🌱 How a Greenland tragedy became Greg Kretschmar’s toughest day on air
Greenland, New Hampshire Patch AM: a 3 min readHey there, Greenland! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Greenland tragedy became Greg Kretschmar’s toughest day on air
Also on today's calendar: Portsmouth Independence Day Fireworks On July 3.
Today's riddle: What time is it when a clock chimes 13 times? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.
- Tuesday: Nice with partial sunshine, temps: high: 74, low: 55.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 73 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Greg Kretschmar: The Morning Buzz that never quit (unionleader.com) — Longtime New Hampshire radio host Greg Kretschmar recalls one of his hardest broadcasts coming the morning after the 2012 Greenland shooting that killed Police Chief Michael Maloney and wounded four officers. He describes balancing grief and calm on air, his deep ties to local law enforcement, and why authentic, community‑focused radio still matters across New England. 
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- Does anyone have some suggestions for where I can find a small amount of hay/straw?
I don’t need a whole bale. Just a few handfuls really. Thanks! (Nextdoor Bayside Rd)
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Portsmouth
- Portsmouth's Biggest Street Festival Is Back With Food, Music, and Thousands of Visitors (949whom.com)
- Reliable, High-Speed Internet from Xfinity Now Available in Farmington, New Hampshire (businessdailynetwork.com)
- Kenny Jackett dies aged 64 as tributes paid to Watford legend and ex-Millwall boss (onefootball.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's time to get a new clock. (Thank you Mary C. for sending it in!)
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