Amherst's Week in Review: Arrests, Politics, and More

Experts Make Their Predictions On Hurricane Season

The latest from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration calls for a below average season.By PATCH STAFF (Patch Staff) Aug 9, 2015

Nearby News: Fatal Crashes, Missing Persons, and a Tornado and Earthquake Hit NH

Plus,police chief faces sexual assault charge, shootings, NH’s best teachers, E. coli in rivers and a water slide, and checkpoint arrests.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 8, 2015

Jasper Valley Swim & Tennis - Amherst, NH

The 2015 annual pie baking contest is under way!

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NHSP Roundup: Two Men Arrested for False Documents

Plus, crashes, a hit-and-run, sobriety checkpoint arrests, and other reports from around New Hampshire.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 8, 2015

Amherst Patriots Football & Cheer

Football Player Safety Meeting is tonight. 6-8 pm at Sports Authority in Amherst. Parents are optional but coaches are required to attend.

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Check Out Amherst Street this Weekend

Open houses in Amherst.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 7, 2015

Amherst Recreation Department

The Outdoor Discovery Summer Camp wrapped up their summer of fun this week. Thank you to all the campers, families and camp counselors for a great 7 weeks!

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Looking for Work in Amherst?

There are more than 5,000 jobs listed on Patch.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 7, 2015

Amherst Education Association

Hard to believe the first day of school is a month away from today! Here are some back-to-school tips from NEA Today that are useful for new and experienced teachers alike!

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Check Out New Homes on the Market in Amherst

Like this house on Boston Post Road.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 6, 2015

Amherst Recreation Department

Both of our full day summer camps got to enjoy the beach during the beautiful weather this week!

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Six Democratic Debates Set for 2016 Primary Cycle

NH to host single debate in December; O’Malley, Sanders balk; DNC threatens to punish candidates; 26 forums were held in 2008.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 6, 2015

Amherst Town Library

Don’t forget!! It’s Ice Cream Social day! We’ll start dishing out the ice cream at 3:30, over at the Congregational Church (right across from the Town Green). And, since the kids blasted past our...

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IRS to Taxpayers: Guard Against New Tricks by Scammers

Scam artists have netted about $20 million from more than 4,000 victims in the last two years.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 6, 2015

Amherst Town Library

Peak into the past with this week’s #FridayFind from the archives!

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Liquor Commission Supports Campaign to Build Homes for Injured Vets

State org partnered with Fabrizia Spirits, Southern Wine & Spirits to raise $11K for Homes for Our Troops.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 6, 2015

Peabody Mill Environmental Center - PMEC

Weve been pretty much soaked this week....

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Where are the Best High School Teachers in NH?

A new survey by Niche.com ranked teachers at 42 Granite State high schools.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 5, 2015

Official Camp Young Judaea

Our favorite CYJ sheepdog Stanley is famous! Take a look at his official acting debut in a Staples ad.

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Amherst Arrests, Fire, Business, Politics, and More

Some of the posts and stories so far this week on Amherst NH Patch.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 5, 2015

Alleged Boston Crack Cocaine Dealer Indicted

Plus, alleged Derry drug dealer faces numerous counts, reported underwear thief indicted, and men charged with choking women.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 5, 2015

NH Executive Council Votes to Defund Planned Parenthood

3-2 vote is both praised, panned; decision comes in the wake of numerous sting videos purporting to show the org selling fetus body parts.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Aug 5, 2015

Amherst Republicans(@AmherstGOP)

Want to talk about #womenshealth? @KellyAyotte is standing up for breast cancer research, OTC birth control, & prenatal health. #nhpolitics

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Hassan Announces Job Training Grants for Five NH Companies

Matching grants will help train 129 workers in new skills in Amherst, Jaffrey, Lancaster, Manchester, and Salem.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 5, 2015

Amherst Recreation Department

The actors said we were the first audience to clap along with their song- it was very appreciated

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Kuster Visits Savings Bank

Roundtable discussion focused on the role community banks play in supporting their local communities.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 5, 20150

Amherst Recreation Department

Thank you for joining us for Little Red Wagon’s puppet show. We hope the weather will cooperate and we will see you on the Green next Tuesday at 6:30 for FolkSoul Band! Thank you to Julie Harris...

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Amherst Fire Log: Chimney Fire Reported on Mack Hill Road

Plus, accidents on Route 101, Baboosic Lake Road, and alarm activations.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 4, 2015

Peabody Mill Environmental Center - PMEC

Weve been pretty much soaked this week....

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Shadow Lane in Amherst Goes for $351K

Here’s the latest listing of sold properties in town.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 4, 2015

New Hampshire Destination ImagiNation (NH-DI / NHICC)

Another great day at one of the nation’s oldest creativity camps! (Little known fact!)

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Craftsmen Receive 37 Awards at Fair

The 82nd Annual League of NH Craftsmen’s Fair on the Mount Sunapee Resort runs Aug. 9.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 4, 2015

Amherst Recreation Department

Some families are picnicking on the Wilkins lawn before the show. There’s plenty of time to join them:)

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Amherst Police Log: Hudson Man Arrested for Aggravated DWI

Plus, woman arrested on driving charges and accidents all over town.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 3, 2015

Amherst Recreation Department

Today’s performance of the puppet show “What’s all the comOCEAN?” at 6:00 will be held at Wilkins Elementary, 90 Boston Post Road. We hope you can join us!

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Looking for Work in Amherst or the Region?

There are more than 5,000 jobs listed on Patch right now.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 3, 2015

Amherst Recreation Department

We have just two seats left for our Thursday trip to the NH Craftsmen Fair and Lake Sunapee Cruise, August 6, 8:30am-5:30pm for $40.00 Res/$50.00 Non-Res. Information and registration at our...

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Fundraising Begins for Winant Statue, Plaza

An unveiling of a sign promoting the effort will occur on Aug. 14, in Concord.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 3, 2015

New Hampshire Destination ImagiNation (NH-DI / NHICC)

A recap of yesterday at Camp Gottalikachallenge!

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Lions 5th Annual Car, Tractor and Truck Show

Free, family-friendly, car show with food and music, Aug 15 at the Amherst Walmart.ByJOAN FERGUSON (Open Post) Aug 3, 2015

Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce

Look who has joined SVCC this month! Creative Ventures Gallery, ABA 4 Autism, EmbroidMe of Nashua, Girard At Large, Gerlach Accounting LLC and Pinnacle Waterproofing & Concrete! Welcome new members!

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Amherst’s Week in Review: Politics, Arrests, Rec Fun, and More

Some of the posts and stories on Amherst NH Patch last week.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 2, 2015