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Coming up on the Londonderry Patch calendar: Harvest Fair

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Coffee in hand, Londonderry? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Londonderry firefighter injured in flashover shares powerful message to crew
  • How a Londonderry-based food drive turned donations into 14,000 meals
  • Why Poor Boy's Bloody Mary is winning over Londonderry brunch lovers

Also on today's calendar: Harvest Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunny, with a high of 62 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Sunday: Increasing cloudiness, temps: high: 63, low: 52.
  • Monday: Some rain in the morning, with a high of 66 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Firefighter who caught fire at burning house thanks crew in newly released statement (wmur.com) — A Londonderry firefighter, Lt. Mike England, who caught fire during a flashover at a house fire last week, has publicly thanked his crew for saving him and finishing the job. He suffered a leg fracture and minor burns but says he's eager to return to the station, highlighting the bravery and teamwork of Londonderry's fire department.
   

2. Verani Realty Donates $20,000, Collects 14,000 Pounds Of Food Across Region (patch.com) — Based out of Londonderry, Verani Realty just wrapped up its 10th annual food drive, collecting more than 14,000 pounds of food and donating $20,000 to regional food banks. Agents and neighbors across town and New England pitched in, helping stock pantries that support families in New Hampshire and surrounding states.
   

3. Best Bloody Marys in New Hampshire: 8 Spots Locals Love (wokq.com) — Poor Boy's Diner in Londonderry earns strong praise from New Hampshire brunch fans for its over-the-top Bloody Mary loaded with bacon, a chicken wing, pickle, and stuffed olive. The roundup also spotlights several other standout Bloody Mary spots around the state if you feel like exploring beyond town.
   

4. Thief From Weare Indicted On More Theft Charges In Salem: Rockingham County Superior Court Indictments (patch.com) — Rockingham County's latest grand jury indictments include a Manchester man accused of fentanyl possession and driving on a suspended license in Londonderry last April. The list also details separate theft, drug, and bail-jumping cases from Salem, Raymond, Exeter, and other nearby communities, all of which remain allegations and not convictions at this stage.
   

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    Saturday October 17
  • Harvest Fair →
    St. James United Methodist Church, 646 Daniel Webster Hwy, Merrimack
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Etz Hayim Synagogue Welcomes New Rabbi —Etz Hayim Synagogue Read on Patch
  • L3 Harris posted a job opening for Assembly C - 2nd shift in Londonderry. Apply here.
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Front End Service Team Supervisor 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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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