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Fatal Fires In Concord, Manchester; Middle-Schooler To Be Guv For A Day; More: PM Patch NH

The skirmish over marijuana legalization; rollover crash; Ayotte, Morse play nice at fundraiser; Saint-Gobain says No to more PFAS testing.

PM Patch NH for April 26, 2024.
PM Patch NH for April 26, 2024. (Tony Schinella/Patch)

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.

Concord Man Dies In Manufactured Home Fire: Follow-Up: Video: Alan Thorgerson of Concord died due to smoke inhalation after a fire on Thursday on Lantern Lane, according to officials.

Find out what's happening in Concordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Manchester Man Who Died In Manchester 3-Alarm Fatal Fire Identified: William Halloran died of smoke inhalation in a fire on Village Circle Way. A woman was seriously injured and flown to a Boston hospital.

The Dope On Dope In NH: Fight Shaping Up Concerning Marijuana Legalization: Dueling proposals for legalizing cannabis for recreational use are shaping up to be a significant skirmish between the House and Senate.

Find out what's happening in Concordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Milford Middle-Schooler Named NH ‘Governor For A Day’ For 2024: Andrew Flockton will learn about the workings of the New Hampshire state government on May 1 as he spends the day with Gov. Chris Sununu.

Merrimack Turkey Hill Road Rollover Crash Seriously Injures Man: A car left the road, flew over a parked car, and came to rest at a residence on Thursday night. A passenger was seriously injured.

Concord Sex Offenders Face Felony Failure To Comply Charges: Cop Log: Teen arrested on theft charge; Mass. man arrested on trespass charge at the mall; Boscawen man arrested on 3 assault charges at hospital.

Saint-Gobain Denies NH DES Requests For More Sampling Of PFAS-Contaminated Sites: Official: Saint-Gobain has complied with the 2018 consent decree — but has declined to perform additional work the state believes is needed.

U.S., Israel, Go To Hell!': Pro-Palestine Activists Bring Campus Protests To UNH: While there have been anti-Israel protests at UNH in the past, the rhetoric on Thursday was more openly antisemitic and anti-American.

36-Year-Old Pelham Woman Identified As Victim Of Fiery Pelham Crash: Krystale Barnaby of Pelham died Wednesday after the pickup truck she was driving struck a tree and burst into flames. She died at the scene.

After Daughter’s Death, Dad Pushes For Harsher DUI Laws: PM Patch NH: Propane tanks explode, burn at homeless camp; 3 accused of kidnapping, assaulting woman; YDC trial update; 6 charged after store thefts.

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3-Alarm Manchester Fire Leaves Man Dead And Woman Seriously Injured

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