Political News, Concord Crime, Community Events, and More

Food Drive Held May 9

The National Association of Letter Carriers National Food Drive will collect food for local families.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 3, 2015

Concord Home of the Week: 43 Snow St.

This late 1920s home has a number of upgrades.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 3, 2015

New Sidewalks Coming Soon

Expect some changes later this week in Downtown Concord.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 3, 2015

Nearby News: Fire Marshal’s Warning, Pumpkin Fest Update, and Arrests

Plus, principal put on leave, earthquakes, and recent tragic events still haunt readers.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 2, 2015

Dornin: Tell Senators the Budget is Terrible Crime Policy

Founder of Citizens for Criminal Justice Reform calls on citizens to testify at May 5 hearing.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 2, 2015

Join Robotics Team 1517

Join our awesome robotics team. There is a job for everyone.By VICTORIA WISNER (Open Post)May 2, 2015

Concord’s Unsolved Murders, Missing Persons

The state Attorney General’s cold case list includes three Concord cases.By JASON CLAFFEY (Patch Staff)May 2, 2015

Concord Police Log: Parolee Allegedly Caught with Heroin, Hashish

Plus, Chichester, Canterbury, and Concord residents busted for driving while intoxicated.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 1, 2015

Open Houses in Concord this Weekend

Check out these open houses around the city.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 1, 2015JOBS

Jumpstart Your Concord Job Hunt

Concord NH Patch has more than 1,600 employment openings online right now.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 1, 2015

Storytime Musical Special Guest Donald Saaf, With The ABC Animal Orchestra

Children’s storytime and book reading with author/musician Donald Saaf, Saturday May 23rd, 2015, 10am at Gibson’s BookstoreBy GIBSON’S BOOKSTORE (Open Post)May 2, 2015

Fun Family Friday Block Party

The Concord Family YMCA’s Annual Event is HERE!By CONCORD FAMILY YMCA (Open Post)May 2, 2015

Intersection Reconfiguration

Realignment of Borough Rd. / Washington St. / River Rd. IntersectionBy CONCORD GENERAL SERVICES (Open Post)May 2, 2015

Attention College Students

Did you know that the Concord Family YMCA offers special summer memberships for college students? Check it out!By CONCORD FAMILY YMCA (Open Post)May 2, 2015

Robin McLean Presents Her Short Stories

Author reading and book signing, Robin McLean, Friday, May 22nd, 2015, 7 p.m. at Gibson’s Bookstore. Free and open to the public.By GIBSON’S BOOKSTORE (Open Post)May 2, 2015

Kasich to Speak to Business Leaders, Reps on May 6

Current Ohio governor, possible first-in-the-nation Republican New Hampshire primary candidate will speak in Concord at The Barley House.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 1, 2015

Arson Awareness Week Begins May 3

Events scheduled throughout New Hampshire. The 2015 theme is Accelerant Detection Canines – Sniffing Out Arson.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 1, 2015

Canterbury Shaker Village Hosts Heifer Parade

Celebrate spring with the return of the Brookford Farm cows to the historic Shaker pastures and more on May 2.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 1, 2015

Independent Bookstore Day, 2015

Saturday May 2nd, 2015 at Gibson’s BookstoreBy GIBSON’S BOOKSTORE (Open Post)May 2, 2015

Can You Help Plan for the 250th?

Concord planning session for August 2015 week-long celebration held on May 4.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)May 2, 2015

Concord’s Weekend Weather: Beautiful

We’re in store for a nice stretch through Sunday.By JASON CLAFFEY (Patch Staff)Apr 30, 2015

Find Yourself a New Home in Concord

Zillow.com can help you find the latest listings now.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 30, 2015

Youth Group Hosts Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

Granite State Baptist Church IMPACT raising money on May 2, at the West Street Ward House.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 30, 2015

Families in Transition 2014 Volunteer of the Year Awards

Award Winners From Concord, Deering, Hooksett and Manchester, NHBy MTALWANI (Open Post)May 1, 2015

Poetry Society of New Hampshire - Ewa Chrusciel & Jeff Friedman

Poetry reading and poetry open mic, Wednesday May 20th, 2015, 7 p.m. at Gibson’s Bookstore.By GIBSON’S BOOKSTORE (Open Post)May 2, 2015

What Were the Top Patch Stories for April in NH?

A heartbreaking obit, a drug dragnet, a prostitution sting, and a fatal car crash on I-93.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 30, 2015S

Bishop Brady High School Releases Honor Roll

Here are the students that earned high honors and honors for the third quarter of the 2014-2015 school year.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 30, 2015

Concord Police: ‘Older’ Woman Stuck Cookbooks Under Her Skirt

About $500 worth of Julia Child cookbooks are missing from Gibson’s. Police think this woman stole them. Do you recognize her?By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 30, 2015

Concord Police Investigating Burglary on Dolan Street

Police seen searching the woods near the Hood Plant after unknown man smashes windows of a local home.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 30, 2015

NH Prison to Implement Inmate Mail Restrictions

Corrections commissioner says increased drug contraband into the state prison is becoming a serious problem.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 30, 2015

Second Earthquake Hits New Hampshire

2.1 magnitude quake hit around 6 a.m. this morning.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 30, 2015

Learn About The Ranger Missions: Scouting the Moon for Apollo

McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center presents teen workshop and general admission presentation with Lionel Arlan on May 1.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 30, 2015

Beaver Meadow School Principal Put on Administrative Leave

Concord Police confirm that there is an investigation into an incident at the elementary school earlier this month.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 29, 2015

Statehouse News, Concord Arrests, Library Fun, and More

Some of the posts and stories so far this week on Concord NH Patch.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 29, 2015

House Rejects Casino Bill

Here’s a rundown of everything that happened in the House of Representatives on April 29.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 29, 2015

House Approves Conceal Carry Reform Bill

State Senate bill passes by 60+ vote margin; Gov. Hassan threatens to veto; NH women’s defense group wants to talk with governor.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 29, 2015

Former Concord Resident’s Family Asks for Help

Carl Savard Jr. passed away after a motorcycle accident leaving five children behind.ByTONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 29, 2015

Officials: European Student with Measles Visited NH

Department of Health is monitoring the situation.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 29, 2015

Suspended Registration Stop Leads to Arrest on Numerous Active Warrants

Daniel Yeo of Milford was stopped in Concord; was wanted in Londonderry, Salem, Windham; has a lengthy criminal history.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 29, 2015

Fugitive Wanted for Parole, Probation Violations

U.S. Marshals are asking, Do you know where Shaun Teeter is?By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 29, 2015

Veteran Entrepreneurs Protections Approved in the House

Kuster applauded passage; proposal would help vets start their own businesses, return to civilian life.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 29, 2015

NHTSA Launches #justdrive Stop Distracted Driving Campaign

The administration is asking everyone to get the word out about distracted driving on Thursday.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 29, 2015

Concord Police Log: Dope Dealer on Probation Allegedly Caught with Pounds of Pot

Plus, man allegedly threatens to kill ex-wife, intoxicated man takes a shot at a cop, and a Weare woman was busted for bouncing checks.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 28, 2015

Drop in and Doodle at the Concord Public Library

Friday, May 1 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.By JO SALEMY (Open Post)Apr 28, 2015

Are You Talking To Me? - Concord Public Library

The Language of Dogs & Cats with Dr. Michelle Posage on Tuesday, June 9 at 7 p.m.ByJO SALEMY (Open Post)Apr 28, 2015

Homes Sold in Concord

Here’s the latest list from Zillow.com.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 28, 2015

Gibson’s Bookstore Storytime special guest Sue Thoresen, with The Yoyo and the Piggy Bank

Saturday, May 9th, 2015, 10 am at Gibson’s Bookstore, in Concord, NH. Book reading and signing by author.By GIBSON’S BOOKSTORE (Open Post)Apr 28, 2015

Concord Soldiers during WWI at Concord Public Library

Join Byron Champlin on Tuesday, May 5 at 7 p.m.By JO SALEMY (Open Post)Apr 28, 2015

13th Annual Swedish Meatball Dinner Saturday, May 16

Sponsored by the Concordia Lutheran Church Youth Group; silent auction to benefit homeless families via Family Promise.By CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH(Open Post)Apr 28, 2015

McDonald’s of Tilton, NH Announces Grand Re-Opening

Restaurant Celebrates with Free Giveaways, Exciting RafflesBy PATCH (Open Post)Apr 28, 2015

Concord Fire Evacuates Tenants After Dryer Fire

One firefighter experienced minor heat exhaustion on Washington Street last night.ByTONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 28, 2015

Man Arrested After Assaulting His Wife with a Cooking Pot

Rwigema Jackson was held without bail after spilling beans on the floor and then allegedly striking the woman with a pot and phone charger.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 27, 2015

Shearing Day at Charmingfare Farm

It’s shearing time at Charmingfare Farm! Come see our sheep, alpacas and llamas get sheared for the upcoming warmer weather.By CHARMINGFARE FARM (Open Post)Apr 28, 2015

How Long Do People Live in Concord?

A new study breaks down longevity by congressional district. See how much time you have left.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 27, 2015

Hundreds of Job Openings Online

If you’re looking for work, Concord NH Patch has a lot of employment opportunities listed right now.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 27, 2015

‘Credible Threat’ Warning Issued that Gangs Might Target Police

Baltimore Police, in the wake of uprisings in that city, say gang members might target law enforcement officers with violence.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 27, 2015ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

The Mall of New Hampshire Celebrates Mothers by Hosting Indulge, Fashion + Fun for Moms!

Moms Enjoy a Free, Style-Focused Evening of Fashion, Beauty, Shopping & FoodByTEAMLAURENCALENDAR (Open Post)Apr 28, 2015

Concord Multicultural Festival Celebrates 10 Years

This year’s event will take place at the Statehouse on Sept. 26.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 27, 2015

Are You Looking for an Apartment in Concord?

Zillow.com has numerous listings and other real estate information online now.ByTONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 27, 2015

Manchester Aldermen Wrong About Uber

Über is not some big, scary corporation moving in to destroy jobs, crush local businesses. Quite the contrary.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 27, 2015

Concord Police Log: Swerving on Loudon Road Leads to Heroin, DWI Charges

Allegedly intoxicated NHTI student requests officer let her go: “I don’t want to get in trouble. I don’t want to be in the Concord Patch.”By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 26, 2015

The Weather this Week

Rain? A hail threat? Seriously? Prepare for the week ahead with this Granite State weather forecast.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 26, 2015

Forest Fires, Concord Arrests, Politics, and More

It was a very busy week on Concord NH Patch last week.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Apr 26, 2015