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🌱 Patch AM: Why Exeter’s own Victoria Arlen says this is her toughest climb

Make time for Great Bay Food Truck Festival on the Exeter Patch calendar

Tuesday May 5th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

What's up Exeter! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Exeter’s own Victoria Arlen says this is her toughest climb
  • Why are Exeter Hospital patients so worried after the recent merger?
  • How an Exeter chef helped inspire a Maine hot dog destination

Also on today's calendar: Great Bay Food Truck Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Knock-knock! Who’s there? Irish. Irish who? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Increasingly windy, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Showers around; not as warm, temps: high: 68, low: 51.
  • Thursday: Rain, mainly later; breezy, with a high of 65 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Exeter native Victoria Arlen shares her hardest climb yet (unionleader.com) — Exeter readers can meet hometown Paralympian and ESPN broadcaster Victoria Arlen at a Water Street Bookstore launch for her new mental health memoir, with part of the proceeds supporting her nearby nonprofit. Arlen, an Exeter native who survived years in a vegetative state, now shares candidly about anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and the coping tools she hopes will help struggling teens and adults.    

• Exeter Hospital patients say care declined after merger. CEO: 'We've made mistakes' (nhpr.org) — Patients and local officials say recent service cuts at Exeter Hospital have left them worried about access to care and uncertain about the benefits of its merger. Concerns surfaced at an April 29 public hearing at Exeter’s historic town hall, where a state executive councilor warned that losing key specialists could strain nearby facilities and local residents.    

• 13 Maine hot dog spots to visit this summer (centralmaine.com) — Exeter gets a brief shout-out in this Maine hot dog roundup through chef Frank, formerly of Otis Restaurant in Exeter now running Lee Frank’s in South Berwick. The piece mainly guides readers to 13 notable hot dog spots across Maine, from classic red snapper stands to creative, globally inspired dogs, for anyone planning a summer food road trip north.    


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  • Rockingham County, NH posted a job opening for Housekeeper - $1,000 Sign-On Bonus in Exeter. Apply here.
  • Exeter School Administrative Unit 16 posted a job opening for Custodian in Exeter. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Exeter here.

🗞 Nearby News

Stratham

  • Stratham students send ‘603 Explorer' to sea on GPS‑tracked voyage (seacoastonline.com)

Hampton

  • Hampton icon changes hands as Old Salt's founding family retires after 40 years (seacoastonline.com)
  • Interdimensional UFOs Property Tax Relief More: North Hampton NH Patch Events (patch.com)
  • Summer approaches amid time of uncertainty for New Hampshire tourism industry (wmur.com)

Ok Exeter! 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: Irish you a happy St. Patrick’s Day! (Thank you Eileen C. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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