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🌱 Patch AM: Concord Man Arrested On Road Rage Gun Charges After Incident On Loudon Road

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Morning Concord! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Concord teen's photo helps police track down alleged road rage gunman
  • Concord residents named in sweeping Merrimack County felony indictments
  • How did Concord High really look in its season opener?

Also on today's calendar: Preschool Storytime and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a shower, with a high of 73 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Thursday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 74, low: 60.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Concord Man Arrested On Road Rage Gun Charges After Incident On Loudon Road (patch.com) — Concord readers may want to know that a Pleasant Street resident was arrested after police linked a July 31 road rage gun threat on Loudon Road to a dark Jeep seen near Chipotle and Everett Arena. Detectives used prior Concord police calls, license plate details, and a Shaw's work schedule to obtain a warrant, seizing a loaded handgun and leading to multiple felony firearm and criminal threatening charges.
   

2. Hooksett Man Indicted On Rape, Strangulation, And Assault Charges: Merrimack County Court Indictments (patch.com) — Merrimack County's latest grand jury list includes several Concord-area defendants, with charges ranging from drug dealing and counterfeit money to vehicle misuse tied to a Concord rental car. Concord residents are specifically accused of fentanyl distribution, repeat drug offenses, and passing fake bills at local Market Basket stores and other city locations.
   

3. Concord fields first DI test in loss to Bishop Guertin (concordmonitor.com) — Concord High's field hockey team opened its season at Rollins Park with a tight 2–1 loss to Bishop Guertin, showing late improvement and resilience. Players and coaches say the second-half adjustments, stronger defense, and Emma Barry's fourth-quarter goal give them confidence as they head to Bedford next, with plenty of time to sharpen their Division I form.
   

4. 10 Highest-Rated Italian Restaurants In New Hampshire Right Now According To Locals (myfamilytravels.com) — Concord diners get a special shoutout in this roundup of New Hampshire's highest-rated Italian restaurants, featuring Evviva Trattoria on Merchants Way as a standout capital-area spot. The piece also profiles several beloved Italian eateries around the state, encouraging you to map a foodie road trip while keeping Concord as an easy home base.
   

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  • NH Army National Guard opens first recruitment office on community college campus —Emily Marsh Read on Patch
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Ok Concord! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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