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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 during the past 24 hours.

UPDATE: Missing Girl From Merrimack Located; Police Seeking Public Help: The missing 16-year-old girl from Merrimack was located safe and unharmed in Manchester by Manchester police.

Former Nashua Democrat Lawmaker Expected To Plead Guilty In Child Sex Abuse Case: New Hampshire's first elected transgender-identifying state House member, Stacie Marie Laughton, is expected to change plea on Halloween.

NH 1st Congressional District Candidate To Hold Food Drive In Greenland During ‘Democrat Shutdown’: Hollie Noveletsky will be collecting non-perishable food on Friday at her company, Novel Iron Works; challenges Democrats to make donations.

North Country Drug Felon, Fugitive, Could Be In Maine, New Hampshire Corrections Investigators Say: David Albert Collins has a “violent tendencies” warning and is wanted on warrants in both states, including in Maine, for drug trafficking.

Frightful, Fearful Forecast For Ghost And Goblins Trick-Or-Treating Around New Hampshire, Boo…: Expect murky, spooky weather for Halloween, with blustery wind gusts, followed by sunny skies on Saturday and Sunday.

Elderly West End Man Arrested On Assault And Domestic Violence Charges: Concord Police Log: Tilton man charged with assault, mischief, and resisting; man, with priors, faces theft charges; Tamworth arrested on stolen U-Haul charge.

Halloween Mega Millions Jackpot Expected To Reach 3/4ths Of $1 Billion; 9th Largest: The one-time cash payout is expected to exceed $350 million before taxes, officials say.

New Poll Shows Bipartisan Support For Child Care Scholarships In New Hampshire: Redbud Consulting: 58% of Granite State voters believe families with young children are struggling, while just 2% think they are thriving.

Sanctuary Communities' Movement Defies State Law — And Draws GOP Fury: News that progressive activists are organizing to defy the NH's ban on sanctuary cities drew a swift response from Gov. Ayotte, Republicans.

Accused Murderer Indicted | Bedroom Fire Extinguished | Halloween And Other Events | More: PM Patch NH: Troopers accuse man of driving 122 mph; b-fast eatery offers new holiday fare; outdoor burning ban lifted; construction students build beds.

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Stevens: With Concord Facing Enormous Decisions, Grady Sexton Deserves To Return To The Council

Hartshorn: Jeff Wells Deserves Our Votes For Zone B Concord Board Of Education Seat

🌱 Patch AM: Remembering Pauline C. Calderara's legacy in Milford

Herschlag: Ward 10 Is Fortunate To Be Represented by Jeff Foote

Students Learn to See (and Share) Science in New Ways at the Laflotte Innovation Lab

🌱 Patch AM: Manchester mayoral candidates prepare for crucial debate

Chamber Collaborative: PMAC's Unity Of Sound Music Festival To Feature More Than 200 Seacoast Musicians

Bedford Public Library: Fairytales Retold

Beauregard: The Crucial Need For New Hampshire To Keep The FITN Primary

🌱 Patch AM: Indictments reveal serious crimes in Londonderry

MacDonald: Sign-Stealer Loses Right To Vote In New Hampshire

🌱 Patch AM: Hampton Beach embraces Taylor Swift with themed coffee drinks

Maine, Massachusetts Tax Rates Send Dollars — And People — To New Hampshire

🌱 Patch AM: Exeter boys soccer team advances in state tournament

Frameless Glass Shower Enclosures in Bedford, NH

🌱 Patch AM: Governor Ayotte opposes toll hikes affecting Bedford drivers

Best Office Painting Experts in Atkinson, NH

🌱 Patch AM: Explore the hottest homes for sale in Amherst

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