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1. 2 Concord Felons Face Gun, Drug Charges While 2 Women Are Arrested On Child Endangerment, Meth Charges (patch.com) — Concord police report a series of serious drug, gun, and child endangerment cases involving local residents, including two felons accused of possessing firearms and meth. The incidents, centered on streets like Thompson, Beacon, Palm, and Rumford, highlight ongoing concerns about drugs and child safety in Concord neighborhoods. Several defendants face upcoming hearings in Concord District Court.
2. State launches youth-focused fentanyl awareness campaign Unlabeled (cabinet.com) — Announced from Concord, state leaders have launched "Unlabeled," a youth-focused campaign warning about the dangers of counterfeit and unlabeled pills that may contain fentanyl. Built with input from New Hampshire teens and young adults, the effort will push clear, fact-based messages on social media and around the state to support safer choices and more honest conversations.
3. NH Archery Deer Season Opens September 15 (outdoorhub.com) — Hunters in and around Concord should know New Hampshire's archery deer season opens September 15, with all harvested deer required to be registered within 24 hours. The Fish and Game Department explains how to use the online system, when only in-person check stations will be allowed, and how new confirmation numbers replace old metal tags for tracking deer statewide.
4. Manchester man sentenced to a decade in federal prison for fentanyl and cocaine trafficking (inklink.news) — A major federal drug case handled in Concord has ended with a 10-year prison sentence for a Manchester man convicted of trafficking large quantities of fentanyl and cocaine. Federal officials say the FBI-led investigation removed a high-volume dealer from New Hampshire streets and emphasized ongoing efforts, based in part out of Concord, to combat cartels and opioid trafficking statewide.
5. Getting To Boston From Concord, New Hampshire On A Budget (wokq.com) — If you're heading from Concord to Boston for a game or concert, this piece breaks down why driving yourself can be cheaper than taking the bus once parking, Uber fares, and walking time are factored in. Using Concord's 70-mile distance from Boston, it compares gas, bus tickets, and parking so you can decide the most budget-friendly option for your next trip.
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