Smoggy Weather, a Titanic Letter, and Other Amherst News

DES Declares Air Quality Action Day

Unhealthy Air Pollution Levels Predicted from tonight through Thursday, Jan. 15, in southwestern New Hampshire.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Jan 14, 2015 at 4:02pm

Fourth Graders Fight to Make the Mastodon New Hampshire’s State Fossil

New Hampshire is the only state in New England without a state fossil, but a group of 10-year-olds are determined to change that.By KASANDRA BRABAW (Patch Staff)Jan 14, 2015 at 1:41pm

New Homes for Sale in Amherst

Here is a list of the latest homes for sale from Zillow.By PAIGE MCATEE (Patch Staff)Jan 14, 2015 at 1:40pm

ID Thief is Fugitive of the Week

U.S. Marshals are looking for Christopher Rabbia.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Jan 14, 2015 at 10:58am

What You Could Buy Instead of Gas

With gas prices still plummeting, Patch has a few suggestions for what you can get with your newfound cash.By KASANDRA BRABAW (Patch Staff)Jan 14, 2015 at 9:27am

Facebook Will Now Send Amber Alerts to Your News Feed

The social media site pairs with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in an effort to bring more missing kids safely home.By KASANDRA BRABAW (Patch Staff)Jan 14, 2015 at 8:17am

Amherst Police Log: Teens Face Drug Charges

Plus, accidents reported on Boston Post Road, Spring Road.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Jan 13, 2015 at 4:01pm

Recent Homes Sold in Amherst

Search for homes sold on Zillow.By PAIGE MCATEE (Patch Staff)Jan 13, 2015 at 11:30am

New Movies, Shows this Month and Later this Month on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu

These movies and TV shows are rolling out this month on Netflix’s online stream, on Amazon Prime and on Hulu.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Jan 13, 2015 at 8:01am

Kuster, Wagner Reintroduce Act to Stop Commercial Exploitation of Sex-Trafficking Victims

The Stop Advertising Victims of Exploitation Act amends current law to prohibit profiting from ads involving sex trafficking.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Jan 13, 2015 at 7:03am

Flu Widespread in NH, Vaccine “Bad Match” for the Virus

Health officials urge NH residents to protect themselves against influenza.By KASANDRA BRABAW (Patch Staff)Jan 13, 2015 at 7:03am

Police, Courts Warn About Jury Duty Warrant Scam

Residents are being contacted by a fictitious agency about jury duty, warrant service.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Jan 13, 2015 at 6:01am

Sing with the Souhegan Valley Chorus!

SVC invites interested singers to join them for its spring concert season.By SOUHEGAN VALLEY CHORUS (Star Patcher)Jan 13, 2015 at 9:03am

Text-to-911 Comes to New Hampshire

Gov. Maggie Hassan announces new emergency service via text messaging.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Jan 12, 2015 at 2:05pm

Titanic Survivor’s Letter Auctioned Off this Week

RR Auctions of Amherst wants at least $300 for an English aristocrat’s scolding letter concerning an investigation into the shipwreck.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Jan 12, 2015 at 11:57am

Now Open! Thrive Wellness

No experience needed! Current classes: Yoga, Pilates, Barre, Prenatal yoga and Pilates private training.By THRIVE WELLNESS, LLC. (Open Post)Jan 12, 2015 at 12:29pm

Tech Fair 2015: What’s New, What’s Worth Your Time and What’s Not

Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce presents annual event Jan. 22.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Jan 11, 2015 at 5:01pm

Looking for Work in Amherst?

Patch has more than 4,000 listings online now.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Jan 11, 2015 at 4:31pm