Firefighters Tackle Brush Fire; Chief Retires After 40 Years: PM Patch

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Witness Confuses Race Of Concord Officer At Sal’s Pizza Arrest Scene: State’s first witness confirms leg sweep by accused assaulting cop Richard Cobb is what officers are trained to do for suspects who resist.

Concord Wresters Beat Londonderry; Milford, Souhegan Win: NH Results: Hollis-Brookline bests Merrimack, Windham falls to Timberlane, and Spaulding beats Nashua South. Bow takes 2, and Winnisquam wins, too.

Music, Matinees, Movement, Manga, And More: Get Out, New Hampshire: “Heal the World” concert, family outdoor explorations, British Invasion 2, comedy, dancing, crafts, other events around the Granite State.

‘Silent’ Surge Shows ‘Very High’ COVID-19 Rates In NH: Trends began to shift in December increasing from “low” to “high” by the middle of the month. By Dec. 21, COVID-19 cases had nearly tripled.

Concord Man Arrested On 7 Stalking, 7 Breach Charges: Police Log: RI woman charged with stalking, violation of privacy charges; man arrested on DUI charge; criminal trespass at Royal Gardens apartment.

3-Alarm Derry Brush Fire With Heavy Fire Accelerated By Gusty Winds: Watch Video: Two brush fires burned several acres near Fordway Ext and I-93; smoke and fire caused traffic backups.

Expecting A Contentious Two Years, Democrats In The Minority Laying Out Their Plans: Democratic leaders in the House and Senate said they see hope for the coming legislative session to do what 49%, offering an active voice.

Senate Republicans Lay Out Plans; May Include Banning Cell Phones In Classrooms: Senate Republicans eye banning cell phone use in classrooms, passing a balanced budget, and working to find more affordable housing units.

New Hampshire Could Face Significant Deficit Unless Revenues Improve: With the FY2025 half over, NH faces a revenue deficit large enough to wipe out last fiscal year's surplus and end the biennium in red ink.

Teen Charged With Negligent Homicide; OD At Middle School: PM Patch NH: Man accused of threatening Seacoast Planned Parenthood center; indictments; honoring President Carter; snow this weekend? Maybe. Maybe not.

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