MWC Daily: Tweet of the Week Involves a ‘Drunk Raccoon’

This week's 'Tweet of the Week,' belongs to Elizabeth Dinan and Seacoast Online. It's not everyday you hear about the possibility of a 'drunk raccoon.'

Speaking of Twitter...

If you're on Twitter you can follow me @2kmwc

Will We See You This Weekend?

Mark Ericson and I will be hosting the annual Special Olympics of New Hampshire 'Winni Dip' this weekend at The Margate in Laconia. We hope to see you there. Come on Saturday to cheer on Law Enforcement and Sunday, cheer on the high school kids taking a 'dip' in the Big Lake, all to benefit Special Olympics of New Hampshire.  

Weather

Sunshine fades gradually during the afternoon, high 35...25 in the North Country. When will the snow/rain come our way? Check the 5-day forecast. 

Top News Stories

Gonzalez expected to enter plea deal
A man who the Secret Service says scaled a White House fence and dashed into the executive mansion with a knife before being caught is expected to take a plea deal. Omar Gonzalez is set to appear in federal court in Washington today.

Condo complex fire in Rochester
Firefighters say at least 20 people were displaced when a fire damaged a condo complex in Rochester. The fire happened at about 9 p.m. Thursday at the Dustin Homestead. The fire, believed to be accidental, caused heavy damage in two of the units. No one was hurt.

4th defendant in Lewiston home invasion sentenced
A fourth person who participated in a violent armed home invasion in Lewiston, Maine in 2013 has been sentenced to prison. Police say two women posed as city workers conducting a survey to get the residents to open the door in December 2013, then when it opened, two masked and armed men forced their way into the apartment.
A male and female resident of the apartment were both struck with guns, while the defendants threatened to harm an infant in the home. The male resident gave the defendants money and they fled. 29-year-old Laura Mae Thenor, of Lewiston, was sentenced Thursday to four years in prison for her role in the crime. Three other people had previously been convicted. A fifth defendant awaits trial.

Wake Up Winning

Congratulations to all our Zac Brown Band ticket winners! Next week, get ready to win yourself a $50 gift certificate to Sunseekers in Portsmouth/Dover. Have a happy weekend.