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Good morning Concord! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will Concord share its clean Penacook Lake water with Pembroke?
  • What could a new Martin Park bike park mean for Concord riders?
  • How a Concord retiree nearly died from a single tick bite

Also on today's calendar: GoodLife Craft Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Breezy in the a.m.; sunshine, with a high of 70 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Increasing cloudiness, temps: high: 72, low: 50.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. At varied states of completion, local PFAS remediation projects glimpse high costs and procedural hurdles (concordmonitor.com) — Concord officials are weighing whether to extend the city's protected Penacook Lake water system to help PFAS-contaminated Pembroke, a move that would require City Council approval and could tap a resource paid for by local ratepayers. The article also details costly PFAS fixes in nearby Tilton and restrictions in Pembroke, underscoring how Concord's clean supply has become a regional lifeline and bargaining chip.
   

2. Concord bike park proposal moves forward at Martin Park (concordmonitor.com) — Concord officials are weighing a proposal to turn part of Martin Park in the South End into a privately funded bike park with trails, jumps, and a pump track for riders of all ages. Organizers and Parks and Recreation staff will study design, access, noise, and environmental impacts before any final plan, aiming to preserve existing fields while expanding outdoor options for local cyclists.
   

3. Weeks after a tick bite, he couldn't speak or move. A slew of tests finally gave him a diagnosis (cnn.com) — A 66-year-old Concord retiree is slowly relearning to walk and talk after a tick bite led to a rare Powassan virus infection that nearly killed him. His months-long ordeal, from sudden paralysis to intensive rehab in Boston, highlights growing tick risks in New Hampshire and the importance of pushing doctors to consider less familiar tickborne diseases.
   

4. Week 2 Roundup: Central edges Goffstown, moves to 2-0 (unionleader.com) — Concord High's football team dominated Alvirne 37-7, with the Crimson Tide defense racking up 15 tackles for loss and running back Colin Savard piling up 190 rushing yards plus a long reception. The wider roundup highlights how other New Hampshire programs fared in Week 2, but Concord's strong bounce-back to 1-1 stands out for local fans.
   

5. 15 New Hampshire Roast Beef Sandwiches Locals Say You Have to Try (949whom.com) — Concord's own Beefside on Manchester Street tops a statewide list of must-try roast beef sandwich spots, thanks to enthusiastic fan recommendations. The roundup also highlights nearby favorites like Veano's in Pembroke, giving Concord-area residents several local options if they're craving classic North Shore–style roast beef without leaving central New Hampshire.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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