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Happy Saturday, Amherst! Let's start today off on an informed note, shall we? Here's everything you need to know today in Amherst.


First, today's weather:

Clouds and sun, hot and humid. High: 96 Low: 72.

Find out what's happening in Amherstfor free with the latest updates from Patch.


Here are the top stories in Amherst today:

  1. 🌱 Inside Scoop Surprise Call + Cavanaugh Runs + Fredericks Cakes (Patch)
  2. Man Indicted On Kidnapping, Strangulation Charges: Court Roundup (Patch)
  3. A Waterfront Compound On Lake Sunapee In New Hampshire: Wow
  4. Eleanor (Batchelder) Fallon | News, Sports, Jobs (Cabinet.com)
  5. Get Ready, New Hampshire: Surge Of Heat Heading To The Granite State (Patch)
  6. Mom Of NH Boy, Found Dead In MA, Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ To Murder Charges
  7. Support New Hampshire’s Nongame Program on National Endangered Species Day (NH Fish and Game Department)
  8. Margaret Roberts Obituary (1927 - 2022) - Amherst, MA - Daily Hampshire Gazette (Legacy.com)
  9. Indictments; 'Surge Of Heat' Coming; And More: PM Patch NH
  10. Donald Hanson Obituary (2022) - Attleboro Falls, MA - Sun Chronicle (Legacy.com)
  11. From legends to rising stars, 10 shows to excite jazz fans (The Boston Globe)
  12. Donald J. Girouard | News, Sports, Jobs (Nashua Telegraph)
  13. Coldwell Banker acquires Goggins Real Estate (GazetteNET)
  14. 35 Community Meals Along the Seacoast of New Hampshire and Maine (wokq.com)
  15. Lyle Craker Obituary (1941 - 2022) - Amherst, MA - Daily Hampshire Gazette (Legacy.com)
  16. Amherst: This Weekend's Upcoming Events: Hilltop Circus; Music; More (Amherst Patch)
  17. Amherst Weather Forecast For The Weekend Ahead (Amherst Patch)
  18. Amherst Prospective Homeowners: Check Out 3 New Properties On The Market (Amherst Patch)
  19. 🌱 Amherst Daily: Summer Camp Info; Obits; Theatre; More (Patch)

Today in Amherst:

Find out what's happening in Amherstfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • AAUW Southern NH Branch AAUW Annual Meeting (3:00 PM)
  • 2022 Hilltop Circus: "In the Hundred Acre Wood" (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Official Camp Young Judaea: "Will will oversee both the Performing Arts electives as well as the two CYJ Plays, 1st month & 2nd month. For those that are new to CYJ, you will learn about play sign ups once at camp this summer!" (Facebook)
  • Opportunity Networks: "Emilee's Happy Place 🌞🚣" (Facebook)
  • Amherst NH Police Communications: "******* Dog has been located and is returned home*********** Lost dog "Rusty" from the area of Amherst St and Old Milford Rd. Please avoid trying to catch Rusty as he is not friendly to strangers. Call APD at 603-673-4900 if you spot the..." (Facebook)
  • Opportunity Networks: "SHOUT OUT to Souhegan Valley Motorsports for their Hole in One sponsorship at this year's 31st Souhegan Valley Golf Classic!!! We need your help! ⛳Sign up today! Sponsorships start at just $150 and benefit Opportunity Networks. We are a ..." (Facebook)
  • Amherst Recreation Department: "We are having a great time at Fenway Park tonight. Go Sox." (Facebook)
  • Amherst Town Library: "For Fans of Our Flag Means Death! These books feature appeals such as pirates, swashbuckling, chosen family, opposites-attract romance, reimagined history, or a cheerful "be gay, do crime" attitude. For more recommendations, search UI 45..." (Facebook)
  • QED Foundation: "Brilliant in so many ways: building identity; reclaiming spaces; sharing joy, all through storytelling and arts." (Facebook)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Amherst: "Lawnmower - Does anyone kNoW of a lawnmower repair that will come to your house. I need new blades on my riding lawnmower" (Nextdoor)

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Events:

  • Kreiva Academy 2022-2023 Information Session and Tour (May 22)
  • The Basics of Estate Planning (May 25)
  • Amherst Lions Club 1st Annual Lions Roar 5k Race & Family Fun Day BBQ (June 11)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update!

Tony Schinella

About me: Award-winning journalist and broadcaster for Patch.com in NH (off and on) since June 2011. Community coverage includes Concord, Hampton-North Hampton, Merrimack, Nashua, Portsmouth, and Salem. Reachable at tony.schinella@patch.com. Career highlights available on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/an...

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