Amherst 5K Race + Evictions Back

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 75 Low: 49.

Here are the top stories today in Amherst:

1. Evictions move forward in N.H., but safety net is catching some (The Union Leader)
2. Fewer Than 4 COVID-19 Deaths In Amherst In 18-Months: Data (Amherst Patch)
3. 25 Colleges With the Lowest Acceptance Rates (Newsweek)

Today in Amherst:

Amherst Patch Notebook

• Opportunity Networks: "When we work together for a cause we can make the greatest impact! The ability 5K is less than 2 weeks away and we are still looking for participants and volunteers so go to https://runsignup.com/Race/NH/... to sign up t..." (Facebook)
• Amherst Town Library: "Avast ye! September 19th is International Talk Like a Pirate Day! Borrow one of these books to help you learn some pirate lingo, savvy? Click the link below then click on the book cover to place hold. https://libraryaware.com/2D96RP" (Facebook)

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— Jason Claffey

About me: I grew up in Massachusetts outside Boston and started my journalism career at 19 when I earned an internship at The Boston Globe sports department. I graduated from Boston University and worked as a news reporter at Foster's Daily Democrat in New Hampshire before joining Patch in 2010.

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