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Nearby News: Fourth-Graders Get Harsh Lesson in Lawmaking; Teen Charged With Murder; Former Teacher Arrested Again

Plus, girls may be the ones to “suffer most under Common Core math.”By LES MASTERSON (Patch Staff)Mar 21, 2015 at 5:01pm

Radio-thon for Veterans held March 25

News Radio 96-7 and WGIR-AM 610 team up with Veterans Count to support military families in New Hampshire.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Mar 21, 2015 at 11:08am

Concord Man Bagged for Burglary in Gilmanton

Police: Heath Wilkens, along with an accomplice from Laconia, was attempting to steal guns, including an AK-47, from a home.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Mar 21, 2015 at 10:11am

Kuster Helps Lead Hearing on New Legislative Initiatives at VA

Kuster also highlighted the need to reassess how effectively the VA is protecting whistleblowers.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Mar 21, 2015 at 8:05am

Intown Concord Raises $7K at Annual Meeting

About 70 residents turn out for “locally famous” art auction, general meeting.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Mar 20, 2015 at 5:01pm

House Speaker to Groen: Apologize to Students, Colleagues

Jasper calls speech by Rep. stating red-tailed hawk should be a mascot for Planned Parenthood “extremely poor taste.”By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Mar 20, 2015 at 3:56pm

Open Houses in Concord This Weekend

Search open houses on Zillow.By PAIGE MCATEE (Patch Staff)Mar 20, 2015 at 1:24pm

Concord Man Arrested Twice in 27 Hours

Arthur Foss was first charged with domestic assault and criminal mischief. The next day, it was a breach of bail charge.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Mar 20, 2015 at 11:31am

Elderly Woman Struck on Auburn Street

Woman sustained “serous injuries” in Concord crash; accident still under investigation.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Mar 20, 2015 at 12:34pm

Turner, Kershaw Named to Clean Tech Council Advisory Committee

Council helps bring bipartisan focus to New Hampshire’s energy future.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Mar 20, 2015 at 10:01am

FYI: Main Street Project Begins on Monday

Project starts March 23; Main Street converts to one-way, southbound on April 16.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Mar 20, 2015 at 12:07pm

New State Director of Small Business Development Center Named

Richard Grogan was previously the Keene Regional Manager for the NH SBDC.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Mar 20, 2015 at 7:02am

Senators Applaud Approval of Electricity Rate Protection Legislation

Fuller Clark, Feltes say SB 170 will provide better pricing information. It passed the state Senate unanimously yesterday.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Mar 20, 2015 at 6:31am

Spring Snow on Its Way?

In southern New Hampshire, it looks like it, but it won’t stay long. Here’s your weekend weather forecast.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Mar 19, 2015 at 4:01pm

Newbery Honor-Winner Gail Carson Levine

Bestselling children/YA author Gail Carson Levine at Gibson’s Bookstore, Tuesday, April 21st, 2015, 6:30 pm, reading/signing her new novel.By GIBSON’S BOOKSTORE(Open Post)Mar 20, 2015 at 6:07am

Part-Time Jobs in Concord

Here are some options posted on Concord NH Patch.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Mar 19, 2015 at 3:01pm

New Homes for Sale in Concord

Here is a list of the latest homes for sale from Zillow.By PAIGE MCATEE (Patch Staff)Mar 19, 2015 at 1:05pm

Fourth-Graders Get Harsh Lesson in Lawmaking

Hampton Falls students’ red-tailed hawk state raptor bill rejected after Rep likens bird’s attack on prey to abortion.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Mar 19, 2015 at 1:32pm

Remembering Mrs. Luti

Coach Luti has been a part of my life for 36 years. Today I remember his wife and her impact on my life.By BARB HIGGINS (Open Post)Mar 19, 2015 at 12:40pm

Sant Bani Founder at Gibson’s Friday

Dr. Kent Bicknell will share rare books and manuscripts at 4 p.m.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Mar 19, 2015 at 11:10am

NH Gets C+ Rating on State Budget Transparency

Researchers: Granite State ranked 39th in access to government spending data online.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Mar 19, 2015 at 11:01am

Take the #HappyActs Challenge

International Day of Happiness is Friday … share your thoughts.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Mar 19, 2015 at 1:53pm

Restaurant Week NH Starts Friday

The 2015 statewide culinary event features more than 100 dining establishments offering a wide variety of cuisine.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Mar 19, 2015 at 7:18am

Kuster Helps Introduce Bill to Encourage Veteran Hiring

Legislation would help support businesses that actively employ veterans.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Mar 19, 2015 at 6:02am

Arrest News, Business, Politics, and More

Some of the stories, posts you may have missed so far this week on Concord NH Patch.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Mar 18, 2015 at 3:01pm

Multi-Agency Force Makes Big Drug Busts Last Week

Drug task forces make busts in Keene after buys in Salem; take weapons, 3.5 kilos of heroin, cocaine off New Hampshire streets.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Mar 18, 2015 at 2:51pm KIDS & FAMILY

Concord Family YMCA Spring Social

Come Together to Eat, Drink, and Give -- All for a Good Cause!By CONCORD FAMILY YMCA(Open Post)Mar 19, 2015 at 6:15am

Manchester Man Caught Up in Theft Schemes

Concord Police arrest James Moore twice in one week on numerous charges; he also faces charges in Bow, Manchester, Raymond, and Tilton.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Mar 18, 2015 at 12:10pm

After Tip, Marshals Catch this Week’s Fugitive

Lynn Taylor, U.S. Marshals allege, was wanted for disarming a police officer, reckless conduct.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Mar 18, 2015 at 11:10am

CASA of NH: Be the Voice for a Child in Need

CASA of NH is looking for a few good men to volunteer as advocates on behalf of the state’s abused and neglected children.By CASA OF NEW HAMPSHIRE (Open Post)Mar 18, 2015 at 10:40am

Granite United Way, Other Agencies Get $67K

Meredith Village Savings Bank, employees make donation to 10 agencies.ByTONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Mar 18, 2015 at 6:01am

Unitil, PSNH Restoring Power Around New Hampshire

UPDATED: More than 3,700 customers still without electricity after high winds downed lines all around the Granite State.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Mar 17, 2015 at 9:35pm

Concord Police Log: South Carolina Man Bagged for DWI

Plus, woman arrested on a bench warrant at the scene of an OD; teen smashes plate after argument about food.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Mar 17, 2015 at 5:03pm

Recent Homes Sold in Concord

Search for homes sold on Zillow.By PAIGE MCATEE (Patch Staff)Mar 17, 2015 at 3:08pm

Extreme Couponing Crash Course at Concord Public Library on April 20

Money Smart Week @ CPL presents Extreme Couponing Crash Course at 7 p.m.By JOANN SALEMY (Open Post)Mar 18, 2015 at 10:41am

The Wizard of Oz Songfest at Concord Public Library on April 19

Join us as we go “Over the Rainbow” and sing along to the Wizard of Oz at 2 p.m.By JOANN SALEMY (Open Post)Mar 18, 2015 at 10:42am

Book Club at Concord Public Library

The April book club meets on April 13 at 7 p.m. and April 15 at 10:30 a.m.ByJOANN SALEMY (Open Post)Mar 18, 2015 at 5:55am

Happy Birthday Concord Public Library

Help CPL celebrate its 160th birthday on Monday, April 13 from 1 to 5 p.m.ByJOANN SALEMY (Open Post)Mar 18, 2015 at 5:55am

Indie Comedy Filming in NH Launches Kickstarter

NH-based independent film company is raising funds for the upcoming comedy “Most Likely.”By ANDREWBEMIS (Open Post)Mar 18, 2015 at 5:51am

Follow-Up: Papastefanou Charged with Market Basket Wallet Theft

Investigators believe they have solved this Concord Regional Crimeline case from 2013.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Mar 17, 2015 at 12:55pm

UNH Graduate School Manchester Campus Info Session: April 1st

Meet with a representative from the Grad School to discuss opportunities available in the Millyard, and tour our newly renovated facilities!By UNH GRADUATE SCHOOL MANCHESTER CAMPUS(Open Post)Mar 18, 2015 at 5:55am

The Answers: Why Good People Can’t Leave Bad Relationships

A must read.By T.J. CLEMENTE (Star Patcher)Mar 17, 2015 at 8:36am

Alice in Wonderland Jr. at the Palace Theatre

April 1st & 2nd, April 7th & 8th. Showtimes vary.By KATE LILLY (Open Post)Mar 17, 2015 at 10:10am

Hot Titles at Gibson’s

Here are some of the books Concord customers are buying, reading, plus upcoming events at the store, too.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Mar 17, 2015 at 12:56pm

More NH Communities Call for Overturning Citizens United

Eleven towns approved resolutions last week raising the number to 68; more to follow, according to group.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Mar 17, 2015 at 10:02am

What Did the Executive Council Do Last Week?

Colin Van Ostern offers this update.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Mar 17, 2015 at 6:02am

Comment About Yankees Hat Leads to Knife Threats

Concord Police allege that James Lemmond “lunged” at another patron with a knife at Tandy’s Top Shelf.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Mar 16, 2015 at 6:10pm

Hundreds and Hundreds of Job Openings

Concord NH Patch has more than 1,400 employment listings online right now.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Mar 16, 2015 at 3:02pm

Rentals Available in Concord

Here is a list of the latest rentals available from Zillow.By PAIGE MCATEE (Patch Staff)Mar 16, 2015 at 2:45pm

NHSP: Don’t Rely on Luck on St. Patrick’s Day

Get a designated driver, be safe, and beware: Troopers will be “will be out in force” looking for intoxicated drivers.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Mar 16, 2015 at 2:13pm

Kasich Coming to Concord Next Week

Republican governor from Ohio will be in the capital city for the second Politics and Pie event.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Mar 16, 2015 at 1:40pm

Can You Help the Crisis Center?

Victims services is looking for donations on toiletries, other items.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Mar 16, 2015 at 11:24am

Restaurant Week NH Begins Thursday

Fourth annual event begins on March 19.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Mar 16, 2015 at 1:38pm

NH’s 2015 Poetry Out Loud Champion Named

Dessaline Etienne is heading to Washington, D.C., to compete in the national competition next month.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Mar 16, 2015 at 8:17am

Opinion: Bow Residents, Vote Yes on Public Safety Complex Proposal

On March 19, Town Meeting will reconsider proposal that was rejected by eight votes last week.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Mar 16, 2015 at 7:01am

Former Concord Teacher Arrested Again

Robert McHugh was charged last week with domestic violence-simple assault, criminal mischief.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Mar 15, 2015 at 6:01pm

Orange Leaf Teams Up with Ironheart Jeremy

Help support Concord’s own Jeremy Woodward (Ironheart Jeremy) Monday, March 16 from 5-9 pmBy JJDROY (Open Post)Mar 15, 2015 at 9:33pm

Concord Crime, Art, Radio, Plungers, Statehouse Updates, More

Here are some of the posts and stories on Concord NH Patch last week. Did you miss anything?By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Mar 15, 2015 at 4:31pm