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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.

EV Vehicle Crashes Into Bedford Toll Plaza, Bursting Into Flames: A driver was pulled from the vehicle Tuesday by a New Hampshire State Police trooper assigned to the security detail of Gov. Kelly Ayotte.

Jury Finds Former Nashua Resident Guilty On Rape, Sexual Assault, Unlawful Interception Charges: Follow-up: Michael Borges of Lewiston, Maine, raped a woman and recorded the sexual assaults across several hours in late November 2023.

State, Londonderry, And Saint-Gobain Reach Deal To Extend Water Main To Amid PFAS Concerns: A new High Range Road water main, costing around $6 million, will connect hundreds of properties to community water in Londonderry.

These Stores, With New Hampshire Locations, Among More Than 1,400 In US Expected To Close In 2026: Customers who enjoy shopping at brick-and-mortar stores will have fewer choices in the Granite State by the end of 2026, a new report says.

These New Hampshire Restaurants And Chefs Win James Beard Nominations: This is the 36th year of the awards, which were created to honor exceptional achievement across a wide spectrum of dining experiences.

Woman From Milford Arrested At ‘No Kings’ Protest Accused Of Assault, Disorderly, And Resisting Arrest: Jessica Ann Yule was accused of assault and refusing to stop blocking “Sidewalk Steve” Scaer of Nashua, a gender-affirming care opponent.

SAU 8 School District Moves To Place Sale Of Central Office, East Concord Acreage, On November Ballot: The board unanimously approved having public hearings to discuss ballot questions to attain voter approval for the sale of property assets.

Lawrence Woman Arrested On DWI Charges After Tollbooth Rollover Crash: New Hampshire State Police Roundup: Bus catches fire on Interstate 93. Elderly driver accused of wrong-way driving, crashing into cruiser. Plus, blotters from around NH.

City Of Concord Seeks Nominations for 2026 Tree Champion Award: Businesses and individuals across Concord can be nominated for contributions to the city's tree scape.

Overdoses At Former Mall Site | High School Wrestlers Compete At Nationals | Indictments: PM Patch NH: Also: Abandoned camper torched; indictments; Granite State Challenge updates; fun things to do; weather; where to find military discounts.

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Town Of North Hampton: Planning Board Public Hearing April 7

🌱 Patch AM: How Londonderry’s Lancer girls turned a title run into All-State glory

🌱 Patch AM: How Exeter’s land deal could reshape trails and future housing

Two Adults And Child Rushed To Hospital After Carbon Monoxide Issue At Residence

🌱 Patch AM: Nashua North Wins Granite State Challenge Match Against Oyster River

🌱 Patch AM: How a debt shuffle could decide which airlines stay in Manchester

🌱 Patch AM: How a rollover at the Bedford tolls led to DWI charges

City Of Portsmouth: DPW Offers Tours Of Pease, Peirce Island Wastewater Treatment Facilities April 12-April 18

🌱 Patch AM: 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt and 12 more events

🌱 Patch AM: How Windham’s representative is pushing for more judicial transparency

Ali LaSala for Merrimack School Board

🌱 Patch AM: Concord Police Investigating Overdoses At Former Steeplegate Mall Site

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