NORTH CONWAY, N.H.

New Jersey woman rescued on Mount Washington trail

New Hampshire conservation officers say a woman who was given bad advice to take a trail down Mount Washington had to be helped off of the mountain.

Officials say 69-year-old Dee Schardt of Sea Girt, N.J., went up the mountain Saturday with a friend on the Cog Railroad.

At the top, she was given bad information that the Jewel Trail was an easy trail down. She started down before noon, but had no food, water or lights. Around 8 p.m. Schardt was reported missing.

Conservation Officers hiked up to her and assisted her with her decent.

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CONCORD, N.H.

Deadline approaching for N.H. Moose Hunt Auction

The deadline is approaching for the 2012 New Hampshire Moose Hunt Auction.

The Fish and Game Department says a total of five moose hunt permits are available to the highest bidders. Bids must be received by Aug. 3.

The auction benefits the Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire, which raises money in support of Fish and Game Department programs. Last year, the auction drew 24 bids from seven states, with the highest bid coming in at $8,500.

LANCASTER, N.H.

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ATV trails itinerary shown on organization’s website

An organization that promotes northern New Hampshire activities has added a new ATV trails itinerary to its website.

Highlighted trails for riders are located in Berlin, Millsfield, Success, Umgagog, Pittsburg and Stratford.

The trails featured by New Hampshire Grand include scenic outlooks, remote ponds and streams and wildlife sightings.

The itinerary can be found on http://www.nhgrand.com.

CONCORD, N.H.

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Archaeological field school offered at Jefferson site

Would-be archaeologists in New Hampshire have one more chance to spend two weeks learning basic recovery and documentation techniques at a 12,000-year-old Paleo-Indian site in Jefferson.

The New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources is offering its third and final field school led by state archaeologist Richard Boisvert. There is no charge for the course but a $35 donation is recommended to offset the cost of supplies and manuals. The field school will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays through Aug. 3.

BOSTON

Mosquito spraying resumes to reduce risk of disease

Massachusetts health officials say mosquito spraying will resume in 14 communities in southeastern Massachusetts to reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illness.

The state is trying to reduce the threat of Eastern Equine Encephalitis, a potentially deadly disease for humans. Experts say the mild winter and recent high temperatures may have caused faster breeding and early development of the virus in mosquitoes.

— From news service reports


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