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Hello Concord! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ??? In today's newsletter:

  • Concord detectives arrest suspect in $3.1M gold scam.
  • Concord resident faces habitual offender charge.
  • Concord secures $678,000 EPA grant for site cleanup

Also on today's calendar: PMSPCA Brunch Benefit and 11 other events.

Today's riddle: What did the cloud give to the cashier? ? (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny, a shower or two, with a high of 69 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Monday: Windy, cooler; a p.m. shower, temps: high: 59, low: 47.
  • Tuesday: Cloudy and cool with a shower, with a high of 58 and low of 45 degrees.

? News we're reading

1. Pedestrian Killed; Body Found In River; Retiree Bilked: Nearby News NH (patch.com) ? Concord detectives have arrested Ji Li from Middletown, CT, in connection with a $3.1 million gold scam targeting a local retiree. Additionally, a pedestrian was struck in downtown Concord, leading to part of Green Street being closed for investigation. A homeless woman in Concord faces multiple felony charges, including reckless conduct.
   

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2. Pittsfield Man Indicted On Sexual Enticement Charges: Court Roundup (patch.com) ? A Merrimack County grand jury has indicted several individuals, including Shaun Leary from Concord, for various charges. Leary faces a felony habitual offender charge for driving in Concord despite being deemed a habitual offender by the NH DMV. The roundup highlights legal actions involving local residents and incidents in Concord.
   

3. EPA Announces $2 Million in Brownfields Grants to Cleanup Communities Across New Hampshire (epa.gov) ? The City of Concord has been awarded a $678,000 EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant to restore the historic former municipal stables. This funding will aid in transforming the site into a community space, enhancing local revitalization efforts.
   

4. Owners of Lewis Farm prepare to bring back agritourism after long dispute with city of Concord (concordmonitor.com) ? Lewis Farm owners in Concord are planning to revive agritourism activities after a prolonged dispute with the city over permits. Despite past challenges, they hope to host events like farm-to-table dinners, emphasizing the importance of agritourism for their business.
   

5. Potential School Book Ban Headed To The New Hampshire's Governor (patch.com) ? In Concord the Senate passed House Bill 324, allowing complaints about 'inappropriate' school materials, sparking debate about censorship and parental rights. The bill now awaits the governor's decision, amid concerns about its impact on education.
   

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    Sunday May 18
  • Symphony NH: Illuminated Ensembles - Chamber Favorites
    Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S Main St, Concord
    4:00 pm
    • Monday May 19
  • Collections Camp 2025
    Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Rd, Canterbury
    9:00 am
    • Tuesday May 20
  • BMS Boys Baseball Game Away vs. Fairgrounds
    Bow Memorial School, 20 Bow Center Road, Bow
    4:00 pm
  • BMS Girls Lacrosse Game Home vs. Milford
    Bow Memorial School, 20 Bow Center Road, Bow
    4:00 pm

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    **REWARD** Please, if you have any information about her whereabouts, private message Katie or myself, or call the contact numbers on the poster? (Nextdoor The West Side)
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    I thought posting some photos with her unique markings might be helpful for anyone trying to help us search for her. We still haven't had any? (Nextdoor The West Side)
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