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Nearby News: Drug Dealers, Thieves Caught, Teens Busted, Crashes, and More

A busy week at NH Patch: Alleged bank robber caught, crashes on I-93, I-95, tips for grads, and more.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 23, 2015

Police: Elderly Man Flashed Knife, Yelled at Neighbors

John Foote of Concord was also charged with resisting arrest, criminal threatening after incident on Conant Drive.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 23, 2015

Five Rivers Conservation Trust to Hold Annual Meeting May 28

Chris Martin, NH Audubon’s raptor biologist, discusses how bald eagles have returned to New Hampshire.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 23, 2015

Concord Home of the Week: 2 Autumn Drive

A charming Cape that’s minutes from everything.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 23, 2015

Discuss Community Issues with Police Next Week

Concord Police Department hosts Coffee with a Cop on May 29.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 23, 2015

Corrections Department Reports Another Walkaway

Officials: Christy Blondeau, who is on work release at Shea Farm in Concord, reportedly did not return from an evening outing last night.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 23, 2015

Flags to Half-Staff in Observance of Memorial Day on May 25, May 30

The Governor will address the Memorial Day Ceremony at the State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen on May 30.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 23, 20151

Concord Pet of the Week: Kobe

This neutered Boxer/Hound mix is still looking for a home.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 23, 2015

Don’t Freak: Grilling Hotline Available This Weekend

Longhorn Steakhouse provides a hotline should you have a grill-related emergency over Memorial Day Weekend.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 23, 2015

UPDATE: Sexual Assaulter Back in Prison

Cameron Austin Neil allegedly failed to return at 7:30 p.m. on May 22; was put on escape status at 9:30 p.m. but is back at the prison now.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 23, 20151

Memorial Day Weekend Open Houses

Here are some homes to check out in Concord.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 22, 2015

Hunt for a Job this Memorial Day Weekend

There are more than 1,500 employment opportunities on Concord NH Patch right now.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 22, 2015

Live Music on the Lawn Series at Concord Public Library

Odds Bodkin “Little Heroes: He & She” - Tuesday, June 30 at 6 p.m.By JO SALEMY (Open Post)May 22, 2015

City Clerk Office’s: 2,000+ Dogs Have Not Been Licensed Yet

Are you a Concord resident? Haven’t licensed your dog yet? On June 1, a late fee will be instituted.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 22, 2015

Political Prankster Arrested by NH AG

Concord resident Carl Gibson, an Occupy blogger, has been charged with voter suppression.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 22, 2015

No Charges Against Beaver Meadow School Principal

John Forrest remains on paid administrative leave; Concord School District has “personnel action pending.”By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 22, 2015

Winter Ice Dam Repairs: Five Questions to Ask Your Contractor About Re-Roofing

How to hire the right pro so that your winter repairs will stand up to the next extreme weatherBy DAVID BAUR, GRACE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING MATERIALS (Open Post)May 22, 2015

Surveillance Pictures of Possible Pharmacy Burglary Suspect Released

Concord Police, Concord Regional Crimeline would like assistance in identifying a man who allegedly burglarized Penacook Pharmacy on Monday.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 22, 2015

Memorial Day - Trash Holiday

Trash, recycling, and Spring Leaf Collection delayed Monday, 5/25By CONCORD GENERAL SERVICES (Open Post)May 22, 2015

Concord Woman Faces DWI, Drug Charges

Police arrested Cassandra Croswell after a traffic stop in the North End two weeks ago.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 21, 2015

The Memorial Day Weekend Weather for Concord

Which day will be the best beach day? Is it really going to drop down into the 30s?By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 21, 2015

House Hunting this Weekend?

Here are some new homes on the market in Concord.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 21, 2015

Concord Gets Green Light to Seek Bids for New Sewalls Falls Bridge

The federal government will pay 80 percent of the construction costs, according to a press statement.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 21, 2015

Teen Summer Reading Program at Concord Public Library

June 22 to August 13By JO SALEMY (Open Post)May 21, 2015

NHSP: Stay Safe this Memorial Day Weekend

Reminder: Drinking, driving don’t mix; buckle up; call 911 if you see a drunk driver; if your friends are impaired, take their keys away.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 21, 2015

Congresswoman Kuster Hosts Local Youth to Discuss Foster Care Initiatives

it was part of the annual “Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Day.”By JASON CLAFFEY (Patch Staff)May 21, 2015

Bow Hosts Memorial Day BBQ, Parade

Bow Community Men’s Club and the town are organizing the events.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 21, 2015

Concord Police Log: Witnesses Say Drunk Driver Threw Beer Out Window After Crash

Plus, newspaper deliveryman nearly sideswipes oncoming vehicles, NY man allegedly steals truck parts, and alleged drug dealer is arrested.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 20, 2015

Breaking News, Concord Crime, Politics, and More

Some of the posts and stories so far this week on Concord NH Patch.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 20, 2015

Age of Valor, with author D E Morris

Author event and book signing, Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015, 7 p.m. at Gibson’s Bookstore.By GIBSON’S BOOKSTORE (Open Post)May 21, 2015

RE/MAX INTEGRA, New England Releases April 2015 Housing Report - Concord

On average, home prices rose 1.9% year-over-year. Pending sales were also up 11.4% year-over-year and 19.5% over March 2015’s numbers.By MMUROWCHICK (Open Post)May 21, 2015SCHOOLS

McAuliffe Students Hold Spring Concert

Fifth-graders perform traditional folks songs, other ditties on May 19.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 20, 2015

Convicted Bank Robber Sought by U.S. Marshals

The NH Joint Fugitive Task Force is searching for Jacob Ron Brown who allegedly violated bank robbery supervised release conditions.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 20, 2015

Get Ready for Concord’s Memorial Day Parade

Here’s a rundown of event highlights as well as street closures for Monday, May 25.ByTONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 20, 2015

Wright: NH Right to Know GMO to Hold Rallies May 23

March Against Monsanto events held in Concord, Rochester, Littleton, and Portsmouth.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 20, 2015

41st Annual Market Days Festival Returns to Downtown Concord, NH - June 25-27, 2015

Free 3-day event features food, shopping, music, 140+ vendors, 36 hours of community fun! Intown Concord’s Market Days Festival, June 25-27By INTOWN CONCORD (Open Post)May 20, 2015

NH Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial Held May 22

The event will take place in Concord at 10 a.m.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 20, 2015

Students Hope to Raise $100K for Wounded Soldiers

St. Paul School students will be biking across the United States this summer.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 20, 2015

Concord Police Make Arrest in Bank Robbery Incident

Police credit postal employee for helping gather clues that led to the arrest of Scott Lojko yesterday.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 20, 2015

Concord Police Log: Manchester Man Charged with Filing Phony Kidnapping Allegation

Shoplifter allegedly steals lobster, sushi, flowers, Duraflame logs; teen charged with assault; man smashes ex-girlfriend’s coffee table.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 19, 2015

SOLD: These Homes were Purchased in Concord, Boscawen Recently

Zillow.com has the latest listings online.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 19, 2015

Store Owners Plead Guilty to Selling Synthetic Cannabinoids

US DOJ: Murshed Salam of Salem, NH; Mohmed Alam of North Andover, MA, face prison time, fines, after 2013 store raids.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 19, 2015

Lama Surya Das, Make Me One with Everything: Buddhist Meditations to Awaken from the Illusion of Separation

Author event/book signing, Lama Surya Das, Tuesday June 16th, 2015, 7 p.m. at Gibson’s Bookstore.By GIBSON’S BOOKSTORE (Open Post)May 19, 2015

The Community Players of Concord Present ‘Love Letters’

The play is presented at the Audi on May 22, and May 23.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 19, 2015

NHSP: Pembroke Man Bagged in Bow Doing 111 mph

Shaun Chase was arrested last night and charged with aggravated DWI; he also had an active federal warrant.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 19, 20153

Bank Photo Contest Deadline Approaching

Submit your color photos by Saturday, May 30.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 19, 2015

State Senate Supports Greater Drug Abuse Prevention Options

Forrester: Money will be diverted from “bureaucratic position in the governor’s office” to “resources” at DHHS.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 19, 2015

Two Win Awards from The New Hampshire Afterschool Network

Jennifer Berkowitz, Norma Gonzales receive honors for work with programs.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 19, 2015

Concord Police Log: Rifling Through McDonald’s Takeout Bag Leads to Crash, Negligent Driving Charge

Woman allegedly threatens to slit boyfriend’s throat, gas-brake pedal mix up causes crash, man faces three DWI charges, and more.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 18, 2015

Jobs Can Be Found in Concord

Concord NH Patch has nearly 1,600 employment positions listed online.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 18, 2015

Senate Democrats Denounce Cuts to Substance Abuse Prevention

Report: Senate Finance Republicans cut funding for Office of Substance Use Disorders and Behavioral Health.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 18, 2015

Concord Police Searching for Bank Robbery Suspect

Bank of New Hampshire on North Main Street was robbed at 12:30 p.m.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 18, 2015

Marshals Bag Two NH Fugitives

Jarod Leroux and Shaun Teeter were both picked up on Saturday, according to the New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 18, 2015

Seven Correctional Staff Presented with Medals and Citation Bars

Two received the Medal of Honor, the Department’s highest level of recognition.ByTONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 18, 2015

Concord High School Honor Roll

Here is a list of the students who made the honor roll for the third quarter.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 18, 2015

Ted Cruz Talks to Business Leaders on June 1

NH House Business Caucus, Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce sponsors fourth Business Roundtable with presidential candidates.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 18, 2015

Concord Police Investigating Incident at Penacook Pharmacy

Police discover smashed door this morning; a subject was reportedly seen running from the area.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 18, 2015

Argument About Money, Cigarettes Leads to Second-Degree Assault Charge

Concord Police: Shaun Drew choked his girlfriend, assaulted her in February; also arrested on warrant, being a habitual offender.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 17, 2015

Bishop Guertin Takes Granite State SuperChallenge

School beat Pinkerton and then, took out the Math & Science Academy Charter School team from Marlborough, MA.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 17, 2015

T-Storms on Tuesday in Concord?

Possibly, as well as the rest of New Hampshire, according to weather forecasters.ByTONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 17, 2015

Concord News Roundup: Crime, Politics, Pets, Donations, and More

Some of the posts and stories on Concord NH Patch last week.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 17, 2015