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Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Londonderry firefighter who caught fire now recovering at home (wmur.com) — A Londonderry firefighter injured when a flashover engulfed a burning home is now recovering at home, after suffering a leg fracture and minor burns while searching for possible occupants. Crews from Manchester and several neighboring towns helped battle the blaze, while all five residents escaped safely and declined medical treatment, underscoring the region's close-knit mutual aid network.
• Police leaders backing Ayotte criticize Warmington's death p... (unionleader.com) — Manchester figures prominently in the debate over whether New Hampshire should carry out the death sentence for Michael Addison, with former Mayor Joyce Craig and local police union leaders backing enforcement while gubernatorial candidate Cinde Warmington vows not to proceed with an execution. The piece outlines how recent elections, legislative repeal of the death penalty, and reactions from Manchester law enforcement shape this high‑stakes statewide decision.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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