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Foster Parents Arrested After Child Severely Injured | Loose Horse Found, Returned To The Barn: PM Patch NH

No leads in 2-month fatal hit-and-run investigation; Starbucks strike; wrestling season starts; weekend movies; tons of Christmas events.

PM Patch NH for Dec. 5, 2025.
PM Patch NH for Dec. 5, 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 24 hours.

Concord Foster Parents Arrested On Child Endangerment Charges After Multi-Month Investigation: Brittany Plaza and Raymond Goudreault were charged after a daycare provider contacted DCYF in June, reporting a child with several injuries.

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After 2 Months Of Investigating, No Leads In Fatal Hit-And-Run Crash On Concord’s Loudon Road: Follow-Up: Cops are looking to speak to anyone on Loudon Road between 7 and 7:10 p.m. on Oct. 3; the vehicle appears to be a 2006-2011 Honda Civic.

Bedford Police Officers Find Loose Horse On Route 1 And Walk It Back To Her Barn: The horse, which was found galloping around Route 1 early Wednesday morning, was returned to its owner safely.

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Wrestlers From 5 Schools Scrimmage At Concord High School In First Bouts Of The Season: Wrestlers from Bow, Concord, Franklin, Plymouth, and Winnisquam worked out some of their kinks during a scrimmage Wednesday afternoon.

Christmas And Holiday Fairs, Auctions, Breakfasts With Santa, And Other Events This Weekend In New Hampshire: Craft workshops; sip and shops; java and jazz; tree lightings; pancakes; small business expo; orchestra performs; cookies; and much more.

Claremont Audit Notes 'Concerning' Stipends Paid To Former School Employees: The Sullivan Report: Unnamed former district employees were paid "concerning" stipends, according to Nov. 13 nonpublic meeting minutes.

Active With The Activists: Starbucks Barista Strike Reaches New Hampshire: The "Red Cup Rebellion" reached New Hampshire on Thursday, when baristas set up picket lines at stores in Epping, Stratham, and Seabrook.

Convicted Knife-Wielding Robber, Not Seen Since February, Wanted For Parole Violation: NH Corrections: John Mills is accused of failing to report. He previously lived in Manchester and Rochester and should be considered “armed and dangerous.”

Musician Loses $70K Of Gear In 6-Alarm Fire | Psych Hospital Delayed Due To Design | More: PM Patch NH: Arctic chill coming; $820M Powerball jackpot; child sexual assaulter accused of possessing burglary tools; guv talks 2026; 12 Days of Cheer.

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