🌱 Patch AM: Amherst community mourns the passing of David K. Pinsonneault

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In today's newsletter:

• Amherst community mourns the passing of David K. Pinsonneault

Also on today's calendar: Trivia Night at Spyglass Brewing Co. — Every Wednesday at 6PM! and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Breezy with some sun, with a high of 40 and low of 24 degrees.
• Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 41, low: 36.
• Friday: Windy with rain, with a high of 57 and low of 23 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• David K. Pinsonneault (nashuatelegraph.com) — Amherst residents are mourning longtime community member and attorney David K. Pinsonneault, 74, who passed away on December 11 after a prolonged illness. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he practiced law for over 40 years and was deeply involved with the Nashua Public Library. Visiting hours are Friday, December 19 in Nashua, with a funeral Mass Saturday, December 20 in Merrimack.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Amherst

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 17

• Trivia Night at Spyglass Brewing Co. — Every Wednesday at 6PM!
  306 Innovative Way, Nashua
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 18

• Tots & Tunes
  Amherst Town Library , 14 Main Street , Amherst
  10:00 am
• Let's Play Chinese Mahjong! (In-Person)
  Amherst Town Library , 14 Main Street , Amherst
  2:00 pm
• Discovery Club
  Amherst Town Library , 14 Main Street , Amherst
  4:30 pm

Friday December 19

• Bubbly Babies
  Amherst Town Library , 14 Main Street , Amherst
  10:00 am
• Postpartum Support Group
  Amherst Town Library , 14 Main Street , Amherst
  10:30 am

Sunday December 21

• Christmas Murder Mystery Dinner Party (LaBelle Winery- Amherst, NH)
  LaBelle Winery Amherst Event Center , 345 State Rte 101 , Amherst
  11:00 am

Wednesday December 31

• New Year's Eve Roaring 1920's Gatsby Dinner, Dancing & Jazz
  LaBelle Winery Amherst Event Center , 345 State Rte 101 , Amherst
  7:45 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 17

• Bonsai Workshop at Liquid Therapy Brewery & Grill
  Liquid Therapy Brewery & Grill , 14 Court St , Nashua
  6:00 pm
• Christmas Cookie Decorating Class with Posy Cottage Cookies
  Hampshire Hills Athletic Club , 50 Emerson Rd , Milford
  6:30 pm

Thursday December 18

• Wrestling at Pelham
  Merrimack Middle School , 31 Madeline Bennett Lane , Merrimack
  4:00 pm
• Fantasy Book Club
  Whipple Free Library , 67 Mont Vernon Rd , New Boston
  6:00 pm
• JMUES Winter Concert
  Mastricola Upper Elementary School , 26 Baboosic Lake Road , Merrimack
  6:00 pm

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Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Amherst PatchAM possible:

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• FloorMe! — (603) 886-9129
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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• Full Size NH Grown Christmas Trees @ Maggies Munchies Milford
  Stop by 589 Elm St Milford, NH and pick up your Christmas tree at Maggie's Munchies Milford Location! Have a New England Hot Cocoa & Cookie while... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Red Wing Shoe Company posted a job opening for Retail Associate (FT) in Amherst. Apply here.
• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Amherst. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Amherst here.

🗞 Nearby News

Merrimack

• New Boston man faces felony, multiple charges after high speed pursuit ending in Bedford crash (unionleader.com)
• How can New Hampshire meet the wellness needs of rural seniors? Start by listening to them. (newenglandnewspress.com)
• Federal legislation would recognize cancer work hazard for firefighters (wmur.com)

Bedford

• ​All Electronic Tolling Begins On The F.E. Everett Turnpike In Bedford Jan. 8 (patch.com)

Nashua

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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