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Coming up: Hampton Beach Seafood Festival - Sunday on the Hampton Patch calendar

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Hey there, Hampton! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Hampton Beach's dunes now rank among N.H.'s tick hotspots

Also on today's calendar: August 29/30 Seacoast Food Truck Festival - Kittery Premium Outlets and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 83, low: 64.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 9 Areas In New Hampshire With The Highest Reported Tick Population This Summer (myfamilytravels.com) — If you're heading to Hampton Beach State Park this summer, be aware that the tall coastal grass and shady dune paths in Hampton are now on New Hampshire's list of higher tick-activity spots. A statewide look at nine tick-prone areas explains why Rockingham County, including Hampton, reports some of the highest Lyme disease numbers, and offers simple clothing and tick-check habits to stay safe while still enjoying the outdoors.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Sunday August 30
  • Brian Walker performs at Ernie's Seaside →
    Ernie's Seaside, 209 Ocean Blvd, Seabrook
    5:00 pm
  • One Night of Queen →
    Casino Ballroom, 169 Ocean Blvd, Hampton
    8:00 pm
    • Monday August 31
  • Preschool Storytime - Music & Movement
    North Hampton Public Library 237A Atlantic Avenue, North Hampton, NH 03862
    10:00 am
    • Wednesday September 2
  • Seacoast Memory Cafe
    North Hampton Public Library 239 Atlantic Ave, North Hampton, NH 03862, USA
    2:00 pm

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  • Global Partners posted a job opening for Guest Service Associate/Cashier - Alltown in Hampton. Apply here.
  • US Foods posted a job opening for DoD SkillBridge: Transportation Manager in Seabrook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hampton here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • MMA champ Charles Rosa 'Boston Strong' set for first pro boxing match at Fenway Park (seacoastonline.com)
  • YOUR VIEW: Leaving a 'toxic legacy' (plymouthindependent.org)
  • Thief From Concord, With Several Priors, Arrested On Another Theft Charge: Concord Police Log (patch.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: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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