Pedestrian Struck, Killed During Crash Near Mall | Christmas Eve Powerball Jackpot at $1.7B: PM Patch NH

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.

Elderly Manchester Pedestrian Killed When Struck By Nashua Woman Driving A Crossover: Responders rushed to the scene on South Willow Street on Monday afternoon and provided medical aid to the woman who died a short time later.

Christmas Light Displays Around Concord (The 2025 Edition): Video: Dozens of homes in the city are offering impressive light displays this year.

Christmas Eve 2025 Powerball Jackpot: $1.7 Billion, 4th Largest Lottery Prize Ever: The one-time before taxes cash payout before taxes is estimated to be $781.3 million, officials say.

Cyr Lumber & Home Center Donates $15,000 To Local Boys & Girls Clubs Across New Hampshire: Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem, Boys & Girls Club of the Lakes Region, Boys & Girls Club Warner Early Learning Center received funds.

Meredith Village Savings Bank Fund Invests In Community With $116,000-Plus In Donations: Orgs on the Seacoast, in the Lakes Region, and in the North Country received grants from the bank's fund at the Charitable Foundation.

Nashua Man Dies After Route 101 Crash In Candia: New Hampshire State Police Roundup: Plus: Blotters from around the state.

Concord Teen And Center Barnstead Man Arrested On Criminal Threatening Charges: Concord Police Log: Plus: Woman with prior stalking charges arrested again; Manchester habitual offender charged; man arrested on Old Suncook Road DUI charge.

New Hampshire Churches Offer Christmas Eve Services, Caroling, Suppers, And More: Patch Event Roundup: Plus: Chair yoga; Rotary in Exeter prepares candles for Christmas Eve; Christian young adult game night; learn about the Web.

Appeals Court Rules Nashua Flag Pole Policy Violates First Amendment: Follow-Up: In a unanimous ruling, Nashua officials were told they cannot pick and choose which messages are permitted on the city's Citizens Flagpole.

Drug Dealer Gets 8 To 16 Years In Prison | High School Wrestlers Battle In 1,450 Bouts | More: PM Patch NH: Also: Powerball jackpot hits $1.6 billion; lewd conduct convict wanted on warrants in NH and Vermont; will it be a white Christmas?

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