1. Starbucks CEO speaks up on guns. Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz wrote an open letter this week asking customers not to bring guns into his company's stores, though the coffee giant is staying away from a full-on ban. Exeter had one Starbucks store but it recently closed.
2. Search for missing UNH students. Authorities launched a search on Wednesday for a missing University of New Hampshire student last seen in Portsmouth.
3. End-of-week weather. It will be sunny Thursday, with a high of 75 degrees. Friday looks to be the same.
4. Weekend planner. Check back later this morning for our weekend events planner.
5. In case you missed it. Exeter officials approved a new restaurant on Court Street.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
