🌱 Patch AM: How Easterseals’ statewide cuts could change care options in Salem

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In today's newsletter:

• How Easterseals' statewide cuts could change care options in Salem

Also on today's calendar: Full Moon Meditation with Gongs & Himalayan Singing Bowls and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, with a high of 74 and low of 62 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 82, low: 56.
• Tuesday: Sunshine and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'It was a good thing for him': Hundreds of clients, staff hit by Easterseals NH program closures (nepm.org) — Salem families relying on Easterseals NH for adult day or in-home care may soon need to travel much farther for services, with one suggested replacement program located in Salem an hour away for some. The nonprofit is closing its adult day centers in Manchester and Rochester and ending in-home care statewide, affecting hundreds of seniors and people with disabilities while the state works to connect them with new providers.
   

📸 Around Salem

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Salem

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 6
• Salem NH Farmers Market →
  Salem NH Farmers Market, 77 Rockingham Park Blvd, Salem
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday August 25
• Full Moon Meditation with Gongs & Himalayan Singing Bowls →
  Bien Soigne, 350 N Broadway, Salem
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Salem Friendship Garden Club Meet & Greet →
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  6:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Botanical Artisan Fair →
  Bedrock Gardens, 19 High Rd, Lee
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday August 24
• Cemetery Trustees
  Town of Hudson 12 School St, Hudson, NH 03051
  6:30 pm
• Select Board Meeting →
  Windham, NH Calendar, 3 North Lowell Rd, Windham
  7:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Board of Selectmen
  Town of Hudson 12 School St, Hudson, NH 03051
  7:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Ballot Machine Testing →
  Windham, NH Calendar, 3 N Lowell Rd, Windham
  8:00 am
• School Board Meeting
  Pelham 6 Village Green, , NH 03076, USA
  6:30 pm
• Event of a Member: Moon River Life Alive Drumming... →
  Moon River Wellness Center, 17 Windham Rd, Pelham
  6:30 pm
• Event of a Member: Moon River Life Alive Drumming Circle with Jason Karol →
  Moon River Wellness Center, 17 Windham Rd, Pelham
  6:30 pm
• Planning Board
  Town of Hudson 12 School St, Hudson, NH 03051
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

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• In GOP primary for NH's 1st Congressional District, few differences on display (seacoastonline.com)

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• August 21st Counter Conversation: MaryAnn's Diner (1370wfea.com)
• NH News Briefs 8-21-2026 (thepulseofnh.com)
• Rep. Richard Tripp Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits (termlimits.com)

Ok Salem! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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