🌱 Patch AM: How a Hampton conversation helped launch USA’s sled hockey dynasty

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Hampton conversation helped launch USA’s sled hockey dynasty

Also on today's calendar: Arcidi Fishing Derby and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What's the difference between a hippo and a Zippo? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Thickening clouds, with a high of 63 and low of 51 degrees.
• Sunday: Mostly cloudy, rain beginning, temps: high: 54, low: 50.
• Monday: A little morning rain, with a high of 64 and low of 54 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• How Bruins great Rick Middleton and an NH businessman changed the course of USA Sled Hockey (wmur.com) — Hampton residents may be surprised to learn that Bruins legend Rick Middleton first got involved with USA sled hockey after moving to town and chatting with a friend outside the Hampton Post Office. That decision helped transform a struggling Paralympic team into a six-time gold medal powerhouse, now celebrated in a new documentary and multiple Hall of Fame honors.    

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📸 Around Hampton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hampton

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday May 23

• Arcidi Fishing Derby →
  431 Elm St, Milford
  8:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday May 23

• Get The Led Out →
  Casino Ballroom, 169 Ocean Blvd, Hampton
  8:00 pm

Tuesday May 26

• CIP Committee →
  Hampton, NH Calendar, Select Board Room 100 Winnacunnet Road, Hampton
  3:00 pm
• Conservation Commission →
  Hampton, NH Calendar, Select Board Room 100 Winnacunnet Road, Hampton
  6:30 pm

Wednesday May 27

• Plan Review Committee →
  Hampton, NH Calendar, Select Board Room 100 Winnacunnet Road, Hampton
  2:00 pm
• Master Plan Implementation Committee →
  Hampton, NH Calendar, Selectmen's Room 100 Winnacunnet Road, Hampton
  7:00 pm

Thursday May 28

• Hampton Beach Area Commission →
  Hampton, NH Calendar, Select BoardMeeting Room 100 Winnacunnet Road, Hampton
  6:00 pm

Friday May 29

• Ribbon Cutting - Rize Cafe
  Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce, 47 Winnacunnet Rd, Hampton
  9:00 am
• A Night With David Lee Roth →
  Casino Ballroom, 169 Ocean Blvd, Hampton
  7:00 pm

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📣 Hampton Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday May 23

• Open Gym at Junior Gym →
  Junior Gym, 14 Lafayette Rd # 5, North Hampton
  9:00 am
• Drew Baldridge @ The Brook w/ April Cushman →
  The Brook, 319 New Zealand Rd, Seabrook
  5:30 pm
• Get The Led Out - A Tribute to Led Zeppelin →
  Casino Ballroom, 169 Ocean Blvd, Hampton
  8:00 pm

Sunday May 24

• Houston_Bernard →
  The Brook, 319 New Zealand Rd, Seabrook
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Playa Bowls posted a job opening for Team Member in Hampton. Apply here.
• Hannaford Bros Co posted a job opening for FT Assistant Meat Manager Trainee (H) in Hampton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hampton here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Hampton Beach

• Listeners Can Win Concert Tickets This Memorial Day Weekend (wokq.com)
• Why Hampton Beach Fireworks Are Delayed This June (wokq.com)
• Observe Memorial Day at these events, ceremonies in New Hampshire (seacoastonline.com)

Hampton Falls

• 5 Interesting Facts About Survivor 50 Winner and New Hampshire Native Aubry Bracco (wcyy.com)

Portsmouth

• Pro Portsmouth Unveils 2026 Market Square Day Logo Ahead Of June Festival And Road Race (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: One weighs a ton, and the other is a little lighter (Thank you Laurie B. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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