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Coffee in hand, Concord? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • South End gunman's felony charges reduced to misdemeanors in plea deal
  • Police execute search warrant at Concord homelessness coalition apartments
  • Which local hospitals just earned top marks for heart and stroke care?

Also on today's calendar: Web Wednesday at the Heights and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Thursday: Increasing cloudiness, temps: high: 82, low: 65.
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• South End Shooter Escapes Felony Firearm, First-Degree Assault Convictions, Receives Suspended Sentences (patch.com) — Residents of Concord's South End are learning more about February's South State Street shooting, where a man was shot in the leg during an apartment dispute and later treated by Concord fire and rescue teams. The shooter, originally facing serious felony firearm and first-degree assault charges, has now pleaded guilty to reduced misdemeanors and received largely suspended 12‑month sentences, with a restitution hearing set for October.
   

• Concord Police Back At Homelessness Coalition Apartment Building, Executing A Search Warrant (patch.com) — Concord residents saw a strong police presence Monday at the Concord Coalition to End Homelessness apartments on South State Street, where detectives executed a search warrant for undisclosed reasons. Officers, including a K-9 unit on standby, spent about 90 minutes inside the building, which has drawn repeated police responses and was the site of a significant drug bust in May that led to multiple ongoing court cases.
   

• 11 N.H. hospitals recognized for advancing quality care for heart disease, stroke (unionleader.com) — Concord residents can take pride that Concord Hospital and its Franklin and Laconia affiliates are among 11 New Hampshire hospitals honored for top-tier heart and stroke care. The American Heart Association recognition highlights better outcomes and more consistent, research-based treatment for serious cardiovascular conditions statewide.
   

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    Holy moly- how can anyone smoke? A carton of Marlboro cigarettes in the gold and white package were $104.99 a carton! Lower tiers were $85.00 and up… (Nextdoor Concord)
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  • You Have To Cross 9 Scenic Bridges On This 4-Mile Stretch Of New Hampshire's Longest Rail Trail (onlyinyourstate.com)

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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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