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NYC Killer Accused Of Kidnapping Teen; Fun Things To Do Labor Day Weekend; More: PM Patch NH
Bus driver/crossing guard heroes, murder-suicide linked to theft incident, Powerball soars to $1 billion — don't forget to buy your tickets.

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.
New York City Murderer, Accused Of Kidnapping, Arrested In NH With North Andover, Mass., Teen: Marshals: Christopher Rodriguez was arrested on Thursday, accused of luring a 15-year-old; he was convicted of second-degree murder in 1999.
Find out what's happening in Concordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Saturday’s Powerball Jackpot Anticipated To Be $1 Billion, New Hampshire Lottery Says: If you win — and your odds are 1:292,201,338, it will be the sixth biggest jackpot in history.
Clear The Shelters And Ranch Rescue Ride; Craft Fest; Card Show; Stories; More: NH Patch Weekender: The Labor Day Weekend Edition: Radio-controlled plane auction, farm-flag-freedom fest, farmers’ markets, picnic, school shooting vigil.
Find out what's happening in Concordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Concord And Manchester Men Arrested On Threat, Domestic Violence Charges: Concord Police Log: Woman and man arrested on stolen property charges; Nottingham woman cited after crash; Franklin man charged with stalking, breach of bail.
Teen Accused Of Wrong-Way Driving Head-On Crash; Dozens Arrested In 48 Hours Of Drug Raids: PM Patch NH: Also: Lakes Region felon accused of gun threat against cops, school district gets emergency $4M loan, toasting a Concord crossing guard.
Crossing Guard, Bus Driver Heroes
Read all about ‘em!
- Beloved Concord Bus Driver 'Loves Her Bus Kids As If They Are Her Own'
- Concord’s Friendly Crossing Guard Keeps CMS Students Safe Each Day
- Crossing Guard Greets Students With A Smile And Keeps Traffic Moving Safely Each Day
If you know a school hero who deserves recognition, we’d love to hear from you! Simply answer a few questions, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Here are some other posts readers may have missed:
🌱 Patch AM: Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2025 - Amherst, NH and 10 more events
🌱 Patch AM: Bedford Women's Club Prospective Member Social and 14 more events
Chamber Collaborative Of Greater Portsmouth: Waiting For Godot At The Players' Ring Theatre
🌱 Patch AM: Top Seacoast field hockey players to watch this season
City Of Concord: Family Gym Drop-In
🌱 Patch AM: Churchill Downs expands its footprint in Salem with Casino acquisition
Summer Wrap-Up: Salem Friendship & Garden Club
🌱 Patch AM: Londonderry students brace for new cellphone policies
MacDonald: What NH Democrats Will Never Get Back
🌱 Patch AM: Tragic murder-suicide in Hampton linked to theft investigation
🌱 Patch AM: 5th Annual Poker Ride to benefit Second Chance Ranch Rescue and 13 more events
Benchmark at Rye’s Welcome Center Highlights New Assisted Living Offerings Available in Spring
🌱 Patch AM: Firefighters battle vehicle fire threatening Manchester home
August 30 Garage Sale Hosted By Folsom Acres Condominiums
🌱 Patch AM: Exeter celebrates 60 years of UFO sightings with a festival
🌱 Patch AM: Merrimack man sentenced for military tech smuggling
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🌱 Patch AM: Local resident John A. Cotter Sr. passes away at 83
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