YDC Accomplice Heads To Prison; Felon Arrested On 9 Drug Sale Charges; More: PM Patch NH

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Big Lots Bankruptcy: These New Hampshire Stores Are Likely Doomed: The company helping Big Lots through bankruptcy has telegraphed which Granite State locations are almost certain to close.

Franklin Felon Arrested By State Police On 9 Drug Sale Counts: Michael Brownell of Franklin was accused of drug dealing and possessing guns. Kaitlyn Blake (Woodbury) of Belmont was arrested on warrants.

Contract Dispute Between St. Joseph Hospital And Anthem Affecting Thousands Settled: The New Hampshire Insurance Department confirmed the settlement, but neither it nor Anthem nor St. Joseph would offer agreement details.

Portsmouth Receives SolSmart Bronze Award For Solar Energy Leadership: The program offers free technical assistance and resources to help implement best practices for building solar-friendly communities.

Brady-Valley Beats Laconia-Winnisquam-Interlakes, 7-3: Brady-Valley jumped out to an early lead at the TriTown Arena on Monday. Tyler Carter scored five goals for Brady-Valley.

Londonderry Police Connecting With Community In 2025: The campaign kickoff on Monday brought residents, officers, and others together at Market Basket to enjoy pizza and meet K-9 “Rio.”

Queen City Man Faces 10 Dangerous Weapon Charges: State Police Roundup: Connecticut teen accused of driving 137 mph in a 55-mph zone on Route 16 after 30-mile chase and blotters from around the Granite State.

Former YDC Staffer Sent To Prison For Role In Child Rape: Bradley Asbury is likely to spend most of the rest of his life in prison after he was sentenced Monday to at least 20 years behind bars.

Religious Schools Would Be Barred From Education Freedom Accounts Under Bill: State Rep. Timothy Horrigan, D-Durham, also charged The Children's Scholarship Fund NH's main mission was to support religious education.

Earthquake Off Coast Of Maine Shakes Up NH; Snow Is Coming: PM Patch: House fire kills one, Pats safety acquitted, a NH writer says stop normalizing overworking, driver dies after crash into a utility pole.

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