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Bitter cold and snow coming to NH; court says Nashua flag policy unconstitutional; commissioner deflects blame in DNCR-ICE facility flap.

PM Patch NH for Feb. 5, 2026.
PM Patch NH for Feb. 5, 2026. (Tony Schinella/Patch)

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Bitter Cold Temperatures And Snow Are Coming To New Hampshire: Weekend Weather: The National Weather Service is warning of “dangerously cold wind chills” this weekend for the Granite State.

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Missing New Hampshire Fugitive Has ‘Violent Tendencies,’ Department Of Corrections Says: Follow-Up: Michael William Ryan Jr. has multiple warrants for probation violations and bench warrants for nonappearance in Cheshire County.

Armed Career Criminal Arrested After Six Hour SWAT Standoff In Manchester: David Wilson, 41, with no fixed address, faces multiple charges from existing warrants, and additional charges for last night's incident.

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On Senior Night, Concord High School Wrestlers Cruise To A Win Against Nashua South, 68-9: 11 graduating seniors were feted on Wednesday night. Crimson Tide’s junior varsity wrestlers also earn 6 wins against the Purple Panthers.

Red Flag For Nashua: Court Declares Flagpole Policy Unconstitutional: The court found the program operated as a forum for private expression — one the city could not selectively police based on viewpoint.

Concord Man Accused Of Aggravated Driving Under The Influence, Child Endangerment: Concord Police Log: Franklin woman charged with stalking, drug possession; weapon, assault charges in the South End; perp with prior charged with trespassing.

State Of State: Ayotte Aims To Make NH More Affordable, Healthier, Increase Nuclear Power: Halfway through her first term, Gov. Kelly Ayotte's address focused on the future and on what she sees as achievable.

Gov. Lynch's Daughter Says Hip Problems, Not Voting History, Sidelined Her Gubernatorial Hopes: Records: Julia Williams bought a home in 2020; candidates need 7 years of residency to run; she voted in NH in 2018 while living in Natick.

Urged To Resign After ICE Fiasco, DNCR Commissioner Stewart Passes The Buck At Executive Council Meeting: Former GOP operative-turned-anti-Trump activist Sarah Stewart blamed staff for failing to brief others about a Merrimack ICE facility.

$10 Meth Deal Goes Bad; Gopher’s Jaw, Nose Broken, Cops Say | Untimely Death Investigation: PM Patch NH: NH’s largest city to perform govt. audits; fun things to do this weekend; bank donation; Easterseals has a new CFO; meet a 2,000 pet bovine.

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