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2017: The 5 Most-Read Stories On Amherst Patch

Year in Review: A missing teen, hospital rankings, a Red Sox prospect passes away, and 10 things every high school graduate should hear.

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AMHERST, NH — It was another busy year on New Hampshire’s 12 Patch.com sites including Amherst. Here are the Top 5 stories of 2017.

  1. 10 Things Every High School Graduate Should Hear: Some helpful advice from a guy who has been there, done that.
  2. New Hampshire Hospital Safety Grades: See Who's On Top: The nonprofit group Leapfrog released its bi-annual round of hospital safety grades. See what your hospital scored.
  3. Top Red Sox Prospect Dies At 17: Minor league catcher Daniel Flores died Wednesday, the team announced.
  4. Aaron Hernandez Suicide Note Released: In his letter to his fiancée, Aaron Hernandez wrote that his suicide was part of God's plan.
  5. Investigators Searching for Missing NH Teen: Hailey Lynch has been missing since Jan. 26. Have you seen this girl?

What were the most memorable stories of the year for you? Let us know in the comments section.

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