<p>Monday, Aug. 29 is the first day of school for Exeter students.</p>

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Bedford

<p>Free, family-friendly trout fishing derby hosted by Ted Arcidi on May 23, 2026 in Milford, NH, featuring stocked fishing, free food, and prizes. Open to all ages with no registration cost—catch up to five trout and compete for cash prizes, plus meet Ted Arcidi and enjoy a full day of community fun.</p>

Local Event: Arcidi Fishing Derby

Milford

Arcidi Fishing Derby

Free, family-friendly trout fishing derby hosted by Ted Arcidi on May 23, 2026 in Milford, NH, featuring stocked fishing, free...

🌱 Patch AM: How a trooper’s split-second move...

Make time for Arcidi Fishing Derby on the Exeter Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How a trooper’s split-second move on Route 101 protected Exeter drivers

Community Corner

Merrimack County

Concord

Cops Investigate Penacook Park Melee | Rare...

Also: Retiring school staffers feted at tea; firefighters endorse Ayotte; hot spring temps cause air quality alert; stabbing investigated.

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Middlesex County

Newton

New Hampshire Police Asking For Help In Solving...

The man was found dead by a gunshot wound to the head in Kensington, New Hampshire.

New Hampshire Police Asking For Help In Solving Cold Case Murder Of Man Last Seen In Newton

Cold Case: Man Last Seen In Newton While Traveling To NH

Police Asking For Help In Solving Cold Case Murder Of Man Last Seen In Newton

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🌱 Patch AM: Why this small Exeter museum holds...

Coming up on the Exeter Patch calendar: Arcidi Fishing Derby

🌱 Patch AM: Why this small Exeter museum holds one of America’s rarest documents

Brain Health Discussion | Sea Glass Creations |...

A showing of “Undercurrent”; heart health class; bereavement group; troubled sleep to sweet dreams talk; yoga; storytime; gamer’s arcade.

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