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Good morning Manchester! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Manchester go a whole month without an overdose death?
  • What are Manchester police doing about the 'Kia Boys' break-ins?
  • Why a major New England farm conference is coming to Manchester.

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Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A shower or two; not as warm, with a high of 73 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 51.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Major New England city reports no overdose deaths in a month for the first time since 2015 (wmtw.com) — Manchester just completed an entire month without a single overdose death, the first time that's happened since early 2015, according to Mayor Jay Ruais and American Medical Response. Local leaders credit widespread Narcan access and coordinated efforts, while stressing that continued collaboration is crucial as the opioid crisis remains unpredictable across New England.
   

2. West Side residents report car break-ins believed to be part of 'Kia Boys' social media trend (inklink.news) — Manchester's West Side residents pressed city aldermen and police this week over a wave of car break-ins tied to the national "Kia Boys" trend, with thousands of dollars in damage reported. Police say they've identified ten juvenile suspects, stepped up undercover patrols, and are working with DCYF and local youth agencies, but emphasize limits within the juvenile justice system.
   

3. Sweet Corn IPM Newsletter No. 11 (umaine.edu) — Farmers and gardeners may want to mark their calendars now: the New England Vegetable & Fruit Conference is coming to Manchester on December 15–17, 2026, with registration already open. The latest Sweet Corn IPM newsletter also shares pest pressure updates and post-harvest soil health tips for growers across New England.
   

4. New Business: Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream seeks new owner; The Spoon in Newport must change its name (unionleader.com) — Manchester's Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream on Hanover Street has closed as of September 5, with its franchise owners shifting toward a catering-only model and seeking a buyer for the Nashua shop—and possibly the Manchester location if someone steps in. The broader business roundup also highlights a Newport bakery's name change, a Rumney restaurant rebrand, and an Amherst store's planned relocation.
   

5. Stay Work Play launches pilot internship program (laconiadailysun.com) — A new statewide NH Interns Program kicked off with a networking event in Manchester, aiming to convince young interns to build long-term lives and careers here. Stay Work Play NH and partners are offering professional development, community events, and an "Intern Passport" to help participants connect beyond the workplace and, ultimately, stay in New Hampshire after graduation.
   

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    Mine are slow, would love to can this weekend? (Nextdoor Kalivas/Union)
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-- The Patch AM Team

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