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Fatal Motorcycle Crash; Man Convicted On 18 Child Rape Charges; More: PM Patch NH

Also: Rural hospitals in "immediate risk" of closing; new casino; shop celebrates 25 years in business; arson arrest; kites against cancer.

PM Patch NH for May 15, 2025.
PM Patch NH for May 15, 2025. (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.

Manchester Man Convicted On 18 Child Rape Counts After 3-Day Trial: Librado Robledo of Manchester repeatedly raped a child between 2015 and 2017. The victim was commended for witness stand testimony.

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Concord Budget Hearings Start; Manager Wants 3.96% Tax Rate Increase: City Manager Tom Aspell proposes raising the tax rate by 3.96% to cover $2.4 million in pay increases and $31.6M in capital improvements.

Drug Felon Wanted On Probation Violation: NH Department Of Corrections: Justin Paul Jones, investigators say, may have “violent tendencies” due to his previous criminal history in the Granite State.

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Soon-To-Open Live! Casino Salem Seeks Charitable Partners: The casino will be at the former Lord & Taylor site; eligible charitable organizations can apply for partnership at CasinoSalem.com.

Londonderry's Hannaford Supermarket Open During Upcoming Remodel: The store, located on Hampton Drive, will remain open during the work with temporarily modified hours and regular services.

2 NH Hospitals At 'Immediate Risk' For Closure, New Analysis Says: The report from the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform said the proposed cuts threaten to upend health care in some states.

Exeter Shop The Willow Celebrates 25th Anniversary On Saturday: For a quarter century, The Willow has been a hallmark of style, community, and charm on Water Street in Downtown Exeter.

Homeless Man Arrested On Pembroke Arson Charges: Concord Police Log: A homeless thief faces new theft charges; man, with priors, arrested on drug sale, possession charges; woman arrested on assault charges.

Brookline Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash After Being Hit While Turning: Joshua Christiana, 39, was turning into a driveway on Route 13 when he was struck from behind by a pickup truck driven by a Milford man.

FBI In NH Eyeing Multi-Million Dollar Gold Scam; Arrest Made: PM Patch: Woman accused of trying to run down man with pickup truck; more state budget follies; National Police Week; fun things to do this weekend.

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