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Sunday August 23rd Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Morning Hampton! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Hampton drug case just moved forward in Superior Court?
  • Why police swarmed areas of Exeter and Hampton on Friday afternoon

Also on today's calendar: August 29/30 Seacoast Food Truck Festival - Kittery Premium Outlets and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, with a high of 73 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 81, low: 58.
  • Tuesday: Some sun with a shower or two, with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mass. Man Indicted On Hampton Crack Dealing Charge: Rockingham County Superior Court Indictments (patch.com) — Rockingham County prosecutors say a Massachusetts man was indicted on charges alleging possession of crack cocaine and intent to sell in Hampton on Dec. 4, 2025, among several other regional indictments. The case, like all indictments, is an accusation and not a conviction. Hampton residents should know this drug case will proceed in Superior Court in Brentwood.
   

• Stolen vehicle search prompts heavy police presence in Exeter, Hampton (seacoastonline.com) — Police from Exeter and Hampton mounted a major search Friday after finding a stolen vehicle abandoned on Hampton Road and receiving reports of a suspicious man running near Warner Lane in Hampton. Multiple K‑9 teams and regional departments assisted, but no suspect had been found as of Friday evening. Residents may continue to see an increased police presence while the investigation continues.
   

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    Wednesday August 26
  • Key West Days in Hampton Beach
    Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce Musicians will have an opening night performance at the Seashell Stage, and then perform at restaraunts and bars along the beach for the remaining 3 days. There will be a final performance at McGuirks on Saturday night.
  • Thursday August 27
  • Throwback Theater - Some Like It Hot (NR)
    North Hampton Public Library 237A Atlantic Avenue, North Hampton, NH 03862
    2:00 pm

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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