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100-Year-Old WWII Vet Feted | Woman Arrested On 2nd DUI, New Drug Charges | More: PM Patch NH

Back-to-school clothing drive; backpack giveaway for those in need; fun things to do; addiction awareness art exhibit; t-storms this week?

PM Patch NH for Aug. 3, 2026. (Tony Schinella/Patch)

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Veterans Administration Honors 100-Year-Old World War II Veteran During Celebration In Concord: Video: Bill Peterson of Loudon was recognized by the VA, before family and friends, at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on July 26.

Woman From Hollis Arrested On 2nd DUI And Subsequent Drug Charges In Concord: Ashley Lantry was arrested in the parking lot of Raising Cane's Chicken, accused of being slumped over the wheel of an Infiniti in July.

Backpack Giveaway Event Planned At Hudson McDonald's Location On Wednesday: The Golden Arches Pack Giveback Program is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. on Aug. 5 at eight participating New Hampshire McDonald's sites.

New England Simon Centers Launch Back-To-School Clothing Drive With Cradles To Crayons: Shoppers can donate new outfits at participating Massachusetts and New Hampshire malls from Aug. 1 to Sept. 7.

Showers And Thunderstorms Expected Later This Week On The Seacoast: National Weather Service: Expect nice summer weather through most of the week, but toward the end, things might get a little stormy.

Concerts | Flashback Film | Poetry In Nashua | PokΓ©mon | Mum Sale | More: NH Patch Events: Seed saving; "Come From Away" auditions; spirits' messages; Studio Ghibli fest; manufacturing job event; historian discusses North Korea.

Fatal Jet Ski Crash | Pedestrian Struck Downtown | Wrestlers Battle In Backyard Brawl | More: Nearby News NH: Also: Anna's Taqueria is coming to New Hampshire; former congressional district candidate charged with DUI; former state Rep passes away.

Newburyport Bank Names Senior Vice President for Commercial Lending Team: Todd Atanasoff will work from the bank's State Street office and focus on financing for business transitions and growth.

Manchester Health Department Opens Addiction Awareness Exhibit At City Hall: The August exhibit pairs hand-drawn portraits with family stories to address stigma around substance use disorder.

Florida And Nashua Men Indicted On Rape Charges | Fatal Crash Victim ID'd | More: PM Patch NH: Fun things to do this weekend; rotary spotlights survivor-led ministry serving women; political posts; new movies and streaming offerings.

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