rochester this year, but the first of someone so young. and the rochester police chief says this investigation has been a top priority, his department working with county, state, even federal authorities to try to bring to justice those who they believe are responsible. eve tarmey died at the riviera motel in rochester on october 17th. toxicology tests now show she had ingested a substance 30 times more potent than heroin. >> the medical examiner's office has determined the cause of death was due to acute fentanylics on the indication. reporter: three people are under arrest for contributing to her death , among them eve's mother, 4 #-year-old jazzmyn rood, charged with conspiracy to possess a controlled drug, reckless conduct, and endangering the welfare of a child. >> the fact that it is the mother of the victim, makes it even more disturbing to me. reporter: eve was staying at the riviera with her mother and

mother's boyfriend, mark ross who was arrested at the rockingham county jail where he was being held on unrelated charges. he's accused of dispensing a drug that resulted in death. 31-year-old leslie avery of salisbury, massachusetts, an charge. >> it's making it available. it was in the room and under the law that's what we need to show. reporter: they can't provide more specifics calling this an active investigation. eve's death underscoring the push for both enforcement and education. >> obviously the age of the victim, this being a juvenile is very concerning to me. this epidemic really has no boundaries. reporter: all three will be arraigned tomorrow. eve tarmey's mother faces two felonies, each of those could carry up to seven years in jail. the other two people under arrest among their charges is

the class a felony of dispensing that fentanyl. that could carry up to life in prison. jennifer crompton, wmur news 9. tom: tonight a corrections employee is facing a felony charge accused of bringing drugs into the northern new hampshire correctional facility. charles hanson who works at the facility as a chef was arrested for attempting to bring a large amount of controlled drugs to inmates. they had an estimated prison value of more than $67,000. today the special commission created after two recent child deaths heard from law enforcement officers who handle these cases. jennifer: the message, the agency whose job it is to protect children needs to be available outside of normal business hours. heather hamel has more of their reporter: police lieutenants from manchester and nashua testified today saying they are often getting information too late and it can affect their investigation as well as a child's safety. >> they do a lot of things well,

so coming here and bashing dcyf is not our intent. but there are some things, some of them statutory, that need to be changed so that they can do their job better and so that we can work with them better. reporter: one of the biggest concerns is with reporting suspected child abuse or neglect. under state law, people who are suspected are mandated to notify dcyf. >> it's a good statute except that a lot of teachers, nurses, health care providers don't know that they're reporting to an agency that's not open on the 5:00. reporter: police say it causes them to find out late and creates a period of time where a child could be unsafe. the lieutenant using an example of a 17-year-old trafficking victim whose doctor reported an assault. >> it took five days for us to get that report because it was a weekend and then there was some delay because of it coming from the north country and then it girl. report police say there have been instances of delays during regular business hours as well, and there are challenges files.

where we tried to get dcyf record and we were denied and i had to go to grand jury. reporter: this commission has released a preliminary report and is looking at crafting legislation, but manchester's police chief says implementation of any changes will be directly related to the leadership at dcyf. >> whether or not there's a willingness there to change things, to make it more efficient for law enforcement forks are the betterment of our children, i think that's important, but i don't know if that's the case. reporter: dcyf representatives today said they are working on a plan that would allow them to staff their offices on the weekends. jennifer: a terp naturally ill woman with stage four lung cancer asked a judge today to allow her to get a medical marijuana i.d. card now, even though dispensaries here in new hampshire aren't open. that judge has now asked lawyers for more proof that linda horan would be able to get medical marijuana in a different state if she got a card. but the attorney general's office says the law here in new hampshire prevents the

department from handing out cards until a registered treatment center opens here. >> it's intended to be a very structured system and they want to be able to track where the cannabis is coming from, who it's going to and to ensure a the patient who receive it get a high quality product. >> there's no question whatsoever, not the slightest, that if linda has a card tomorrow she can go to maine and get the medicine that this legislature and the maine legislature have authorized her to use. jennifer: the maine department of health and human services says people from out of state can get medical marijuana from maine dispensaries, but they do need to have an i.d. card from their home state. tom: commitment 2016 now, it was a busy morning at the secretary of state's office with three republicans adding their names to the first in the nation primary ballot. jennifer: all three spoke about the importance of new hampshire's role in the race for president. and the very real threat it's facing. wmur political director josh

mcelveen is here now with more. josh: with the possible exception of ted cruz, it could be argued that none of the d.c. who file forward the primary today would even be in the race if it within for early contest states like new hampshire and iowa. these candidates are also in agreement. new hampshire is in real danger of losing its first in the nation spot. hooking -- poking a little fun at the recent patdown he received from secret service this week, lins yea graham was in good spirits and moved by the step of putting his name on the new hampshire primary ballot. >> when you put benchmarks on your life, this is an incredible day for me. reporter: but graham also fears that candidates like himself are being muted by a national media and party movement to control the selection process. >> i've never been more worried about the early primary states than i am today. the nationalization of this election by using national polls to determine who is qualified to

stood the test of time. >> he was a small town farmer. report a short time later it was ted cruz getting a lesson on primary history, but he too is worried about its future. and he came with a warning. >> there are voices in washington that are arguing for getting rid of new hampshire's first in the nation status, i think that is absolute lunacy. in new hampshire you can't win the state of new hampshire just by dumping money on it. reporter: then it was santorum's turn. >> you minimize the important tans of a state like new hampshire and iowa because you have the national media and the rnc winnowing the field. reporter: he sums up the current cycle so far in simple terms. >> i think it's been a debacle. josh: before you chalk this up to candidates saying what they think voters want to hear, consider that the chair of the republican national committee has already said he's open to changes in the next cycle, like regional primaries or some sort

while the top democrat in the u.s. senate harry reid has already said new hampshire isn't diverse enough to represent the country. storm clouds forming in what could be a major primary battle of a different kind. we'll keep you posted on this. josh mcelveen, wmur news 9. tom: well, those candidates certainly saying the right thing, no doubt about. that next in our continuing commitment coverage -- >> what is it you have that is so worth living for? jennifer: a hidden talent and his love of cowboy boots, that's just part of what candidate ted cruz revealed during his candidate cafe. mike: after this latest system moves out, some dryer air will take over on friday. a look into the weekend ahead. >> the ski and snow bore expo is

weekend, we'll take you there jeb bush: we do not have to be the world's policeman. we have to be the world's leader. who's going to take care of the christians that are being eliminated in the middle east? who's going to take care of israel and support them - our greatest ally in the middle east? the united states has the capability of doing this, and it's in our economic and national security interest that we do it. i will be that kind of president and i hope you want that kind of president for our country going forward. announcer: right to rise usa is responsible

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tom: tonight we have an upindicate on the overhaul of downtown concord. jennifer: the project to transform main street is hitting a milestone now, paving is complete. it's been challenging as streets were closed down, but in the end north main street should be more inviting to visitors with new lighting and wider heated sidewalks. there's an open invitation to see the first drive down main street tomorrow at three. tom: in tonight's spirit of giving report the bells will be ringing and the red will filling the kettles and hopefully they'll be collecting a lot of donations. today was the kickoff to the salvation army's annual red kettle campaign. at least 140 kettles will be collecting donations outside stores, malls and other

>> the salvation army kettles are a particular christmas tradition, they have significant impact. last year the funds from the kettles helped more than 52,000 granite staters in need. exemplifying new hampshire's strong sense of community and providing hope during the holiday season. tom: if you're unable to make it to one of those kettles, you can also donate online, you can find a link at wmur.com. go. tom: it's coming up real quick. mike: what's going to happen in terms of snow chances? we've got a few flakes in the forecast before we get to the

tom: in tonight's candidates cafe, what do cowboy boots and the movie the princess bride have in common? jennifer: apparently republican ted cruz loves them both, just a few of the tidbits learned where he also unveiled the talent that brought down the house. here's josh mcelveen. reporter: after greeting our table for breakfast, ted cruz explains how he start his day. >> a whole lot of caffeine.

from a person who is often described in extreme terms, like when sher called him the devil. >> she tweeted out, cruz is the devil, i was like okay, gypsies, tramps and thieves. reporter: it's no surprise that the conversation turned to his footwear. >> these are luccheki ostrich. i have the black, when i'm in a suit i'm almost always in the brach. reporter: cruz often credits his values to his father, whom he challenged at the age of 11 when he realized others employed in the family business may more money than he did. >> you're paying them $5 an hour, you're paying me an dollar an hour, you're exploiting me because i'm your son. and my dad cracked up laughing and said i was waiting for to you figure that out.

raise from $1 to 5 but couldn't give it to me until i got the courage to ask. reporter: he also launched into a reenactment of his favorite scene. >> he goes liar! shut up, witch, should up, i'm not a witch i'm your wife. do not say that name. what? i can't hear you! that's why i love the movie. reporter: with that cruz became the first in a wide field to theater. >> my media team is now having a heart attack. reporter: josh mcelveen, wmur news 9. mike: certainly on the damp and chilly side of november out there at the weirs today from sunup to the present time. notice a lot of drops on the

hitting parts of new hampshire rain. the first 10 days of the month of course very dry in concord, rain. just over the past two days we've hit a half inch if not a little bit more in the state capitol. so we had it altogether, about .56 there in terms of rainfall. but the average for the first 12 days of the month still up to an inch and a half, so we're still well below the average despite the soggy turn over the past couple of days. one batch of rain is moving to the east right now with drizzle and a couple showers to the weather of that. that will continue for the next couple hours, then as we advance through the evening more showers through upstate new york. before it begins to dry out later this evening and overnight there. are more showers as well back in the great lakes. these will tend to visit the north country tomorrow, while it dries out in a good part of central and southern new hampshire. right now winds are out of the southeast,s that a damp air flow for new hampshire.

but by tomorrow and saturday and sunday the winds will turn back to the west and eventually the northwest. right now 40's to low 50's. overnight tonight not a big temperature fall due to the rain, clouds and that on shore breeze will hold by morning between 40 and 45. in terms of the changes tomorrow, again, most of the showers back through the west hit the north country. so it will be brighter in southern new hampshire, but not a whole lot of sun because of more clouds and a weak disturbance that has to pivot on through during the afternoon. for tonight, showers tending to wind down. notice the time stamp, right around midnight, we're already starting to see clearing developing back to the west and that will move in over central and southern new hampshire. could even see breaks in the north country. but tomorrow more clouds and showers fill in up north. chance of a spring e in southern new hampshire. tomorrow night it gets interesting as it turns just cold enough for any rain showers to change over to a little snow in the white mountains and great north woods. we could see a coating to an

inch or two in those areas. again mainly white mountains and points north, where a sly chance of a mixed shower during the early part of saturday morning in southern parts of the state. back into saturday, more sunshine develops, morning flurries up north giving way to sun and it will be windy after a run into the 50's tomorrow, it is colder on saturday. we are back into the 30's north and 40's south for highs on saturday. a chilly start to sunday, bright and breezy for the rest of the day, and good part of next week, monday through at least most of thursday looking very pleasant. tom: very nice, liking that. jason? >> it's thursday so we have a

champion over i owe about $68,000. i owe $44,000 in student loans. my plan, the new college compact, says you should not have to borrow money to pay tuition if you go to a public college or university. and you ought to be able to refinance student debt. and i don't believe the federal government should be making a profit off of lending to young people who are borrowing to be able to get their education. we have got to make college affordable. i'm hillary clinton and i

jason: son: the colorado avalanche under boston tonight ready to play the b's at 7:00. the bruins have been off since sunday when they beat the islanders. the ski and snow expo is taking place in boston this weekend, they held their media reception today, that's why jamie staton spent the day. it's a chance for vendors to show off their new equipment and for ski and snow board enthusiasms to gear up for the season. >> last year we did open earlier, and this year we're focusing on the colder weather so we can make snow. but we are looking at it a

>> we had a great season and it was a great late season, so we were skiing well into april, and when we have seasons like that people can't wait for the next season, believe it or not. so i think there's a lot of energy, a lot positive things going on. >> this weeks home town hero, meredith, cameron daily. interlakes high school pulled off an upset this weekend at the meet of champions, cameron daily outpaced the field and the larger division schools to give d3 a state title. cameron finished in a personal record time of 15 minutes 25 seconds. >> i think it did a lot for d3, because people kient of of discount d3. i think we came through in 10 flat which was pretty good. and at about one kilometer left i felt like i was ready to go. reporter: cameron now has his sights set on the new england meet this weekend in vermont.

>> new hampshire guys all of us are really looking to put new hampshire back on the map. and i'd like to get top five, top three. i'd like to win, but we'll see how it goes. reporter: the senior from meredith also runs outdoor track and is on the ski team. he recently committed to run at brown university next year. >> the top kids from new hampshire went to brown last year too, eli, so i think the team can be pretty good next year. they didn't have a great showing at their conference meet, but i think that we have the guys next year that could win it. reporter: cameron plans to study mechanical engineering at brown, possibly with a minor in neurology. cameron daley is this week's home town hero. says he wants to be involved in shoes maybe, so he might be designing running shoes. tom: tune in for "new hampshire chronicle" following "world news." we'll see you back here tonight.

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