
Hosted by Steve Smith · EN

PJ Lovely is here as we talk about how successful the Green Up Clean Up went, Sunshine 5K, upcoming events, his trip to Peru coming in June, the town vote this past week, and lots more.

From the Lake Sunapee Region VNA and Hospice, Jeana Newbern is here with outgoing CEO Jim Culhane as we talk to Jim about his tenure with the VNA, accomplishments he has been part of, the great staff at the VNA, Covid and lots more. Plus we discuss the Women Who Make A Difference event that happened yesterday.

Joe Osgood is here as we talk about what he would buy if money were no object (hint....it's a very expensive camper), President Trump's trip to China, the "autopen" and lots more.

David's House Executive Director Don Dutton is here with Melinda Carpenter, from One Credit Union, to discuss the Karaoke Contest that Melinda is organizing to benefit David's House. We talk about what David's House is, how it was founded, who they help, where it's located, as well as why Melinda wanted to pitch in and organize this event, how the contest works, where it's located, all the different prizes and much more.

Wayne and Ed are here as we talk about last night's cruise night (the first of the year), Wayne's yellow truck he built, Ed's annimal issue at his house, the weight of gold, and lots more.

Jeff North is here as we talk about his first term as a Selectman in Newport, the election tomorrow, what he is hearing from people, what he loves about Newport, why he is running for re-election, and more.

Tara MacKillup is here from NFI North. Tara introduced her organization, which began in Massachusetts in 1974 and expanded to New Hampshire in 1992. The agency was founded with the mission of helping people with mental illness transition out of institutions and receive community-based care at home. Tara explained NFI North's mission to provide community-based residential treatment for adults with mental illness, operating two five-bed programs in Newport and preparing to open a 16-bed program soon. She discussed how the organization aims to move people out of institutional settings and into community living, noting that while attitudes toward mental health have improved since the 1970s, stigma still exists. Tara emphasized that many people with mental illness can live and work in the community when properly supported and medicated. Tara discussed an upcoming job fair at the CoWorks office in Newport on Thursday from 11 AM to 4 PM, where NFI North will be recruiting for various positions including management, clinicians, direct service roles, and nursing. The organization offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, domestic partner coverage, and paid time off, and has been voted the best place to work in New Hampshire and Maine for five consecutive years. Tara explained that NFI North operates residential treatment programs across the state, including Newport, Boscawen, Concord, and soon Nashua, with a focus on providing wraparound services for adults, youth, and families.

Canidate for Newport Selectboard Anna O'Hara is here as we talk about her campaing for office, where she sees Newport in the future, what she is hearing from the public, how the public session was last night, and lots more.

PJ Lovely is here as we talk about hiking the AT Trail, the final month of being Recreation Director, how great Green Up Clean Up has been, the Sunshine 5K, and other events coming up soon in Newport.

Charen Urban - President of the Newport Rotary Club - is here as we talk about getting more people to join the Rotary Club, their history, what Rotary does, the Penny Sale coming up on May 15th, how it works, and lots more.