Best Firefighter Runner-up; Halloween Prep: Merrimack Digest

Happy Thursday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

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First, today's weather:

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 63 Low: 44.

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Here are the top stories in Merrimack today:

1. Youth soccer coach charged with possession of child sexual abuse images (WMUR Manchester)
2. Hanover bests Merrimack in soccer game: Local roundup: Thetford boys soccer breaks into win column (Valley News)
3. NH Governor Deflects Concerns About Federal Vaccine Contracts
4. 3 Merrimack Area New Open Houses
5. Merrimack's Papa Gino's to donate 20% of orders Thursday night to Special Olympics New Hampshire. More info here: Papa Gino's, D'Angelo Hold 'Dine-To-Donate' For Special Olympics
6. NH Fugitive, Facing Reckless Conduct Charges, May Be In Vermont

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Today in Merrimack:

• Merrimack Papa Gino's Raising Some Dough for the Special Olympics (4:00 PM)

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Merrimack Patch Notebook

• Merrimack Fire Rescue: "🌟Recognition of MFF/P Nathan Landry Congratulations! Nate Landry of the Merrimack Fire Department! You have been voted Runner Up in the following 'Best of' category: Best Firefighter Voted by the readers of the Nashua Telegraph's neighb..." (Facebook)
• Miss Merrimack Scholarship Program: "Today marks just 5 days until I crown my successor as Miss Merrimack! Who will be the next Miss Merrimack and Miss Greater Hooksett??? Find out this Sunday at 4pm at Merrimack High School!🤩" (Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "CYCLING FOR PARKINSON'S: YMCA Receives over $15,000 to Support Program that Safely Pushes Class Members to New Limits, Increases Energy Levels and Balance While Providing Support for Those Dealing with a Parkinson's Diagnosis. https://nm..." (Facebook)
• Merrimack Public Library: "Discover the intriguing history of Halloween in early America in this entertaining session full of spooky lore, games, decorations, and customs. https://www.merrimacklibrary.org/events/2021/08/11/halloween-folklore" (Facebook)
• Merrimack Tomahawks Wrestling: "Open Mats Start Next Wednesday, October 6th 7-8pm! Right now we are welcoming all current and prospective wrestlers at the high school level to hit the mat. Invite any friends who may be interested in the sport! Check the link for all th..." (Facebook)
• Merrimack Public Library: "Discover the intriguing history of Halloween in early America in this entertaining session full of spooky lore, games, decorations, and customs. https://www.merrimacklibrary.org/events/2021/08/11/halloween-folklore" (Instagram)

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— Tony Schinella

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