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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 since New Year’s Eve.

Teen From North Andover, Mass., Arrested On Computer Services, Indecent Exposure Charges In Concord, NH: James Richard Connelly was accused of targeting a 13-year-old girl; detective believes evidence points to a sexual assault in Massachusetts.

SAU 8 Concord School District New Middle School Bonding Process Begins At Public Hearing Monday: The school board will host a public hearing Monday night to discuss borrowing for a new middle school; specific debt info is still unknown.

Chilly Temperatures And Wind Gusts Expected In New Hampshire: Weekend Weather Forecast: Expect sunny skies this weekend with more snow and rain coming up next week, forecasters say.

Injured Hiker From Acton, Massachusetts, Assisted Off Icy Black Mountain Trail In New Hampshire: The Pemigewasset Valley Search and Rescue Team assisted Hillary Reid down a steep, icy trailhead after she slipped and fell on Sunday.

Lakes Region Felon Wanted By New Hampshire Corrections, Accused Of Absconding From Parole: Mark Anthony Monsante has a criminal history that dates back more than 20 years, but has not been seen by parole since November 2025.

Former Congressman’s Band Rocks Seacoast | Music & Coffee | Storytime | Stuffed Animals: NH Patch Weekender: Also: Toy, gift, antique show; movie and b-fast; historical society open hours; Time for Three concert; Chorale performs “Sunrise”; more.

Firefighters Battle Fatal New Year’s Blaze in Manchester: Fire in a four-story residential building has left one person dead, one in critical condition, and seven others taken to shelters.

'John, You're Not Supposed To Be Here:' Councilor Stephen On The Health Crisis That Nearly Claimed His Life: John Stephen does not remember much of what happened after he left the house on Anna Maria Island before having a near-fatal heart attack.

Pittsfield Man Arrested On 2nd DUI, Resisting Arrest, And Revocation Charges: Concord Police Log: Plus: Teen arrested on theft charge at Target; elderly man charged with conduct after; Laconia teen, with priors, arrested on DUI charge.

Top Stories Of 2025 | Wrestlers Compete In Maine Tourney | Liquor Revenues Down | More: PM Patch NH: Also: New England Patriots in trouble; resolutions, neighborhood style; best films of 2025; reportedly drunk teens rescued from a mountain

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