Explosion, Fire At Construction Site; Missing Woman Found: PM Patch NH

CONCORD, NH — Here are some share-worthy stories from the New Hampshire Patch network to talk about this afternoon and evening. This post features stories and information published during the past 24 hours. Thank you for reading!

Bertucci's Closes Salem Restaurant After Company Files For Bankruptcy

The Manchester location also closed, leaving Nashua as the only remaining Bertucci's in NH. Bertucci's still has 20 restaurants open in MA.

Violent Sexual Predator Accused Of Release Violations: U.S. Marshals

Joseph Galen Barlow, a convicted sexual assaulter with a criminal history dating back to the mid-1980s, is wanted by the task force.

NH House Democrat Leader Calls On Nashua State Rep. To Resign

Rep. Stacie Laughton, D-Nashua, a felon who is being held in jail due to several stalking charges, was asked to resign from the Statehouse.

NH Corrections Department Reports Transitional Housing Walk Away

Jason Pedro, a Salem robbery convict, failed to return to the Calumet Transitional Housing Unit in Manchester on Tuesday night after work.

Concord Police Find Missing, Vulnerable Woman: Update

Officers scoured the city looking for Dorinda Gibney, a woman with dementia, who went missing Tuesday evening in the South End.

Excavator Explosion, Fire Reported At Concord's White Park: Watch

Concord firefighters are investigating an explosion and fire of a contractor's tractor at the site of the White Park pool on Tuesday.

Felons Indicted On Weapon, Other Charges: Superior Court Roundup

Goffstown felon faces drug dealing charges; Manchester man accused of arson, threat charges; Hudson man accused of assaulting a child.

ISO New England Officials: Electricity Disruptions Could Occur In New Hampshire

The New England regional electric system operator does not believe rolling blackouts will occur — unless there is a prolonged cold snap.

Judge Denies Injunction Blocking SWEPT Rate Setting In Education Funding Case

The judge said a request to stop the state from setting tax rates for the statewide education property tax did not meet constitutionality.

Body Found In River; Indictments; Motorcycle Theft; More: PM Patch NH

Pair accused of road racing; 375-ton transformer moved; turnpike patrols; nonprofits get grants; learning walk; swim with Santa at the Y.

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