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Berlin Kids Located After Mom Found Dead Inside Apartment: PM Patch NH

Also: Epsom man with dementia missing for months; more Rite Aid closures; school water de-leaded; town clerks quit days before election.

PM Patch NH for March 1, 2024.
PM Patch NH for March 1, 2024. (Tony Schinella/Patch)

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.

Update: Man In Custody In Berlin Suspicious Death Case; Children Safe: Caitlyn Naffziger was found dead inside a Berlin apartment; cops were searching for Dustin Duren, his 2 children; they were found in Keene.

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‘Foul Play Ruled Out’ In Concord Homeless Camp Hanging Case: Follow-Up: Cops were at the former Concord Drive-In site on Wednesday and Thursday to investigate a death; an officer escorted the body to the morgue.

Epsom Police Seek Assistance Finding Missing Vulnerable Adult: John “Jay” Hickey, 76, walked away from his residence on Sanborn Hill Road last year. Cops say he suffers from dementia, is easily confused.

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After Rain, Spring Weather Arrives Early: Get Out, New Hampshire: Fun events in the Granite State: Fish fry, dueling pianos, farmers markets, comedy, concerts, blood drive, Cub pack and scout yard sale.

2 More Rite Aid Stores Closing In NH; Among 77 Nationwide: Rite Aid has said it has faced falling sales, increasing competition, and mounting debt stemming from opioid-related lawsuits.

A Renovated Home, With Stunning Views, Of Beautiful Spofford Lake: 29 South Shore Road in Chesterfield, New Hampshire, has its own sandy beach, a new kitchen, three updated bedrooms and bathrooms, and more.

Update: Amber Alert Canceled In Berlin Suspicious Death Case: Cops were searching for possibly armed and dangerous Dustin Duren and his 2 children. They were found in Keene on March 1.

Concord School Water De-Leaded, In Compliance With Feds, State: At SAU 8, about half of the money budgeted to remediate lead in water in 7 schools was spent; all schools are now under 5 parts per billion.

Concord Man Arrested On Assault Charges After Diner Incident: Log: Homeless thief accused of stealing e-bike; Barnstead woman also arrested on theft charge; warrant arrests; Oriole Road mischief incident.

Man Missing 18 Days; Cop Embezzles $17K, Not Sent To Jail: PM Patch NH: Leap Day 2024 Edition: Hanging investigated in homeless camp; tens of thousands lose power; fugitive; fun trips; cool homes for sale; more.

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