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Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Loudon NASCAR Race To Bring Ramp Closures, Route 106 Traffic Controls Sunday (patch.com) — Drivers in Concord and surrounding towns are being warned about significant traffic changes and ramp closures on I-93, I-393, and Route 106 Sunday afternoon and evening as thousands head to and leave the NASCAR Cup Series race in Loudon. Several key Concord ramps, including Exits 14 and 15, will temporarily close, with detours via Stickney Avenue and other exits, and police will direct traffic along the Route 106 corridor.
2. Thief From Concord Arrested On A Warrant And New Theft Charges: Concord Police Log (patch.com) — Concord police recently arrested several local residents on charges ranging from felony theft at the Firehouse Block Garage to assault cases on Loudon Road and at Checkmate Pizza. Additional arrests involved driving after suspension, stalking, bail violations, and a camping violation at the Storrs Street Garage, offering residents a clear snapshot of recent public safety activity around town.
3. New High School Rankings Sexual Assault And DWI Arrests More: Nearby News NH (patch.com) — Several of last week's most-read New Hampshire Patch stories centered on Concord, including a woman found deceased at a homeless camp near the city transfer station and multiple Concord-related crime and court cases. The roundup also highlights new statewide high school rankings, major indictments, and other notable public safety stories from around New Hampshire that may still affect Concord residents.
4. 11 New Hampshire Homes Of Famous Authors And Poets (myfamilytravels.com) — One stop on this New Hampshire literary road trip is Pleasant View on Pleasant Street in Concord, where Mary Baker Eddy lived, revised her key religious text, and supported the city. The original house is gone, but the site remains an assisted living facility with rich historical ties, and Longyear Museum resources help visitors understand Concord's role in Christian Science history.
5. John W. Page (concordmonitor.com) — Concord is mourning longtime resident John W. Page, a 78-year-old master electrician, machinist, gardener, and devoted member of Christ the King Parish. Family and friends can gather at Bennett Funeral Home in Concord on Friday, August 28, for services and burial, remembering his gentle spirit, love of cooking, and deep commitment to faith and family.
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