Good morning Merrimack! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
What New Hampshire's beer crown means for post-Bud Merrimack
Also on today's calendar: Pay It Forward Card Show and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Sunday: Cooler with periods of rain, with a high of 59 and low of 53 degrees.
Monday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 69, low: 46.
Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 62 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The Biggest Beer-Drinking State In America Is Nestled In New England (thedailymeal.com) — New Hampshire tops the nation in per-person beer consumption, and Merrimack once played a big role thanks to the Anheuser-Busch plant that served as both a major employer and tourist stop until early 2026. The piece links the state's high beer numbers to its many craft breweries and state liquor stores, and notes that locals often reach for Bud Light while also supporting standout spots like Portsmouth Brewery.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
MacDonald: Gordon MacDonald, Lessons, And Elections —Steve MacDonald Read on Patch
Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Deli Clerk in Merrimack. Apply here.
Fossil Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Associate - Hourly - Stores in Merrimack. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Merrimack here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bedford
New Business: Flatbread Co. to take over IHOP in Bedford; Salem restaurant gets new name (unionleader.com)
Bedford Sen. Ricciardi Named New England Water Works Association Legislator of the Year (patch.com)
Man Accused Of Torturing A Dog By Piercing It With A Sharp Object In Nashua: Court Report (patch.com)
New Hampshire United Ways, Cleary Cleaners Launch Statewide Coat Drive (patch.com)
Ok Merrimack! 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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!