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? Patch AM: Concord, Somersworth Men Indicted On Drug Dispensing, Possession Charges: Superior Court Roundup
Spotted on the Concord calendar: Dream Come True Travel Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening/Open House

Hey there, Concord! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ???
In today's newsletter:
- Concord men indicted on serious drug charges.
- Investigators probe suspicious death at Concord homeless camp
- Engage in civil discourse at 'The Middle' in Concord
Also on today's calendar: Dream Come True Travel Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening/Open House and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Concordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: If H2O is the formula for water, what?s the formula for ice? ? (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Concordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Windy with periods of sun, with a high of 53 and low of 30 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 50, low: 26.
- Monday: Not as cool; a p.m. shower, with a high of 59 and low of 40 degrees.
? News we're reading
1. Concord, Somersworth Men Indicted On Drug Dispensing, Possession Charges: Superior Court Roundup (patch.com) ? Recent indictments from Merrimack County include several individuals from Concord facing serious drug charges. Notably, Victor R. Anctil and Taylor Bachelder are among those indicted for possession and intent to dispense various drugs.
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2. Suspicious Death Investigation Of A Woman At A Concord Homeless Camp Continues: Follow-Up (patch.com) ? Investigators are continuing to search a Concord homeless camp for clues following the suspicious death of a woman. Found outside a tent, the case has drawn significant attention, with police canvassing nearby areas for information.
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3. NHPR Presents: 'The Middle' Live from N.H. (nhpr.org) ? A live recording of NHPR's 'The Middle' took place at the BNH Stage in Concord where community members engaged in discussions on political discourse. The event featured local panelists and encouraged audience participation.
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4. Schools amend budgets to meet unexpected insurance expenses (unionleader.com) ? The Concord School Board has unanimously voted to raise local property taxes by 6% to address unexpected insurance costs. This decision comes as many school districts face rising medical claims and budget amendments to cover the shortfall.
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5. Jury Finds Amherst Man, Former Hooksett Brewery Owner, Guilty Of Securities Fraud, Theft By Deception (patch.com) ? An Amherst man was found guilty of securities fraud and theft by deception in Concord for misleading a trust to fund a brewery. The case highlights the importance of accountability in business practices.
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? Upcoming Events in Concord
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? Featured events ?
- Dream Come True Travel Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening/Open House
55 Main St, Suite 409, Newmarket, NH, 03857,
11:00 am
Saturday November 1
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Other local events
- 3rd Annual Musicians' Flea Market
First Congregational Church , 79 Clinton St , Concord
8:00 am - Storytime Stations at the Heights
Heights Branch Library 14 Canterbury Road Concord, NH 03301
9:30 am - Route 3 Art Trail
Concord Makerspace , 197 N Main St , Boscawen
10:00 am - Recycled Percussion's last weekend at THE CAKE Theatre
The Cake Theatre , 12 Veterans Square , Laconia
2:00 pm - Dueling Pianos Live
The Barley House Restaurant & Tavern , 132 N Main St , Concord
7:00 pm - Drop In Pickleball
Green Street Community Center , 39 Green St , Concord
12:00 pm - Chris Cyrus
Lithermans Limited Brewing Company , 126 Hall St STE B , Concord
1:30 pm - Cuddle Babies
Penacook Library & Activity Center 76 Community Drive Penacook, NH 03303
9:30 am - Gibson's Book Club reads Brat: A Novel, by Gabriel Smith
Gibson's Bookstore , 45 S Main St , Concord
5:30 pm - Peace & Justice Conversations: US Foreign policy in the Middle East
Zoom
7:00 pm - Pokemon Kids' Club
Concord Public Library , 45 Green St , Concord
4:00 pm
Saturday November 1
Sunday November 2
Monday November 3
Tuesday November 4
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? Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- It?s not the lattes. New Hampshire?s affordability crisis is real. ?New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute Read on Patch
- Herschlag: Ward 10 Is Fortunate To Be Represented by Jeff Foote ?Allan Herschlag Read on Patch
- Higgins: Let's Welcome Mineau ? And Bring On Wells And Thompson ?Barb Higgins Read on Patch
- More info is forthcoming, but some councilors will be collecting food donations as we stand outside the polls on Tuesday, November 4.
If you have the capacity, please bring non-perishable items when you come to vote. I will bring Ward 2 donations to Friends of Forgotten Children and? (Nextdoor Bog Road)
- Cardinal Health posted a job opening for Supervisor, Performance Monitoring in Concord. Apply here.
- Andritz posted a job opening for Production Supervisor in Concord. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Concord here.
Ok Concord! 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
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