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Hello Hampton! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $4.3M project is changing flooding in one Hampton neighborhood
  • Why a stolen truck brought a heavy police presence to Hampton

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

Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Some sun with a shower or two, temps: high: 77, low: 58.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• In Hampton, a race to insulate vulnerable neighborhoods against sea-level rise (keenesentinel.com) — Hampton's Meadow Pond neighborhood just saw a $4.3 million drainage overhaul that residents say has cut tidal flooding by about 75 percent. Local, state, and federal funding backed new pipes, pumps, and monitoring gear as officials plan similar climate-resilience work in other vulnerable Hampton areas.
   

• Police: Truck theft triggers multi-town search in NH; suspects remain at large (wmur.com) — Police from Atkinson, Exeter, and Hampton are still looking for suspects after a stolen pickup was abandoned on Hampton Road in Exeter, prompting a heavy police presence in both Exeter and Hampton. The truck has been recovered and officials say there's no ongoing threat, but they're asking anyone with security footage or information to contact Exeter police.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    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
  • Friday August 28
  • Ribbon Cutting - Village Silversmith
    Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce 34 Lafayette Road Hampton Falls, NH 03844
    12:00 pm
  • S4L Comedy Night (Benefiting Spartans & Seacoast Performance Academy) →
    The Brook, 319 New Zealand Rd, Seabrook
    6:00 pm

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