Summer Tourism Was Up In The 603; Indictments; Charitable Donations; More: PM Patch NH

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NH Is More Popular Than Ever With Tourists, Data Shows: The state welcomed 4.5 million visitors this summer, up 3.3 percent from the previous year.

Concord Varsity Wrestlers Continue Winning Ways Besting Lancers, 63-18: The Crimson Tide JV squad also wins against Londonderry, 14-8; JV wrestles in Keene while varsity heads to Lowell for a holiday tourney.

NH DOC Searching For ‘Dangerous’ Felon Wanted On Parole Violation: Benjamin Ecklund, a robbery convict, is wanted for a violation. He is accused of using drugs and saying he will “not go back to prison.”

Concord Woman Charged With DUI, Speeding, Conduct After Accident: Log: Teen faces alcohol charge; 2 arrested on assault, resisting, other charges after Concord Gardens incident; Bristol man faces assault charge.

Lawrence Man Indicted On Death Resulting Drug Charge: Court Roundup: Plus: Seabrook man indicted on 5th DWI charge; Rochester man accused of damaging vehicles in Portsmouth; theft and forgery indictments.

$5,000 Donation To Help Homeless Veterans In NH: The funding will help provide access to shelter, food, and other resources to aid homeless veterans "in their journey toward stability."

Nashua Man Indicted On Burglary, Weapon Threat Charges: Court Roundup: NY man accused of attempting to buy BMW, Audi with fake ID; elderly man indicted for impersonating sheriff; man accused of dealing drugs.

Concord Hospice Care Center To Expand Thanks To $10K Gift From Bank: The gift, from The Merrimack to Granite VNA, will help extend Granite VNA's Community Health Programming into the Lakes Region.

Loudon Woman Indicted On Child Assault Charges: Superior Court Roundup: Woman accused of Medicaid fraud; Penacook sex offender indicted on registration charges; Henniker man faces falsifying evidence charges.

Storm Cleanup Continues; Crashes; Fugitives Caught; More: PM Patch NH: Lakes Region child sexual assaulter accused of murder; live wires land on bus with kids inside; former sheriff indicted; is Haley surging?

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