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š± How Straffordās own Gus Speth is sharing his new novel free.
Strafford, New Hampshire Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Strafford! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Straffordās own Gus Speth is sharing his new novel free.
- See where Strafford-area drivers can find the weekās cheapest midgrade gas.
- Which Strafford County alums are competing in college games this Saturday?
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 40 degrees.
- Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 62, low: 37.
- Sunday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 64 and low of 52 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Strafford's Speth Releases New Novel (ourherald.com) ā Strafford resident and noted author Gus Speth is offering his new novel, āJericho River,ā free to readers, with eBook and PDF versions available online. After more than 20 years in Strafford, heās expanding from acclaimed nonfiction and memoir into fiction, and subscribers can read more about his local ties and literary journey in this weekās issue. 
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ā¢ Lowest midgrade gas price in Strafford County available at $4.49 per gallon in week ending Oct. 3 (straffordnews.com) ā Drivers in Strafford and nearby towns are seeing the lowest reported midgrade gas price in Strafford County at $4.49 per gallon for the week ending Oct. 3, with the county average at $4.84. The report compares prices across local communities and against state and national averages, noting that fuel costs remain elevated despite easing from earlier highs. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Which ex-high school standouts featured in Strafford County area will compete on Saturday, Oct. 10? (straffordnews.com) ā Former Strafford County-area high school standouts from schools like Spaulding, Oyster River, St. Thomas Aquinas, and Somersworth are suiting up for college games on Saturday, Oct. 10. Local fans can follow these Rochester, Lee, Somersworth, and other hometown athletes as they compete across New England in football and volleyball matchups throughout the afternoon. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
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Girls Volleyball (JV) Game vs Somersworth
Strafford School, 22 Roller Coaster Rd, Strafford
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Girls Volleyball (V) Game vs Somersworth
Strafford School, 22 Roller Coaster Rd, Strafford
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Girls Volleyball (JV) Game @ Portsmouth
Portsmouth Middle School
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Cross Country Championship @ SEL Championship -- All Teams
Coe-Brown Northwood Academy
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Girls Volleyball (V) Game @ Portsmouth
Portsmouth Middle School
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Boys Soccer Game @ Pembroke
Pembroke Academy Middle School
5:00 pm -
Girls Soccer Game vs Deerfield
Strafford School, 22 Roller Coaster Rd, Strafford
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Boys Soccer Game vs Deerfield
Strafford School, 22 Roller Coaster Rd, Strafford
5:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
Thursday October 15
Tuesday October 20
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Caregiver CafĆ© for Family Caregivers Farmington ā
Goodwin Public Library, 422 Main Street, Farmington
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Big Trees Talk & Walk with John Wallace ā
Barrington Public Library, 426 Calef Highway, Barrington
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Stray Dog at the Governor's Inn and Garage ā
Governor's Inn, 78 Wakefield Street, Rochester
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Period Party
Goodwin Library, 422 Main Street, Farmington
10:30 am
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
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Rochester
- Poe Bean Cafe Opens In Downtown Rochester, NH This December (wokq.com)
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Epsom
- 'Armed and dangerous': Gilmanton police find guns in search for suspect (wmur.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" ā Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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