🌱 Thinking about hiking Mount Major this weekend? Here’s what to expect.

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• Thinking about hiking Mount Major this weekend? Here’s what to expect.

Today's riddle: Why do some employees hide as soon as they arrive at work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 86, low: 64.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 85 and low of 57 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• 9 Breathtaking New Hampshire Trails Under 5 Miles That Offer The Most Spectacular Scenic Views (myfamilytravels.com) — Alton hikers get a detailed look at the popular Mount Major Loop, with exact directions to the Route 11 trailhead just north of Alton Bay and what to expect on the climb and summit. The guide also highlights eight other short, scenic New Hampshire hikes if you are ready to explore beyond town.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday July 9

• Monadnock Falconry at Leavitt Park
  Lakes Region Chamber Laconia Public Library
  2:00 pm
• Pasta and Pomodoro Sauce Class
  Lakes Region Chamber Lakes Region Community College, 379 Belmont Road, Laconia
  5:00 pm
• BankNH Pavilion - Samantha Rae supporting Dierks Bentley →
  BankNH Pavilion, 108 Kimball Rd, Gilford
  5:00 pm
• BankNH Pavilion - Samantha Rae supporting... →
  BankNH Pavilion, 108 Kimball Rd, Gilford
  5:00 pm
• Free Music in Marceau Park Presented by Franklin Opera House
  Lakes Region Chamber Marceau Park Franklin, NH
  5:00 pm
• Christmas in July event →
  Lakes Region Chamber M/S Mount Washington, 211 Lakeside Ave., Laconia, NH
  6:00 pm
• The Starlight Honeys | Live Americana & Roots Music
  Lakes Region Chamber 72 Main Street, Meredith, NH 03253
  6:00 pm
• New Hampshire Music Festival - Orchestra Series
  Lakes Region Chamber Silver Center for the Arts - Hanaway Theatre 114 Main St, Plymouth NH 03264
  7:00 pm

Friday July 10

• Volunteer: Squam Lake Water Quality Excursion
  Lakes Region Chamber 534 US Rt 3 Holderness, NH
  9:00 am
• Music in the Marketplace featuring Katie Dobbins
  Lakes Region Chamber Mill Falls Marketplace 312 Daniel Webster Hwy Meredith, NH. 03253
  5:00 pm
• Food Truck Friday
  Lakes Region Chamber Pop Whalen Ice & Arts Center and Abenaki Ski Area 390 Pine Hill Rd., Wolfeboro, NH
  6:00 pm
• John Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band
  Lakes Region Chamber LAKEPORT OPERA HOUSE 781 Union Avenue Laconia, New Hampshire 03246 603-519-7506 info@lakeportopera.com
  7:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Albertsons Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Night Crew Stocker in Gilford. Apply here.
• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Belmont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alton here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Wolfeboro

• List of Food Trucks Seen At Ashland, NH's July 4th Festival 2026 (wokq.com)

Laconia

• Beyond May: Granite VNA Promotes Year-Round Mental Health Awareness for Older Adults (patch.com)
• Ride a Rail Bike Through New Hampshire's White Mountains (wokq.com)
• Medalist Henley, defending champ Hakala advance to Round of 32 at 123rd State Am (unionleader.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Good employees are hard to find! (Thank you Patricia P. for sending it in!)
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