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🌱 Patch AM: North Hampton Man Indicted On Murder, Falsifying Evidence Charges: Rockingham County Superior Court Roundup

And on the Salem Patch calendar - The Mall at Rockingham Park Hosts Weekly Farmers Market

Friday May 29th Patch AM

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In today's newsletter:

  • Salem retailers and a local dealership figure in new felony indictments
  • What role did Salem’s senator play in the new gun-law compromise?
  • How Salem’s Joe Sweeney helped rescue a major tax-cut deal

Also on today's calendar: The Mall at Rockingham Park Hosts Weekly Farmers Market and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: Where do you learn how to make ice cream ? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A shower in the p.m.; breezy, with a high of 69 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Saturday: Morning rain, then a shower, temps: high: 53, low: 40.
  • Sunday: Warmer; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 71 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• North Hampton Man Indicted On Murder, Falsifying Evidence Charges: Rockingham County Superior Court Roundup (patch.com) — Rockingham County prosecutors have secured a series of indictments, including several tied directly to Salem, such as an unreturned vehicle at Canobie Lake Toyota, alleged bad checks to BJ’s Wholesale Club, and shoplifting cases at local retailers. The roundup also details drug, weapons, and violent crime charges from nearby communities, underscoring ongoing regional public safety and court activity affecting Salem-area residents.    

• Committee Reaches Compromise on Bill Limiting Local Firearm Restrictions (indepthnh.org) — A Salem-based state senator, Daryl Abbas, helped shape a compromise on HB 609, a bill tightening state control over local firearm and self-defense tool regulations. House and Senate negotiators agreed to language reinforcing state supremacy over towns and agencies while clarifying employee rights and rulemaking oversight. The deal moves New Hampshire closer to stronger preemption of local gun-related policies.    

• Back from the dead, Senate drops opposition to business tax cut bill (unionleader.com) — Salem Rep. Joe Sweeney played a key role in reviving a statewide business tax-cut bill that also boosts Medicaid funding for nursing homes. Lawmakers agreed to a conditional cut in the Business Enterprise Tax and added millions in aid for long-term care facilities. The compromise heads to full House and Senate votes on June 4 and is expected to pass.    


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🗞 Nearby News

Windham

  • Girl Scouts bring cheer to seniors and learn a lot in the process! (therochestervoice.com)
  • Walks Theatre Business Openings Farmers Markets More: The Windham NH Patch Weekender (patch.com)

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  • Man Indicted On Merrimack Child Sexual Abuse Images Charges: Hillsborough County Superior Court Roundup (patch.com)
  • Elder Scam Case In Pelham Ends With Guilty Verdict Against California Man (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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


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