Community Corner
Crashes, Crime, Politics, Flooding, and More in Concord
Another hot week in the capital city. Here are some of the posts and stories from last week.

National Weather Service Issues Flood Watch
Heavy rains, previous snowmelt could cause issues through Tuesday night around the Granite State.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 19, 2015
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Kuster Honors Vietnam Veterans during Welcome Home Event
Officials thank veterans from the era who live in New Hampshire for serving their country.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 19, 2015
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2 Returning YA Authors: Erin Bowman and Page Morgan
Author readings and book signings, Friday, May 1st, 2015, 6:30PM at Gibson’s Bookstore, free and open to the public.By GIBSON’S BOOKSTORE (Open Post)Apr 19, 2015
Nearby News: Main Street Floods, Paralyzed Dog Walks, Fugitive Returns
Plus, a teen overdoses while another tries to slash a cop; a Nashua woman tragically loses her life in a fire,By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 18, 2015
Trump: ‘We’ll Make America Great Again’
Potential Republican candidate for president meets with voters, media at FITN Summit.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 19, 2015
Main Street Project Breaks Ground on Monday
Official groundbreaking, with speeches, held at 10 a.m. outside the city plaza in front of the Statehouse.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 18, 2015
Uchida Receives Construction Industry Ethics Award
He received the award at the recent state of the city breakfast forum.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 18, 2015
Concord Home of the Week: 71.5 Perley St.
This 1900 New Englander needs some updating.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 18, 2015
Concord Pet of the Week: Puffy
This little birdie needs a sunny home ... and someone to talk to.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 18, 2015
Thank You, Utility Workers
Today is National Lineman Appreciation Day and Unitil is joining other companies across the United States to honor its workers.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 18, 2015
Heifer Parade Scheduled for Next Month
Canterbury Shaker Village Hosts 3rd Annual event plus food and fiddle, too.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 18, 2015
The Year She Left Us, with Author Kathryn Ma
Author book reading and signing, Thursday, May 21st, 2015, 7 p.m. at Gibson’s Bookstore. Free and open to the public.By GIBSON’S BOOKSTORE (Open Post)Apr 18, 2015
Check Out these Open Houses in Concord
Looking for a new home? Zillow.com can help you find one.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 17, 2015
Car Takes Out Traffic Light on North Main Street
Concord Fire and Rescue teams transport one person to the hospital.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 17, 2015
1,500 Jobs Now Available
Check out these employment positions on Concord NH Patch.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 17, 2015
Concord Police: 3 Arrested After Thorndike Street Home Invasion
Perps point guns at man, boy during robbery incident; cops build case against two; alleged drug dealer also charged.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 17, 2015
Concord High School Film Society Gearing Up for Festival
Nick Skafidas and Dominic Scotti are running this year’s event on May 27.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 17, 2015
Granite United Way Raises $2.27M
This year’s drive broke a record for the region.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 17, 2015
Concord Police Log: Placement of a Picture Leads to Assault Charges
Plus, man arrested for stealing Halloween items; Franklin man allegedly puts Sears ratchet in his boot; Tilton woman arrested for heroin.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 16, 2015
Running Away Or Into the Fray
Sometimes taking a chance in life might just make a difference for others. How could I now not want to give back something of myself?By PAUL E. BROGAN (Open Post)Apr 16, 2015
After the Clouds, Rain, A Nice Weekend in Concord
Showers are heading into New Hampshire on Friday but after that, it’s sunny, clear skies through Monday.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 16, 2015
Expect Water Disruption in Concord Tonight
Due to complications from an old fire hydrant, water will be shut off in parts of downtown.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 16, 2015
Rumford Street Multi-Unit Home Up For Sale
This multi-unit building plus other new listings from Zillow.com.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 17, 2015
Play with Play Dough at Concord Public Library
Wednesday, April 29 at 2:30 p.m.By JO SALEMY (Open Post)Apr 17, 2015
Make a New Friend - Grass Heads at Concord Public Library
Grass Heads April 27 at 2:30 p.m.By JO SALEMY (Open Post)Apr 17, 2015
RE/MAX INTEGRA, New England Releases March 2015 Housing Forecast - Concord NH
This is the second consecutive month New Hampshire experienced a 10.3% increase over 2014’s numbers.By MMUROWCHICK (Open Post)Apr 17, 2015
April Vacation Camp at the Y
Don’t know what to do with the kids during April vacation? Send them to the Y’s camp! It’s a great way to spend the day--or the entire week!By CONCORD FAMILY YMCA (Open Post)Apr 16, 2015
YMCA April Vacation Swim Lessons Offered
This school vacation come swim with us and get ready for summer!By CONCORD FAMILY YMCA (Open Post)Apr 17, 2015
‘The Girl on the Train’ is Popular in Concord
The best selling books last week plus the latest events at Gibson’s Bookstore on South Main Street.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 16, 2015
Annual Hydrant Flushing Beginning Monday
Scheduled flushing areas will change each week.By CONCORD GENERAL SERVICES (Open Post)Apr 16, 2015
CDFA Awards $3.1M in Grants for Housing, Public Facilities
Merrimack County, Warner, and Allenstown among those receiving money to benefit 2,600 residents.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 16, 2015
Kuster Helps Introduce Bill to Reauthorize Land, Water Conservation Fund
Bipartisan legislation would permanently reauthorize the critical conservation program, which is set to expire in September.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 16, 2015
Teen Overdose at Concord Burger King Leads to Charge
Police arrest Alexis Regan for felony drug possession after she was allegedly “chasing the dragon” in the restaurant bathroom.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 15, 2015
Concord Crime, Flooded Main Street, Arts, Politics, and More
Some of the posts and stories this week on Concord NH Patch.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 15, 2015
Gym and Swim at Granite State Gymnastics
Super fun summer activity for preschool and school aged kids! Sign up early for great pricing!By MATT BOGACZYK (Open Post)Apr 16, 2015
Best Places in Retire in NH: Concord Ranked No. 4
SmartAsset ranked the Granite State’s cities and towns based on factors like tax rates, recreation centers, and doctors’ offices.By JASON CLAFFEY (Patch Staff)Apr 15, 2015
After 10 Years, NH Fugitive, Missing Girl Turn Themselves In
Scott Kelley, Mary Nunes appear at Costa Rican embassy; mother is embroiled in a court case; father “overjoyed” daughter is back in America.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 15, 2015
Teen Workshop: Drawing 101 at Concord Public Library
Drawing 101 - Teen Workshop April 30 at 3:30 p.m.By JO SALEMY (Open Post)Apr 15, 2015
What Happened at the Statehouse on April 15?
A rundown of what the New Hampshire Legislature did in its session today.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 15, 2015
The Derryfield Players present ‘Lend Me a Tenor’
Screwball comedy performed on April 24 at 7 p.m, and April 25 at 2 p.m and 7 p.m. Tickets are $12.By DUFFY SMILEY (Star Patcher)Apr 15, 2015
Kuster Urges VA to Protect Whistleblowers from Retaliation
During hearing, Rep. urges officials to crackdown on those trying to harm employees who report mismanagement.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 15, 2015
Flags to Half-Staff on April 15, in Honor of President Lincoln
Gov. Maggie Hassan: President Lincoln understood that there is a cause greater than any one of us – our country.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 15, 2015
Guitar Virtuoso Bensusan Appears at The Flying Goose
French-Algerian musician plays The Flying Goose in New London on April 16.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 15, 2015
Bedford Man Arrested on Threat, Breach of Bail Charges
Concord Police: Robert Broder called, texted his ex-girlfriend repeatedly after being arrested for assaulting her in Weare in February.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 14, 2015
Homes Sold in Concord
Zillow.com has the latest listings.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 14, 2015
Dungeons and Dragons Game Night at Concord Public Library
Dungeons and Dragons Game Night April 21 at 5 p.m.By JO SALEMY (Open Post)Apr 15, 2015
Concord Public Library’s Spring Hours
New library hours starting in May.By JO SALEMY (Open Post)Apr 15, 2015
Sen. Marco Rubio Kicks Off Presidential Campaign
The Republican from Florida already faces competition in the primary.By SHERRI LONON (Patch Staff)Apr 14, 2015
Local Students Named ‘Letters About Literature’ Semi-Finalists
68 students out of more than 770 that entered from around New Hampshire.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 14, 2015
Police Lockdown Cleared at Pembroke Academy
High school shutdown while police, K-9 units “conduct a random search for contraband,” according to an alert.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 14, 2015
Concord Regional Technical Center Honor Roll
The Directors List and Honor Roll for the second quarter.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 14, 2015
UPDATE: Water Main Repaired in Downtown Concord
A Main Street water pipe has been repaired after being damaged on April 14, shutting down water services for most of the day.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 14, 2015
Concord Police Log: Woman Cited for Open Container After Striking Utility Pole
Plus, Rochester man allegedly found with heroin after warrant arrest; Chichester man charged with DWI, drugs.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 14, 2015
Concord Companies are Hiring
There are nearly 1,500 employment listings online on Concord NH Patch.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 13, 2015
Looking for an Apartment in Concord?
Zillow.com has some options for you.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 13, 2015
Super Hero Party May 2
Come dressed as your favorite superhero; activities include: Picture with Superhero, Crafts, Movie and Make Your own Ice Cream Sundae!By SUZANNE CARMICHAEL (Open Post)Apr 13, 2015
Geocaching Hike in Concord on April 18
Take in a “treasure hunt” at Marjory Swope Park.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 13, 2015
Payson Center Comedy Night Fundraiser Held May 1
Mike Koutrobis, Rob Steen, and Paul Landweare headline event at The Office Suite.ByTONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 13, 2015
MillRiver Joins New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp
Wealth management firm partners with parent company of Merrimack County Savings Bank.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 13, 2015
Homeless Sex Offender Arrested
Concord Police arrest Robert Clark twice in three days on various charges.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 12, 2015
Concord’s Main Street Goes One-Way on April 16
And be careful, while downtown, not to run over Digger or construction workers.ByTONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 12, 2015
Concord Crime, Political News, Arts, Crashes, and More
Some of the posts and stories on Concord NH Patch.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 12, 2015
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