New Homeless Encampment Angers Neighbors, 1 Woman Shot At: PM Patch NH

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Neighbor Accused Of Shooting At Woman Near New Nashua Homeless Camp: John Smith Jr. of Nashua is accused of firing at a woman; a new encampment was established this week; neighbors have expressed anger.

15 Indicted In NH Accused Of Lawrence-Based Drug Trafficking Operation: U.S. Attorney: Brookline, Nashua, Manchester, Pembroke, Plaistow residents; 7 from Boston, Dedham, Methuen face fentanyl, cocaine charges.

Saturday’s Powerball Jackpot Expected To Be $1.4 Billion: If the prize is won, it’ll be the third-highest Powerball jackpot in history; the one-time cash payout is expected to be $643M before taxes.

Corrections Searching For Man Who Failed To Appear In Treatment Court: Hunter Michael Dwinell is wanted on a probation violation after stealing a firearm. He is considered “armed and dangerous.”

Hampton, Pepperell Divers Drown On Front Beach In Rockport, Mass.: Richard Brady and Alan De Oliveira Leao drowned on Wednesday; there was no sign of foul play, but the deaths are still under investigation.

Ward 5 Concord City Council Candidates Talk Trash, Taxes, Engagement: Watch: Incumbent Stacey Brown is being challenged by Noemi Wierwille. Both are educators and volunteers raising families in the city.

Bow, Concord Residents Arrested On Drunken Driving Charges: Police Log: Northfield woman arrested after Concord Gardens OD; Pittsfield man charged with fraud; woman faces false imprisonment, assault charges.

Concord Detective Testifies About Murder Weapon: Day 3 Of Clegg Trial: Three days into the trial, a police detective testifies about finding a gun investigators believe was used to kill Stephen and Wendy Reid.

NH Dem State Rep. Paid To Serve By Abortion Lobbyist, Fails To Disclose: The Nation: A lobbyist is paying Alissandra Murray to serve in the House, cast votes representing the interests of the lobbyist's principal.

1 Dies, 2 Injured In City House Fire; Highway Crash; More: PM Patch NH: Also: New Hampshire teacher of the year named; retired couple murder trial enters second day; lottery in one state has fun with another.

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