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Failed $10 Methamphetamine Deal Leads To Drug Gopher Being Popped By Buyer, Nashua Detectives Say: Joseph Lewis, previously of Manchester, faces a second-degree assault charge, accused of breaking another man’s nose and jaw last month.

Police Investigating An Untimely Death At Apartment Complex On The Concord Heights: A man was found dead of a gunshot wound inside an apartment at Prescott Place on Prescott Street on Wednesday afternoon.

Easterseals NH & VT Names Hamilton Chief Financial Officer: Easterseals New Hampshire & Vermont has appointed Mary Hamilton as CFO, overseeing the nonprofit's financial operations.

9 Properties Sales Reported In Bedford In January 2026: Prices ranged from $525,000 to $1.625 million, according to the sales data.

Manchester Thief Arrested On Forgery, Breach Of Bail, And New Theft Charges In Concord: Police Log: Plus: Teen cited for speeding, conduct after a crash; elderly man arrested on stalking, order charges; vehicular assault on Clinton Street.

Manchester Aldermen Approve City, School District Audits Requested By Mayor Ruais: Manchester officials approve independent audits of city departments and the school district to review operations and oversight.

Self-Discovery Through Writing | Trance Healing | Master Painting Class For Children | More: Midweek Events: Also: Books and coffee; family pizza shabbat; songwriter performs at church; film showing; STEAM for little ones; kitchen design workshop.

Man From Barnstead Indicted On Kidnapping, Rape Charges: Merrimack County Superior Court Indictments: Woman accused of stealing money from children; Belmont educator indicted on fondling charge; Northfield man indicted on tampering charge.

Meredith Village Savings Bank Donates $1,500 To Mount Washington Valley Housing Coalition: MVSB donates $1,500 to support Mount Washington Valley Housing Coalition efforts in the region.

Gas Leak Leads To Explosion, Injured Firefighters | PayPal Scammer Sent To Prison | More: PM Patch NH: Man faces child sexual assault charges; mayor of state’s largest city creates childcare commission; state knew about ICE plans in Merrimack.

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