Breathalyzer Refusal Update Signed Into Law | Shed Fire Extinguished | Chilly Temperatures: 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.

Gov. Ayotte Signs Bill Closing 'DWI' Loophole For Breath Refusal In New Hampshire: Drivers in NH who refuse to take a breathalyzer test will face an additional administrative penalty of 3 months, starting Jan. 1, 2027.

Early Morning Fire Destroys Shed On Venne Circle In East Concord: Video: Concord fire and rescue teams were sent to the home around 1:15 a.m. on Monday morning.

Southern New Hampshire Chamber Celebrates 5 Years Of Scoop’s Out! Mobile Ice Cream Business: Chamber members and guests gathered in Salem to celebrate five seasons of Scoop’s Out! with a ribbon-cutting.

Bow High, Plymouth Regional Meet In Granite State Challenge Quarterfinal On NH PBS: The Bow High Falcons and Plymouth Regional Bobcats will meet Thursday at 8:30 p.m. on New Hampshire PBS.

Chilly Late April Temperatures Expected In New Hampshire: This Week’s Weather Forecast: The National Weather Service is calling for a mix of sun and clouds all week with temperatures ranging from the mid-30s to the lower 60s.

Fort William & Mary History Talk | Salem Caregivers Annual Gala | More: Week Ahead Events: Also: Learn about Hollis Montessori Junior High, make an Earth Day button (and other craft events), painting class, magic play performance.

Lowell Credit Union Names Officers, Promotes Veteran Mortgage Lender: Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union announced one promotion and three additions to its lending and business teams.

New Bedford, Mass. Woman Arrested On Robbery, Assault, And Cocaine Possession Charges: Concord Police Log: Franklin man accused of child endangerment; campers cited on violations; stalking and protective order violation arrest on Snow Pond Road.

Hundreds Of Bags Of Trash Picked Up | 1 Man Dies Of OD, Another Survives | More: Nearby News NH: Also: Frozen body ID’d; man accused of strangling, killing his mom; man falls off bridge, drowns, body recovered later; teen hikers rescued.

Huge Homeless Camp Drug Bust | 1 Man Dies Of Overdose, Another Survives | More: PM Patch NH: Educator resigns after alleged inappropriate student communication, contractor hired to disperse crime victim payments, fun things to do.

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