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Chase Leads To Fatal Crash On I-93 | Journalist, Activist Charged With Wrongful Voting | More: PM Patch NH

School opens food pantry; bank backs breast cancer walk; man dies after dog attack; rain returns to the Granite State; 2025 campaign posts.

PM Patch NH for Oct. 20, 2025.
PM Patch NH for Oct. 20, 2025. (Tony Schinella/Patch)

CONCORD, NH — Here are some share-worthy stories from the New Hampshire Patch network to discuss this afternoon and evening.

This post features stories and information published during the past week or so, since I was on vacation.

Massachusetts Driver Dies After New Hampshire State Police Pursuit And Crash On Interstate 93 North: NHSP: Benjamin Gately of Saugus was chased between Exit 12 in Concord and Exit 18 Sunday morning, driving up to 120 mph, before crashing.

Find out what's happening in Concordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Rain Showers This Week Should Help With The Drought Conditions In New Hampshire: One day, a thunderstorm is possible; expect chilly overnight and early-morning temps; plus, forecasters share a winter weather outlook.

Progressive Political Activist From Hudson Charged With Wrongful Voting: Grace Gato is accused of attempting to get a ballot for her dead mother; she claims she wanted to bury the ballot in her mother’s grave.

Find out what's happening in Concordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Pembroke Man, With Priors, Arrested On Drug, Receiving Stolen Property Charges: Concord Police Log: Pair from Penacook face resisting, disobeying an officer charges; elderly Pittsfield man arrested on crash charge; VT man charged with DUI.

Missing 2-Year-Old Found | Man Dies After Dog Attack | Indictments | More: Nearby News NH: CVS takes over Rite Aid stores; “No Kings” protests; no “foul play,” cops say, after woman found dead inside apartment; government shutdown.

Child Struck By Vehicle In Concord’s South End: Reports: Concord police are investigating a crash on South State Street on Friday afternoon. A second crash was reported on South Main Street.

Broken Ground School Opens New Food Pantry To Support Local Families: The pantry was made possible through the generous support of NH Hunger Solutions, Capital Area Food Access, and the NH Food Bank.

The Merrimack Supports Making Strides Of NH In Fight Against Breast Cancer: Over the years, The Merrimack has been a steadfast supporter — contributing more than $100,000 to help patients, survivors, and thrivers.

Boscawen Sex Offender Indicted On Burglary, Theft, Duty To Report Charges: County Court Indictment Roundup: Another felon accused of being involved in homeless camp robbery indicted; Connecticut man indicted in gold swindle case; drug indictments.

Homeless Man In Concord Arrested On Strangulation And Assault Charges After Incident On Bridge Street: Jonathan Shaw was accused of attacking a woman and impeding her breathing during an early morning incident on Thursday in Downtown Concord.

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