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Halloween Howl And Other Events | Poetry Slam And Book Talks | Bonsai And Beer: NH Patch’s Midweek Calendar: Also: Student music recital and other concerts; clothing drive; cruise info talk; financial literacy class; comedy; art; and line dancing.

Nashua Man Indicted On Negligent Homicide, DWI Charges: Hillsborough County Superior Court Indictments: Plus: Nashua man indicted on stolen gun charge; Amherst woman indicted on drug charge; Nashua man indicted on 6 burglary charges.

Pembroke Man Indicted On Kidnapping, Rape Charges: Merrimack County Superior Court Indictment Roundup: Plus: Felon indicted on Concord homeless camp shooting charges; elderly Hooksett man faces child sexual abuse images indictments.

Acting-Concord School Superintendent Says Community Should Attend New Middle School Project Public Hearing: Online, the SAU 8 school board ignores a limited renovation option. Hearing for the quarter of a billion dollar proposal set for Thursday.

Men From Vermont And Concord Arrested On Stalking Charges: Concord Police Log: Man arrested on 2nd DUI charge; assault, protective order violation at Railyard apartment complex; Goffstown man faces felony theft charge.

Analysis: Your Paycheck Buys Less Than It Did A Decade Ago: A study done by the NH Fiscal Policy Institute indicates a typical family of 4 disposable income over the last decade has dropped by $17K.

Judge Reaffirms Life Without Parole Unconstitutional For Minors: Grafton Superior Court Judge Lawrence MacLeod is standing by his ruling that life sentences without the possibility of parole.

Gov. Ayotte Seeking Applications For Key Positions: Anyone interested in these vacancies or any other appointed position can email governorappts@nh.gov to apply or seek further information.

John E. Sununu Makes It Official, Announces Bid To Return To U.S. Senate: In an announcement video, the 61-year-old Sununu says it's time to "lower the temperature" in American politics.

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