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Another House In NH Explodes; Crashes; Shooting; And More: Nearby News

Plus: Bursting hydrant hampers house fire extinguishing effort; newspaper publisher arrested; sexual assault cases; storm alert; events.

Photos from some of the most-read stories last week on Patch in New Hampshire.
Photos from some of the most-read stories last week on Patch in New Hampshire. (Jeffrey Hastings/Frame of Mind Photography; NEWS 603)

CONCORD, NH — Here are the Top 10 most popular stories and posts from around New Hampshire Patch sites last week.


Nashua Man Seriously Injured After Fiery Crash In Merrimack

Farooq Aziz was pulled from the burning Nissan GT-R after it rolled on the Everett Turnpike Saturday; he was flown to a Boston hospital.

Londonderry Police, SWAT At The Scene Of Incident On Sparhawk Drive

Police were called Wednesday morning for a despondent person; negotiators are speaking to the person who is in the house alone.

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Teen Dies In Crash; Home Explodes; SUV Burns; Bank Robbed: Nearby News

Plus: Hiker dies; cemetery arrests; teen crashes SUV from Minnesota, flees scene; restaurant fire; shooting; naked man in the mountains.

Downtown Concord Disturbance Leads To Shooting In Eagle Square: Watch

Concord police are investigating a shooting on Saturday in the area of North Main and Capitol streets that sent one man to the hospital.

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Car Crashes In Merrimack, Is Engulfed In Flames When Responders Arrive

The vehicle rolled multiple times on the Everett Turnpike on Saturday. One person was taken from the scene with life-threatening injuries.

Crews Battle Heavy Fire After Reported House Explosion In Brookline

No one was home at the Gilson Road house when responders arrived. The house was engulfed in fire with debris spread over a large area.

'Severe Storms' Heading To New Hampshire: Weather Alert

The National Weather Service warns of gusty winds, small hail, and heavy rain on Friday. AccuWeather says storms will be risky and severe.

Man Accused Of Pleasuring Himself In Concord Park ID'd

Update: Concord Regional Crimeline: The man was performing the sexual activity in front of children playing in Keach Park on Aug. 18.

House Explodes; What's Causing Cyanobacteria In Ponds? PM Patch NH

SWAT called to man barricaded inside home; first-degree assaulter on lam for 15 years; school safety; will the lights stay on this winter?

Concord House Fire On Rumford Street Goes To 3-Alarms: Watch

Concord fire and rescue teams, regional firefighters battle a house fire at 52-54 Rumford Street on Saturday; residents jumped from windows.


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Teen Dies In Crash; DWIs; Child Sex Abuse Images Arrest: PM Patch NH

Hammer Attack Arrest; Dirty Tricks Mailer From MA; More: PM Patch NH

Salem High Welcomes New Teachers For the 2022-2023 School Year

This Weekend's Events In Windham Area: Bluegrass; Art; Jewelry: More

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