Review: Sexual Assault Trial, Arrests, Wine, Politics, and More

More Concord 250 Events Scheduled

Concord Chats held in September; commemorative items also available.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 30, 2015

Drug Busts, Crashes, and Sinkhole Dominate NH News

It was a hot month for stories and posts in August on the 12 New Hampshire Patch sites.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 30, 2015

AFP_NH (@AFP_NH)

Welcome to #ObamaCare TN 36.3% rate hike KY 25.1% rate hike OR 25.6% rate hike OH 14.5% rate hikehttp://t.co/EsLm65XCmj cc: @POTUS via 2 Likes 1 hour ago

Suncook Valley Chorale Hosts Open Sings Next Month

The Chorale is a non-auditioned community chorus based in Concord with more than 60 active members.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 30, 2015

Multicultural Fest(@concordnhMCF)

Due to unforeseen challenges, we have decided to postpone the 10th Annual Concord Multicultural Festival until...http://t.co/mayCFyEptC via 1 hour ago

Nearby News: Teens in Trouble, Crashes, and Ashley Madison Data Dump

Plus, alleged drug dealers arrested, fugitives caught, thunderstorms, and a “free the nipple” gathering.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 29, 2015

Visit Concord NH(@VisitConcordNH)

#ConcordNH via 2 hours ago

NHSP: Mass. Man Clocked Going 113 on I-93 in Bow

Matthew Severance of Weymouth was arrested yesterday at a traffic stop.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 29, 2015

LFDA (@NHLFDA)

Several in the @NHHouseofReps have organized a contest called “New Hampshire’s Dumbest Law”http://t.co/CU8EuzivmP via 1 Like 2 hours agolistedPatch LocalStream

AFP_NH (@AFP_NH)

Do you like what Obama’s America looks like? Then fight back Sept 19 #DayOfAction #nhpolitics http://t.co/gsj4gJ182z/http://t.co/EJMuooNSHO via 2 hours ago

End of August, Early September Sobriety Checkpoint Coming

New Hampshire State Police, local law enforcement are teaming up to check vehicles.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 29, 2015

AFP_NH (@AFP_NH)

Hey @POTUS, whatever happened to the $2,500 in savings you promised?http://t.co/EsLm65XCmj #nhpoliticshttp://t.co/sag1B37BZB

via 2 Likes 3 hours ago

Sinaloa Cartel Member Gets 16 Years in Prison

Jesus Manuel Gutierrez Guzman pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute and to possess with the intent to distribute cocaine.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 29, 2015

Broken Ground PTA

Did you do any back-to-school shopping at Steeplegate Mall this weekend? Save your receipts and send them into school with your child! BGS PTA is participating in the Cool School Dollars program... via 3 hours ago

Cami is Ready to Be Adopted

Concord’s Pet of the Week should probably not go home with children, according to the Pope Memorial SPCA.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 29, 2015

AFP_NH (@AFP_NH)

.@PolitifactNH validates @AFPHQ accountability ad on @GovernorHassan’s tax hikes. Call it TRUE http://t.co/d9e1em7LEo#nhpolitics via 1 Like 5 hours ago

Kuster Holds Veterans Choice Card Forum

Rep. Kuster with USDA and local officials announcing the new pilot program Better Homes.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 29, 2015

The NHHEAF Network Organizations

Parents - saving for #college for your kids? Learn more about 529 Plans here!https://www.nhheaf.org/index.asp?page=pay_529plans #nh via 6 hours ago

Concord Man Charged with Trespassing, Protective Order Violation

Joshua Kennard was arrested after incidents on Mountain Road in July; has a string of other arrests at and around the address.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 28, 2015

Liberty 603 (@Liberty_603)

Ron Paul vs. Bernie Sandershttp://t.co/BIQ3XIZHae via 15 Likes 6 hours ago

WATCH: Post-St. Paul’s School Rape Case Reaction

Prosecution, defense attorneys, as well as the Merrimack County attorney and a representative of the victim’s family speak about the case.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 28, 2015P

Concord Lions Club, Concord, NH

via 7 hours ago

Check Out Windham Drive this Weekend

Open houses to look at in Concord.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 28, 2015

Broken Ground PTA

Did you know that 20 Box Tops = $2 for BGS? Send the Box Tops you clipped over the summer into school with your child next week! Thanks for your support! via 8 hours ago

Labrie Found Guilty of Statutory Rape, Other Charges

Owen Labrie, a St. Paul’s School grad, cleared of felonious sexual assault charges in case involving a 15-year-old fellow student.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 28, 2015

Visit Concord, NH

Dave Chappelle, known for his popular TV series ‘Chappelle’s Show’ and iconic character roles such as Rick James, will take the stage for one live show, Sept. 24 at the Capitol Center for the Arts.... via 9 hours ago

Liquor Commission Launches Wine Tasting Series

Events will feature premium Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot from around the world; help nonprofits raise money.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 28, 20150

NH Democratic Party(@NHDems)

.@ChairmanBuckley in today’s Concord Monitor: @SenForrester column on budget crossed the line http://t.co/DsdTplA2Tn #nhpolitics via 9 hours ago

New Homes on the Market in Concord

Looking for a new place to live? Check out these houses.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 27, 2015

Smile New Hampshire

Pennsylvania Dentist Provides Dental Care Tips In New County Magazine For Spanish Speakers. The Philadelphia Inquirer (7/21, McDaniel) reports that a Philadelphia dentist is joining other local... via 9 hours ago

Summer Temps Expected to Return

Here’s what the weekend weather looks like in Concord and around the Granite State.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 27, 2015

Concord NH MainSt(@ConcordNHMainSt)

Part of the former Gibson’s Bookstore on South Main Street will become a hair salon. The storefront at 27 S....http://t.co/iQrH09fsQP&= via 11 hours ago

St. Paul’s School Rape Trial Jury Heads Home

Jurors will continue to deliberate on Friday as to whether or not Owen Labrie raped a 15-year-old girl who was a fellow student.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 27, 2015

HOPE for New Hampshire Recovery

Stopped by the Bonfire Recovery Services table at the Stop the Circle Rally knowing they were going to #UnitetoFaceAddiction 10.4.15 and this happened. DC and Disney sound alike. Thanks Guys :) via 12 Likes 11 hours ago

Over 600 Concord Kids Learned to Swim

Children jumped into pools across the city thanks to Concord Housing + Redevelopment’s $10,000 sponsorship of parks and rec program.By CIRIELLO MARKETING (Open Post) Aug 27, 2015

Five Rivers Conservation Trust

Get out there!https://www.facebook.com/travelNH?fref=ts via 11 hours ago

‘Bluish-Greenish Globs of Cyanobacteria’ Found in Pond

New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services issued warning to swimmers; direct contact with the water is discouraged.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 27, 2015P

Visit Concord NH(@VisitConcordNH)

Wine o’clock at Wellington’s Marketplace http://t.co/hEwzKEsUBx via 13 hours ago

Jury Deliberating in St. Paul’s School Rape Case

Former student Owen Labrie of Vermont is accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl at the school in 2014.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 27, 2015Patch LocalStream

Visit Concord, NH

Wine o’clock at Wellington’s Marketplace via 4 Likes 13 hours ago

NH Primary: Trump Holds Huge Lead; Sanders Edging Clinton, Poll Says

Scott Walker has experienced the largest drop in support of any major candidate, according to Public Policy Polling.By PATCH STAFF (Patch Staff) Aug 27, 2015

Concord High School Football 2013 & 2014

for those that want to follow our alum with their new teams...Good luck on your season opener, Logan via 1 Like 20 hours ago

Security Grant Awarded to City of Concord

New security system installed at Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants.By CONCORD GENERAL SERVICES (Open Post) Aug 27, 2015

Visit Concord, NH

via 2 Likes yesterday

Alleged Kentucky Child Rapist Caught in Concord Hotel

John Wade was arrested on Hall Street this morning. He was wanted for allegedly raping a child over a period of a decade.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 27, 20157Patch LocalStream

Concord High School Football 2013 & 2014

Photo credit Sue Larner...this makes me incredibly happy!!! My brother was the QB for the Astro’s (a very, very long time ago) under the same coach, so any victory over Pinkerton makes me smile!!!... via 37 Likes yesterday

Power Restored in Concord

A tree limb struck a power line earlier today; Unitil restored power to most of Concord at around 11:30 a.m.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 27, 2015

Concord High School Football 2013 & 2014

Thanks for the heads up Sherri...So, our CHS alum are 39 (Will and Connor), 40 (Logan), 41 (Diego) and 42 (Marc)...checked for others but haven:t found them yet ...feel free to forward me info..... via 1 Like yesterday

Alleged St. Paul’s School Rapist Takes the Stand

Owen Labrie states in court that he lied to friends about having sex with a 15-year-old fellow student in 2014.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 26, 2015

HOPE for New Hampshire Recovery

via 6 Likes yesterday

Concord’s Week So Far: Arrests, Politics, and More

Some of the posts and stories so far this week on Concord NH Patch.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 26, 2015

Convicted Burglar Fugitive Sought

The New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force is looking for Eric Todd on a parole violation.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 26, 2015

Possible Hostage Situation Averted on Broadway

Concord Police take two men into custody after standoff in South End, chase for suspect on Loudon Road; call appears to be unfounded.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 26, 2015

General Services(@ConcordNHGS)

We are looking for a part-time supervisor at the Everett Arena:http://t.co/A1bkzmRbxRversion%3D’1.0’>00 ! RT to share our #jobopening! #ConcordNH via 1 hour ago

Concord Man Arrested for Assaulting Cop in Manchester

Stephen Simpson faces numerous charges after allegedly punching a police officer on a security detail at Elliot Hospital last night.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 26, 2015Patch LocalStream

General Services(@ConcordNHGS)

Liberty Street is back open. #ConcordNH #PublicWorks

via 1 hour ago

Doerr’s Latest is a Hit in Concord

Plus, upcoming events at Gibson’s Bookstore on South Main Street.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 26, 20150Patch LocalStream

AFP_NH (@AFP_NH)

.@EveSquared‘s view: No matter who pays the bill, Medicaid expansion doesn’t add uphttp://t.co/x5J18cqGB7#nhpolitics via 2 Likes 1 hour ago

Grow Well, Eat Well: Cultivating, Cooking Healthy Food

Northeast Organic Farming Association of NH’s (NOFA-NH) will host its 2016 Annual Winter Conference on January 30, 2016! Save the date!By JCUMMINGS (Open Post) Aug 26, 2015

NH Democratic Party(@NHDems)

Timely read for @NHGOP → [Republican-appointed] Budget director: ‘Tax cuts do not pay for themselves’ http://t.co/3P1HUteWi2#nhpolitics via 1 hour ago

NH Democratic Party(@NHDems)

RELEASE: When Will @KellyAyotte Stop Trying To Hold Up Bipartisan Budget Negotiations? http://t.co/u5ATvfEjeg/#nhpolitics #nhsen via 2 hours ago

Motorcyclist Charged with DUI After Crash on Route 103

The NHSP is investigating an accident that occurred minutes after a domestic incident yesterday morning.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 26, 2015

NH Democratic Party(@NHDems)

.@NHGOP completely unaware that Fiscal Committee already approved funding for parks operations #nhpolitics https://t.co/KXZCrFF7t0 via 2 Likes 2 hours ago

Alleged Rifle Threat Leads to Charges in Concord’s South End

Jason Carter was arrested on an assault warrant after allegedly threatening people on Chesley Street; he claims he was defusing situation.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Aug 25, 2015

NHDOT I-89 (@NHDOTI89)

ROADWORK CLEARED: Sunapee, I-89 NB from Exit 13 to Exit 12A. via 2 hours ago

Pataki Back in NH, Focusing on Business, Fun

Former NY governor to make campaign stops in Derry, Salem, Concord, and the North Country.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 25, 2015

NH Democratic Party(@NHDems)

Embarrassing that @SenForrester is willing to sign her name to such toxic partisanship #nhpolitics via 1 Like 2 hours ago

Lake View Drive Sells for $195K

This and other recent home sales in the city.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 25, 20150Patch LocalStream

AFP_NH (@AFP_NH)

This US Congressman received 100% on AFP’s scorecard. How did yours fare?http://t.co/vdxLEymAlo#nhpolitics via 2 hours ago

Cow on the Loose

This video of a cow on the loose out in the street was recorded by Barney Smith. No people or cows were harmed.By RYAN SARTOR (Patch National Staff) Aug 25, 2015

NH Democratic Party(@NHDems)

.@SenForrester‘s toxic op-ed would be unbefitting of an @NHGOP troll in a chicken suit, much less a NH state senator #nhpolitics via 2 hours ago

Officials: About 27K Fire Permits Issued Online

About 100,000 permits issued each year; if there isn’t snow on the ground, a permit must be filed with fire departments, state.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 25, 2015

NH Democratic Party(@NHDems)

#FITN #nhpoliticshttps://t.co/gi43MgZUKm via 3 hours ago

Concord Police Log: Andover Man Charged with Reckless Driving

Plus, allegedly drunk man taken in for resisting arrest, homeless camper arrested on felony warrant, and driving and other charges.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 24, 2015

NH Democratic Party(@NHDems)

.@SenForrester should read thishttp://t.co/KirlvAD3nr#nhpoliticshttp://t.co/9b90cHXNvK

via 4 Likes 3 hours ago

Employers Hiring in Concord

Here are some of the new jobs listed recently on Patch.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 24, 2015Patch LocalStream

NH Democratic Party(@NHDems)

Chuck Morse “could not guarantee that the cuts would promote immediate growth”http://t.co/p9sr6tS3Yw#nhpolitics via 3 hours ago

New Rentals Available in Concord

Here are the latest apartment and homes for rent in the city.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 24, 2015Patch LocalStream

AFP_NH (@AFP_NH)

.@GovernorHassan denied small businesses the tax relief they needhttps://t.co/EL5wNkcUMh #nhpolitics via 3 hours ago

Salem Man Charged with Vandalism

Concord Police allege that Carmine Licata kicked, banged on a door during a domestic incident with his ex.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 25, 2015

NH Democratic Party(@NHDems)

An open letter to Granite Staters by NH lawmakers: Rubio’s Policies for Women Are Stuck in the Pasthttp://t.co/DE5irkLGvU/ #FITN #nhpolitics via 3 hours ago

Vengeance Road, with YA author Erin Bowman

Book presentation and discussion with author, Friday, October 16th, 2015, 5:30 p.m. at Gibson’s Bookstore. Cutthroat days of the Wild West.By GIBSON’S BOOKSTORE (Open Post) Aug 24, 2015

AFP_NH (@AFP_NH)

Granite Staters are agreeing with our volunteers! NH needs tax relief, not tax hikes! #nhpoliticshttp://t.co/pAGdNR4Db2 via 1 Like 3 hours ago

O’Malley to Tout ‘Rebuilding the American Dream’ Plan

Democratic presidential candidate will make numerous stops in the Granite State on Aug. 26-27.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 24, 2015

General Services(@ConcordNHGS)

Preparing for #BackToSchool? Go back #green and help minimize waste:http://t.co/suxs4Tree6. #Reduce #Reuse #Recycle http://t.co/nEousJ6ZPl via 3 hours ago

City of Concord Upgrades Memorial Field

Concord General Services upgraded the football stadium for football season!ByCONCORD GENERAL SERVICES (Open Post) Aug 24, 2015

AFP_NH (@AFP_NH)

Did you see who received our highest honor at #Dream15?http://t.co/p28ug2FiFV#nhpolitics via 3 hours ago

RD Custom Fitness Adds Dance Class to Fall Program

Creative Dance Workshop’s Bridget Edinger to lead “Tap Tuesday” class for FLEX participantsBy RD CUSTOM FITNESS (Open Post) Aug 24, 2015

NHDOT I-89 (@NHDOTI89)

UPDATED ROADWORK ALERT: Sunapee on I-89 northbound the right lane is closed from Exit 13 to Exit 12A.southbound right lane open via 4 hours ago

Concord Police Log: Bow Man Charged with Sexual Assault Fondling

Plus, homeless woman faces three heroin drug sale charges; bail jumping arrest leads to alleged pawned items.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff) Aug 23, 2015

NAMI New Hampshire

It’s not too early to start thinking about the NAMIWalks NH team t-shirt competition! Last year’s winner was Team Hope with their beautiful bright yellow shirts. This year, the winner could be you!... via 4 hours ago

The Week in Review: Crime, Pets, Politics, and More

Some of the posts and stories on Concord NH Patch.By TONY SCHINELLA (Patch Staff)Aug 23, 2015