🌱 How a Bristol lawmaker figured in New Hampshire’s latest veto showdowns

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Bristol lawmaker figured in New Hampshire’s latest veto showdowns

Also on today's calendar: Luminary HIke to InspiRATION pOINT — Slim Baker Foundation and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 37 and low of 28 degrees.
• Friday: Breezy; rain in the morning, temps: high: 51, low: 19. ⛄️ Brr!
• Saturday: Much colder, with a high of 28 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Republicans fail to override vetoes of book ban, bathroom bills; vow to return to issues (newsfromthestates.com) — A Bristol Republican lawmaker was part of a closely divided New Hampshire House session that failed to override several of Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s vetoes on hot-button bills, including bathroom rules, school book removals, and fetal development videos in health classes. The votes preview ongoing Republican infighting and signal that these culture-war debates will likely return in the 2026 legislative session and campaigns.
   

📸 Around Bristol

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bristol

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 18

• Northern Council Meeting
  Homestead Restaurant, 1567 Summer St, Bristol
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 19

• STEAM Stations for Kids & Special Holiday Family Craft
  Minot-Sleeper Library , 35 Pleasant Street , Bristol
  2:30 pm
• Teen Movie Afternoon
  Minot-Sleeper Library , 35 Pleasant Street , Bristol
  4:00 pm
• Girls B-Ball, H
  Newfound Regional High School Bristol, NH 03222
  4:30 pm
• Luminary HIke to InspiRATION pOINT — Slim Baker Foundation
  The Slim Baker Foundation for Outdoor Education , Inc. , Bristol
  5:00 pm
• Christmas with Elvis
  Newfound Lake Inn , 1030 Mayhew Turnpike , Bristol
  7:00 pm
• Christmas with Elvis 2025
  Newfound Lake Inn , 1030 Mayhew Turnpike , Bristol
  7:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• đśâ- NMMS Band & Chorus Caroling 1st Block
  Newfound Memorial Middle School Bristol, NH 03222
  8:08 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Gentle Yoga and Meditation
  Minot-Sleeper Library , 35 Pleasant Street , Bristol
  6:00 pm

Friday December 19

• STEAM Stations for Kids & Special Holiday Family Craft
  Minot-Sleeper Library , 35 Pleasant Street , Bristol
  2:30 pm
• Teen Movie Afternoon
  Minot-Sleeper Library , 35 Pleasant Street , Bristol
  4:00 pm
• Girls B-Ball, H
  Newfound Regional High School Bristol, NH 03222
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• McDonald's posted a job opening for $18.50 Experienced Shift Manager in Plymouth. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Plymouth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bristol here.

🗞 Nearby News

Plymouth

• ‘Sanctuary Communities' Plan ICE Protest at State House Wednesday (indepthnh.org)

Meredith

• Operators of small food distribution programs see a greater need for their services (inklink.news)

Grafton

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-- The Patch AM Team

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