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PFOA Found in Amherst, Fire on Route 101A, Business Notes, Jobs, and More
Some of the posts and stories so far this week on Amherst NH Patch.

AMHERST, NH - NH DES: Elevated Levels of PFOA Found in Amherst
The state is expanding its perfluorooctanoic acid investigation after perfluorochemicals were found near the former TCI plant on Route 101A.
Find out what's happening in Amherstfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Lauren Ivy Munday allegedly violated probation and is also wanted as a material witness in "a high profile investigation."
Find out what's happening in Amherstfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The latest list of properties sold in Amherst
Drug Bust, Alleged Strangler Arrested, Frozen Veggie Recall: NH Right Now
Plus, Red Cross volunteer heads to Texas, historic places preserved, free dental help for vets, and the state of New Hampshire bees.
"Dangerous" convicted bank robber Raymond Aviles Rios escaped from a federal halfway house in New Hampshire today. Have you seen him?
Kuster Hosts NH Jobs and Opportunity Fair
Last week's fair featured employers from a variety of industries as well as representatives from training and education programs.
New Homes on the Market in Amherst
Patch.com and our property partner Zillow.com can help you find a new home.
Teens Found, Fires, Fugitives and Escapees Caught: NH Right Now
Plus, teen dies in I-93 crash, private school sex abuse, fire chief charged with arson, indictments, and Trump sign vandalism.
More than 2,600 Jobs on Amherst NH Patch
Looking for work? Here are some employment opportunities to check out.
Amherst Today.com Talks with Amherst Middle School Guidance Counselor Tom Knapp about his 16 years at AMS, his walks to school and more.
Fugitive Convicted Cocaine Dealer Caught
Marshals: Jose Anthony Gonzalez, a fugitive with gang ties and a history of violence, is now in custody after a five-week manhunt.
WATCH: Stunning video of a four-alarm fire at Amherst Kayak and Canoe near the Merrimack line; traffic is being diverted.
Amherst Republicans (@AmherstGOP)
Preventing police arbitrarily denying fundamental constitutional right to keep and bear arms. GOOD! #NHPolitics https://twitter.com/katbeep/statuses/730456468957310976
Distressed properties are regularly updated on Amherst NH Patch and Zillow.
William Soltan has been on the lam since January, for allegedly failing to register; he was convicted of sexually assault in 2001.
Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce
A preview of what Chef Oonagh Williams will teach us how to make at the St. Joseph Hospital Family Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday at the National Guard Armory in Milford! Learn Gluten Free...
New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) has notified town officials of the presence of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) in private wells in the southeast commercial and industrial...
What's the Weather Like in Amherst this Week?
How does the week ahead look? Is it going to rain this weekend, too? Check out the Mercury transit on Monday.
Accidents, possession of a controlled substance and an arrest for theft top this week's Amherst Police Log
Not surprised at all. When anti-rights crowd says "gun safety", they mean confiscation. #NHPolitics #guns https://twitter.com/GunOwners/statuses/730404104204214273
Garden Club Notes, Sports Updates, Amherst Jobs, and More
Some of the posts and stories last week on Amherst NH Patch.
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