Town Elections; Elderly Woman Crashes Into State Trooper Cruiser; More: PM Patch NH

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Manchester Man Found Guilty In Goffstown Shooting Case: Christopher Lacerte was found guilty of first-degree assault and 2 reckless conduct counts after a February 2022 domestic violence incident.

Felon Faces Knife Possession, Threat Charges After Incident In Concord: Ryan Moreira was arrested Saturday on North Spring Street; he was previously convicted on a firearm discharge charge in California in 2013.

Manchester, Concord Mayors, Others Call On State To Reform Bail Laws: Police vacancies and recent violent incidents illustrate the issue is crying out for further action this legislative session, pols say.

Colleges Could Face Antisemitism Penalties, Trump Administration Says: Education Secretary Linda McMahon said universities could face penalties under the Civil Rights Act if they fail to protect Jewish students.

Concord Police Investigating February Laundromat Altercation: Do you recognize this man? Police and the Concord Regional Crimeline would like help IDing him as part of an assault investigation.

Total Lunar Eclipse On Pi Day: When To Look Up In NH: The lunar eclipse is expected to last 65 minutes but could be limited in New Hampshire due to cloudy skies.

Past Champions Merrimack, Winnisquam Meet On Granite State Challenge: The Tomahawks face off against the Bears on Granite State Challenge on Thursday night on New Hampshire PBS.

Library Wars: Local Elections, The 'Right To Read' And Budget Battles In NH: Several local races in NH, including Londonderry, Atkinson, Danville, and Goffstown, are turning town elections into cultural battles.

Town Meeting Time: Taxes, Housing, And Ambulance Costs: Citizens throughout the state will begin heading to the polls, town halls and schools to make decisions about their communities.

Shooting Investigation; Teen Charged With DUI After Crash: PM Patch NH: Murderer gets 37 to life; fun activities; wrestlers compete at New Englands; indictments; gas station crash; notes women to younger selves.

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