Cop Stops Scam Against Elderly Resident; School Cell Ban Passes Committee: PM Patch NH

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Cops Stop Computer Fraud Incident Against Elderly Bedford Resident: Chief praises officer “whose instincts and immediate action” stopped $17,500 from being received by a scammer in Harleysville, Pennsylvania.

Fishing Derby; Volunteer Fair; Workshops; Food; Music; More: Get Out: Memorial Day Weekend’s Calendar: Stories, authors, digital photography class, brew prom, crew alumni celebration, organic plant sale, more.

Manchester Fire Department Gifts SUV To HOPE For NH Recovery: The “HOPE Car” will help individuals living with substance use disorder access recovery services in the Queen City.

Restoration Of Salem’s Historic Town Meeting House Celebrated: Southern New Hampshire Chamber of Commerce members joined officials and others to herald the cherished landmark.

Merrimack Wins 3rd Straight Granite State Challenge Championship: Merrimack High School celebrated its third straight Granite State Challenge championship with a 570-310 win over the Tilton School.

White Mountains Attractions Reopen For The Season With New Rides: White Mountains Attractions, summertime events, and other activities, with fresh, new experiences, will happen in the North Country in 2025.

House Education Committee Passes 'Bell-To-Bell' School Cellphone Ban: Some Democrats oppose the measure, saying it violates "local control"; teacher unions say students cannot concentrate and are acting out.

House Ways And Means Mostly Holds The Line On Its Revenue Estimates: After two hours of discussing revenues, the Committee decided to unofficially increase its revenue estimates for FY206 by $20 million.

Murder Still Unsolved After 5 Decades; Best NH Burger; More: PM Patch: Former sheriff heads to prison; fallout on corrections commish’s resignation; will 2nd largest city’s water be sold to the Chinese company?

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