🌱 Francestown man held after deadly Deering crash—what prosecutors say happened

Hello Francestown! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Francestown man held after deadly Deering crash—what prosecutors say happened

Also on today's calendar: Community Supper and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Knock-knock! Who’s there? Irish. Irish who? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 77 and low of 52 degrees.
• Wednesday: Showers around; not as warm, temps: high: 66, low: 48.
• Thursday: Rain; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 62 and low of 35 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Man charged in crash that killed Deering pedestrian to remain in jail (wmur.com) — A Francestown resident is being held in jail after being charged in a fatal crash that killed a 75-year-old woman standing in her driveway in nearby Deering. Prosecutors allege he was intoxicated and speeding when his SUV left Route 149 and rolled over. He faces serious felony charges, with a probable cause hearing set for May 12.
   

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📸 Around Francestown

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Francestown

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday May 7

• Yoga with Andrea Grant →
  Francestown Town Hall, 2 New Boston Rd, Francestown
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday May 6

• Ken Burn's The American Revolution
  Francestown Town Hall, 2 New Boston Rd, Francestown
  6:30 pm

Thursday May 7

• Community Supper →
  Francestown Town Hall, 2 New Boston Rd, Francestown
  5:30 pm

Sunday May 17

• Painting with Paula →
  Francestown Town Hall, 2 New Boston Rd, Francestown
  1:00 pm

Tuesday May 26

• Line Dancing →
  Francestown Town Hall, 2 New Boston Rd, Francestown
  7:00 pm

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📣 Francestown Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday May 5

• Drop-In Giant Flower Making!
  Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
  10:30 am
• Gentle Yoga
  The Earth Magic Shoppe
  7:00 pm

Wednesday May 6

• Create & Play - Greenfield →
  Stephenson Memorial Library, 761 Forest Rd, Greenfield
  10:30 am
• LAB GIRLS+ Experiments From the Wild & In the Field: Wildlife Painting →
  Harris Center for Conservation Education, 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock
  4:00 pm
• Peterborough Recreation Committee-
  Town of Peterborough, 1 Grove Street, Peterborough
  4:30 pm

Friday May 8

• Karaoke Night
  The American Legion - Young & Richardson Post 59 The American Legion - Young &amp Richardson Post 59
  8:00 pm

Saturday May 9

• Mother's Day Pop-Up
  Monadnock Green Shop
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• School Administrative Unit 24 posted a job opening for French/World Language Teacher (Anticipated) in Weare. Apply here.
• Monadnock Community Hospital posted a job opening for Referral/Prior Authorization Specialist - Monadnock Gastroenterology Associates - Per Diem in Peterborough. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Francestown here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Weare

• Holocaust denialism featured in NH House committee (keenesentinel.com)

Antrim

• This day in history, May 5 (keenesentinel.com)

Peterborough

• Monadnock Chorus to perform "Rise, Heart!" in May (ledgertranscript.com)
• ADUs, emergency services to feature at Stoddard town meeting (keenesentinel.com)
• Letter: Drugs and Bombing (ledgertranscript.com)

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Ok Francestown! 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: Irish you a happy St. Patrick’s Day! (Thank you Eileen C. for sending it in!)
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