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School Threat Investigated | Child Shoots Self In Car | County Network Security Incident: PM Patch NH

Also: Court official canned for "skip scanning"; smoke from fire at homeless camp seen for more than a mile; events this weekend; more.

PM Patch NH for Aug. 28, 2026. (Tony Schinella/Patch)

CONCORD, NH β€” 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 48 hours since I was off on Thursday.

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Derry Police Say Reported Threat At West Running Brook School Was Not Credible: Police said there is no known ongoing threat to students, staff, or the school community.

Rockingham County Superior Court Administrator Dismissed After 'Skip Scanning' At Target In Salem: Jennifer Haggar of Haverhill, Mass., was placed on leave in February and relieved of duties in June after being arrested on 2 theft charges.

County Hit With 'Network Security Incident'; Officials Working To Protect Personal Info, Get Back Online: Merrimack County officials are working with third-party experts to investigate and resolve remaining, ongoing issues.

Concord Fire And Rescue Teams Extinguish Homeless Camp Fire Along Railroad Tracks: Video: Firefighters, police, and troopers responded to a fully involved campsite off Gulf Street. Smoke was visible from more than a mile away.

Art Show In Nashua's Greeley Park | Family Music Fest | Concord Farmers Market: The NH Patch Weekender: Seacoast food truck fest; Kimball Jenkins School of Art open house; mural fest on "tree streets" in Nashua; inflatable planetarium; more.

3-Year-Old Child Shoots Self In Parked Car: Cops: The child was med-flighted to Boston, police said.

NH Could Receive Up To $224M In Meta Settlement | Shooter Gets Suspended Sentences | More: PM Patch NH: Man faces child assault charges; assisted living facility praised by community; upcoming events; 1st Congressional District ad war heats up.

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