AGP Executive Report
Last update: 33 minutes agoGrand Canyon Flood Disrupts Travel: Nearly 80 people were rescued after a flash flood hit Grand Canyon National Park, killing at least two and leaving about 15 missing; officials also shut down the only water pipeline into the park and issued emergency water restrictions, with tourists barred from staying overnight in lodges and hotels. Fuel Watch for NH Drivers: GasBuddy reports diesel prices in Coos County hit a low of $5.31/gal (week ending Aug. 22), while the NH diesel average rose to $5.47/gal. Airport Safety Incident: Portsmouth International Airport saw major chaos after a 17-year-old driver crashed through a fence and struck a parked aircraft; the airfield stayed open and police charged the driver. NH Community & Family Travel Costs: New Hampshire Child Care Scholarship Program usage jumped, with the state spending over $12 million more than the prior year—an affordability pressure that can affect family travel planning. Local Fall Fun: Meredith’s Cackleberries is hosting a Local Art & Vintage Festival Sept. 12–13, a good weekend add-on for leaf-peepers and antiques hunters. Outdoor Inspiration: 91-year-old “Grey Beard” Dale Sanders reclaimed the oldest Appalachian Trail completion record after a grueling thru-hike, finishing atop Mount Katahdin.
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