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Killer Gets 15 Years In Shooting Case; Laurie List Update: PM Patch NH

Playground safety law explained; mass murderer arrested in Rye; city election heats up; party chair sued for defamation; community leaders.

PM Patch NH for Aug. 17.
PM Patch NH for Aug. 17. (Tony Schinella/Patch)

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Nashua Man Sentenced To 15+ Years On Manslaughter, Evidence Charges: Alexander Wheeler pleaded guilty on Wednesday to charges connected to the death of Lee Knoetig, who was shot in Nashua on Aug. 5, 2022.

Concord Felon, With Long Rap Sheet, Now Accused Of Medicaid Fraud: Kirsten Porter, a felon with a long criminal history in Concord, now faces theft, Medicaid fraud, and false claims charges from 2022.

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Concord At-Large Councilor Champlin Eyes Mayoral Run: Other city councilors are running for re-election while some consider possible shifts; one SAU 8 board of education member calls it quits.

Another Long-Time New Hampshire Felon Wanted On A Parole Violation: Jean Lewis Beaulieu absconded from supervision after a theft conviction; NH DOC has been searching for him since April. Have you seen him?

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