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1. Teen Face Intoxication, Resisting Charges After Keach Park Incident: Concord Police Log (patch.com) — Concord residents can see a detailed rundown of recent police activity, including arrests at Keach Park, Pembroke Road Apartments, and several other city locations. The log lists charges ranging from intoxication and resisting arrest involving local teens at Keach Park to domestic violence, criminal mischief, and serious gun and drug offenses, all tied to incidents within Concord neighborhoods.
2. Concord, Salem McDonald's Managers Win 2026 Outstanding GM Award (patch.com) — A Concord McDonald's general manager at 90 South Main Street has been honored with a 2026 Outstanding GM Award, highlighting her leadership and community involvement, including a fundraiser for a fallen Concord firefighter's family. Alongside a Salem manager, she was recognized by local owner-operators for building welcoming workplaces and strengthening ties with customers and staff.
3. New NH cross country leaders face Division II battles (concordmonitor.com) — Concord High's boys and girls cross country teams enter the new season with experienced leaders like Mahalie Burdette and Quinn Doherty and a promising group of underclassmen. Local rivals including Bow, Merrimack Valley, Pembroke, Hopkinton, and others are also gearing up, with coaches outlining goals, key returners, and the Division I and II teams to beat.
4. Merrimack County Savings Bank Announces Dog Days Of Summer Contest Winner (patch.com) — A Concord-based Merrimack County Savings Bank pet photo contest has crowned Starsky as this year's winner, earning cash for the owner and a donation to Friends of the Manchester Animal Shelter. Finalists also raised support for Pope Memorial SPCA of Concord and other New Hampshire rescues, with each social media vote helping direct funds to local animal nonprofits.
5. NH inmates can now earn a business degree from UNH (nhpr.org) — Incarcerated women in Concord will soon be able to earn associate degrees and certificates through White Mountains Community College, with programs starting at the women's prison next month and later expanding to the nearby men's facility. Backed by grants and UNH partnerships, the effort aims to reduce recidivism, build job skills, and strengthen New Hampshire communities after release.
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