Electric Rates In New Hampshire To Surge Soon; Motorcyclist Flees Troopers, Crashes; More: PM Patch NH

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Motorcyclist Arrested After High-Speed Chase Through Bow and Hooksett: Stephanie Lane, 35, of Barnstead, allegedly fled from police; however, a state police plane was overhead following her until she crashed.

Possible Flooding In New Hampshire Due To Rain Showers; Great Weather Weekend Ahead: Forecast: National Weather Service: Localized flooding is possible due to heavy rain through Friday; the sun and cooler temps return Saturday.

Lakes Region Burglar And Drug Dealer Is A Fugitive From Probation Violations, NH Corrections Says: Wanted Again: Corrections and the Belknap County Sheriff’s Department are asking for the public’s help in finding Ryan Michael Decato.

Merrimack County Savings Bank Celebrates Foundation Armor's New Headquarters In Amherst: A leading manufacturer of industrial-grade concrete sealers and coatings, the company outgrew its rented space — and The Merrimack assisted.

Pittsfield Boating And Angling Access Site Closed Aug. 1 To Aug. 3 For Balloon Rally: New Hampshire Fish and Game: Public access site to the Suncook River at Frank Lyman Park in Pittsfield will be closed for the event.

An Evening Of Networking And Local Pride With Rockingham Park Legacy Group: The Southern New Hampshire Chamber of Commerce hosted its June Business After Hours event with the group and Tuscan Brands.

Mass. Man Arrested On Assault, Domestic Violence Charges On Branch Turnpike: Concord Police Log: Plus: Man arrested on threat and bail charges; man from Maine faces mischief, violations on North Main Street; criminal trespass at Walmart.

Electric Rates Surge As New England's Energy Policies Take Their Toll On New Hampshire Ratepayers: Some blame the state's Public Utilities Commission for approving recent rate hikes. But the real driver is the cost of generating power.

New Hampshire's Governor Criticizes Utility Regulators' Decision On Eversource Rates: "I'm extremely disappointed in the recent decision by the Public Utilities Commission," Gov. Kelly Ayotte said in a statement.

Murder Suspect Arrested After DUI Crash; Decomposed Body Near Softball Field ID’d; More: PM Patch NH: Trafficking arrests at massage parlor; indictments; fun things to do this weekend; construction worker having a medical emergency rescued.

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Top 10 Most-Read Stories For July 2025

1. After Being Arrested Repeatedly, Concord Woman Now Faces 60 New Stalking, Breach Of Bail Charges: Amber Lynn Gelinas was arrested on June 30 on 30 stalking and 30 breach of bail charges, accused of repeatedly violating a protection order.
2. Police Search For Former Hooksett Police Officer Considered Armed And Dangerous: An officer safety BOLO on Monday warned officers warrants were active against Schleiden Meneide, who they said would attempt to kill cops.
3. 7 New Hampshire Beaches, Including Hampton, North Hampton, And Northwood, Have Fecal Bacteria Advisories: Cyanobacteria blooms have also been sighted at 8 state parks and ponds in Amherst, Merrimack, Salem, and other beaches.
4. Decomposed Body Found In Concord Park ID’d; GoFundMe Effort Started For A Memorial And The Man’s Son: Timothy Russell, 29, of Concord, who had been missing for about a week, was found dead in the woods near Memorial Field on June 23.
5. Fecal Bacteria Advisory On Hampton Beach; Crystal Lake Reopens: New Hampshire Healthy Swimming Update: Fecal bacteria have been reported at other state parks, while cyanobacteria blooms have been found in a southwestern New Hampshire pond.
6. Bedford Residents Ordered To Shelter In Place In Palomino Lane SWAT Incident: The Southern NH Special Ops Unit negotiated with a man after a "check the welfare" call, where no one initially responded to the police.
7. Woman Killed In Derry Motorcycle Accident On East Derry Road: Derry Police and Fire responded to East Derry Road and Pond Road Friday. The woman was transported to the Elliot and succumbed to injuries.
8. Vehicle Crashes Into Barrier At Hooksett Toll Plaza On Interstate 93, 1 Person Ejected: The crash backed traffic up for several miles in the southbound lanes on Thursday. A trauma alert was activated for the person ejected.
9. Manchester Police Arrest Prosecutor From Hillsborough County Attorney’s Office: Thomas Rogers, 35, was arrested on domestic simple assault and then cops say he returned to the address and was arrested again Thursday.
10. Fecal Bacteria Advisories Issued For 9 New Hampshire Ocean, Lake, Ponds, And Beaches: Swimming Update: Cyanobacteria watches and sightings reported at 11 Granite State beaches and waterways, officials say; Manchester's Crystal Lake reopens.

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