🌱 Merrimack Patch: What You Need To Know Today (Fri, Jun 2)

Hello, neighbors. Tony Schinella here with your fresh copy of the Merrimack Patch newsletter, filled with all the community news you need to know right now.

• National Donut Day 2023 Deals, Offers, And Freebies In New Hampshire
• Judge To NHPR: Turn Over Transcripts Of Interviews In Defamation Case For Review
• Pot Sales Scuttled; Fugitive Is Sexual Assault Suspect: PM Patch NH

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But first, today's weather:

Hot; heavy afternoon t-storms. High: 90 Low: 54.

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Here are the top stories in Merrimack today:

1. Stacyville teacher among 10 New England educators to receive new ... (Bangor Daily News)
2. Merrimack Fire: Yes, We Rescue Birds (Merrimack Patch)
3. Pot Sales By Liquor Commission Plan Scuttled; More Options Out There (InDepth NH)
4. Child Sexual Assaulter Faces Criminal Threatening Charge: Concord Log (Patch)
5. Eagles Add Kate Leary '15 to Staff as Assistant Coach (Boston College Athletics)
6. John Flynn Obituary (1932 - 2023) (Legacy.com)
7. Merrimack Weekend Weather Forecast (Merrimack Patch)
8. Warmington announces gubernatorial run (Manchester Ink Link)
9. Janet Goodrow Obituary (1935 - 2023) - Grantham, NH - Valley News (Legacy.com)
10. Connection Announces Third Annual IT Superhero Awards ... (Joplin Globe)
11. Merrimack High School Top 10: Grace Harper, No. 5 (Merrimack Patch)
12. Merrimack Events Calendar: Yard Sale; 603 Day; Coffee Social; Yoga; More (Merrimack Patch)
13. Who is Dr. Welch… Really? (The Cub)
14. 🌱 Merrimack Patch: Whats Happening Today (Thu, Jun 1) (Patch)
15. Jack Atkinson | News, Sports, Jobs (Nashua Telegraph)
16. Phyllis Roberts Obituary (1931 - 2023) - Webster, NH - Concord ... (Legacy.com)
17. Elizabeth Stone Obituary (1933 - 2023-03-15) - Harvard, MA ... (Legacy.com)
18. Sports in a Minute: Haverhill High HOF tickets (Eagle-Tribune)
19. Timely Writer: Alternative headlines for the Union Leader (Manchester Ink Link)
20. The Weekender, June 2-4: Salem Arts Festival, Neighborfest, WWE ... (Manchester Ink Link)
21. Joseph Ballentine Obituary (1940 - 2023) - Nashua, NH - Union ... (Legacy.com)

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Today in Merrimack:

• Bus Trip - Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays (12:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Merrimack Fire Rescue: "Yes we do that! Today Engine 2 and MPD assisted with the rescue of some baby birds who found their way down a storm drain. From all reports babies found their way back to mom and are doing well." (Merrimack Fire Rescue via Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "Congratulations to Katie Parker, YMCA of Greater Nashua's Executive Director of Member Experience, who graduated last night from The Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce Leadership Greater Nashua. She's pictured with Chamber CEO Wendy Hunt..." (YMCA of Greater Nashua via Facebook)
• Merrimack TV: "🥍🚨 MHS Lacrosse Announcement! 🥍🚨 Watch the Merrimack Tomahawks Lacrosse quarterfinal playoff games vs. the Bedford High School Bulldogs LIVE on Merrimack TV! Thursday June 1 at 5:55PM MHS Girls Lacrosse Saturday June 3 at 3:55PM MHS ..." (Merrimack TV via Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "Last night families had a lovely opportunity to enjoy nature while attending the Merrimack Y Early Education Center's impressive art exhibit showcasing our little artist creations from this year's art class. It was truly a special experi..." (YMCA of Greater Nashua via Facebook)
• Rotary Club of Merrimack: "Great having Matt Casparius present this morning on ALL the Merrimack Parks and Recreation sponsored programs and events. As we head into summer, there is a lot going on in #Merrimack! Thanks for all you do, Matt! Posted by: Maureen Mooney" (Rotary Club of Merrimack via Facebook)
• Rotary Club of Merrimack: "This Saturday, June 3 from 8-12noon! Bring your old electronics to Town Hall! Details and fee schedule here: https://patch.com/new-hampshire/merrimack/electronics-recycling-fundraiser-2023?fbclid=IwAR1PZg1fdA5Ecaqrdai5eBtS_3JUSNl8iDEdwBH..." (Rotary Club of Merrimack via Facebook)
• Arts In Reach (AIR): "🌈 Celebrate Pride Month with Arts In Reach! 🎨🌟 Join us this Pride Month, and every month, as we celebrate the creativity, resilience, and unique voices of LGBTQ+ teens. Let's create a safe and supportive space where every artist feels..." (Arts In Reach (AIR) via Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "CELEBRATE YOUR CHILD'S BIRTHDAY AT THE YMCA! Let the Y make your child's birthday one to remember. Choose a favorite sport or utilize the Ninja Obstacle Course for celebrations. More info? Click here: www.nmymca.org/westwoodpark to downl..." (YMCA of Greater Nashua via Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "Want to give back to your community while also developing valuable skills & building connections? The Y provides meaningful volunteer opportunities. Contact Leila Saremi at Lsaremi@nmymca.org to learn how you can be part of something big..." (YMCA of Greater Nashua via Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Nashua: "When you choose to be happy, it doesn't only benefit yourself, however great it is, but it will benefit those around you as well. Happiness is a chose and we hope you are choosing it tonight. "Whoever is happy will make others happy too...." (YMCA of Greater Nashua via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Tony Schinella

About me: Tony is an award-winning journalist and broadcaster with three decades of media experience in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. He has won dozens of awards in both states. A native of the 603, Tony has been the field editor for Patch, off and on, since May 2011. Patch sites in NH include Amherst, Concord, Exeter, Hampton-North Hampton, Londonderry, Merrimack, Milford, Nashua, Portsmouth, Salem, Windham, Across NH Patch, and sites and newsletters for Bedford and Manchester. Email: tony.schinella@patch.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/an...

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