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In today's newsletter:

• How deputies stopped a wrong-way driver before tragedy on Route 101
• What January’s Hampton flooding reveals about federal flood insurance fairness

Today's riddle: What did Tennessee see? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 56 degrees.
• Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 80, low: 63.
• Sunday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 74 and low of 54 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Exeter woman driving wrong way on Route 101 blames GPS, police say (fosters.com) — An elderly Exeter woman was cited for reckless operation after deputies stopped her driving the wrong way on Route 101, a situation police say may have involved confusion with her GPS. No one was hurt, and officers were able to avoid a collision before pulling her over; the story also notes a separate recent crash in Hampton that destroyed a retired firefighter’s fishing boat.    

• Hurricane season is here: Federal flood insurance carries 2 moral hazards – which you face depends largely on how wealthy you are (theapopkavoice.com) — A recent analysis of federal flood insurance uses January 2024 flooding in Hampton as a vivid example of how rising waters hit homeowners differently depending on income. The researcher explains how current rules can subsidize wealthier coastal properties while leaving many lower-income families underinsured, and calls for reforms that better match premiums to risk and expand help for those who can’t afford coverage.    

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hampton

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Monday June 8

• Select Board →
  Hampton, NH Calendar, Select Board's Meeting Room 100 Winnacunnet Road, Hampton
  7:00 pm

Wednesday June 10

• Hampton Beach Village District →
  Hampton, NH Calendar, Fire Station, 2nd Floor 119 Brown Avenue, Hampton
  5:30 pm

Thursday June 11

• AM Coffee Connection - Victoria's Kitchen
  Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce 725 Lafayette Rd Hampton, NH
  8:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday June 5

• Connect & Collaborate
  Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce Locations vary. Please contact the membership coordinator for the latest and greatest information.
  8:15 am
• Forest Fridays at Piscassic Greenway – Spring 2026... →
  Piscassic Greenway Parking, Newfields
  10:00 am
• Forest Fridays at Piscassic Greenway - Spring 2026... →
  Piscassic Greenway Hall's Mill Parking, Newfields
  10:00 am
• BEER WEEK: Fat Kid Culinary Food Specials at Loaded Question Brewing
  Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce Loaded Question Brewing
  1:00 pm
• FOOD & BEVERAGE: Happy Hour at Toscana
  Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce 3 Pleasant Street, Portsmouth, NH
  4:00 pm
• Epoch Happy Hour
  Exeter Chamber of Commerce Epoch Restaurant and Bar
  4:00 pm
• ART: Art 'Round Town Gallery Walk →
  Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce Portsmouth, NH
  5:00 pm

Saturday June 6

• Rain Date - Book Sale
  East Kingston Public Library 47 Maplevale Road, East Kingston, NH 03827
  10:00 am
• Wildlife Kayak Tour →
  Seacoast Science Center, 570 Ocean Blvd, Rye
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Hampton. Apply here.
• Hannaford posted a job opening for FT Assistant Bakery Manager Trainee (H) in Hampton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hampton here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Hampton Beach

• Police increase staffing after report of large gathering at Nantasket Beach on Friday (wcvb.com)
• New Hampshire Gambling Facilities Grow as State Revenue Climbs, Towns Vote to Opt Out (wror.com)
• Kites Against Cancer returns to Hampton Beach on June 7 (fosters.com)

Seabrook

• Republican Brian Cole outlines priorities after filing candidacy in 1st District (wmur.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Same as Arkansas (Thank you Juanita B. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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