🌱 Patch AM: Why Amherst ranks among New Hampshire’s most peaceful small towns

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Amherst ranks among New Hampshire's most peaceful small towns

Also on today's calendar: The Craftworkers' Guild Harvest Shop and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Breezy and cooler with rain, with a high of 63 and low of 54 degrees.
• Sunday: Windy and cool with rain, temps: high: 59, low: 55.
• Monday: Cool with rain, with a high of 57 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 11 Incredibly Peaceful Small Towns In New Hampshire That Are Perfect For A Quiet Life (takingthekids.com) — Amherst earns a spotlight as one of New Hampshire's most peaceful small towns, praised for its historic town common, preserved farms, and relaxed pace despite a population around 11,000. The piece highlights Ponemah Bog's boardwalk, a homegrown arts scene, and strong local schools, positioning Amherst as an appealing place for families seeking quiet, beauty, and community.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Amherst

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• The Craftworkers' Guild Harvest Shop →
  3A Meetinghouse Rd, Bedford, NH, 03110,
  10:00 am
• Concord Community Concert Association Opener - The Limeliters →
  Concord City Auditorium, 2 Prince St, Concord
  7:30 pm
Sunday September 27
• Union Station Card Show →
  Union Station Worcester, 2 Washington Sq, Worcester
  10:00 am
Monday September 28
• Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
  Nashua Church of Christ, 97 Farley Rd, Nashua
  7:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Swing With A Purpose Golf Tournament →
  Loudon Country Club, 653 NH-106, Loudon
  8:00 am
• 14th Annual Monadnock International Film Festival →
  SHOWROOM, 20 Commercial St, Keene
  9:00 am
Saturday October 3
• Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum →
  Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History, 241 Wellesley St, Weston
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Monday September 28
• ATL Reads Discussion: Blackbird House by Alice Hoffman →
  Amherst Town Library, 14 Main Street, Amherst
  3:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• The Craftworkers' Guild Harvest Shop →
  3A Meetinghouse Rd, Bedford, NH, 03110
  10:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Mystic Autumn Fair →
  DoubleTree by Hilton Nashua, 2 Somerset Pkwy, Nashua
  10:00 am
Saturday October 10
• Photography Weekend Intensive - Amherst, NH - Oct 10-11 →
  10:00 am
• The Craftworkers' Guild Harvest Shop →
  3A Meetinghouse Rd, Bedford, NH, 03110
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Partner disputes report that driver was uninjured after truck plunged into Merrimack River (wmur.com)
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Milford

• Fatal Nashua fire revives questions about earlier arson case (wmur.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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