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In today's newsletter:

  • Brush fire near former Steeplegate Mall quickly doused by Concord crews
  • Which Concord police and overdose stories topped readers’ attention last week?
  • Which Concord liquor store employee just earned a statewide mentorship honor?

Also on today's calendar: Cuddle Babies and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why is the mushroom always invited to the party? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 70 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Breezy with a shower or two, temps: high: 81, low: 57.
  • Wednesday: Cooler with showers around, with a high of 65 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Brush Fire Near Concord Heights Homeless Camp Extinguished By Firefighters: Video (patch.com) — Concord firefighters quickly contained a brush fire near the former Steeplegate Mall and a nearby homeless camp off Loudon Road on Sunday afternoon. Crews accessed the area by the old Sears location and Steeplegate Pump Station pond, knocking down roughly a 100-by-100-foot fire and remaining on scene for overhaul to ensure it was fully out.    

2. Teacher Of The Year Semi-Finalists Jumping Worms In NH? Nearby News NH (patch.com) — Concord readers get a roundup of last week’s most-read Patch stories, including several Concord police logs, a teen arrest, and details on two recent overdoses in the city, one of them fatal. The list also highlights statewide issues like invasive jumping worms and the semi-finalists for New Hampshire’s 2027 Teacher of the Year, which includes an educator from Concord.    

3. NH Liquor Commission celebrates employees and business partners at annual awards ceremony (unionleader.com) — A Concord NH Liquor & Wine Outlet employee, Kurt Martin, was honored with the Mentor & Development Award at the state Liquor Commission’s annual Wine, Spirit & Employee Awards. The Manchester ceremony spotlighted standout staff, New Hampshire wineries and distilleries, and national brands that help generate revenue for the state’s general fund.    

4. Court Ruling Blocks Access to Medication Abortion Through Mail and Telehealth (indepthnh.org) — From Concord, Planned Parenthood is warning New Hampshire patients that a new federal court ruling temporarily blocks mailing mifepristone or using it via telehealth, even where abortion remains legal. The group says it will keep telehealth medication abortions available by switching to a misoprostol-only protocol, arguing the change is medically unnecessary and driven by national anti-abortion efforts.    


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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • NHTI celebrates outstanding students at awards night —Emily Marsh Read on Patch
  • The Concord Concordia Martin Park bird-watching event is postponed due to rain.
    We will meet tomorrow, Sunday 5/3, morning at 7:30 instead. (Nextdoor South End)
  • What is everyone's favorite plant nursery?
    I grew up near a Mahoneys in MA and miss the big selection/plant quality. Looking for something similar in/near the Concord area (Nextdoor Concord Heights)
  • Northeast Delta Dental posted a job opening for Enrollment and Billing Dental Insurance Coordinator in Concord. Apply here.
  • MDB Group posted a job opening for Stockroom Coordinator in Concord. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Concord here.

Ok Concord! 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: He is a fungi (Thank you Liz N. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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