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🌱 Patch AM: Verani Realty Donates $20,000, Collects 14,000 Pounds Of Food Across Region

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Londonderry realty firm turns food drive into major regional lifeline
  • How a Londonderry firefighter survived a sudden flashover on Rockingham Road.
  • Why Poor Boy's Bloody Mary is a Londonderry brunch standout.

Also on today's calendar: Harvest Fair and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 66 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 64, low: 40.
  • Sunday: Thickening clouds, with a high of 63 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Verani Realty Donates $20,000, Collects 14,000 Pounds Of Food Across Region (patch.com) — Londonderry-based Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty marked its 10th Annual Food Drive by collecting more than 14,000 pounds of food and donating $20,000 to regional food banks. With help from agents, employees, clients, and neighbors, the VeraniCARES initiative supported food pantries across New Hampshire and neighboring states, underscoring Londonderry's role in a wider community effort against hunger.
   

• WATCH: NH firefighter recovering after catching fire at home in Londonderry - Boston News, Weather, Sports (whdh.com) — A Londonderry firefighter is recovering from minor burns and a leg injury after a sudden flashover engulfed his gear while he searched a burning Rockingham Road home for a possible victim. Crews quickly pulled him out, extinguished the flames on his equipment, and safely evacuated residents and pets, while investigators continue to look into what caused the late-night fire.
   

• Best Bloody Marys in New Hampshire: 8 Spots Locals Love (wokq.com) — Poor Boy's Diner on Rockingham Road in Londonderry earns strong praise from New Hampshire locals for its over-the-top Bloody Marys, complete with chicken wing and black-pepper bacon. It's one of several brunch spots statewide highlighted for creative, spicy takes on the classic cocktail, giving Londonderry residents a nearby option for a standout weekend drink.
   

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    St. James United Methodist Church, 646 Daniel Webster Hwy, Merrimack
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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