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In today's newsletter:
- Which Amherst student just earned a shot at a U.S. service academy?
Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a flurry, with a high of 32 and low of 9 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Monday: Partly sunny and colder, temps: high: 25, low: 16.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 31 and low of 20 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Governor's son among 2nd Congressional District U.S. Service Academy student nominees (inklink.news) — An Amherst student at Bishop Guertin High School is among 25 young people from New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District nominated by Rep. Maggie Goodlander to attend U.S. service academies. The list spans Naval, Military, Air Force, and Merchant Marine academies, recognizing local academic and athletic standouts preparing for potential military careers. 
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Whipple Free Library , 67 Mont Vernon Rd , New Boston
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Winter Concert / Snow date is 12/18
Merrimack School District , 36 McElwain Street , Merrimack
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Whipple Free Library , 67 Mont Vernon Rd , New Boston
7:00 pm
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
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🗞 Nearby News
Merrimack
- Concord Convict Indicted On 15 Drug Possession, Stolen Gun Charges: Merrimack County Superior Court Roundup (patch.com)
- State House Dome: National Democrats all in to flip NH Senate from red to blue (unionleader.com)
- Top 3 Fidelity Bond ETF Picks for 2026 (nasdaq.com)
Bedford
- Bedford boys open title defense with tight win over Trinity (unionleader.com)
- Toy Drives In Bedford: How To Make The Holidays Merry For Everyone (patch.com)
- DOGE-inspired panel calls for ending remote work for state employees (blackchronicle.com)
Ok Amherst! 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: I didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
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