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  • See which new patents list inventors from Amherst and nearby towns

Also on today's calendar: Spooky World's 35th Anniversary Special and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, temps: high: 69, low: 53.
  • Saturday: Breezy and cooler with rain, with a high of 60 and low of 55 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ NH patents through Sept. 20 (concordmonitor.com) β€” A Nashua-based tech firm, a Manchester semiconductor company, and other New Hampshire employers have secured new federal patents, with several local inventors from Amherst, Merrimack, New Ipswich, and nearby towns credited. The list highlights advances from magnetic sensors and optical systems to medical devices and software tools, underscoring how Southern New Hampshire engineers are contributing to cutting-edge research and product development.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • There is an emergency vehicle on Amoskeag St...
    There is an emergency vehicle on Amoskeag St reported at 4:14 PM. "AAA Truck Ahead, Slow Down Move Over" (Nextdoor )
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    There is an emergency vehicle on S Main St reported at 2:46 PM. "Tow Truck on Roadside" (Nextdoor )
  • Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Deli Clerk in Milford. Apply here.
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Milford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Amherst here.

πŸ—ž Nearby News

Merrimack

  • Sox slugger Mickey Gasper's motivation stems from his roots in Merrimack (wmur.com)
  • Cedarville University graduate Lianna Hurley receives international DAISY Award (k991fm.com)

Milford

Bedford

  • Traffic to shift Bedford Toll Plaza removal continues (unionleader.com)
  • New Hampshire Cold Case Seminar Draws Investigators From All 6 New England States (patch.com)
  • Caught on camera: Gigantic moose seen roaming streets of Massachusetts city (boston25news.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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