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Firefighter injured in explosion released from the hospital; fast food chain eyes closures; snowmobile crashes; fun things to do this week.

PM Patch NH for Feb. 17, 2026.
PM Patch NH for Feb. 17, 2026. (Tony Schinella/Patch)

CONCORD, NH — Here are some share-worthy stories from the New Hampshire Patch network to discuss this afternoon and evening.

This post features stories and information published since Friday night, due to the Presidents’ Day holiday (which was a partial day off for me).

Nashua Firefighter Injured In Explosion Released From The Hospital, Given A Hero's Sendoff: Video: A large crowd gathered at Southern NH Medical Center for the discharge of the last crew member of Engine 5 injured in the incident.

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National Fast Food Chain To Close Hundreds Of Restaurants; New Hampshire Locations May Be Impacted: The chain that closed hundreds of locations in 2024 expects to shutter approximately 360 nationwide during the first half of 2026.

Lakes Region Chase Involving Felon Driver Leads To Arrest By New Hampshire State Police: Trooper Roundup: Follow-Up: Woman with dozens of prior incidents has 3rd DUI charge knocked down to negligent driving. Plus, blotters from around the state.

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Manchester Police Investigating A Suspicious Death Of A Man Who Was Shot: Queen City police, fire, and AMR responded to a report of a man who had been shot. CPR was being performed in an apartment at 1015 Elm St.

Driving Toward Zero Talk | Mammals In Rivers | 'The Warmth of Other Suns' | More: Events Around NH: Women’s leadership and health breakfast; teen and tween trivia; historical society meeting; Mahjong meetup; Zumba; faux glass workshop.

Penacook Pickup Truck Driver Accused By State Police Of Being Involved In A Hit-And-Run Crash In Concord: The driver of a Tacoma reportedly fled a crash scene in the area of I-93 at Exit 13 early Sunday morning, but was found later on Broadway.

Felon From Windham Indicted On Gun Threat Charge: Rockingham County Superior Court Indictments: Raymond man indicted on child sexual assault, indecent exposure charges; Concord, Rochester, NY, and PA thieves indicted on new charges.

Nashua Man And Woman Indicted In Separate Knife Attack Incidents: Hillsborough County Court Indictments: Plus: Manchester man indicted on nonconsensual dissemination of private images charge; Merrimack man indicted on robbery, theft charges.

Montana Felon Indicted On Armed Career Criminal, Theft Charges: Merrimack County Superior Court Indictments: Belmont man indicted on child fondling charge; 3 from Laconia indicted on Bow, Concord drug charges; NC man indicted on ID fraud charge.

Felon Accused Of Armed Confrontation At Walmart | Rollover Crash | More ICE Facility Fallout: PM Patch NH: Valentine’s Day events; new Greek grill opens; House votes to eliminate Hep B shots for kids; rep reprimanded for middle finger salute.

High School Notes

Here are the latest wrestling results. Plus, Granite State Challenge has restarted for the 2026 season. And, do you have a nomination? Let us know!

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