New Eateries, Breweries; Illegal Border Crossings Hit Record; Cow Camp; More: PM Patch NH

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.

Concord City Manager Proposes $170.5M Budget, 3.89% Tax Rate Increase: City Manager Tom Aspell will outline his fiscal year 2025 budget proposal on Thursday; Finance Committee hearings run through June 3.

In New Hampshire Governor’s Race, Some Finance Reports Are Clearer Than Others: Cinde Warmington's spreadsheet, as an example, is presented in tiny, garbled font; it's nearly impossible to read unless zooming in by 400%.

NH Parolee, Fugitive Considered ‘Armed & Dangerous’: Corrections: Mason-Wilder Marceau absconded from supervision, is wanted on a second-degree assault charge, and may be in Nashua or the Lakes Region.

Nashua Energy Manager Honored With Energy Champion Award: Doria Brown, 29, is the state's youngest municipal energy manager, serving as the City of Nashua's first-ever Energy Manager since 2019.

Illegal Crossings In NH Border Region Hit Record High In April: More bad news for border security — Illegal crossings in the border region that includes the Granite State hit a new record in April.

Judge: State's Liability In YDC Abuse 'Beyond Doubt': The state of New Hampshire is responsible for the hundreds of rapes and beatings David Meehan suffered while in state custody, judge says.

New England's 'Most Popular All-Day Brunch' Coming To Nashua: The Nashua restaurant marks The Friendly Toast's third New Hampshire location and 12th location overall.

NH School District To Get New Playground Equipment With Bank Donation: The total cost to upgrade playground equipment at all Laconia School District schools in need will be around $489,000.

New Brewery Republic Brewing Coming To Downtown Manchester: Offering craft beers on tap with several farm-to-table, locally sourced food items. The brewery will open on Old Granite St later this year.

Pot Joint Found In Elementary School; Hiker Found Dead: PM Patch NH: Man rescued from lake; northern lights dazzle; housing bill killed; state rev update; hotel revamped; felon accused of stealing gun, brass.

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