Chinese Billionaire Wants NH’s Water; Sanctuary Cities Banned; Super603 Days: 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.

New Hampshire’s Governor Ushers In The Return Of 'Super603' Days: Gov. Kelly Ayotte wants to hear your ideas for a fun summer; state expects 4.6M visitors this season; “Wildly Responsible” effort underway.

New Hampshire Students Shine A Light On Youth Mental Health: Dozens of Granite State students from 30 communities had art displayed for Mental Health Awareness Month at the Currier Museum of Art.

‘No Tax On Tips’ Pledge Advances: What NH Workers Should Know: The “no taxes on tips” pledge was a hallmark of Trump’s 2024 campaign. It was approved in a sweeping House bill and by itself in the Senate.

Winnacunnet Students Pay Respects to WW1 Soldier During French Trip: 7 students visited the Somme American Cemetery in Bony, France, laying a wreath to acknowledge Private Alojzy Kubicki of Manchester.

Boscawen Woman, Concord Man Arrested On Assault Charges: Police Log: Man faces stalking charges; Pembroke woman arrested on DUI charge; drug arrest in garage; Concord men, Pembroke woman face trespass charges.

Pennichuck Says Chinese Billionaire Just Buying Water, But Concerns Remain: The good news, says Pennichuck Water, is that the potential deal with Zhong's Nongfu Spring could ultimately lower home water bills.

Ayotte Signs New England's First Sanctuary City Ban: Six months into her first year in the Corner Office, Gov. Kelly Ayotte added the ban to a growing list of legislative victories.

Audit Affirms More Than $1.1 Billion In Pending YDC Abuse Claims: According to the review, the fund paid more than $123 million to 296 survivors out of the total $160 million appropriated.

Charter School Whistleblower Lawsuit: Lionheart Fired Director Over $10 Million Warning: The school got a building that cost more than $2 million to turn into a functional school, on top of its costly lease, documents claim.

Teen Charged With Attempted Murder After Shooting; More: PM Patch NH: Homicide investigation opened after fatal stabbing; guv likes cell-school ban bill; man caught on camera trying to burglarize apartments.

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State Senate Approves 'Bathroom' Bill, Long-Term Power Contracts

🌱 Patch AM: Explore a medieval castle in Windham

City Of Concord Library: Need A New Reading Recommendation?

🌱 Patch AM: Portsmouth sports teams dominate with impressive wins.

Notable NH Deaths: Exeter’s Longest Lifelong Resident Dies At 103

🌱 Patch AM: Concord narrowly defeated by Londonderry in baseball

City Of Portsmouth: City Receives 13th Consecutive AAA Rating From Standard & Poor's

🌱 Patch AM: Honoring Ronald Jurek's life and legacy

Shaheen, Hassan Vote To Uphold CA's Ban On Gas-Powered Cars

🌱 Patch AM: Help solve Manchester hit-and-run mystery

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