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Firefighters Trying To Keep Woman From Jumping In River Pelted With Rocks: PM Patch NH

Skeletal remains found, ID'd; Mother's Day weekend events; motorcyclist injured in crash; UNH gets new leadership; students get shoutouts.

PM Patch NH for May 9, 2024.
PM Patch NH for May 9, 2024. (Tony Schinella/Patch)

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Firefighters Rescue Woman Attempting To Jump In The Merrimack River: Manchester responders worked to bring a woman to safety after trying to enter the river's rapids near the dam on North Commercial Street.

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Concord Police Investigate Fatal Gunshot Wound On Washington Street: Concord fire and rescue teams, as well as police, were sent to a home near White Park on Thursday for a possible fatal gunshot wound report.

England’s Ride Bathe Portsmouth Concertgoers In Soundscapes, Memories: The band, part of the early-1990s shoegaze movement, delighted fans at 3S Artspace Wednesday with Knifeplay opening. Plus, steak at Envio.

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A Mix Of Sunshine And Possible Showers In NH This Weekend: Get Out: Local events in the Granite State — Celebrate with mom: craft fairs, brunch options, arts, music, and more.

Manchester Men Arrested On Concord Kidnapping, Robbery Charges: John Donnell and Luke McClintick face charges after the Loudon Road Gully Hill Shell gas station was robbed and a clerk kidnapped April 9.

Skeletal Remains Found In New Boston ID’d As Missing Vermont Man: Cops: Devin Whitham of Saxtons River, Vermont, was reported missing in April 2023; an abandoned vehicle was found in New Boston a few days later.

Manchester Man Critically Injured In Londonderry Motorcycle Crash: Police: Motorcyclist Jackson Barlow collided Tuesday with a FedEx van, driven by a Nashua man, at Pettengill Road, Raymond Wieczorek Drive.

New Hampshire Scores 82 out of 100 for Financial Transparency: New report puts state at the top for financial transparency.

Elizabeth Chilton Appointed President Of The University Of New Hampshire: Elizabeth S. Chilton will succeed James W. Dean Jr., who is retiring after six years leading UNH.

Fugitive In 2018 Fatal Fentanyl Case Found; Crashes; More: PM Patch NH: Also: Accused YDC rapist found incompetent, escapes charges; a beautiful eatery; star students and grads; another 2nd CD Democrat emerging?

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