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In today's newsletter:

• What the new Hampton liquor store lease could mean for revenues
• Former Hampton police chief takes over UNH campus police leadership
• How a Hampton shop ended up at Olivia Rodrigo's festival

Also on today's calendar: Newfields Town-Wide Yard Sale! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 74 and low of 63 degrees.
• Friday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 80, low: 53.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high of 67 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lawmakers OK Hampton liquor store lease amid lawsuit (unionleader.com) — State lawmakers have advanced a long-term lease for a new Hampton state liquor store, with a guaranteed minimum base rent projected at $33 million and additional percentage rents on sales, fuel, and EV charging. Some officials questioned whether the terms match revenue potential compared with Hooksett, and the lease now heads to the Executive Council for possible approval as early as next month.
   

• Hobbs named UNH Campus Police Chief (wzid.com) — Former Hampton Police Chief David Hobbs has been named the new Chief of Campus Police for the University of New Hampshire, overseeing safety operations across Durham, Manchester, and Concord. Hobbs, who led Hampton's department until 2022, steps into the role after his predecessor resigned, with an official swearing-in ceremony planned for early October.
   

• Seacoast business featured in Olivia Rodrigo's music festival (wmur.com) — A Hampton-based small business, Kaylie Reads at the Live Freely Market, just scored a major spotlight by selling its pressed-flower bookmarks at Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields music festival. Owner Kaylie Lathrop says the experience has boosted her confidence and drive as she continues growing her Seacoast shop's bookmarks, stickers, book art, and surprise book series.
   

📸 Around Hampton

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Newfields Town-Wide Yard Sale! →
  Newfields
  8:00 am
• Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum →
  Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History, 241 Wellesley St, Weston
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Social Events Subcommittee →
  444 Winnacunnet Road, Hampton
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Alien Ant Farm at Wally's →
  Wally's Pub, 144 Ashworth Ave, Hampton
  9:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Select Board →
  Hampton, NH Calendar, Select Board's Meeting Room 100 Winnacunnet Road, Hampton
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Monthly Meeting of the Hampton Democrats →
  Hampton United Methodist Church, 525 Lafayette Road, Hampton
  6:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Planning Board →
  Hampton, NH Calendar, Select Board Meeting Room 100 Winnacunnet Raod, Hampton
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• AM Coffee Connection - Tuck Museum
  Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce, 47 Winnacunnet Rd, Hampton
  8:00 am
Thursday October 15
• Book Sale →
  Lane Memorial Library, 2 Academy Ave, Hampton
  9:00 am
Saturday October 17
• OCT. 17/18 11th Annual Great New England Fall Craft & Artisan Show - Milford, NH →
  The Hampshire Dome, 34 Emerson Rd, Milford
  10:00 am
Sunday October 18
• OCT. 17/18 11th Annual Great New England Fall Craft & Artisan Show - Milford, NH →
  The Hampshire Dome, 34 Emerson Rd, Milford
  10:00 am
• New England Fall Organ Festival →
  First Parish Cong Church, 218 Central Ave, Dover
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Overnight Team Member in Seabrook. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Hampton Beach

• Patricia J. Verre (plymouthindependent.org)
• The Flying Monkey's Monster Mash Karaoke Night In Plymouth, NH (wokq.com)
• SLOMOSA to Join CLUTCH for Fall U.S. Tour Starting October 16 (broadwayworld.com)

Hampton Falls

• 5 Best Apple Cider Donuts in New Hampshire (wokq.com)

Seabrook

• This New Hampshire All-You-Can-Eat Seafood Spot Is Worth The Drive For One Seriously Big Feast (takingthekids.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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