🌱 New Hampton’s Jim Maggiore makes his bid for House speaker

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In today's newsletter:

• New Hampton’s Jim Maggiore makes his bid for House speaker

Also on today's calendar: 251st Marine Corps Ball.

Today's riddle: What is easy to get in to but hard to get out of? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Cooler with a few showers, with a high of 56 and low of 42 degrees.
• Sunday: A morning shower or two, temps: high: 50, low: 36.
• Monday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 49 and low of 37 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Maggiore challenges Democratic frontrunner Alexis Simpson for House speaker (unionleader.com) — New Hampton Rep. Jim Maggiore is running for New Hampshire House speaker, challenging Democratic frontrunner Alexis Simpson with a promise to give lawmakers more independence and a stronger voice. The five-term Democrat, who has sometimes broken with his party, also proposes a fiscal emergency working group. The Legislature chooses its leaders Dec. 2.
   

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📸 Around New Hampton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Hampton

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday November 14

• 251st Marine Corps Ball →
  DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown, 700 Elm St, Manchester
  9:00 am

Saturday November 21

• Nona's Supper Club →
  39 Main St, Plymouth
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday November 11

• Austin Prep at New Hampton School →
  1 Main St Box 579, New Hampton
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday November 9

• Veterans of Bristol's Past with the Cemetery Trustees
  Minot-Sleeper Library, 35 Pleasant Street, Bristol
  4:30 pm
• Veterans of Bristol program with Town Cemetery Trustees
  Minot-Sleeper Library, 35 Pleasant Street, Bristol
  4:30 pm
• Community Events Committee Meeting →
  The Barbara Greenwood Town Office Building, 5 School St., Bristol
  6:00 pm

Tuesday November 10

• Dementia Vs. Alzheimer's - Bristol →
  Minot-Sleeper Library, 35 Pleasant Street, Bristol
  1:00 pm
• Dementia v. Alzheimers - a Community Wellness program from Granite
  Minot-Sleeper Library, 35 Pleasant Street, Bristol
  1:00 pm
• Historic District Commission Meeting →
  The Barbara Greenwood Town Office Building, 5 School St., Bristol
  7:00 pm

Wednesday November 11

• Library Closed for Veteran's Day
  Minot-Sleeper Library, 35 Pleasant Street, Bristol
• Veterans Day - Non-Emergency Departments Closed →
  Bristol NH
• Planning Board Meeting →
  The Barbara Greenwood Town Office Building, 5 School St., Bristol
  6:00 pm

Thursday November 12

• Fall Music Concert
  Newfound Memorial Middle School, 155 N Main St, Bristol
  6:30 pm

Saturday November 14

• Hunters Breakfast →
  Slim Baker Foundation, 301 New Chester Mountain Road, Bristol
  5:45 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Haffner's Gas Station posted a job opening for Convenience Store Associate- New Hampton in New Hampton. Apply here.
• Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Meredith. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Hampton here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Meredith

• Meredith diner has been serving 'Just Good Food' for decades (wmur.com)

Laconia

• Groveton Looks To Dethrone PCA In N.H. D-IV Girls Soccer Finale (caledonianrecord.com)
• ‘I Hate Them but You Can't Do That': New Hampshire Residents Outraged After Video Shows Man, 70, Slapping Turning Point Volunteer at Polling Place (thenerdstash.com)
• NH Court Case Lookup 2026: Fast, Free Ways to Find Cases (lawfold.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is easy to get in to but hard to get out of?" — Trouble (Thank you Candice H. for sending it in!)
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