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🌱 Patch AM: Souhegan High School In Amherst Makes Top 10 Best New Hampshire High Schools Ranking In New Analysis

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In today's newsletter:

  • Souhegan High earns top-tier spot in new statewide school rankings
  • What witnesses told Amherst police about the deadly Route 101 crash
  • Which Amherst workshops are coming to C1M Academy this fall?

Also on today's calendar: Swing With A Purpose Golf Tournament and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 72, low: 55.
  • Thursday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Souhegan High School In Amherst Makes Top 10 Best New Hampshire High Schools Ranking In New Analysis (patch.com) — Souhegan Cooperative High School in Amherst has earned a spot among New Hampshire's top public high schools in Niche's new 2027 rankings, which evaluated tens of thousands of schools nationwide. The analysis highlights how Souhegan stacks up against other leading New Hampshire schools, giving Amherst families fresh data as they weigh local education options.
   

• Drivers Of Friday's Double Fatal Crash In Amherst Identified (patch.com) — A deadly three-vehicle crash on Route 101 in Amherst killed two drivers from Marlborough and Nashua, while a Milford driver escaped injury. Amherst police say an Acura crossed the centerline into an oil truck, triggering a devastating secondary collision. Investigators are still piecing together what happened and are asking anyone who saw the crash to contact them.
   

• Rock Voices Ice Cream Social Build-A-Brick Workshop More: Manchester Week Ahead Events (patch.com) — Several upcoming events are headed to Amherst, including a photography weekend intensive, a free photography workshop, and a paid AI workshop at C1M Academy. These join a long list of regional concerts, fairs, and classes across New Hampshire and nearby Massachusetts. Residents can plan fall outings, creative learning, and family activities throughout October and November.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 🚨🚨🚨 Thousands of power outages reported across New Hampshire during weekend nor'easter
    As 10:47 a.m. EST Hillsborough, New Hampshire 0.19% of homes and businesses tracked are without power. Without power: 33 Tracked: 209,463 https:/… (Nextdoor Amherst)
  • LaBelle Winery posted a job opening for Line Cook I in Amherst. Apply here.
  • sweetgreen posted a job opening for Bedford - Core Team Member in Bedford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Amherst here.

🗞 Nearby News

Merrimack

  • Joe Manzoli officially assumes role of CEO for YMCA of Greater Nashua (unionleader.com)
  • American Cancer Society's Cancer Action Network visits Congress (cabinet.com)
  • Fans react to Mickey Gasper injury announcement ahead of Wild Card Series (wmur.com)

Bedford

  • Bruins: Pastrnak named captain; NH's Steeves put on waivers (unionleader.com)

Nashua

  • Manchester Felon Indicted On Hudson Knife Possession Charges: Hillsborough County Superior Court Roundup (patch.com)

Ok Amherst! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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