🌱 Patch AM: New Ranking Of NH's Public High Schools Released By U.S. News; Exeter Makes Top 20

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In today's newsletter:

• Exeter High School earns a coveted spot in New Hampshire's top 20
• Looking for running buddies? See what Exeter Run Club offers locals
• Why national experts say Exeter is a standout place to retire

Also on today's calendar: Hampton Child Care Center Open House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Fog in the morning, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 59.
• Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Ranking Of NH's Public High Schools Released By U.S. News; Exeter Makes Top 20 (patch.com) — Families in Exeter can take pride that Exeter High School landed in the top 20 of New Hampshire public high schools in U.S. News & World Report's 2026-2027 rankings. The report evaluated about 27,000 schools nationwide using measures like test performance, graduation rates, and college readiness, and highlights how New Hampshire schools stack up both statewide and nationally.
   

• Hit The Road (or Trail) with NH Run Clubs (nhmagazine.com) — Local runners can plug into the Exeter Run Club, a nonprofit focused on fitness, group runs, and giving back to Exeter and nearby communities. The roundup also spotlights several other New Hampshire running clubs, offering options for everyone from beginners to seasoned racers statewide.
   

• Two NH Spots were named 'New England's best places to retire' (granitepostnews.com) — Exeter is highlighted as one of New England's top retirement spots, praised for strong senior services, accessible healthcare, and four-season charm. The piece compares Exeter with Nashua and other regional cities, outlining housing costs, tax advantages, and the town's festivals and farmers markets that help make retirement here attractive.
   

📸 Around Exeter

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Exeter

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 21
• Hampton Child Care Center Open House →
  40 Stickney Terrace, Hampton
  10:00 am
Saturday August 22
• Antiques and Vintage Market →
  Dover Elks Lodge 184, 282 Durham Rd, Dover
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday August 19
• Cribbage for a Cause
  Exeter Chamber of Commerce WHYM Craft Pub & Brewery 853 Lafayette Rd Hampton, NH 03842
  6:30 pm
Thursday August 20
• Technical Review Committee Meeting
  Exeter Town Offices Exeter, NH 03833
  10:00 am
• Train Station Committee
  Exeter Town Offices Exeter, NH 03833
  11:00 am
• River Advisory Committee
  Exeter Town Offices Exeter, NH 03833
  3:00 pm
• Silly Skit Studio →
  Exeter Chamber of Commerce The Children's Museum of New Hampshire 6 Washington Street Dover, NH 03820
  3:30 pm
• Epoch Happy Hour
  Exeter Chamber of Commerce Epoch Restaurant and Bar
  4:00 pm
• Public Information Meeting Pickpocket Dam Removal
  Exeter Town Offices Exeter, NH 03833
  6:00 pm
• Taverntainment Trivia at Shooter' Sports Pub
  Exeter Chamber of Commerce Shooter's Sports Pub 6 Columbus Avenue Exeter, NH 03833
  7:15 pm
Saturday August 29
• August 29/30 Seacoast Food Truck Festival - Kittery Premium Outlets →
  Kittery Premium Outlets, 375 US-1, Kittery
  11:00 am
Sunday August 30
• August 29/30 Seacoast Food Truck Festival - Kittery Premium Outlets →
  Kittery Premium Outlets, 375 US-1, Kittery
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Girls on the Run New Hampshire Celebrates 25 Years of Empowering Girls Across the State —Debbie Kane Read on Patch

• Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics posted a job opening for Billing Specialist- Exeter (49421) in Exeter. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Exeter. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Exeter here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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