Review: Amherst Arrests, Politics, Wine, Safe Swimming, and More

Drug Busts, Crashes, and Sinkhole Dominate NH News

It was a hot month for stories and posts in August on the 12 New Hampshire Patch sites.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 30, 2015

Nearby News: Teens in Trouble, Crashes, and Ashley Madison Data Dump

Plus, alleged drug dealers arrested, fugitives caught, thunderstorms, and a “free the nipple” gathering.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 29, 2015

New Hampshire Destination ImagiNation (NH-DI / NHICC)

There ARE kids trying to protect a grape from smoohing somewhere in this very active New Hampshire Destination Imagination booth

via 5 Likes yesterday

Kuster Holds Veterans Choice Card Forum

Rep. Kuster with USDA and local officials announcing the new pilot program Better Homes.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 29, 2015

Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce

via 1 Like 2 days ago

Check Out Amherst Street this Weekend

Open houses to look at in Amherst.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 28, 2015

Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce

Congratulations to Parker Hannafin in Hollis - named one of the Best Companies to work for! via 2 Likes 2 days ago

Liquor Commission Launches Wine Tasting Series

Events will feature premium Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot from around the world; help nonprofits raise money.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 28, 2015

New Hampshire Destination ImagiNation (NH-DI / NHICC)

What is DI? Let me explain it...http://nh-di.org/2015/08/what-is-this-destination-imagination-i-hear-of/ via 17 Likes 2 days ago

Souhegan High School

New swag & past favorites at school store, the Scratching Post! Be the first to shop during opening days of school.http://t.co/QCP7SRubTc via 4 Likes 2 days ago

New Homes on the Market in Amherst

Looking for a new place to live? Check out these houses.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 27, 20150Patch LocalStream

Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce

Needs Development Best Practices that Increase Your Sales via 2 days ago

Summer Temps Expected to Return

Here’s what the weekend weather looks like for Amherst and around the Granite State.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 27, 2015

Amherst Town Library

The Library will be closed Saturday, September 5 through Monday, September 7. Regular hours resume Tuesday. via 2 days ago

WATCH: Jeb Bush Staffer Covers Citizen’s Camera

While speaking with a New Hampshire voter about Hurricane Katrina, campaign tries to block someone from filming the interaction.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 27, 2015Patch LocalStream

Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce

New event! Women’s Leadership Conference via 1 Like 2 days ago

Parts of Souhegan, Merrimack Rivers Safe for Swimming

Souhegan Watershed Association testing shows “generally expected seasonal E. coli readings” in both rivers.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 27, 2015

Amherst Lions Club

2015 Car, Tractor & Truck Show Winners: Best American (pre-1946) First: 1930 Ford A-Coupe (Russ Neumann, Amherst) Second: 1940 Ford STD Coupe (Tom Moriarty, Nashua) Best American (1946-1981) First:... via 3 Likes 2 days ago

NH Primary: Trump Holds Huge Lead; Sanders Edging Clinton, Poll Says

Scott Walker has experienced the largest drop in support of any major candidate, according to Public Policy Polling.By PATCH STAFF (Patch Staff) Aug 27, 2015

Amherst Lions Club

It’s not too early to mark your calendar! All vendors are juried. via 1 Like 3 days ago

Amherst Police Log: More Teens in Booze Trouble

Plus, Mass. residents arrested on theft, driving charges.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 26, 20150Patch LocalStream

New Hampshire Destination ImagiNation (NH-DI / NHICC)

We’re going to be at the Dover Mini Maker Faire this weekend! Will we see you (We will be the purple zone)? We’ll be making a mess - you can try and stop us! http://makerfairedover.com/ via 2 Likes 3 days ago

Amherst’s Week So Far: Arrests, Jobs, Rec Notes, and More

Some of the posts and stories this week on Amherst NH Patch.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 26, 2015

Convicted Burglar Fugitive Sought

The New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force is looking for Eric Todd on a parole violation.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 26, 2015

Girls on the Run NH Fall 2015 Registration OPEN!

Girls on the Run NH will host 48 teams this fall! Find a site near you!By BETSY.CISSEL (Open Post) Aug 26, 2015

Amherst Recreation Department

Fall Soccer- It’s not too late!!! We still have still spaces for U4-U14 But you need to register ASAP, as screenings are schedules for Sunday 8/30 for U8 and U10 at Spalding Field Find more... via 1 Like 7 hours ago

Amherst Fire Log: Propoane Leak Reported on Broadway

Plus, firefighters sent Milford for a mutual aid call and alarm activations reported around town.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 25, 2015

Amherst Recreation Department

via 1 Like 7 hours ago

Cricket Corner Road Goes for $295K

This and other recent home sales in town.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 25, 2015

Amherst Republicans(@AmherstGOP)

New anti-abortion video focuses on ‘intact specimens’http://t.co/zYJLVDFuW5/@FoxNews #DefundPP #PPSellsBabyParts and in this case, babies via 22 hours ago

Flood, Severe Storm Advisories Issued for NH

The National Weather Service: Hail the size of quarters is falling in parts of the state; scattered power outages reported; more to come.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 25, 2015

Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce

New Event! via 1 Like yesterday

Amherst Recreation Department

We closed the beach today due to lack of beachgoers. You can still go to swim, there are just no boat rentals or lifeguards. We will have staff back on tomorrow. via 2 Likes yesterday

Officials: About 27K Fire Permits Issued Online

About 100,000 permits issued each year; if there isn’t snow on the ground, a permit must be filed with fire departments, state.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 25, 2015

Amherst Recreation Department

Try out something new with great coaches who will offer tips, support and someone to follow! This program is offered for adults Sundays in October 8-9:30am at PMEC You may learn to love it! $40 Res... via 4 Likes yesterday

Amherst Police Log: Woman Arrested for DWI

Plus, crashes reported on Boston Post Road, Amherst Crossing; teen, juvenile both arrested for theft.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 24, 2015

Amherst Recreation Department

Try out something new with great coaches who will offer tips, support and someone to follow! This program is offered for adults Sundays in October 8-9:30am at PMEC You may learn to love it! via yesterday

Employers Hiring in Amherst

Here are some of the new jobs listed recently on Patch.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 24, 2015

Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce

Fun night out! via 1 Like yesterday

New Rentals in Amherst

Here are the latest apartment and homes for rent in town.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 24, 2015

Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce

If you have never visited the Andres Institute of Art, you are in a for a treat! via yesterday

The Week in Review: Arrests, Politics, and More

Some of the posts and stories last week on Amherst NH Patch.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 23, 2015