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Recorded Talk Between Married Couple Admissible In Child Rape, Evidence Cases: PM Patch

Felon arrested on drug sale charges; holy weekend happenings; some "high hazard" dams; were false claims about Save Act "voter suppression"?

PM Patch NH for April 17, 2025.
PM Patch NH for April 17, 2025. (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 during the past 24 hours.

Marital Conversation Taped In DCYF Ex-Employee Abuse Case Not Privileged: Supreme Court: Deborah Bradley and her husband, Kenneth, of Bow, thought they were privately conversing in their lawyer's office, but an iPad recorded their talk.

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As Tick Season Starts In NH, Know What To Watch Out For: The CDC warned that Lone Star ticks had affected close to 450,000 people with meat allergies; deer ticks can spread multiple illnesses.

Gate City Light Award Accepting Nominations For 2025: Respondents are asked to share specific examples of the nonprofit's impact, including inspiring stories, to help the committee issue awards.

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Good Friday, Easter Sunday Events, Services, Art; Music: Get Out, NH: Plus: Trivia, Spring Restaurant Week wraps up, youth fishing, psychic reading, Krispy Kreme sale, egg hunts, shred day, and political talks.

Nashua Felon Arrested On 7 Drug Sale Charges: Robert M. Bates, whose criminal history dates back more than two decades, is facing new charges after a narcotics investigation.

Concord Woman, Pelham Man Arrested On Drug Sale, Other Charges: Log: Deadly weapon, assault on East Side Drive; Weare man faces threat charges; Allenstown, North Sutton women arrested on trespass charges.

As Concern Over State-Owned Dams Grows, Sustainable Funding For Upkeep Proves Elusive: More of the state-owned dams have been classified as "high hazard" over time — roughly doubling over the last 20 years.

False Claims About Married Women And Voter ID Are 'Suppression,' House Republicans Say: House Republicans have filed a complaint with the NH AG's Office after the comments were made by U.S. Rep. Maggie Goodlander, Joan Dargie.

Ice Out! Declared On Winni, And Squam Wednesday: Open water season in the Lakes Region has begun with Emerson Aviation calling ice out today at 7:02 a.m. on Lake Winnipesaukee.

Baby Food Recall; Indictments; Rollover Follow-Up; More: PM Patch NH: Also: Councilor organizes corridor cleanup; new rec spaces heralded; summer fun; Jane Doe baby death case reward increased; soggy weekend?

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