🌱 Want to test your word skills at East Kingston’s weekly Scrabble night?

Greetings East Kingston! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Want to test your word skills at East Kingston’s weekly Scrabble night?

Also on today's calendar: American Independence Festival, Concert, And Fireworks In Exeter July 11 and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some employees hide as soon as they arrive at work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Warmer with sun and clouds, with a high of 92 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 89, low: 64.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• NH Scrabble club invites veterans and newcomers (wmur.com) — A long-running Scrabble club meets Monday nights at host Eddie Liebfried’s home in East Kingston, drawing everyone from seasoned tournament players to curious newcomers. Members say the in-person games offer a more genuine, social experience than playing online, and organizers welcome residents of any skill level who want to learn, compete, or just enjoy wordplay together.
   

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📸 Around East Kingston

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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Kingston

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday July 11

• American Independence Festival, Concert, And Fireworks In Exeter July 11 →
  Swasey Parkway, 316 Water St, Exeter
  10:00 am

Sunday July 26

• Camp Lincoln 100th Anniversary Celebration →
  67 Ball Rd, Kingston
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday July 10

• Movie Night
  East Kingston Public Library 47 Maplevale Road, East Kingston, NH 03827
  7:00 pm

Saturday July 11

• SoulCollage® Community Suit →
  218 Main St, Epping
  9:30 am
• Leaping Lizards
  East Kingston Public Library 47 Maplevale Road, East Kingston, NH 03827
  11:00 am

Tuesday July 14

• Build a Dino
  East Kingston Public Library 47 Maplevale Road, East Kingston, NH 03827
  3:00 pm

Wednesday July 15

• DIY Beaded Plants
  East Kingston Public Library 47 Maplevale Road, East Kingston, NH 03827
  5:00 pm

Thursday July 16

• Squid Dissection
  East Kingston Public Library 47 Maplevale Road, East Kingston, NH 03827
  11:00 am

Saturday July 18

• 2026 Great Bay Stewards Poker Run →
  Black Rock Social Club, 140 West Rd, Portsmouth
  9:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday July 9

• Storytime at Kensington Public Library →
  Kensington Public Library, 126 Amesbury Rd, Kensington
  1:00 pm
• Farmers' Market
  Exeter Town Offices Exeter, NH 03833
  2:30 pm
• Silly Skit Studio →
  Exeter Chamber of Commerce The Children's Museum of New Hampshire 6 Washington Street Dover, NH 03820
  3:30 pm
• America 250: Founder and Framer
  Exeter Town Offices Exeter, NH 03833
  4:00 pm
• Epoch Happy Hour
  Exeter Chamber of Commerce Epoch Restaurant and Bar
  4:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Tradesmen International, LLC posted a job opening for Machinist Laborer in Plaistow. Apply here.
• Wendy's posted a job opening for Cashier/ Line Cook in Seabrook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Kingston here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Exeter

• Big Brothers Big Sisters hosts 6th annual Pickleball Tournament in Exeter (seacoastonline.com)
• RiverWoods Exeter awards scholarships to Great Bay nursing students (seacoastonline.com)
• Comics Get Off The Couch Art & Print Workshops More: Midweek Events For Exeter (patch.com)

Hampton

• Hampton OKs Cinnamon Rainbows project with new restaurant and condos (seacoastonline.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Good employees are hard to find! (Thank you Patricia P. for sending it in!)
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