Drowning Victim, A Teen, ID’d | Child Rapist Gets 30 Years | House Fire Displaces Residents: PM Patch NH

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Merrimack River Drowning Victim ID’d As Teen From Manchester, Marine Patrol Says: Follow-Up: Robert Batchelder was swimming with a coworker on Wednesday afternoon when he struggled in the water and drowned.

Northfield Child Rapist Expected To Serve 30 Years In Prison After Court Sentencing: Follow-Up: Andrew Glines was sentenced in Merrimack County Superior Court to consecutive 10- to 20-year prison sentences for repeatedly raping a girl.

Action Delayed On Former Fugitive’s Bad Check Charges After Attorney Reveals More Indictments Imminent: Mark Maynard pleaded not guilty to Concord charges from January, has nearly 2 dozen active theft, bad check charges, with more on the way.

Fire Damages Temple Street Building, Displacing Nashua Residents: The Red Cross responded to assist displaced residents after a fire at 48 Temple St., according to Nashua Fire Rescue.

Salem Turf Depot Marks 90 Years With Visit By Governor At North Broadway Store: Family, employees, customers and Gov. Kelly Ayotte gathered Monday at Turf Depot's Salem store for the milestone.

Kingston Solar Array Powers Past First Year, Unitil Says: The 4.9-megawatt project is expected to support the regional grid for the next 40 years, the company says.

The Merrimack Adds Ouellette To Residential Lending Team In Nashua: The bank said Tom Ouellette of Amherst brings 33 years of experience serving homebuyers across Southern New Hampshire.

Men With Warrants Arrested In Merrimack By Cops, SWAT After Standoff, Police Say: Scottie Collier of no fixed address and Samuel Robie of Chester were holed up in a house on Fairview Terrace on Tuesday.

New Hampshire Lottery Says Friday's Mega Millions Jackpot Could Climb To $672M: The New Hampshire Lottery said the one-time cash payout is expected to rise to $293.3 million before taxes.

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