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5 Things: Bacteria, Playing Fields and Surveys

1. Weather Report: Today: Showers early then scattered thunderstorms developing later in the day. High 78F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent. Tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy skies with scattered thunderstorms mainly before midnight. Low around 65F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 50 percent.

2. Go in the water? Volunteers have collected data on bacteria in local rivers, including Souhegan River. See what they found at the Nashua Telegraph.

3. In Case You Missed It: A property owner in Amherst is once again looking to use his field as a replacement for Cemetery Fields. See what he had to say about the issue.

4. Survey. The Town of Amherst is offering citizens the opportunity to take part in a survey about the Town of Amherst’s current website. They are seeking feedback from the community to help us better serve the businesses and citizens of Amherst and we hope you will be able to assist us in accomplishing this goal. The survey can be found on the Town of Amherst’s website at http://amherstnh.gov/.

5. Patch Fact: Did you know: Medically speaking, most doctors agree that healthy humans can go up to eight weeks without food as long as they have water.

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