Transformer Fire; Man Accused Of Threatening Vivek Works At UNH; More: PM Patch NH

CONCORD, NH — Here are some share-worthy stories from the New Hampshire Patch network to discuss this afternoon and evening.

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

NH National Guard Offer Operation Santa Claus A Hand In Concord: More than 3,000 Granite State children will have a merry Christmas due to gifts donated by retired state employees, SEA/SEIU 1984, others.

'Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over' Holiday Campaign Starts: NHSP Roundup: The New Hampshire Office of Highway Safety says increased enforcement begins Wednesday through 2024. Plus: Blotters from around the state.

Junior Varsity Wrestlers Compete In Concord: Pinkerton wins Nick Zeras JV Rumble. Concord placed 2nd, Bow came in 3rd; Goffstown 4th; North Andover 5th; Merrimack was 6th; Windham 7th.

Prison Assaulter Arrested After NH Corrections Receives Tip: Follow-Up: Jesse Hermonat was featured in September after being on the lam for a year on a parole violation. He was caught in East Wakefield Thursday.

Hopkinton Man Arrested On Sexual Assault Charges: Concord Police Log: Homeless man arrested on mischief charges; Webster man faces trespass, mischief charges; hiding under table leads to loaded syringe charge.

Notorious NH Felon To Be Sentenced In January On Drug Dealing Charges: Marcus Cherry was found guilty of being a drug enterprise leader and selling meth, fentanyl, cocaine; criminal history dates back 26 years.

A Hero:' Amherst Police Welcome Therapy Dog In Honor Of Late Officer: Berry, who is being trained to provide psychological and physiological therapy to people, has an important and multifaceted job.

Eversource Responds To Transformer Fire Parts Of Merrimack Lose Power: Camp Sargent Road area lost power when a utility line was damaged near Thorntons Ferry School. Crews are working to restore power.

Hampton Corporation Donates $110K To Maine Mass Shooting Victims: The donation from Unitil and its employees aims to support the community as it heals from the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, in October.

Dover Man Accused Of Threatening To Kill Vivek Ramaswamy: PM Patch NH: Firefighter mourned; crashes; wrestlers compete in 400 matches; man injured in Mount Washington avalanche; Goths for Gaza at Elbit Systems.

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Greater Nashua Chamber Of Commerce: LGN Class Of 2023-2024: Criminal Justice & Public Safety

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