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CONCORD, NH — Welcome to a new month!

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 Man Accused Of Biting Girl On The Thigh During Late July Incident In The West End: Keith Cassettari faces assault and endangerment charges, accused of biting the girl while separating her from an altercation with a boy.

The Friendly Toast Opens In Downtown Concord: The all-day brunch and bar spot offered free appetizers to customers, with the proceeds from the soft opening donated to charity.

Southern NH Chamber’s 2025 Annual Dinner, Gala Celebrates Excellence, Community, Connection: The evening brought together business leaders, community champions, and Chamber members for a celebration of connection and collaboration.

Apples | Books | Career Expo | Craft Workshops | Thrift Shop | STEAM | More: NH Patch Midweek Event Roundup: Plus: Yom Kippur services; record store customer appreciation and author event; theatre; coffee and an open mic; stories.

Federal Government Shuts Down: What To Know In New Hampshire: Hundreds of thousands of federal workers are expected to be furloughed or fired after Congress failed to reach a budget agreement.

Merrimack Man Indicted On Sexual Assault, Strangulation Charges: Superior Court Indictment Roundup: Man charged with indecent exposure/lewdness; Hudson, Nashua men accused of selling crack; man from Temple faces habitual offender charge.

Man From Hudson Faces DUI, Felony Drug Possession Charges In Concord: Police Log: Mont Vernon man arrested on DUI charge again; VT woman arrested on trespass, prowling, threat charges; Pembroke man charged with assault.

Massachusetts Man Involved In Pursuit Spanning Massachusetts and New Hampshire: Dominick Howard of East Wareham, Mass., fled on foot after his tires fell off. Merrimack police captured him near the Everett Turnpike.

Northfield Teen Who Killed Sister-In-Law And 2 Nephews Seeks 'Lenient,' But Unknown Sentence: Prosecutors want a prison sentence of 118 years for Eric Sweeney; defense attorneys want to seal sentencing docs even after sentencing.

Fatal E-Bike Crash On Interstate | Halloween Fun And Scary Events | ATM Shooter Caught: PM Patch: Drug-related deaths down in NH; town rallies for police chief and schoolteacher in need; advocate says sex work laws need to be changed.

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UNH Survey Center: Early Look At 2026 NH Races

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Seeking Sponsors for BWC Festival of Trees

Changes Coming To Popular New Hampshire Hiking Trail For Foliage Season After Overcrowding Last Fall

🌱 Patch AM: Win tickets to see Alabama in Manchester

44 High St. in Stratham, NH, Open House $715,000

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