🌱 Patch AM: Merrimack nurse earns global honor for compassionate care in Derry

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In today's newsletter:

• Merrimack nurse earns global honor for compassionate care in Derry
• How Merrimack's own Mickey Gasper powered a stunning Red Sox surge

Also on today's calendar: Looking forward together: an environmental summit and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 40 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 43.
• Friday: Chance of a little p.m. rain, with a high of 73 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cedarville University graduate Lianna Hurley receives international DAISY Award (k991fm.com) — A Merrimack native, nurse Lianna Hurley, has earned an international DAISY Award for compassionate, holistic care at Parkland Medical Center in Derry. Recognized early in her career, she credits her Cedarville University training and faith-informed approach with helping her treat patients' physical, emotional, and spiritual needs while building confidence to keep serving locally.
   

• Sox slugger Mickey Gasper's motivation stems from his roots in Merrimack (wmur.com) — A Merrimack-raised slugger, Mickey Gasper, is turning heads at Fenway Park after a breakout stretch with the Boston Red Sox, following his days with the Merrimack High Tomahawks and Nashua Silver Knights. His family's support, New Hampshire roots, and relentless work ethic have carried him through minor-league setbacks to a key role in the Sox' playoff push.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Merrimack

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• Looking forward together: an environmental summit →
  Starr King Unitarian Universalist, 101 Fairgrounds Rd, Plymouth
  8:30 am
Monday September 28
• Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
  Nashua Church of Christ, 97 Farley Rd, Nashua
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
• Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
  UU Church of Haverhill, 15 Kenoza Ave, Haverhill
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 24
• Gr. 5 Open House
  Merrimack School District, 36 McElwain Street, Merrimack
  5:30 pm
Friday September 25
• ThetaHealing® Basic DNA Training (Level 1) 3 Days →
  Auria Wellness, 515 Daniel Webster Hwy, Merrimack
  11:00 am
• Friends of the Merrimack Public Library Fall Book Sale - Merrimack, NH →
  Merrimack Public Library, 470 Daniel Webster Hwy, Merrimack
  5:15 pm
• Friends of the Merrimack Public Library Fall Book Sale Merrimack, NH →
  Merrimack Public Library, 470 Daniel Webster Hwy, Merrimack
  5:15 pm
Saturday September 26
• Friends of the Merrimack Public Library Fall Book Sale - Merrimack, NH →
  Merrimack Public Library, 470 Daniel Webster Hwy, Merrimack
  9:00 am
• The Craftworkers' Guild Harvest Shop →
  3A Meetinghouse Rd, Bedford, NH, 03110
  10:00 am
• Level 1: Sound Healing Training & Certification Weekend →
  Auria Wellness, 515 Daniel Webster Hwy, Merrimack
  10:00 am
• Cones with the Candidates! →
  Watson Park, 441 Daniel Webster Hwy, Merrimack
  2:00 pm
• Free screening and discussion of Dirt! The Movie →
  St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 708 Milford Rd, Merrimack
  6:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Amherst

• Amherst, NH Conservation Commission — September 22, 2026 (meetingwatch.org)
• United Way Announces Annual Coat Drive (newenglandnewspress.com)
• NH patents through Sept. 20 (concordmonitor.com)

Bedford

• Traffic to shift Bedford Toll Plaza removal continues (unionleader.com)
• Keene High field hockey outlasts Dover in OT (keenesentinel.com)

Nashua

• Nashua Men Indicted On Shooting Charges In Hillsborough County Superior Court South: Indictment Roundup (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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