House Explodes; Restaurant Fire Goes To 3 Alarms; More: PM Patch NH

CONCORD, NH — Here are some share-worthy stories from the Concord Patch network to talk about this evening. Have a great weekend!

Former EMT Faces More Child Rape Charges: Rockingham County Court

Plus: Elderly Seabrook man indicted on knife threat charge; Derry man faces 6 sexual assault charges; Loudon man indicted on drug charges.

Concord, Franklin Residents Indicted On Fentanyl Distribution Charges

Canterbury man, with priors, faces more theft charges; Pembroke habitual offender indicted; Queen City residents indicted on drug charges.

This Contemporary Is The Ultimate Lakes Region Getaway: NH Wow

90 Mountain Vista Drive in New Hampton is a completely renovated 1990s home, on more than 1.5 acres, with multiple decks and privacy.

Fire At Hampton's North Beach Bar & Grill Goes To 3-Alarms

Hampton firefighters are investigating the cause of the fire on Ocean Boulevard that spread to other buildings on Friday morning.

Construction Equipment Thrown From I-293 Bridge Smashes Windshields

Troop B New Hampshire State Troopers from Bedford are investigating an incident Thursday involving items thrown from the Queen City Bridge.

Brentwood Man Assisted By New Hampshire Fish & Game After Bike Crash

John Recesso was on a bike when he struck a tree. Conservation officers, police, firefighters assisted in getting him to Exeter Hospital.

Update: First-Degree Assault Suspect Arrested By Queen City Police

Drew Fortier was accused of a violent incident in Manchester's South End on Thursday. He was found on Friday.

Concord Man Racks Up Strangulation, Other Charges In The South End

Doc: A woman had to jump from a window to escape from Andre Jackson, who was accused of assaulting, imprisoning her on South State Street.

Maine Woman Arrested On Aggravated DWI Charge: Portsmouth Police Log

Plus: North Hampton woman cited for a loose dog; crashes investigated; suicidal subjects assisted; man charged with disorderly conduct.

PFAS Remediation; State Rep. Pleads Guilty To DUI; More: PM Patch NH

Threat arrest; Red, White & Brew Event returns; GOP insiders bewildered by "passionless Pence"; fun things to do this weekend; heat returns.

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