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And on the Exeter Patch calendar - May 8/9 New England Craft Market at LaBelle Winery (Derry, NH)

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In today's newsletter:

  • What crucial services has Exeter Hospital cut since its big merger?
  • Exeter mobile home destroyed in fire; see what happened on Robinhood
  • What Exeter can expect from incoming town manager Paul Cohen

Also on today's calendar: May 8/9 New England Craft Market at LaBelle Winery (Derry, NH) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why wouldn't the little shrimp share his fries with his friends ? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 71 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Thursday: Variably cloudy and breezy, temps: high: 65, low: 41.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 60 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• After Merger, New Hampshire's Exeter Hospital Struggles To Maintain Standard Of Care, Patients Say (kffhealthnews.org) — Exeter residents relying on Exeter Hospital are facing reduced access to several services after its merger with Beth Israel Lahey Health, including cuts to pediatric dental care, neurology, podiatry, and paramedic intercepts. Patients say they’re scrambling for answers and questioning whether the promised benefits of the merger are materializing, while hospital leadership acknowledges missteps.    

• Exeter fire destroys mobile home, damages two others; cause under investigation (seacoastonline.com) — A mobile home on Robinhood Drive in Exeter was destroyed by fire Monday evening, with two neighboring homes damaged but no injuries reported. Exeter firefighters, assisted by multiple surrounding towns, battled heavy flames, evacuated nearby residents, and brought the blaze under control while investigators now work to determine the cause and remind residents to check smoke detectors and escape plans.    

• Chelmsford Select Board names next police chief, acting town manager (lowellsun.com) — Exeter is set to welcome longtime Chelmsford Town Manager Paul Cohen, who will take over as your new town manager after May 25. Chelmsford officials just named an acting replacement and a new police chief, clearing the way for Cohen’s move to New Hampshire and signaling that Exeter’s top administrative role will soon be filled by a veteran with nearly two decades of experience.    


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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi- I am looking to get the exterior of my 2 story house painted- about 2500 sq feet.
    Can someone recommend a painter in the Exeter area? Thank you, Alex (Nextdoor Front St)
  • Im looking for recommendations on getting my metal 1100sq ft mobile home painted this summer in Exeter.
    (Or non recommendations) Lol With a payment plan preferred. Thank you. (Nextdoor Green Gate)
  • Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Exeter. Apply here.
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager 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)
  • Make Mother's Day memorable with these 6 activities in New Hampshire (seacoastonline.com)

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Newmarket

  • Monday Seacoast Standout: Newmarket softball senior shines in circle, at plate (seacoastonline.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he was shellfish ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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