Good morning Hampton! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
Why thieves are suddenly targeting used cooking oil in Hampton
Also on today's calendar: Free Wellness Workshop and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Monday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 68 and low of 52 degrees.
Tuesday: Cooler with a shower or two, temps: high: 57, low: 53.
Wednesday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 62 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Here's what may explain uptick in cooking oil thefts (wmur.com) — Recent arrests in Hampton for used cooking oil theft are part of a broader trend, as Beverly, Massachusetts police just charged three teens in a similar case. With diesel averaging $6.35 per gallon in New Hampshire, experts say rising fuel prices are boosting the value of waste oil, making local restaurants and collection sites more tempting targets for thieves.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Does anyone know where I can buy corn husks for my front porch posts? I need at least 2 and preferably 3 bundles. I will go wherever I need to within reason. Maybe next year I should plant corn just so I have some for… (Nextdoor Hampton Town)
I am interested in getting an estimate to remove glass doors from my tub and replace with a curved shower curtain. I also am interested in having a 12x12 room repainted. There are 2 doors, 3 standard windows 54x36 and a 5ft closet in that room. (Nextdoor Hampton Town)
Aramark posted a job opening for Food Service Supervisor - Tewksbury Hospital in Hampton. Apply here.
Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(03225) - 725 Lafayette Rd in Hampton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hampton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Portsmouth
Bergamot Flds Lot 2, Portsmouth, NH 03801 (redfin.com)
Excitement builds as NH Film Festival approaches (wmur.com)
New Hampshire Film Festival Runs Oct. 15-18 (indepthnh.org)
Ok Hampton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!