MWC Daily: Big Week for Blake Shelton

It's been a pretty good few days for Blake Shelton.

His single, 'Sangria,' just reached the #1 slot on the charts, making it his 20th #1 hit, plus NBC just announced they will use the title track from Blake's 'Bringing Back the Sunshine' album to promote its NASCAR coverage. The song will be used in the opening segment beginning Sunday.

Don't forget to vote for Merrimack, New Hampshire

They're in the running to win a dog park, thanks to Pet Safe. You can vote twice per day.

News Director, Don Briand - Founding Father?

Don Briand as John Adams

Well, sort of! For one day a year, Don is John Adams.

Weather

Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms, especially this morning, maybe a little afternoon sun, high 77...cloudy in the North Country with periods of showers and a few thunderstorms, high 71. Check your 5-day forecast.

News

Is Greece making big concessions
Stock markets across Europe surged higher today on a report on the Financial Times website that Greece will accept all the bailout demands of creditors bar a couple of changes. In a two-page letter sent to Greece's creditors Tuesday, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras appears to be making big concessions in a request for a new bailout deal.

Hands Free Law
Starting today, drivers will no longer be allowed to use hand-held cellphones while driving. The new law also applies to other hand-held devices including GPS units, tablets and laptops. Violators will face a $100 fine for the first offense, $250 for a second offense and $500 for subsequent offenses within a 24-month period. Bluetooth or other hands-free electronic devices will be allowed.

Reports shows many VT families struggle with substance abuse
The state Department of Children and Families says its newest report on child abuse and neglect shows that many families are struggling, substance abuse continues to be problem and young children are entering state custody in record numbers. The department released its 2014 child protection report yesterday. DCF came under scrutiny after the death of two toddlers last year