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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 24 hours.

SAU 8 Concord School District To Form Eastman Elementary School Sale Committee: A request for steering committee members to oversee the sale of the property on Shawmut Street will be made in December.

Man Found Dead Inside Camper At Hooksett Rest Area; NHSP Major Crime Investigating: UPDATE: State police say the man found deceased may have died from carbon monoxide; the NH Fire Marshals Office is investigating.

New NH DOE Numbers Show Enrollment Falling, Spending Rising In Schools: Despite repeated assertions education funding is being slashed or downshifted to local districts, K–12 spending has increased every year.

Public School Advocates Decry State's Education Freedom Account Program: Private schools bound by federal civil rights provisions, advocates said, such as the Disabilities Education Act, the ADA, or ESSA.

What's Rape Against An Incarcerated Child Worth: NH Supreme Court To Decide: Arguments before the court center on the sovereign immunity defense the Attorney General’s Office is trying to use to lower jury awards.

Man From Lawrence, Mass., Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison On Manchester Child Sexual Assault Charges: Jonas Vasquez repeatedly sexually assaulted a teenager when he lived with her in Manchester, when her mother was absent.

Chilly Weather Weekend In New Hampshire, Forecasters Say: The National Weather Service says Granite Staters should expect a mix of sun and clouds as well as some gusty winds here and there.

New Hampshire State Police Toys For Tots 2025 Effort Starts Friday: Troopers will be collecting toys in Salem, Epping, Manchester, Hooksett, Bedford, Concord, and other communities, as well as online.

Loudon Man Arrested On Threat, Reckless Conduct, DUI Charges After Penacook Gun Incident, Concord Cops Say: Follow-up: Dylan Lessard was arrested on 8 felonies and 2 other charges on Tuesday night, accused of firing a gun into a kitchen floor.

Another Death Investigation | 3 Dogs Killed During Tollbooth Crash | Events | More: PM Patch NH: School settles former student’s lawsuit; power grid can handle winter demand; GOP: Goodlander’s soft coup comments to military “disturbing.”

Here are some other posts readers may have missed:

Against All Odds, This Small-Town High School Scored A $1M Football Field Upgrade

🌱 Patch AM: Rabies warning issued in Nashua neighborhood

Man Dies After Multi-Vehicle Crash On South Commercial Street In Manchester

🌱 Patch AM: State loan proposal for schools advances with Salem senator's input

2026 Pro Portsmouth First Night Logo, Created By Marketing Director, Unveiled

🌱 Patch AM: Friday Night Cardinal Painting and 11 more events

Presumed ‘Armed And Dangerous’ Felon Accused Of Absconding From Supervision: NH Department Of Corrections

🌱 Patch AM: Portsmouth Fire Department leaders secure new contracts

Free Speech Win As NH Judge Rules 'Repent' Church Sign Wasn't Threat

🌱 Patch AM: Exeter's Danica Caron wins Co-Offensive Player of the Year

Town Of North Hampton: Planning Board Public Hearing Dec. 2

🌱 Patch AM: Hampton hit hard by crypto scams

Chamber Collaborative: Portsmouth Rotary Club Kicks Off Annual Christmas Tree Sales To Benefit The Community

🌱 Patch AM: Carter on Guitar @ Game Changer and 12 more events

Poll: Approval Of Trump's Handling Of Economy Falls To All-Time Low In NH

🌱 Patch AM: New health foundation opens in Manchester

Man Crashes Into Multiple Parked Cars On So. Commercial Street In Manchester

🌱 Patch AM: The Factory and 11 more events

Mt. Washington Summit Environmental Report To Be Unveiled In North Conway

🌱 Patch AM: Serious crash at Bedford Toll Plaza

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