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Dover, New Hampshire Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Dover’s votes could reshape Concord and local school taxes
  • See which Dover field hockey players made the all-state teams.
  • How Dover’s Executive Council district may be flipping this year

Also on today's calendar: Greg Piccolo and Heavy Juice and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the turntable sent to the Olympics? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 72 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Friday: Cloudy and warm; p.m. rain, temps: high: 69, low: 56.
  • Saturday: Rain becoming intermittent, with a high of 60 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Seacoast NH election 2026: Pappas wins U.S. Senate seat (wickedlocal.com) — Dover voters are central to several key 2026 races, including state Senate District 4, where both candidates, David Watters and Shawn Mickelonis, live in Dover and represent a district that also covers Barrington, Rollinsford, and Somersworth. The piece tracks live results for these contests, Chris Pappas’ projected U.S. Senate win, Executive Council races, and the statewide Question 2 tax-cap measure that could reshape local school funding and property taxes.
   

2. Winnacunnet field hockey leads Seacoast selections on NH all-state teams (fosters.com) — Dover field hockey players earned major recognition on the New Hampshire Division I all-state teams, led by Scarlett Gray on the first team and Molly Angers on the second team. Several more Dover athletes received honorable mentions, underscoring the strength and work ethic of the program alongside standout performers from other Seacoast schools.
   

3. Democrats appear to sweep NH Executive Council, grab big majorities in Legislature (nhpr.org) — New Hampshire Democrats appear to have taken control of the Executive Council and both legislative chambers, shifting the balance of power in Concord even as Gov. Kelly Ayotte wins a second term. Dover is specifically part of the 1st Executive Council District, where Democrat Luz Bay is leading longtime Republican incumbent Joe Kenney, a result that could influence state contracts, appointments, and judicial nominations affecting local residents.
   

4. Pedestrian killed by Amtrak Downeaster in Rollinsford, NH (seacoastonline.com) — A southbound Amtrak Downeaster train that regularly serves Dover stopped after fatally striking a pedestrian in Rollinsford near Main and Mechanic streets Wednesday afternoon. While investigators determine what happened, passengers experienced a lengthy delay, and the story shares key crisis hotline resources for Seacoast residents affected by the tragedy or struggling with suicidal thoughts.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Anyone else feel the earthquake 15ish minutes ago?
    Can’t tell if I’m just losing my mind - I don’t see a single news article or post about it. (Nextdoor Dover PT)
  • There is an emergency vehicle on Stackpole Rd...
    There is an emergency vehicle on Stackpole Rd reported at 11:09 AM. "Fire vehicle on scene" (Nextdoor )
  • Balducci's Food Lover's Market posted a job opening for In-Store Shopper in Dover. Apply here.
  • Planet Fitness posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Dover. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dover here.

Ok Dover! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the turntable sent to the Olympics?" — Because it was a record player! (Thank you Greg S. for sending it in!)
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