Towns Grow; Bacteria In Beaches, Lakes; Indictments; More: PM Patch NH

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This post features stories and information published during the past 24 hours.

Merrimack, Londonderry, And Salem See Population Growth Since Pandemic: Data: 24,525 people moved to New Hampshire between April 2020 and July 2023; significant growth reported in Lakes Region, Rockingham County.

More Than A Dozen NH Beaches, Lakes Have Fecal, Cyanobacteria Warnings: Clough State Park, North Hampton State Park beach, and others have fecal bacteria advisories, while cyanobacteria are all around the state.

Derry Man Indicted On Methamphetamine Sale Charges: Court Roundup: Plus: Lowell man indicted in Salem beer bottle attack case; drug indictments from Seabrook, Londonderry; stolen vehicle indictment.

Derry, Manchester Teens Indicted On Strangulation Charges: Roundup: Homeless man indicted on corrections officer feces assault charges; man accused of selling crack; thief indicted on concealment charges.

Concord Teen Indicted In Hanover Street Home Invasion Case: Roundup: Homeless man indicted in machete attack case; prisoner accused of throwing urine, spitting on NH DOC officers; strangulation indictments.

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Contoocook Man Arrested For DUI Again: Concord Police Log: Woman faces child endangerment charge; Weare man, with priors, arrested on trespass, prowling charges; South Spring Street stalking arrest.

Durham Teacher Named 2024 NH History Teacher Of The Year: It's the second time that Valerie Wolfson, who has taught social studies at Oyster River Middle School since 2005, has received the honor.

NH Department Of Corrections Allegedly Transferred Officer After Sex Assault Complaint: Deborah Steele is accused of invasion of privacy, sexual harassment, and assault of 10 women housed at Shea Farm Transitional Housing.

Nashua Park Shooting; Concord Drug DUI Jeep Crash; More: PM Patch NH: Also: Homeless man accused of carjacking, kidnapping; fugitive wanted on 3 state warrants; cyanobacteria reported again on Winnipesaukee.

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