🌱 Merrimack Daily: Prosecutors Want More Time In Eli Lewis Case

Up and at 'em, Merrimack! It's Tony Schinella. Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 42 Low: 30.

Here are the top stories in Merrimack today:

1. FAA says laser strikes reached record numbers in 2021, including 107 in NH (Yahoo News)
2. The Day Before Safer Internet Day, 12 Are Arrested: PM Patch NH
3. Prosecutors file motion to extend time allowed for potential indictment of mother of Elijah Lewis (WMUR Manchester)
4. State: 10 New COVID-19 Deaths, 468 Cases, 185 Hospitalizations TuesdayInDepthNH.org (InDepthNH.org)
5. Rung: Knight Faced 'Antisemitism' from Dems, 'Felt Threatened' (New Hampshire Journal)
6. Merrimack Chamber Of Commerce: Frederick's Pastries Named Winner Of The Knot Best Of Weddings 2022 (Press Release Desk)
7. Fundraiser held in memory of Greg Cook | News (Eagle-Tribune)
8. Real Estate Roundup For Merrimack Area (Merrimack Patch)
9. Hockey: UConn Looks To Continue Winning Ways Tuesday at Merrimack (Yardbarker)
10. Thomas W. Munroe | News, Sports, Jobs (Nashua Telegraph)
11. Obituary: Mary D. Brown - CentralMaine.com (Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel)

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Today in Merrimack:

• Grater Woods Subcommittee Meeting - Merrimack Town Clerk (6:30 PM)
• Grater Woods Subcommittee Meeting - Town of Merrimack (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Merrimack Police Department: "We are hiring! We are seeking to fill three vacant Patrol Officer positions, an Emergency Services Dispatcher, and a part-time Animal Control Officer. Please help us out and share! All job opportunities are posted on the town website. ht..." (Facebook)
• Merrimack Police Department: "“Today is #SaferInternetDay. Let’s join the NH Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and #StartTheConversation about sextortion, the online exploitation crime directed toward children in which coercion or blackmail are used. You ca..." (Facebook)
• SJN Merrimack: "Evelyn Verbeck has been running our SJN Food Pantry for over 18 years. Due, in large part, to her loving guidance, the SJN Outreach program is well-known and respected program in the surrounding area. They play an integral role in meetin..." (Facebook)
• Merrimack Parks and Recreation: "The Town of Merrimack is hosting a COVID Vaccination Clinic: DATE: Wednesday, 2/16/22 TIMES: 1:00pm to 5:00pm (Call or email below for Appointment Time) WHERE: John O’Leary Adult Community Center 4 Church St. Merrimack, NH CALL FOR APPOI..." (Facebook)
• Merrimack Parks and Recreation: "The Watson Park Ice Skating Rink remains closed until further notice. Between the rain yesterday and temperatures above freezing all this week; it’s going to take awhile for the ice to refreeze. Please stay off the ice until we reopen th..." (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)
• Merrimack Public Library: "Bedtime in preparation of (or after) the Super Bowl!" (Facebook)
• Arts In Reach (AIR): "Watch the Spider Cheesecake Chronicles featuring Mixed Media Studio artist Ray, talking about the projects they worked on and why you should check it out! Arts in Reach presents Spider Cheesecake, now on display at the Wrong Brain HQ Gal..." (Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "FEBRUARY VACATION CAMP: SOCCER WITH ELITE UK Join us at the Westwood Park YMCA for a week of advanced soccer training with Elite UK Soccer. Your child with go through more advanced skills and drills conducted by certified soccer coaches...." (Facebook)
• Merrimack Parks and Recreation: "Registration is now open for our 3rd session of Crochet for Beginners which will be held on Tuesday Feb 22nd from 6 - 8 pm" (Facebook)
• Merrimack Public Library: "Desmond Cole : Ghost Patrol: book 2! Written by Andres Miedoso and Illustrated by Victor Rivas!!" (Instagram)
• Merrimack TV: "Have you liked and followed the Town of Merrimack NH Facebook page yet? Take a look at the employment opportunities that were posted this morning. 👮‍♂️👷‍♀️👷🏾‍♂️👮🏾‍♂️👩🏾‍🚒👨‍🚒" (Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "This is the week! The United Way of Greater Nashua’s Nor'Easter Run/Walk is underway. The Nashua Y is one of the stops. Take a selfie in front of our building! Support or register here: https://app.mobilecause.com/vf/nashnoreaster22" (Facebook)
• Merrimack Parks and Recreation: "Registration is now open for our ever popular Wilderness First Aid Training Course which will be held on Saturday June 4th & Sunday, June 5th from 8 - 5 at Wasserman Park. For details or to register , visit us online at: https://merrimac..." (Facebook)

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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...