🌱 Merrimack Daily: Hit-And-Run Crash Update; More

Happy Thursday, Merrimack! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started off right. Here's everything you need to know in town today.

First, today's weather:

Some sun, then turning cloudy. High: 60 Low: 47.

Here are the top stories today in Merrimack:

1. Man charged in hit-and-run stopped after crash before leaving, police say in court documents (WMUR Manchester)
2. Amid slight uptick in COVID cases, CDC now puts most of NH at 'medium' transmission (The Keene Sentinel)
3. Obituary Leo R, Larochelle | Obituaries (Conway Daily Sun)
4. 4 Merrimack Area Open Houses Coming Up (Merrimack Patch)
5. Latest Cats, Dogs, Pets Up For Adoption In Merrimack Area (Merrimack Patch)
6. Op-Ed: NH Senate Democrats: Please Support Environmental Protections (InDepthNH.org)
7. Boston Marathon 2022: See Finishing Times For Merrimack Runners (Merrimack Patch)
8. 🌱 Merrimack Daily: A Battle of Cannabis Bills; Indictments; More (Patch)
9. 🌱 Nashua Daily: Indictments; Obits; Whats Triple H Worth? (Patch)
10. 🌱 Salem Daily: Beer Trail; Indictments; Cool Homes; More (Patch)

Today in Merrimack:

• LIKE: An INDIEFLIX film about Social Media (6:30 PM)
• Why the World Needs More Ghost Stories: The Dialogues of Gregory the Great (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Merrimack Department of Public Works: "The construction of the Everett Turnpike widening project is about to begin with the northernmost section of the project, located primarily in Bedford. The overall widening project will result in three travel lanes north and south from N..." (Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "OUR Y STORY: Iraida Munoz and Ruben De Jesus After leaving Puerto Rico in 2010 and eventually moving to Nashua, Iraida and her son, Ruben, have found a home at the YMCA while working together in the wellness center. #NMYMCA #StrongerToge..." (Facebook)
• SJN Merrimack: "From Fr. Rob’s Handbook on Christian Prayer. Because of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s singular cooperation with the action of the Holy Spirit, the Church loves to join with her in prayer and to entrust our supplications to her. #ChristianPra..." (Facebook)
• Professional Firefighters of Merrimack IAFF Local 2904: "Looking for the best job in the world?" (Facebook)
• Miss Merrimack Scholarship Program: "Happy #workoutwednesday! I love being able to take full advantage of New Hampshire's beauty by checking out local nature trails, as well as hiking. There are hidden gems in every town. As Russell from the movie Up says, "The wilderness m..." (Facebook)
• SJN Merrimack: "Most Merciful Jesus, You yourself have said, "Learn from Me for I am meek and humble of heart." Receive into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart all meek and humble souls and the souls of little children. These souls send all heav..." (Facebook)
• Merrimack Parks and Recreation: "We have managed to open up a few more spaces for our Kindergarten and First grade camp groups If you are still looking for camp for your little camper, we now have very limited spaces available in weeks 2, 5, 7, and 8. These spaces are f..." (Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "When we SEE boundaries being crossed or suspect a child is being abused, we can and should act quickly! Being an active bystander is about stepping in when others won’t, so that children remain protected. Learn how you can help: https://..." (Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "Join us for the BEST SUMMER CAMP IN NH, 4 years running! Kids will find new talents, try new activities, gain independence, make lasting friendships and memories, and of course, HAVE FUN! #NMYMCA Register: https://operations.daxko.com/On..." (Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "The Y is working with YMCA Ukraine, YMCA Europe and the World YMCA to help those being impacted by the conflict in Ukraine. Please consider donating to provide emergency support to YMCA Ukraine. https://www.ymca.org/Crisis-in... #St..." (Facebook)
• Merrimack TV: "Last Tuesday, Merrimack voted! Learn more in this Merrimack in Motion clip and to watch the Town Moderator read the full results from our LIVE coverage visit our YouTube channel:
  Thanks for following Merrimac..." (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...