Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: How Londonderry’s new $50 million DEA lab will be used

You won't want to miss St. Peter's Fall Artisan Fair- Sept 12-13, 2026 on the Londonderry Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Thursday September 10th Patch AM
Thursday September 10th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hi there, Londonderry! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Londonderry's new $50 million DEA lab will be used
  • How to spot the Londonderry phone scam targeting local residents
  • What Londonderry families can enjoy now at Mack's Apples

Also on today's calendar: St. Peter's Fall Artisan Fair- Sept 12-13, 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny, nice and less humid, temps: high: 76, low: 45.
  • Saturday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. DEA opens $50 million forensic lab in Londonderry (unionleader.com) — A new $50 million DEA forensic lab has just opened in Londonderry, bringing about 80 high-skilled jobs and faster drug and fingerprint testing to New Hampshire and all of New England. The 50,000-square-foot facility will handle more than 20,000 specimens a year, helping agents quickly identify dangerous drugs, link evidence to crimes, and track overdose trends.
   

2. Police warn of phone scam in Londonderry (newportdispatch.com) — Londonderry police are warning residents about a phone scam where callers pose as department sergeants, threaten arrest over missed federal court or jury duty, and demand immediate payment via gift cards, apps, or cash. If you get one of these calls, hang up, share no personal or financial details, and instead contact Londonderry police or the relevant agency using a verified number.
   

3. 7 orchards in New Hampshire perfect for apple-picking, baked goods, & fall fun (granitepostnews.com) — Mack's Apples in Londonderry is highlighted as New Hampshire's largest pick-your-own destination, with a farm market, ice cream stand, cider donuts, and a fall corn maze. While exact apple-picking dates are still pending, locals can already visit daily for fresh produce, baked goods, and peach picking, and watch Mack's social media for updates on apples, pumpkins, and sunflowers.
   

4. Ayotte, Warmington set to face off for governor in general election (wmur.com) — New Hampshire's governor's race is set, with Republican Kelly Ayotte facing Democrat Cinde Warmington in November, after Ayotte secured her party's nomination. Ayotte met with voters in Londonderry, stressing safety, school cellphone restrictions, and low taxes, while Warmington is focusing on affordability issues like healthcare, housing, childcare, and electric rates ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
   

📸 Around Londonderry

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Londonderry

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Londonderry Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Londonderry PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • L3 Harris posted a job opening for Assembly B - 2nd shift in Londonderry. Apply here.
  • HealthMarkets posted a job opening for Insurance Agent in Derry. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Londonderry here.

Ok Londonderry! 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Londonderry