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Morning, neighbors! Tony Schinella here with a fresh issue of the Merrimack Daily.

First, today's weather:

Occasional afternoon rain. High: 47 Low: 46.

Here are the top stories today in Merrimack:

1. Sununu seeking $21 million to develop veterans campus in Franklin (New Hampshire Bulletin)
2. NH Colleges: UNH's Gagne is Hockey East Rookie of the Week (The Union Leader)
3. Merrimack: See This Week's Upcoming Events In The Area (Merrimack Patch)
4. Childcare providers say financial incentives to attract new employees could be 'lifeline' (The Keene Sentinel)
5. Who's Hiring In The Merrimack Area? Check Out New Local Jobs (Merrimack Patch)
6. Lithuanian Independence Day celebrated at Lawrence park | News (Eagle-Tribune)
7. Several U.S. presidents had Confederate ties (Monroe Evening News)
8. The Weekend Roundup: Week 8 (The Dartmouth)

Today in Merrimack:

• MES Title 1 Open House - Merrimack School District (6:00 PM)
• Supervisor of the Checklist Session (before Town & School Deliberative Sessions) (7:00 PM)
• Horse Hill Nature Preserve Subcommittee Meeting (7:00 PM)
• Sleepy Stories - Merrimack Public Library (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Merrimack Police Department: "**UPDATE-owner has been found! Thank you for all your help** Do you recognize me? I was found at the Merrimack Premium Outlets with my collar and harness attached, but no tags or other identifying information. If you have any information..." (Facebook)
• Merrimack Parks and Recreation: "Town offices will be closed on Monday, February 21st in observance of Presidents Day. Offices will reopen at normal time on Tuesday, February 22nd." (Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "GET IT CHECKED: Join us at the Nashua YMCA on Feb. 28 from 10am-12pm for a blood pressure check event that will include games, prizes and light refreshments. We're proud to be partnering with St. Joseph Hospital and Rivier University for..." (Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "At the Y, we encourage people to discover their own sense of purpose by developing new skills, connecting with neighbors, pursuing health goals, and giving back in support of their community. What’s your purpose and how can we help you m..." (Facebook)

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— Tony Schinella

About me: Award-winning journalist and broadcaster for Patch.com in NH (off and on) since June 2011. Community coverage includes Concord, Hampton-North Hampton, Merrimack, Nashua, Portsmouth, and Salem. Reachable at tony.schinella@patch.com. Career highlights available on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/an...