Attempted Murder Charge After Shooting; Banks Merge; More: PM Patch NH

CONCORD, NH — 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 24 hours.

Manchester Man Accused Of Attempted 2nd-Degree Murder In Shooting Case: Francisco Garcia of Manchester is accused of shooting a woman on Central Street Thursday night, leaving her with life-threatening injuries.

Northway Financial Merges With Camden National Corporation Of Maine: The merged companies now have 73 branches in Maine and NH and around $7B in assets; capital region business leader named to Camden board.

United Way Of Greater Nashua Launches 2025 Shoebox Project For Seniors: For seven years, the org has supported more than 2,500 homebound seniors, making a meaningful impact on their lives through the program.

Nashua Felon Arrested On Drug Possession, 5 New Burglary Charges: Jason Marrotte was arrested late last month after an investigation on Kinsley Street. He was charged with burglary more than 12 years ago.

Blustery Wind Gusts Knock Out Electricity To Thousands In NH: Eversource, New Hampshire Electric Co-Op, and Unitil report outages to around 15,000 customers around the Granite State.

Dancing, Dinner, Comedy, Coffeehouse Concert, Stories: Get Out, NH: Help kids learn about the art masters, chow down at a ham and bean supper, take in a jazz jam, play games, meet authors, meditate, and more.

Perp With Priors Charged With Prowling, Possession: Concord Police Log: Plus: An elderly woman from Deering arrested on assault charges at hospital; woman faces child endangerment charge; mischief arrests.

Salem House Fire Victim ID’d As Jan. 6 Insurrectionist: Richard Zachary Ackerman is in Boston for treatment. He was convicted on civil disorder and theft of government property charges in 2024.

Thousands Told They Are No Longer Covered By Anthem At St. Joseph: NH Insurance Department: As of Wednesday, the Nashua hospital is alerting patients it is no longer part of Anthem's insurance network.

Teens Face Attempted Murder Charges; Self-Defense Shooting? PM Patch: Also: Woman reported missing; house fire; truck crashes into utility poles, burst into flames; welcoming 2025; can Big Lot stores be saved?

Thank you, D’Angelo!

A quick “thank you” to D’Angelo on Loudon Road and South Main Street in Concord for supporting the Concord High School wrestling boosters club with a fundraiser on Thursday. The Chicken Vermonter was very tasty and so big, I saved half for lunch on Friday. Credit: Tony Schinella/Patch

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