CONCORD, NH — Here are some share-worthy stories from the New Hampshire Patch network to discuss this afternoon and evening.
This post features stories and information published during the past 24 hours.
Firefighters Battle 2-Alarm Blaze In Belmont After Home Explosion, 1 Injured: Lakes Region firefighters and EMTs were called to a house fire on Sunset Drive in Belmont after an explosion on Thursday afternoon.
Missing Elderly Nashua Man Found Dead, Police Say: James Johnson, who was reported missing on Thursday afternoon, was found later, according to police.
Lobster Fest | Family Farm Fun Day | Sunflower Soiree | Farm & Country Fest: Salem Patch Weekender: Also: Free AI workshop; Hiroshima and Nagasaki vigil; office and school supplies swap; storytimes; concerts and talks; arts and crafts show.
Merrimack, Manchester Men Indicted On Intent To Distribute Charges: Hillsborough County Court Indictments: Nashua sex offender indicted on duty to inform; Belmont man indicted on evidence charge; Queen City man faces armed career criminal charge.
Manchester Stalker Indicted On New Concord Stalking Charges: Merrimack County Superior Court Indictments: Plus: Queen City man indicted on burglary charges; woman indicted on gun, drug charges; Deerfield man indicted on gun threat charge.
Hampstead Man Indicted On More Child Sexual Assault Charges: Rockingham County Superior Court Indictments: Plus: Derry man indicted on attempted murder charge; Kingston man indicted on arson, mischief charges; Portsmouth thief faces more charges.
Driver Sent To Concord Hospital After SUV, Mustang Collide On Sheep Davis Road: Video: Police are investigating a crash on Route 106 on Friday. A driver was taken to the hospital after firefighters freed him from the car.
Simple Assault, Domestic Violence, And Criminal Threat Incident On Penwood Drive: Concord Police Log: Man faces strangulation count; Raymond teen arrested on DUI, assault, resisting charges; Concord habitual offender faces another DUI charge.
New Hampshire Vehicle Inspection Repeal Gets Green Light From EPA: The EPA proposed removing the state from the ozone transport region and conditionally approved its request to end emissions inspections.
NH Woman Missing For 27 Years; Cops Seek Tips | $16M Estate Sold On The Seacoast | More: PM Patch NH: Trooper gets suspended sentence in device tracking case; t-storms coming; electioneering educators, SAU AG get warning; Powerball at $856M.
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🌱 Patch AM: Rockin' Out for the kids and 13 more events
Document Casts Doubt On Chesterfield Police Chief's Claim
🌱 Patch AM: How could Portsmouth's parking shake-up change what you pay downtown?
Notable New Hampshire Deaths: A Merrimack English Teacher And A Concord Industrial Arts Educator
🌱 Patch AM: Milford resident joins key nonprofit board helping families avoid homelessness
🌱 Patch AM: Sunny Side Up Market and 11 more events
Community Members Call For Policy Changes In Manchester After Death Of Nickenley Turenne
🌱 Patch AM: Field of Dreams FREE 2026 Summer Concert Series - Madhouse Party Band and 15 more events
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