Wrong-Way Drunken Driving Crash | Police Chief To Retire | Indictments | Fun Things To Do: 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 since Friday night.

Nashua Woman Faces Charges After Being Accused Of Wrong-Way Drunken Driving On Everett Turnpike, Injuring 2: Madison Bryson-Poliquin was accused of driving south in the northbound lane of the turnpike and crashing into an SUV early Sunday morning

Exeter Police Chief Poulin To Retire From Department On March 1: After more than 23 years of service to the town of Exeter, 7 as police chief, Stephan Poulin says it is time to retire.

9 Crimson Tide Wrestlers Place At Successful 35th Annual Capital City Classic Wrestling Tournament In Concord: Wrestlers from 39 high schools participated in about 700 bouts. Bishop Hendricken High School placed 1st while Concord placed 2nd in points.

Rhode Island’s Bishop Hendricken High School Again Wins NH’s Capital City Classic Wrestling Tournament: Wrestlers from 39 high schools in Mass., NH, RI, and Vermont participated in about 700 bouts during the prestigious Concord event Saturday.

Amateur Photo Contest | Gate City Poetry | Stretching | Wood Projects | Winter Animal Tracking: NH Events: Seacoast charter school open house; tween game night; “Downton Abbey” screening; movie day (and night); yoga; Zentangle; Web class; more.

Slightly Warmer Temperatures Expected In New Hampshire This Week, Forecasters Say: There may be more snow coming too, to the Granite State, according to the National Weather Service.

Nashua Man Indicted On Child Rape, Fondling Charges: Hillsborough County Superior Court Indictments: Plus: Lowell man accused of tampering with witnesses; NY man indicted on theft charges; Merrimack man accused of fondling a teenage girl.

Homeless Man Indicted On Axe Threat Charge In Concord: Merrimack County Superior Court Indictments: Hillsboro man accused of impersonating a cop; Pittsfield man indicted for wrecking a lawn in Bow; Belmont man indicted on burglary charge.

Manchester Firefighters Evacuate 16 People Due To Significant Gas Leak: Sidewalk Snowblower Sheared Off Gas Meter on Putnam Street, damaging a pipe, causing a gas leak. Crews were challenged by extreme cold.

Sex Offenders Rounded Up | Business Briefs | Fun Things To Do This Weekend | More: PM Patch NH: Also: NH SPCA CEO to retire after 31 years; accused statutory rapist escapes from felony counts; students walk out chanting, “No More ICE.”

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