Retail Store Closures Surge; Man Accused Of Rape In Vermont Captured; More: PM Patch NH

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This post features the latest stories and information published during the past 24 hours, keeping you informed and up-to-date.

New Felony Counts Issued Against Concord Man Facing Lewdness Charges: Jackson Roger Eastman of Eastern Avenue was arrested on child sexual abuse images and violation of privacy charges from 2023.

NH State Police K-9 Unit Finds Vehicle Theft Suspect: News Roundup: Troopers observe 100 violations during Seacoast special enforcement effort; criminal threat suspect found dead; blotters from around NH.

New Hampshire Education Commissioner's Critics Silent After Teacher Abortion Report: Frank Edelblut's public records release has silenced media critics and others, for now, who questioned the accusation from an April op-ed.

Merrimack High School Top 10: Kishan Sreenivasan, No. 1: Sreenivasan is honored to be Valedictorian for 2024. He is grateful to family, friends and will study computer science at Dartmouth College.

Pursuit Starting In Barrington Through Several Towns, Ends In Hooksett: A man reportedly fled from a crash, and a police pursuit went on 101 West through towns including Epping, Auburn, and Hooksett.

Libertarians Gather To Protest Nashua's Pine Tree Flag Ban: It's a battle flag once again, and a group of Granite State libertarians brought the fight to Nashua City Hall Monday.

Man Wanted In Keene Found In Hollis After Stolen Car Discovery: Police say Anthony Wilson, 26, a convicted sex offender, admitted to stealing a car in Brattleboro, Vermont, and driving it to Hollis.

U.S. Marshals Arrest Manchester Man Wanted In Vermont Sexual Assaults: James A. Gathright Jr., 56, of Manchester, had a warrant after two Septemeber 2023 sexual assaults were investigated in Bennington, Vermont.

Boscawen Woman Arrested On Assault Charges: Concord Police Log: Plus: Riot, burglary suspect charged with DUI, child restraint violation; assault, imprisonment incident in Penacook; theft arrest.

Cops Search For Stolen SUVs; NH Gives; Scholarships; More: PM Patch NH: Teacher fired for taking a student to get an abortion; new middle school design plans eyed; cops, prisoners meet with kids; Rep. wins award.

Here are some other posts readers may have missed:

Store Closures Surge In NH: See List Of Retailers Shutting Doors

Washburn: Here We Go Again With The Concord School District

Legislative Updates by Rep. Maureen Mooney for June 2024

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Portsmouth Public Library: 'Legally Blonde' June 27

Destiny Stays Positive, Helps Others Accomplish Goals: Star Student

🌱 Windham man wins Honda CR-V at Bedford fundraiser.

Exeter Hospital’s Marvin Honored With 2024 Excellence In Nursing Award

Sy Montgomery's New Book Exercises Her Story-Telling Chops And Inner Philosopher

The Scrambled Economics Of Goodlander's Attack On 'Big Egg'

NH Retirement System To Exceed $1B In Pension Payments In FY 2024; See Full List Of Retirees

Wake Surfing Distance Rules Sink In Senate, But Likely To Resurface Next Year

Scacchi: Prospect Of Compromise EFA Expansion Raises Hopes Of Families On Edge Of Eligibility

How Can Social Security Benefits Affect Taxes?

🌱 3-year-old injured in fall from Manchester window.

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