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In today's newsletter:

• Londonderry firm just secured a new patent—what did they invent?
• How do these new felony indictments affect safety in Londonderry?
• How a Londonderry doctor became the last Declaration signer

Also on today's calendar: Etz Hayim Synagogue Hosts Mah Jongg Tournament and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a polar bear in the jungle ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 63 and low of 34 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 59, low: 33.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 57 and low of 36 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• NH patents through April 18 (concordmonitor.com) — A Londonderry-based company, Paschke Ultrasonix LLC, has just been awarded a federal patent for new ultrasonic dental instruments designed to improve durability and performance. The patent is part of a broader batch of recent New Hampshire innovations, highlighting local contributions to medical and high-tech fields that could eventually influence regional healthcare and industry.    

• Mass. Man charged in drug case in Londonderry death: Rockingham County Superior Court charges (newenglandnewspress.com) — Londonderry residents are being told about recent Rockingham County indictments, including a Massachusetts man accused of selling fentanyl in a 2023 Londonderry death and another case involving alleged statutory rape in town. The roundup also details separate felony charges in Derry, Plaistow, Epping, and other communities, all based on court records and not convictions.    

• Remembering the final signer of the Declaration of Independence (tribtoday.com) — Londonderry residents can take pride in Dr. Matthew Thornton, the town doctor who became New Hampshire’s final signer of the Declaration of Independence. This historical profile traces his journey from emigrant child to provincial leader, Continental Congress delegate, and respected judge, highlighting how his years practicing medicine in Londonderry helped launch a remarkable public career.    

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📸 Around Londonderry

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Londonderry

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday April 26

• Reiki II Training — Collective Studios
  Collective Studios, 4 Orchard View Dr Unit 7, Londonderry
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday April 26

• Etz Hayim Synagogue Hosts Mah Jongg Tournament
  Etz Hayim Synagogue , 1 1/2 Hood Rd , Derry
  9:30 am
• Season Opener: Car & Cigars at Twins
  Twins Smoke Shop , 80 Perkins Rd , Londonderry
  10:00 am

Thursday April 30

• YETI Cooler Raffle with Romeo y Julieta
  Twins Smoke Shop , 80 Perkins Rd , Londonderry
  9:00 am

Friday May 1

• Etz Hayim Synagogue Family Pizza Shabbat
  Etz Hayim Synagogue , 1 1/2 Hood Rd , Derry
  7:15 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday April 23

• Thursday Story Time
  Griffin Free Public Library , 22 Hooksett Rd , Auburn
  11:00 am
• Heartsaver® First Aid/CPR/AED
  New Hampshire CPR / EMT Training Courses , 9 Cedarwood Dr #12 , Bedford
  12:00 pm
• Diamond Art Painting
  Marion Gerrish Community Center & Thrift Shop , 39 W Broadway , Derry
  1:00 pm
• Ivybrook Academy - Business After Hours & Grand Opening Celebration
  Ivybrook Academy , 30 Main Street, Unit 9 , Londonderry
  5:30 pm
• Beech St Elementary Beech Fest
  Beech Street School Manchester, NH 03103
  5:30 pm
• Celebration of Learning
  McDonough School , 550 Lowell St , Manchester
  6:00 pm
• Sea Glass Creations
  The Canvas Roadshow , 25 S River Rd , Bedford
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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• Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Nashua. Apply here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Derry

• Mass. Man Indicted On Londonderry Death Resulting Drug Case: Rockingham County Superior Court Indictments (patch.com)
• ‘It Is the Fulfillment of Our Mission' (vfw.org)
• This week marks 55 years since 'Redstone Rocket' arrived in Warren (wmur.com)

Windham

• Music School Concerts Library LEGO Club More: Windham Mid-Week Event List (patch.com)

Merrimack

• Merrimack's Chop Shop 166 Qualifies Again For FIRST Championship In Houston (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: LOST (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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