. Eligibility is determined taking into account family size and gross income of the household. The level of discount is determined by the household income with the lowest income households receiving the largest discount amount. A household does need to recertify each year to remain eligible.
The agency's outreach offices are listed below. An appointment is required to do an application.
— Concord 225-6880, Laconia 524-5512, Franklin 934-3444, Meredith 279-4096, Suncook 485-7824
Warner 456-2207.
residents about two energy assistance programs that are accepting applications for heating and electric programs that may be helpful if their household is having a difficult time this winter.
The Fuel Assistance Program provides grants to eligible households to help pay for their heating expenses. This is a seasonal program that operates from September through April. Renters as well as homeowners are eligible for the program. The program also assists renters that pay for their heat indirectly through their rent.
The program determines eligibility by family size and gross household income. Benefits are provided in the form of a credit with their heating supply vendor. Applicants are required to apply for assistance each heating season and will be required to bring household income and composition documentation.
The Electric Assistance Program provides a discount on a household's monthly electric bill. This program operates year round. Again, renters as well as homeowners are eligible.
The electric bill must be in the name of an adult household member. Eligibility is determined taking into account family size and gross income of the household. The level of discount is determined by the household income with the lowest income households receiving the largest discount amount. A household does need to recertify each year to remain eligible.
The agency's outreach offices are listed below. An appointment is required to do an application.
— Concord 225-6880, Laconia 524-5512, Franklin 934-3444, Meredith 279-4096, Suncook 485-7824
Warner 456-2207.
Last Updated on Saturday, 16 February 2013 00:06
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Audubon Society presenting Moose Man program on February 21
MOULTONBOROUGH — The Lakes Region Chapter of the Audubon Society of New Hampshire will present a program titled "The Moose Man" on Thursday, February 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Loon Center.
Rick Libbey, now commonly known as the Moose Man, has been photographing moose from as close as four feet away for 25 years, using a camera on a monopod in his kayak.
This is not easy. It takes patience, knowledge of animal behavior, and a special approach which he has developed during his many encounters with the animals. Making sure the moose sees him before they smell him and reading their body language is only the beginning. Sometimes the Mooseman will spend an entire week earning an animal's trust.
The Moose Man's photos have been on display at several New Hampshire galleries and the Loon Center, and many are online at his website: http://www.moosemannaturephotos.com/
The Loon Center is located on Lee's Mill Road; follow the signs from Route 109 or from Route 25 near the Moultonborough Central School. Refreshments will be served.
Rick Libbey, now commonly known as the Moose Man, has been photographing moose from as close as four feet away for 25 years, using a camera on a monopod in his kayak.
This is not easy. It takes patience, knowledge of animal behavior, and a special approach which he has developed during his many encounters with the animals. Making sure the moose sees him before they smell him and reading their body language is only the beginning. Sometimes the Mooseman will spend an entire week earning an animal's trust.
The Moose Man's photos have been on display at several New Hampshire galleries and the Loon Center, and many are online at his website: http://www.moosemannaturephotos.com/
The Loon Center is located on Lee's Mill Road; follow the signs from Route 109 or from Route 25 near the Moultonborough Central School. Refreshments will be served.
Last Updated on Saturday, 16 February 2013 00:02
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Launch Event for the White Mountain National Forest Quarter Will Be on February 21 at Plymouth State University
PLYMOUTH — Members of the community are invited to the launch event for the quarter celebrating New
Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest which will be held at the Hanaway Theatre at
Plymouth State University on Thursday, February 21, at 10:30 a.m.
It will be led by William Dauer, Forest Engineer for the White Mountain National Forest and will include brief presentations by Tom Wagner, Forest Supervisor for the White Mountain National Forest, Richard Peterson, Acting Director of the US Mint and Governor Maggie Hassan.
Following these presentations, volunteers from the National Forest Service will hand out quarters and coin holders to children under 18.
The new coin is the sixteenth quarter issued in the US Mint's America the Beautiful series since it began in 2010 as well as the first America the Beautiful quarter in 2013. It is the first and only coin in the series to display an image from the White Mountain National Forest.
Between 11 a.m. and noon Meredith Village Savings Bank employees will also be on hand to assist customers in exchanging currency for rolls of the White Mountain National Forest quarters. Coins must be purchased and/or exchanged by roll ($10 per roll) with a maximum of 10 rolls ($100) per attendee.
New Hampshire's 750,852 acre White Mountain National Forest is known for its mountainous terrain, scenic drives, rivers, lakes and wildlife. To capture these traits, the reverse of the new coin, designed by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Phebe Hemphill, depicts Mount Chocorua, the easternmost peak of the Sandwich Range, framed by birch trees and surrounded by lakes and forest.
Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest which will be held at the Hanaway Theatre at
Plymouth State University on Thursday, February 21, at 10:30 a.m.
It will be led by William Dauer, Forest Engineer for the White Mountain National Forest and will include brief presentations by Tom Wagner, Forest Supervisor for the White Mountain National Forest, Richard Peterson, Acting Director of the US Mint and Governor Maggie Hassan.
Following these presentations, volunteers from the National Forest Service will hand out quarters and coin holders to children under 18.
The new coin is the sixteenth quarter issued in the US Mint's America the Beautiful series since it began in 2010 as well as the first America the Beautiful quarter in 2013. It is the first and only coin in the series to display an image from the White Mountain National Forest.
Between 11 a.m. and noon Meredith Village Savings Bank employees will also be on hand to assist customers in exchanging currency for rolls of the White Mountain National Forest quarters. Coins must be purchased and/or exchanged by roll ($10 per roll) with a maximum of 10 rolls ($100) per attendee.
New Hampshire's 750,852 acre White Mountain National Forest is known for its mountainous terrain, scenic drives, rivers, lakes and wildlife. To capture these traits, the reverse of the new coin, designed by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Phebe Hemphill, depicts Mount Chocorua, the easternmost peak of the Sandwich Range, framed by birch trees and surrounded by lakes and forest.
Last Updated on Saturday, 16 February 2013 00:00
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C 88: School Vacation Bird Banding Wednesday, February 20 at Science Center,
HOLDERNESS — Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is holding a School Vacation Bird Banding program on Wednesday, February 20 from 10 a.m. to noon.
The event is for adults and children ages 6 and over to see wild birds up close. Participants will learn why and how birds are captured and banded at feeding stations at the Science Center. Adult must accompany children. Registration is requested in advance by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or calling 968-7194.
Cost is $7/member; $9/non-member.
For details about this event, upcoming programs, and membership go to www.nhnature.org or call 968-7194.
The event is for adults and children ages 6 and over to see wild birds up close. Participants will learn why and how birds are captured and banded at feeding stations at the Science Center. Adult must accompany children. Registration is requested in advance by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or calling 968-7194.
Cost is $7/member; $9/non-member.
For details about this event, upcoming programs, and membership go to www.nhnature.org or call 968-7194.
Last Updated on Friday, 15 February 2013 23:58
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