Day 2 of Bark Week Brings Olivia To Studio Big + Some Tickets Still Available for Maureen Hancock

We had the Humane Society of Greater Nashua in Studio Big this morning, as Day 2 of Bark Week had us meeting "Olivia."

Olivia is such a sweet, beautiful dog who has had a rough go of it lately.

She had to have an eye surgically removed, but that doesn't stop her from having fun and jumping on your lap and loving you. More information about Olivia and all the other animals up for adoption can be found at Humane Society of Greater Nashua.

Morning Waking Crew Trivia Tuesday

The name of Brandy, the Morning Waking Pooch's BFF/Cousin is.....

Mocha! Thanks for playing. Another MWC trivia question next Tuesday.

Top News Stories

Planning For 3-way Peace Talks
A three-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas is setting the stage for talks in Cairo aimed at reaching a deal on sustainable peace. The temporary truce went into effect this morning. If the calm holds, Egypt plans to start shuttling between Israeli and Palestinian delegations in Cairo to work out new arrangements for Gaza, which has been virtually cut off from the world since a violent Hamas takeover in 2007 prompted a closure of the territory's borders by Egypt and Israel.

NH To Receive Million Dollar Grant
The state is set to receive a $1 million grant to expand a home visiting program for pregnant woman and parents with children up to age 5. The money will go to the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program established by the Affordable Care Act.

Maine Names New Deputy Corrections Commissioner
An associate commissioner of Maine's Department of Corrections is now deputy head of the department. Jody Breton began her new role as deputy commissioner on August 1.
Corrections Chief Joseph Fitzpatrick says the new deputy position, which replaces one of the three associate commissioner jobs, will create a second person in charge and a "better chain of command." Breton has served in Maine state government for 25 years in a variety of roles, including an internal auditor and deputy commissioner for the Department of Environmental Protection.

Still Some Tickets Available For Maureen Hancock's Event In Portsmouth

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Make sure you get your tickets before they're all gone! Maureen has been with us on the radio over the last several weeks giving readings to listeners.

Stupid News

Organizers of the 2nd International Lazy Olympics admit they should have promoted the event; but they couldn't be bothered. The annual event is held in Montenegro in southeast Europe. There is only one event - lazily lying under an oak tree.