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Fires, Amherst Arrests, New Jobs, NH AG Lawsuit, Film Fest, and More: Week-in-Review
Some of the posts and stories last week on Amherst NH Patch.

AMHERST, NH — UPDATE: About 14,000 Still Without Power in NH
Thunderstorms swept across the state on July 23; crews continue working to restore power; some customers will be out until Monday.
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Manchester's first LIVE FREE OR DIE Film Festival!!! Aug 12 & 13 at the Palace Theatre TICKETS ON SALE NOW
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Light rain tomorrow through Sunday, with temperatures falling to 67°F on Sunday.
So you want to look at some open houses for sale in Amherst this weekend? Good idea...
Structure Fire on Blueberry Hill Road Extinguished by Firefighters: Log
Amherst firefighters also sent to Lyndeborough Road for an accident with injury last week.
Mass. Man Arrested on Driving Charge, Speeding: Log
Amherst Police: Manchester woman arrested on a warrant and Troy man arrested for driving after suspension.
#nhpolitics #DemsInDisarray #CrookedHillary #CorruptKaine #DNCleak What a total dumpster fire #FeelTheBern https://twitter.com/JoshWMUR/status/757309080541143040
Theft, Drug, Habitual Offender Fugitive Caught: Report
Scott Collier, an armed, dangerous transient, was arrested today; was wanted on numerous charges out of Hillsborough, Rockingham counties.
Amherst Republicans (@AmherstGOP)
Should also boot @ChairmanBuckley he was just as much in the satchel for @HillaryClinton #RiggedSystem #nhpolitics https://twitter.com/FoxNews/status/757252031841128448
Amherst's Weekend Weather Forecast
Light rain on Saturday through Tuesday, with temperatures falling to 84°F on Sunday.
NH AG Files Lawsuit to Block Anthem-Cigna Merger
Foster joins other AGs, DOJ; plaintiffs say merger would result in a few companies controlling most of the country’s insurance industry.
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- Pedestrian Killed in Lyndeborough
- Fire Reported on Blueberry Lane in Amherst
- Theft, Drug, Habitual Offender Fugitive Caught: Report
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Some of the posts and stories so far this week on Amherst NH Patch.
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Amherst Teen Arrested for Theft for a Third Time
Tylor Angers was arrested in Hollis this week for allegedly rifling through vehicles and stealing cash.
Use caution driving through town. The previous thunderstorm left several trees and wires down across the roadways. Eversource is working hard to clear as many roads as possible and restore power.
Gas Alarm Reported on Fair Oaks Drive: Fire Log
Amherst firefighters were also sent to Boston Post Road and Route 101A for alarm activations.
Hill Residents Arrested for Theft: Log
Amherst Police: Lowell teen, Bedford man arrested on drug charges; Hudson woman arrested for alcohol possession.
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