🌱 Merrimack Daily: Stepping Up To Fight Hunger; Weather Warning; More

Happy Saturday, Merrimack! It's Tony Schinella. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny, hot and humid. High: 96 Low: 73.

Here are the top stories in Merrimack today:

1. Get Ready, New Hampshire: ‘Surge Of Heat’ Heading To The Granite State
2. Mom Of NH Boy, Found Dead In MA, Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ To Murder Charges (Merrimack Patch)
3. A Waterfront Compound On Lake Sunapee In New Hampshire: Wow
4. Man Indicted On Kidnapping, Strangulation Charges: Court Roundup (Merrimack Patch)
5. Leslie F. Cameron | News, Sports, Jobs (Cabinet.com)
6. Indictments; 'Surge Of Heat' Coming; And More: PM Patch NH
7. Get Ready, New Hampshire: Surge Of Heat Heading To The Granite State (Patch)
8. James Murphy Obituary (1947 - 2022-05-17) - Dorchester, MA - Lowell Sun (Legacy.com)
9. May 28: Putting Senior Hunger on the Run with Step Up 5K Run-Walk for Meals on Wheels in Nashua (Manchester Ink Link)
10. 🌱 Merrimack Daily: Weekend Events; Obits; Weather; More (Patch)
11. 🌱 Concord Daily: Body Tune Up; Obits; Flags To Half-Staff; More (Patch)
12. 🌱 Milford Daily: Music; Street Sweeping; Fun Things To Do; More (Patch)
13. 🌱 Hampton-North Hampton Daily: Seacoast Community Meals; Names Known (Patch)
14. 🌱 Londonderry Daily: PAC Helps Former Town Manager In Senate Effort (Patch)
15. Donald J. Girouard | News, Sports, Jobs (Nashua Telegraph)
16. Joseph Legay Obituary (1937 - 2022) - Manchester, NH - Union Leader (Legacy.com)
17. 35 Community Meals Along the Seacoast of New Hampshire and Maine (wokq.com)
18. Merrimack Area Weekend Events: School-Family Event; Plants; Meat; More (Merrimack Patch)
19. Merrimack Weather Forecast For The Weekend Ahead (Merrimack Patch)
20. 🌱 Amherst Daily: Summer Camp Info; Obits; Theatre; More (Patch)
21. Elsie Gauvin Obituary (1931 - 2022) - Dracut, MA (Legacy.com)

Today in Merrimack:

• It Takes A Village (10:00 AM)
• Meat Raffle (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Merrimack Police Department: "The Merrimack Police Department would like to congratulate Officer Brian Masker and Officer Aaron Petruccelli for being honored as "EMS Crew of the Year”. An award reception was held on May 18, 2022, at the Nashua Country Club. In 1974, ..." (Facebook)
• Merrimack Public Library: "🥳🎉 The library is once again accepting donations in preparation for our Friends of the Library's upcoming book sale! Drop off small amounts of your book and media donations at our Circulation Desk during our operating hours or call ahe..." (Facebook)
• Miss Merrimack Scholarship Program: "It was a great night last night at Reeds Ferry Family Fun Night! Megan and I were able to perform our Miss NH talents, and hang out with some great kiddos! #missnh" (Facebook)
• Merrimack TV: "We’re covering Merrimack High School’s Spring Concert tonight with three cameras and a few extra helping hands on audio. 🤩 Expect a premiere next week on our channels, website, and YouTube page. Subscribe at http://youtube.com/merrimack..." (Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "Hello, Iraida! These Aqua Blast participants are smiling as we head into the weekend. Enjoy!" (Facebook)
• Merrimack TV: "Tonight we'll be recording Merrimack High School's Spring Concert, which we'll premiere next week. Tonight's event will be (MHS Music Director) Patricia Cunningham's final concert at the school, as she has announced her retirement. Take ..." (Facebook)
• Merrimack TV: "There's no need to panic, don't alert the Merrimack Police Department, last night's Killer Tomato incident at Merrimack High School was simply part of the show! 🤣 Our coverage of the MHS Spring Concert 2022 will premiere next Friday May..." (Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "It's going to be a hot one this weekend. Come cool off at the Y." (Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "LIFEGUARDING: JUNE 2022 CERTIFICATION COURSE Help us spread the word about the upcoming course. Across the the Greater Nashua region, there is a lifeguard shortage. It is a fantastic first job as well as a retirement job. Read More and R..." (Facebook)
• Rotary Club of Merrimack: "Yesterday morning, the club heard from Bianka Cullen, DWC Development Director along with DWC Family Engagement Coordinator Cindy DiPhillipo from the Boy Scouts of America, Daniel Webster Council. So much is always happening with the Boy..." (Facebook)
• Merrimack Public Library: "🤩🌷Happy Friday, friends! We'd love to know what you're currently reading! audiobook, book on CD, e-book, or paper, we love them all! Let us know in the comments what you're reading this weekend! ✨From our library staff: -Stefanie, Case..." (Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "We will be Open 8 am to 12 Noon on Memorial Day. We’ve scheduled some special classes for your enjoyment during that time-frame in all three of our branches. See the image below for the schedule. Registration can be done through SuperSaa..." (Facebook)
• Arts In Reach (AIR): "Are you excited?? See you tonight!" (Facebook)
• Merrimack Public Library: "🥳🎉 The library is once again accepting donations in preparation for our Friends of the Library's upcoming book sale! Drop off small amounts of your book and media donations at our Circulation Desk during our operating hours or call ahe..." (Instagram)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "SUMMER HIRING PARTY: Do you want a summer job with an organization that’s invested in making a difference in a child's life? The YMCA of Greater Nashua is looking for teaching and camp staff to work with kids all summer long. We're hosti..." (Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "[MEMBER NEWS] Learn about our May 25 SUMMER HIRING PARTY, our SUMMER STAFF HIRING BONUS, your 2022-23 CHILD CARE options, impact on the community and more. Find your passion. Find your Y. See you soon! https://mailchi.mp/nmymca.org/may23..." (Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "We will be Open 8 am to 12 Noon on Memorial Day. We’ve scheduled some special classes for your enjoyment during that time-frame in all three of our branches. See the image below for the schedule. Registration can be done through SuperSaa..." (Facebook)
• Merrimack Public Library: "🤩🌷Happy Friday, friends! We'd love to know what you're currently reading! audiobook, book on CD, e-book, or paper, we love them all! Let us know in the comments what you're reading this weekend! ✨From our library staff: -Stefanie, Cas..." (Instagram)

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Events:

• It Takes A Village (May 21)
• Bedford Garden Club Annual Plant Sale (May 21)
• Recycled Percussion REDONKULOUS (May 21)
• Live Music with Nashville's Chris Dagnese (May 21)
• Kreiva Academy 2022-2023 Information Session and Tour (May 22)
• The Basics of Estate Planning (May 25)
• Amherst Lions Club 1st Annual Lions Roar 5k Race & Family Fun Day BBQ (June 11)
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Announcements:

• Karen O’Rourke Receives Certified Financial Planner Certification (Details)
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• SUMMER HELP Pressure & Power Washing HELP (Milford NH Shop) (Details)
• Painter (Details)
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That's it for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new update!

— 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...

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