Top Stories Of 2025 | Wrestlers Compete In Maine Tourney | Liquor Revenues Down | More: 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 week or so (since I took a few days off).

A Deadly Dog Attack, NH’s Best Sandwich Shops, And A Brewer Convicted Of Fraud: 2025 Patch Year-In-Review: Breaking news in New Hampshire, which included several dead bodies discovered and a country club shooting, was popular with readers in 2025.

Concord Boy Wrestlers Place 5th, Souhegan 7th; Salem Girls 2nd At 2-Day Maine Tourney: NH Wrestling Results: Bedford girls came in 9th at Noble event; Concord JV wrestlers compete in Natick; Exeter, Londonderry, Milford, and Portsmouth also compete.

Pedestrian Struck, Killed | Drug Dealer Sent To Prison | Man Dies During Route 101 Crash: Nearby News NH: Also: Camper burns at homeless camp; restaurants celebrated; arrests; middle school bomb hoax; Christmas lights; wrestling results.

Live Free Or Dry? Falling Alcohol Use Threatens New Hampshire Revenue Stream: NH gets a higher percentage of its revenue from alcohol than any other state. Unfortunately for state coffers, consumption is dropping.

Neighborhood Resolutions Include Meeting Up, Fixing Up And Shutting Up: Block Talk: Resolutions varied, some tangible and others reflecting neighborhood-specific, yet widely held concerns. Many want to know neighbors better.

Pedestrian Struck, Killed During Crash Near Mall | Christmas Eve Powerball Jackpot at $1.7B: PM Patch NH: Holiday light displays video; businesses make donations; court says city officials can’t ban flags they don’t like; Christmas Eve services.

New England Patriots In Trouble

• Patriots Star Christian Barmore Facing Misdemeanor Assault Charge: Report
• Stefon Diggs, Patriots Wide Receiver, Denies Charges Of Strangulation, Assault And Battery In Dedham, Massachusetts
• Patriots Star Stefon Diggs Facing Assault And Strangulation Charges: Report

Here are some other posts readers may have missed:

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🌱 Patch AM: How Londonderry’s “Kearney factor” dominated New Hampshire high school softball

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🌱 Patch AM: How could Bedford’s new open enrollment plan reshape the high school?

Best Of 2025: Amore Pizza Celebrated As A Beloved Salem Staple

🌱 Patch AM: How Concord voices will shape NHPR’s new Christa McAuliffe series

How Much Can You Give Without Owing Gift Tax in 2025?

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Portsmouth Public Library: EmbraceRace: The Color-Brave Caregiver Jan. 14

🌱 Patch AM: What changed after Concord’s controversial zoning board appointment was reversed?

Naughty Or Nice? Read The New Hampshire Candidates' Christmas Questionnaire

🌱 Patch AM: Why Exeter stands out among New Hampshire’s most charming small towns

City Of Concord Library: View Digital Photo Collections Online

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Heavily Intoxicated' Teen Hiker And Friend Rescued From New Hampshire Mountain, Authorities Say

🌱 Patch AM: How Nashua leaders helped shape this year’s Kwanzaa celebration

Chamber Collaborative: Oliveteal Arts Launches New Winter Art Classes

🌱 Patch AM: Why a retiring Portsmouth officer just earned statewide recognition

Returning Holiday Gifts May Carry Added Fees, More Conditions This Year

🌱 Patch AM: Could Londonderry’s town government someday take direct control of Leach Library?

City Of Concord: New Statewide Motor Vehicle Fee Schedule

🌱 Patch AM: How a Phillips Exeter swimmer already stacks up in the Ivy League

Celebrate With InDepthNH: Help Pick Top 10 NH News Stories Of 2025 And Send Holiday Photos

🌱 Patch AM: How a Merrimack rental deal allegedly turned into a $5,500 scam

Portsmouth Public Library: We Craft On Jan. 16

🌱 Patch AM: Why prosecutors want nearly 20 years for this former West High teacher

Wellness In 2026: Where To Sweat, Stretch & Recharge In Concord

🌱 Patch AM: How Concord’s top line took over Manchester’s Brian Stone hockey tourney

Holy Rosary Credit Union's Christmas Caring Campaign Delivers Support To 42 Nonprofits

🌱 Patch AM: Why Portsmouth stands out among New Hampshire’s most charming small towns

The Grinch Gives Speeding Drivers An Unusual Choice: Weird News & Oddities

🌱 Patch AM: Could your past beef purchases bring you a settlement check?

City Of Concord: 2025 Holiday Hours

🌱 Patch AM: How Salem’s first loss of the season came down to three points

Forecasters Warn Of Freezing Rain, Sleet, Ice Accumulation, And Gusty Wind Across New Hampshire

City Of Portsmouth: City Announces Parking And Road Closure Details For First Night (Dec. 31, 2025)

Notable New Hampshire Deaths: Former Fitzwilliam Fire Chief; Former Hillsborough And Deering Police Chief

More Snow On Friday And Saturday Will Lead To Slippery Travel Conditions In New Hampshire

Sen. McGough: Too Early To Discuss Report On ICE Plans To Hold Immigrants In Merrimack, NH

Portsmouth Public Library To Close Early On New Year's Eve, Closed New Year's Day

Mitzvah Volunteers Serve Manchester Community

Portsmouth Fire Dept. Receives Gift Of Meals From Roundabout Diner For Firefighters Working Christmas Day

Ghislaine Maxwell Purchased New Hampshire Estate Using Alias And LLC

Concord Firefighters Extinguish Burning Camper At Homeless Camp Off Integra Drive: Video

Radio Free New Hampshire: Through A Glass Darkly

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