Upper Valley Humane Society gala and fundraiser goes ‘Hollywood’
Normally a dressy affair, Upper Valley Humane Society’s annual gala was even snazzier this time around. “We definitely stepped it up a little bit for this one,” said Carrie Hamel, the nonprofit’s media and events coordinator. About 130 people put their best feet forward for their four-legged friends at A Night for Paws, held Nov. 14 at The Hanover Inn. The fundraiser featured a vintage-Hollywood theme. “It was wonderful, Hamel said....
Consumer Confidential: More Help Is Needed to Stop Robocalls, Including Ones From eBay and PayPal
If you’re being driven crazy by robocalls, help may be on the way. Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., has introduced legislation to strengthen the Federal Communication Commission’s ability to crack down on what’s become a high-tech pain in the tuchis. “These calls can be annoying or frustrating to many of us, but they can be much more devastating to those, especially seniors, who fall victim to them,” McCaskill said. Her bill would give...
