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Happy Friday, neighbors! Tony Schinella here. Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and frigid. High: 19 Low: 4.

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Here are the top stories in Merrimack today:

1. Donna Gouthro Obituary (1944 - 2022) - Melrose, MA - Daily Item (Legacy.com)
2. Hudson, Dracut Women Face Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Charges
3. Merrimack Area Events Calendar: Check Out What's Happening This Weekend (Merrimack Patch)
4. NH Health Officials Host Cancer Concerns Meeting Jan. 27 (Merrimack Patch)
5. David E. Vaillancourt Sr., 75 | Obituaries (The Laconia Daily Sun)
6. White Supremacist Gang Member Arrested Again: PM Patch NH
7. Merrimack Weather Forecast For The Weekend Ahead (Merrimack Patch)
8. Cheshire County COVID death toll reaches 90 | Local News (The Keene Sentinel)
9. Look Through 2 New Houses On The Market In The Merrimack Area (Merrimack Patch)
10. EPA Sued Over PFAs "Secrecy" Reporting Loopholes (Common Dreams)
11. Sununu: Walk-In COVID-19 Vaccination Sites Opening Around NH
12. Privacy And Public Health Loom Large In Clash NH Over Vaccine Registry (New Hampshire Bulletin)
13. High School Sports In And Near Merrimack: This Weekend In Preps (Merrimack Patch)

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Today in Merrimack:

• Merrimack High School Swim Team and Epilepsy Foundation Fundraiser (5:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• SJN Merrimack: "From Fr. Rob's handbook on a Life in Christ. The fullness of the Law, as revealed by Jesus, is expressed by the two great commandments. In a word, Love. #LifeinChrist #FrRobsHandbook" (Facebook)
• Merrimack Department of Public Works: "The New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) has scheduled a public information meeting for residents of Merrimack, Litchfield, Bedford and Londonderry to provide updates on the status of cancer in the community and add..." (Facebook)
• Merrimack Parks and Recreation: "The New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) has scheduled a public information meeting for residents of Merrimack, Litchfield, Bedford and Londonderry to provide updates on the status of cancer in the community and add..." (Facebook)
• Merrimack Police Department: "NH Department of Health and Human Services will be holding a public information meeting to address cancer concerns on January 27th at 6:30 p.m. via zoom. Registration is required. Please visit the Town of Merrimack's website for further ..." (Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "NASHUA YMCA POOL CLOSURE JAN. 20-21 The Nashua YMCA swimming pool will be open the morning of January 20 but will close at 3 pm. The pool will remain closed through 1 pm on Friday January 21 while necessary maintenance is performed. The ..." (Facebook)
• Arts In Reach (AIR): "Registrations are OPEN for AIR's February Vacation program for 11-13 year olds who are interested in ACTING! 🎭 Love being onstage or curious to try it out? Explore acting, playwriting, and your authentic self through acting! No experien..." (Facebook)

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• January 26 2022 Information Session 7:30 PM (January 26)
• Now through January 28 - New Year's Deal with Symphony NH! (January 28)
• Merrimack High School Swim Team & Epilepsy Foundation Clothing Drive (February 4)
• Comedy Night at Millyard Brewry (February 26)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll see you soon.

— 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...