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In today's newsletter:

• Which Milford patios made this New England spring dining short list?
• What’s drawing artisans and food makers to Milford’s Hampshire Dome this weekend?

Also on today's calendar: April 18/19 New England Spring Craft & Artisan Show - Milford, NH and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What can go UP the chimney DOWN; but can't come down the chimney UP? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: An a.m. shower; partly sunny, with a high of 77 and low of 61 degrees.
• Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 74, low: 53.
• Saturday: Cloudy and cooler, with a high of 64 and low of 49 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Your guide to outdoor spring dining in New England (wgbh.org) — Two Milford spots make this New England spring dining roundup, giving locals fresh ideas for eating outside close to home. Papa Joe’s Humble Kitchen offers award-winning burgers and poutine on its porch and patio, while Stonecutters Pub lets you enjoy pub comfort food beside the South Higgins River’s breezes.    

• The Weekender, April 16-19: Made in NH Expo 2026, New England Spring Craft & Artisan Show, Earth Day Park Clean Up + more (inklink.news) — Milford’s Hampshire Dome hosts the New England Spring Craft & Artisan Show this Saturday and Sunday, bringing artisans, specialty food makers, and plenty of shopping close to home. The broader Weekender guide also highlights the Made in NH Expo in Manchester and dozens of Earth Day, arts, and family events around southern New Hampshire if you’re up for a short drive.    

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Milford

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday April 18

• April 18/19 New England Spring Craft & Artisan Show - Milford, NH
  The Hampshire Dome, 34 Emerson Rd, Milford
  10:00 am
• Shelter Slumber Pawty! Fundraising is NOW LIVE!! Help the animals reach their $20k goal!
  12:00 pm
• Jon Butcher & Johnny A. in a Guitar Monsters Benefit Concert
  The Park Theatre, 19 Main St, Jaffrey
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday April 17

• School Dance
  MMS Gymnasium
  6:00 pm

Saturday April 18

• GNE Specialty Foods April 18-19, 2026
  The Hills Restaurant at Hampshire Hills , 50 Emerson Rd , Milford
  10:00 am
• Sci-Fi Murder Mystery Dinner Party at LaBelle Winery Amherst NH
  LaBelle Winery Amherst Event Center , 345 State Rte 101 , Amherst
  6:30 pm

Sunday April 19

• MEMBERS ONLY: Monson Center Historic Hike
  Monson Center , Federal Hill Rd , Hollis
  9:00 am
• MILFORD- April 18/19 New England Spring Craft & Artisan Show
  The Hampshire Dome , 34 Emerson Rd , Milford
  10:00 am

Saturday April 25

• JACK HARTMANN
  The Hampshire Dome , 34 Emerson Rd , Milford
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday April 16

• Brush and Beyond Thursdays: Afterschool Painting Grades 3-6
  Hollis Artspace , 30 Ash St , Hollis
  4:00 pm
• Joshua Tree
  LaBelle Winery Amherst Event Center , 345 State Rte 101 , Amherst
  7:00 pm
• The Joshua Tree Concert: U2's Premier Tribute Band at LaBelle Winery
  LaBelle Winery Amherst Event Center , 345 State Rte 101 , Amherst
  7:00 pm
• The Joshua Tree Concert: U2’s Premier Tribute Band (4/16/26 – Amherst, NH)
  LaBelle Winery Amherst Event Center , 345 State Rte 101 , Amherst
  7:00 pm

Friday April 17

• Shhh… Our Secret Menu Is Out 🍷🔥 S’mores, Mochi, Wine Chips & More! Averill House Vineyard, NH
  Averill House Vineyard , 21 Averill Rd , Brookline
  11:30 am
• Indulge in Maple Madness: Wine Tasting, Maple Wine Cream & Tour!
  Averill House Vineyard , 21 Averill Rd , Brookline
  12:00 pm

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• 13 Properties Sold In Bedford During The Month Of March 2026 (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: UMBRELLA (Thank you JEANNE S. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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