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🌱 Patch AM: How hard could this weekend’s nor’easter hit Hampton?
Also, don't miss Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum on the Hampton Patch calendar

Hello Hampton! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How hard could this weekend's nor'easter hit Hampton?
- Have you noticed these quiet signs of fall around Hampton?
- Why are some still heading to Hampton's waves during the nor'easter?
Also on today's calendar: Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Windy with rain, some heavy, with a high of 59 and low of 54 degrees.
- Monday: Rain; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 58, low: 55.
- Tuesday: A little rain in the morning, with a high of 63 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Seacoast prepares for high winds, possible power outages from nor'easter (wmur.com) — Hampton residents are bracing for this weekend's nor'easter, with choppy surf already visible off Hampton Beach and locals securing outdoor furniture and plants ahead of expected high winds and heavy rain. Utility company Unitil says it has extra crews and staff on call, anticipating scattered power outages but no widespread damage unless conditions worsen.
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• 5 subtle signs of fall only New Hampshire locals notice (granitepostnews.com) — Locals in Hampton and along the New Hampshire coast are reminded that fall's arrival isn't just about foliage tours, but also wild beach roses blooming at Hampton Beach, changing lily pads, and colorful bittersweet vines. The piece walks through five subtle, distinctly New Hampshire signs of autumn that residents may notice in backyards, fields, and seaside walks away from tourist crowds.
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• Severe Storm Pummels Northeast, Causing Devastating Floods and Widespread Power Outages (themorningtime.com) — A powerful nor'easter is battering the Northeast, with some thrill-seekers even heading to coastal spots like Hampton to enjoy unusually large ocean swells despite safety warnings. The storm has already caused major power outages, flight cancellations, and flooding, and officials urge residents across the region to avoid unnecessary travel and stay clear of flood-prone shorelines.
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📸 Around Hampton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hampton
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★ Featured events ★
- Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum →
Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History, 241 Wellesley St, Weston
10:00 am
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Budget Committee Tour of the Fire Dept. →
Hampton NH
9:30 am - Teen Movie Monday: Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft →
Lane Memorial Library, 2 Academy Ave, Hampton
2:30 pm - Select Board →
Select Board's Meeting Room, Hampton
7:00 pm - Wiggles and Giggles Storytime with Miss Wendy →
Lane Memorial Library, 2 Academy Ave, Hampton
10:30 am - Budget Committee Police Dept. Tour →
Police Dept., Hampton
10:00 am - Wiggles and Giggles Storytime with Miss Wendy →
Lane Memorial Library, 2 Academy Ave, Hampton
10:30 am - Social Events Subcommittee →
444 Winnacunnet Road, Hampton
7:00 pm - Select Board →
Hampton, NH Calendar, Select Board's Meeting Room 100 Winnacunnet Road, Hampton
7:00 pm - Monthly Meeting of the Hampton Democrats →
Hampton United Methodist Church, 525 Lafayette Road, Hampton
6:30 pm - OCT. 17/18 11th Annual Great New England Fall Craft & Artisan Show - Milford, NH →
The Hampshire Dome, 34 Emerson Rd, Milford
10:00 am
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Saturday October 17
📣 Hampton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Drop-In Monday Morning Puzzles
North Hampton Public Library, 237A Atlantic Avenue, North Hampton
10:00 am - Middle School Monday (ages 11-14) →
Seabrook Library, 25 Liberty Lane, Seabrook
3:00 pm - Paris Jackson →
Casino Ballroom, 169 Ocean Blvd, Hampton
8:00 pm
Monday September 28
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Hampton PatchAM possible:
- NobleSpirit Stamps, Coins, & Collectibles — 6035684369
- RowCal - Nashua — (603) 204-2171
- Tami Mallett Realtor — (603) 986-4300
- Dough Craft Pizza — (617) 957-1809
- Insurcomm Restoration — (866) 708-5357
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Senior Living Residences posted a job opening for Housekeeping Associate in Hampton. Apply here.
- Albertsons Company posted a job opening for In-Store Shopper in North Hampton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hampton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hampton Beach
- 10 Best Nachos in New Hampshire You Need to Try (wokq.com)
- What To Know About Portsmouth's Four Day Film Festival (shark1053.com)
- Clutch announce new album 'Wasted Lands' and share music video for title track (lambgoat.com)
Seabrook
- Are New England Governors Out Of Their Minds In Chasing Supposedly Safe Nuclear Power? (blackstarnews.com)
Portsmouth
- Seacoast Artists Invited To Design First Night 2027 Logo For Pro Portsmouth (patch.com)
- Portsmouth repairs at city's oldest cemetery boosted by $240K donation (seacoastonline.com)
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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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