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🌱 Patch AM: What changes will Exeter’s YMCA see under its new CEO?
Spotted on the Exeter calendar: Hampton Child Care Center Open House
Hi Exeter! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What changes will Exeter's YMCA see under its new CEO?
- Why is Exeter suddenly a top New England retirement hotspot?
- How did Exeter High School stack up in new state rankings?
Also on today's calendar: Hampton Child Care Center Open House and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 57 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 56.
- Saturday: Increasing cloudiness, with a high of 73 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Southern District YMCA names Reid van Keulen as new CEO (seacoastonline.com) — The Southern District YMCA, based in Exeter, has promoted longtime leader Reid van Keulen to serve as its new CEO after a national search. His appointment comes as the organization expands childcare and health programs, including a new Hampton Center preschool, shaping services that many Exeter-area families rely on for youth development, wellness, and after-school care. 
2. Two NH Spots were named 'New England's best places to retire' (granitepostnews.com) — Exeter is being spotlighted nationally as one of New England's best places to retire, thanks to strong healthcare access, senior services, and classic four-season charm. Travel + Leisure and other rankings highlight Exeter's higher-than-average home prices but also its vibrant festivals, farmers markets, and sizable 65-plus population, giving current and future residents a clearer picture of aging in town.
3. New Ranking Of NH's Public High Schools Released By U.S. News; Exeter Makes Top 20 (patch.com) — Exeter High School has been ranked among the top 20 public high schools in New Hampshire by U.S. News & World Report's 2026-2027 Best High Schools list. The statewide rankings compare performance, college readiness, and outcomes across 101 high schools, giving Exeter families fresh context for how their local school stacks up against others across New Hampshire and the nation.
4. Mariners' Championship Another Win For The Local Guys (capecodchronicle.com) — An Exeter native, pitcher Cam Keaveney, played a key role in closing out an inning during Harwich's Cape Cod Baseball League championship run. The story celebrates how New England and local players, including Keaveney, helped power the Mariners to another title, offering Exeter fans a fun connection to one of summer baseball's most storied leagues.
📸 Around Exeter
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Exeter
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★ Featured events ★
- Hampton Child Care Center Open House →
40 Stickney Terrace, Hampton
10:00 am - Antiques and Vintage Market →
Dover Elks Lodge 184, 282 Durham Rd, Dover
9:00 am
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
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Other local events
- 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 - Epoch Happy Hour
Exeter Chamber of Commerce Epoch Restaurant and Bar
4:00 pm - EACC Mascot Program: Rock Solid Partnerships
Exeter Chamber of Commerce 120 NH-111, Exeter, NH 03833 - Select Board
Exeter Town Offices Exeter, NH 03833
7:00 pm - Junior Science: Amazing Animals →
Exeter Chamber of Commerce The Children's Museum of New Hampshire 6 Washington Street Dover, NH 03820
1:30 pm - Pairpoint Park Stakeholders Advisory Committee
Exeter Town Offices Exeter, NH 03833
5:00 pm - Arts & Culture Advisory Commission
Exeter Town Offices Exeter, NH 03833
6:30 pm - August 29/30 Seacoast Food Truck Festival - Kittery Premium Outlets →
Kittery Premium Outlets, 375 US-1, Kittery
11:00 am - August 29/30 Seacoast Food Truck Festival - Kittery Premium Outlets →
Kittery Premium Outlets, 375 US-1, Kittery
11:00 am
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
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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
- Government Jobs posted a job opening for Floor Maintenance Operator 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.
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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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