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In today's newsletter:

  • Concord updates Merrimack Lodge winter schedule for local visitors
  • Concord police help return featured fugitive to state prison
  • See who was recently arrested in Concord and where it happened

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 43 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Cloudy, a couple of showers, temps: high: 41, low: 36.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, afternoon rain, with a high of 41 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. City Of Concord: Merrimack Lodge Winter Hours (patch.com) — Residents who rely on Merrimack Lodge services in Concord are being notified of updated winter hours directly from the city. The announcement, issued as an official Concord press release, aims to help locals plan their visits and stay informed about seasonal schedule changes affecting this municipal facility.
   

2. New Hampshire Corrections Says 3 Prior Fugitives Of The Week Are Now In Custody (patch.com) — New Hampshire corrections officials report that three fugitives of the week from December are now back in custody, including one arrested by Concord police and returned to state prison. The other two men were captured in Laconia and Manchester after tips to county sheriffs, and all are being held while their cases proceed.
   

3. Man From Warner Arrested For DUI Again; Faces Other Charges And Violations, Too: Concord Police Log (patch.com) — Concord residents can see a detailed rundown of recent police activity, including multiple arrests and summonses tied to locations like South Main Street, Fort Eddy Road, and local neighborhoods. The log highlights charges ranging from drug possession and DUI to stalking, theft, and resisting arrest, giving a snapshot of current public safety issues in and around the city.
   

4. State buys Granite Place, taking it off Concord's tax rolls; Complex will host legislative hearings starting next week (concordmonitor.com) — Concord is losing about $200,000 a year in tax revenue after the state bought the remaining half of the Granite Place office complex, which will host all House hearings this legislative session. While the move centralizes state agencies and offers easier parking for public testimony, city leaders now face added pressure to grow the tax base, partly through newly donated nearby land.
   

5. AARP NH now accepting 2026 Community Challenge Grant applications (inklink.news) — Nonprofits and local governments in and around Concord can now apply for AARP New Hampshire’s 2026 Community Challenge grants, with applications due March 4. The program, announced from Concord, funds quick projects that improve public spaces, transportation, housing, internet access, and safety for residents—especially those 50 and older—offering awards from a few hundred dollars up to $25,000.
   

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