Fatal, Fiery Tollbooth Crash; Homeless Camp Machete Attack Follow-Up; More: PM Patch NH

CONCORD, NH — Here are some share-worthy stories from the New Hampshire Patch network to discuss this afternoon and evening.

This post features stories and information published during the past 24 hours.

One Person Dies In Fiery Crash At Bedford Southbound Toll Plaza: Update: New Hampshire State Police have identified the man who died in Thursday's tollbooth crash as Scott Defreitas, 52, of Nashua.

Concord Homeless Man Accused Of Machete Attack Against Family Member: Raymond Blodgett faces 4 felonies after another Healy Park assault; he was also accused of threatening to burn items owned by his brother.

Concord Parks & Recreation Pools, Splash Pad To Open Soon: The White Park Splash Pad opens on Saturday; summer hours for the Garrison, Keach, Kimball, Merrill, Rolfe, and Rollins pools start June 21.

Nashua Awarded $1M Brownfields Multipurpose Grant From The EPA: The grant will be used to conduct environmental site assessments and develop cleanup plans for key brownfield sites in Downtown Nashua.

NH Gives Raises $3.2M For Nearly 650 Nonprofits: The New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits says about 13,500 people donated during the 2024 drive — the state’s largest single day of giving.

Concord Woman Arrested On Assault, Mischief, Resisting Charges: Log: Barnstead man charged with habitual offender; Fisherville Road assault, drug, warrant arrests; man accused of destroying ex’s property.

NHSAA Recognizes Extended School Year Programs In Nashua: The New Hampshire School Administrators Association said efforts revolve around literacy and numeracy as foundational skills.

Cyanobacteria Reported At Winnipesaukee, Winnisquam, And Clough Pond: The NH Department of Environmental Services issues expanded warnings about cyanobacteria and fecal bacteria in Granite State waterbodies.

Generator Explosion And Fire On 21st Floor Of Manchester High-Rise: A firefighter was transported with medical issues from the fire scene at 1000 Elm St. More than 200 people were evacuated from the building.

T-Storms, 3 County Chase; Where Are The Affordable Houses? PM Patch NH: 19th Burgerfest; guv says Trump could win in NH; man found dead inside townhouse; will Nashua get sued of ban of historic Pine Tree flag?

State House News Roundup

No Legal Weed This Year In The 603 After House Tables Measure By 5 Votes

New Hampshire House Kills Education Freedom Account Program Expansion

Bail Reform Heading To The New Hampshire Governor's Desk

New Hampshire House Kills Citizenship Documentation Requirement For Voting

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Brookline Fire Chief Accused Of Forging Invoices, Harassing Staffer Is Back On The Job

🌱 Bedford boy with rare disorder receives new accessible van.

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Poll Analysis: Do Trump And Biden Have The Mental And Cognitive Health To Serve As President?

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Kuster Founded Pro-Women Candidate PAC, But Backs Straight, White Man For Her Seat

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