Woman Arrested For Wrong-Way Drunken Driving After Crash | State Eyes Safer Roads Initiative: 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.

Hampton Woman Accused Of Wrong-Way Impaired Driving On Interstate 95 In Portsmouth: Jenna Jerrett was accused of wrong-way intoxicated driving and crashing into a concrete barrier in a breakdown lane Saturday morning.

Office of Highway Safety Launches ‘Granite State Safe Roads Initiative’: New Hampshire State Police Roundup: Vermont and New Hampshire work together on commercial vehicle violations. Plus: blotters from around the Granite State.

SAU 8 Concord School District Interim Superintendent To Be Named Superintendent At February Meeting: Tim Herbert was unanimously recommended by a superintendent interview committee earlier this month; community members can meet him Tuesday.

Discovery Center Hosts 40th Anniversary Challenger Memorial Event Series: Happenings Around NH: Plus: STEAM Team library for homeschoolers; bonsai bar workshop; glass crafts; learn about the Web Wednesday; preschool storytime; more.

Ayotte Nominates Education Department Official To Replace Current New Hampshire Child Advocate: Cassandra Sanchez has served in the role since 2022. Diana Fenton, an attorney with the NH DOE and former prosecutor, was nominated Tuesday.

Distant Dome: Recycling Unused Paint Becomes A Political Saber In New Hampshire: Rayno: A bipartisan proposal to create a fee to fund a nonprofit to collect paint (instead of cities and towns) is being billed as a tax.

House Republicans Propose Repeal Of $5 Million Housing Champions Program: Rep. Joe Alexander, R-Hooksett, who wrote the bill, said state policies have shifted toward encouraging development through deregulation.

Mass. Man’s Crossover Seized After High-Speed Chase | Man Missing In Piscataqua River: PM Patch NH: Also: Snowstorm hits NH; wrestlers battle in weekend bouts; indictments; New England Patriots advance to Super Bowl LX; more.

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🌱 Patch AM: Injury crash by Bedford tolls: what happened on the Everett Turnpike?

Cauble: Noble and Republicans Against Public Ed

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Spencer: House Speaker Should Remove 2 Reps. Who Violated Accepted Norms, Standards Of Public Service

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