Forest Fires, Concord Arrests, Politics, and More

Dolloff Named Concord Firefighter of the Year

This award and others were issued to firefighters recently.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 26, 2015

O’Brien Rules Out Challenge to Ayotte

Former House Speaker: “New Hampshire Republicans deserve an alternative to Kelly Ayotte … but that candidate will not be me.”By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 26, 2015

Red River Screens ‘Last Days in Vietnam’ Monday

Joint showing, with New Hampshire Public Television, is free and includes a panel discussion.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 26, 2015

Kuster Applauds House Passage of Bipartisan Energy Efficiency Legislation

The legislation passed the Senate on March 27, and will now go to President to be signed into law.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 26, 2015

Concord Home of the Week: 80 Warren St.

This historic condo is available now.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 25, 2015

Nearby News: Tragedy Strikes New Hampshire

Plus, drug busts, crashes, political theatre, and police mooooove cows along.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 25, 2015

Concord Fire Chief: ‘Human Causation’ Suspected

Rattlesnake Hill was covered in forest fires on April 25; crews will remain on the scene through the night to suppress “hot spots.”By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 25, 2015

Will O’Brien Primary Ayotte in 2016?

A draft site has been started to encourage the former Speaker of the House to challenge New Hampshire’s junior Republican Senator next year.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 26, 2015

Concord Pet of the Week: Joey

Neutered pitbull mix available for adoption.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 25, 2015

Say Goodbye to East Side Sidewalks Next Week

Here’s an update from the Concord Main Street Project.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 25, 2015

Hassan to Speak at Workers Memorial Day Monday

New Hampshire AFL-CIO, others honor the seven workers who died on the job last year as well as the importance of workplace safety.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 25, 2015

If You Use Starbucks, You Had A Problem

UPDATED: The coffee chain has resolved its register issues.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 25, 2015

Open Houses in Concord Include this Contemporary Colonial

Zillow.com has this and other homes listed online.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 24, 2015

Concord Teen Arrested for Indecent Exposure, Lewdness

Brandon Eastman is in court next month on a single felony count after an incident at Merrimack Valley High School with a teenage girl.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 24, 2015

Fiorina Comes to Concord Tuesday to Talk Business

Potential Republican presidential candidate will be first New Hampshire House Business Coalition candidate on April 28.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 24, 2015

NBC’s Sing-Off’s North Shore Acappella to perform in Meredith

North Shore Acappella will be performing at The Winnipesaukee Playhouse with net proceeds going to Genesis Behavioral Health.By KARENL (Open Post)Apr 25, 2015

Hunt for Jobs in Concord this Weekend

Patch has more than 1,500 employment positions listed online.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 24, 2015

Concord Man Loses His Life After Crash on I-93

Derrick Ingram, a husband, father, and Hopkinton High School graduate, passes away after accident on Exit 16 offramp.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 23, 2015

Semi-Annual Psychic Fair

May 16, 2015, 10:00-4:00 at the Hudson Community Center, Lions Avenue in Hudson, NH 03051By JERILYN MAYNARD (Open Post)Apr 26, 2015

A Move-in Ready House on Broadway

This and other Concord homes are new to the market now.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 23, 2015

The Narrow Edge: A Tiny Bird, an Ancient Crab, and an Epic Journey, with author Deborah Cramer

Book reading and author signing, Thursday, May 7th, 2015, 7 p.m. at Gibson’s Bookstore. Free and open to the public.By GIBSON’S BOOKSTORE (Open Post)Apr 23, 2015

Homeless Men Arrested Twice in 24 Hours

An attempted car theft at Dunkin’ Donuts one afternoon; drunkenness at Gibson’s Bookstore in Downtown Concord the next, lead to charges.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 23, 2015

Driver Fatally Injured in I-93 Offramp Crash

Fire and rescue teams, state troopers called to single-vehicle crash this afternoon.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 23, 2015

Cloudy Weather this Weekend, Sprinkles Possible

But there will also be some sun in parts of New Hampshire. Here’s the Granite State forecast.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 23, 2015

Trump Back in the Granite State Monday

Businessman, potential Republican presidential candidate will make stops in Concord, Henniker, Hudson, and Salem on April 27.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 23, 2015

Police Seek Info About Stolen Vehicle, Bank Bag with Cash

Concord Crimeline alert: White man with beard, long hair, may have stolen this SUV from Manchester. Do you know him?By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 22, 2015

CPAs Teach Nonprofit Leaders Preventative Measures

Nathan Wechsler & Company staffers will offer workshop, “Guarding Against Fraud and Embezzlement,” on April 28.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 22, 2015

The Sign Seen ‘Round the World

Blackden’s lone anti-Hillary Clinton standout in Concord yesterday goes viral.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 22, 2015

Drug Arrests, Politics, Concord’s Downtown, and More

Some of the stories and posts so far this week on Concord NH Patch.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 22, 2015

Someone Is Going Home Tonight with This Jewelry...Why Not You?

Tonight is THE night--the YMCA’s 11th Annual Spring Social at the Capitol Center from 5:30-7:30pm!By CONCORD FAMILY YMCA (Open Post)Apr 22, 2015

Marshals: Fugitive Sold Heroin in a School Zone

Laura Ritchie allegedly failed to appear at an arraignment and now she’s this week’s Fugitive of the Week.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 22, 2015

Police Nab Fleeing Fugitive, Seek Another

Bow Police, sheriffs arrest Tess Hibbard last night; they are currently looking for her brother, Keenan.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 22, 2015

Hassan, Executive Council Proclaim Earth Day

The Granite State’s “unmatched natural beauty attracts visitors from around the globe,” the governor said. What are you doing to celebrate?By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 22, 2015

Concord Police Log: Alleged Teen Heroin Dealer Arrested

Plus, Meredith man allegedly steals $2,500 gold chain; teen couple fight after breakup; Northfield man caught prowling on Mountain Road.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 21, 2015

It’s Back: Water Fountains at the Statehouse Could Return

By 9-4 vote, Concord councilors approve reconsideration. Question: Is this good public policy just because someone can whip out a check?By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 21, 2015

ASA Hoops NH April Break Clinic

Come Join A Step Ahead Basketball for Skills Clinic during April School Break to continue to develop individual and team skills.By COACH ALLAN ASA (Open Post)Apr 22, 2015

Choosing a Roommate with Annamarie Pluhar at the Concord Public Library

Monday, May 18 at 7 p.m.By JO SALEMY (Open Post)Apr 22, 2015

Trail Cooking & Fuel For Your Body at Concord Public Library

An AMC-NH Partner Event May 13 at 7 p.m.By JO SALEMY (Open Post)Apr 22, 2015

Penacook Man Arrested on Drug Dealing Charge

Bow Police allegedly find Robert Kenyon asleep at park-and-ride on Route 3A, with heroin, cash.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 21, 2015

New Home on Branch Turnpike Sells for $254K

This and other new home sales in Concord.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 21, 2015

Local Author Takes the Top Spot

The top sellers and upcoming events at Gibson’s Bookstore in Downtown Concord.ByTONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 21, 2015

‘Fried Mind’ Tattooed Felon Caught

Darren Lee Bingham surrenders to U.S. Marshals in Vermont; he was wanted for failing to appear at a felon with a firearm charge.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 21, 2015

Cimo’s Named Pinnacle Small Business of the Year

The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce will hold the 2015 Pinnacle Award event on May 28.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 21, 2015

U.S. SBA Administrator Comes to NH

Maria Contreras-Sweet held a roundtable meeting with U.S. Rep. Ann McLane Kuster.ByTONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 21, 2015

Concord Police Log: Mom Takes a DS Away So Son Allegedly Smashes Her Cell

Plus, man allegedly sexually assaults ex-girlfriend; Manchester man charged with theft after allegedly stealing tools from Sears.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 20, 2015

GlasNight @ UNO - Tilton, NH - MAY 28

Raise Your Gläs...And Paint It! Come dine, drink and paint while learning how to paint on glass!By GLÄSNIGHT (Open Post)Apr 21, 2015

Managers, Restaurant, Retail, and More

Are you looking for work? There are more than 1,500 positions listed on Concord NH Patch.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 20, 2015

Critters ‘n Creatures at Concord Public Library

Critters ‘n Creatures Thursday, April 30, 2015 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.By JO SALEMY (Open Post)Apr 20, 2015

Rental Properties Available in Concord

If you’re looking for a temporary place to live, Zillow.com has some options for you.ByTONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 20, 2015

‘Veterans Museum of New Hampshire’ Group Is a Fraud, According to AG

An injunction was obtained against the organization and its president, Henry T. Pratte, for “numerous violations.”By JASON CLAFFEY (Patch Staff)Apr 20, 2015

PHOTOS: Downtown Concord Breaks Ground on Project

The city celebrated the groundbreaking of the Complete Streets Main Street Project earlier today.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 20, 2015

Concord Spring Leaf Collection Scheduled

Spring Leaf Collection is scheduled to begin Monday, April 27th.By CONCORD GENERAL SERVICES (Open Post)Apr 20, 2015

Gibson’s Book Club Reads The Sixth Extinction, by Elizabeth Kolbert

Book club discussion, Monday, May 4th, 2015, 7 p.m. at Gibson’s Bookstore in the Cafe, Free and open to the public, all are welcome.By GIBSON’S BOOKSTORE (Open Post)Apr 20, 2015

Concord Police Log: Pembroke Man Allegedly Headbutts Girlfriend

Plus, teen arrested on alcohol, stolen property charges; Hooksett woman charged with theft; Loudon man charged with DWI.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 19, 2015

Expect a Wet Week Coming Up in Concord

Cue the Eurythmics’ ‘Here Comes the Rain Again’ as the damp and dreary is expected to hit New Hampshire on Monday.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 19, 2015

Crashes, Crime, Politics, Flooding, and More in Concord

Another hot week in the capital city. Here are some of the posts and stories from last week.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 19, 2015