New England Wire is hosting a Blood Drive this Friday, July 14, 2017. The American Red Cross is experiencing a critical blood shortage. They have issued an emergency call for platelet and blood donors. ALL blood types are accepted. Schedule an appointment today at redcrossblood.org or by calling Meghan Fulford at ext. 7249.

FOR SALE:Frigidaire chest freezer, 8.8 cf, capacity. New in 2003. Runs well. Non self-defrosting. Estimated energy use: 294 kWh. Price: $100.00. Must pick up. Call Heidi Sagar at 603-838-5976.

Our local Mount Hope Grange has spruced up the Center’s sign to include fresh paint, a shingled roof, fancy edging compliments of Richard Bronson and a gold leaf lettered composite etched sign constructed by the Lincoln Sign company donated by the Grange. Check it out! Other works of art by Lincoln Sign include the radish…

If you missed applying for free smoke alarms and fire extinguishers, or if you need something particular for your house, the Fire Safety Picnic will also feature the opportunity to order wired, battery, or wireless networked alarms and household extinguishers at wholesale. People who applied for the free equipment may also order more. The equipment…

Hint: if your answer has two digits, it is probably time to replace them. But I’ve changed the batteries regularly, I hear you say; and the alarm beeps when I push the button!  Here’s the part you may not have heard: the sensor that detects smoke wears out after about ten years. All the other…

Do you have smoke alarms and fire extinguishers in your house? How many?  How old are they? True facts you should know:  1) smoke alarms lose their sensitivity after ten years.  The battery may be fresh and the alarm still beeps when you push the button, but it loses its ability to detect smoke.  Older…