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In today's newsletter:

  • Concord residents feature prominently in latest Merrimack County indictments
  • Concord man held without bail after alleged strangulation at apartments
  • See how much homes in Concord and Penacook sold for in December

Also on today's calendar: Preschool Storytime and 9 more events.

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  • Wednesday: A bit of ice in the morning, with a high of 34 and low of 23 degrees.
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  • Friday: Cloudy, a couple of showers, with a high of 41 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man From Franklin Indicted On Knife Threat Charges: Merrimack County Superior Court Indictment Roundup (patch.com) — Merrimack County’s latest grand jury indictments include several Concord residents and cases connected to city police, from alleged drug possession to failure to register as a criminal offender. The roundup also details Concord-related theft and evidence cases, alongside charges from nearby communities like Franklin, Pittsfield, and Boscawen, underscoring ongoing regional crime and court activity affecting local residents.
   

2. Man From Concord Arrested On Strangulation, Assault, And Obstructing Report Of A Crime Charges (patch.com) — Concord police and courts are handling a serious domestic violence case after a woman at the Pembroke Road Apartments reported being choked and assaulted, with language barriers requiring a Swahili interpreter. A Concord man faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, has been held without bail, and his case has been bound over to Merrimack County Superior Court, highlighting an ongoing local prosecution.
   

3. Dozens Of Homes Sold In Concord And Penacook In December 2025: Real Estate Data (patch.com) — Concord and Penacook’s housing market stayed busy in December 2025, with 37 properties changing hands despite the typically slow season. Sales ranged from manufactured homes to a new high-end detached condo in East Concord, giving local buyers and sellers a snapshot of current neighborhood price points.
   

4. Auditorium repairs completed early at Concord High (concordmonitor.com) — Concord High School’s Christa McAuliffe Auditorium is open again after extensive ceiling repairs finished about two months earlier than expected, letting theater classes move back in this week. The high six-figure project is expected to be almost entirely covered by insurance, easing the financial hit for the Concord School District and local taxpayers.
   

5. Frictions linger as Board of Education reviews financing for new middle school (concordmonitor.com) — Concord residents are still pressing school leaders over the size and cost of the new middle school as the Board of Education moves toward authorizing roughly $168 million in bonds later this month. District officials argue past projects ultimately saved Concord taxpayers money and say they expect similar savings here, while the city remains first in line for potential state building aid.
   

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