🌱 Why hikers rave about Thornton’s Welch and Dickey Loop views

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In today's newsletter:

• Why hikers rave about Thornton’s Welch and Dickey Loop views

Also on today's calendar: Steven Michael Quezada and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: Why do some employees hide as soon as they arrive at work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 82, low: 56.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 51 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• 9 Breathtaking New Hampshire Trails Under 5 Miles That Offer The Most Spectacular Scenic Views (myfamilytravels.com) — If you’re looking for a quick but rewarding outing close to home, this guide spotlights the Welch and Dickey Loop right off Orris Road in Thornton, complete with parking and route tips. It also rounds up eight other under‑five‑mile New Hampshire hikes with big views, from Franconia Notch to Lake Winnipesaukee, for when you want scenery without an all‑day trek.
   

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📸 Around Thornton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Thornton

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday July 9

• Breaking Bad's "Gomie" Steven Michael Quezada ... →
  The Lakehouse at Owl's Nest Resort, 24 Lakeside Dr, Thornton
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday July 9

• Steven Michael Quezada →
  The Lakehouse at Owl's Nest Resort, 24 Lakeside Dr, Thornton
  7:30 pm
• Breaking Bad's "Gomie" Steven Michael Quezada - Comedy Night →
  The Lakehouse at Owl's Nest Resort, 24 Lakeside Dr, Thornton
  7:30 pm

Sunday July 19

• Summer Music Series at Slice →
  Slice Pizzeria & Sports Bar, 40 Clubhouse Ln, Thornton
  3:00 pm

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📣 Thornton Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday July 12

• Tartaglia's Pizza - FULL BAND →
  Tartaglia's Pizza, 250 NH-49, Campton
  5:00 pm

Monday July 13

• Salad Science →
  Moosilauke Public Library, 165 Lost River Rd, North Woodstock
  11:00 am

Tuesday July 14

• Knit Night @ The Coffee House →
  Mad River Coffee House, 18 Six Flags Rd, Campton
  4:00 pm

Saturday July 18

• PRHS Class of '96 - 30 Year Reunion →
  Covered Bridge Farm Table, 57 Blair Rd, Campton
  6:00 pm
• Morgan Clark →
  Covered Bridge Farm Table, 57 Blair Rd, Campton
  6:00 pm

Monday July 20

• Wild Plant ID Walk at MPL →
  Moosilauke Public Library, 165 Lost River Rd, North Woodstock
  11:00 am
• “Boating at Sunset”, a PAINT & SIP EVENT with Lisa →
  Kalki Indian Cuisine, 41 Village Rd, Waterville Valley
  6:00 pm

Thursday July 23

• Chicken Wire Suncatchers →
  Moosilauke Public Library, 165 Lost River Rd, North Woodstock
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Kennebec Lumber Co posted a job opening for Loader Operator- Chip Plant in Rumney. Apply here.
• McDonald's posted a job opening for Team Member - Late Night Shifts in Lincoln. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Thornton here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Lincoln

• List of Food Trucks Seen At Ashland, NH's July 4th Festival 2026 (wokq.com)

Plymouth

• The Circle program kicks off summer for girls in New Hampshire (newenglandnewspress.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Good employees are hard to find! (Thank you Patricia P. for sending it in!)
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