🌱 What a Gilford couple alleges police did at their Halloween party

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• What a Gilford couple alleges police did at their Halloween party

Today's riddle: What can you catch but not throw? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

• New Hampshire couple sues Gilford police for violating constitutional rights in underage drinking investigation (newenglandnewspress.com) — A Gilford couple has filed a federal lawsuit claiming town police violated their constitutional rights during an underage drinking investigation at their home, leading to dropped charges and alleged injuries. The suit, citing body camera footage, accuses several Gilford officers and the city of excessive force and wrongful arrest after a Halloween party where nearly all teens tested sober, including the police chief’s son.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Laconia

• Laconia opens streets to public drinking through social district (wmur.com)
• Golf News May 24, 2026 (golfblogger.com)

Meredith

• Granite Staters brave rain, wind for Memorial Day events across New Hampshire (wmur.com)

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