Woman Rescued From River | Rising Political Star Accused Of Emotional And Financial Abuse | More: PM Patch NH

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Woman In Mental Distress Rescued By Concord Police From The Merrimack River: Video: Police officers pulled a woman out of the river near the Concord Crew Boat House behind the Everett Arena on Thursday morning.

Abuse Allegations Rock Nashua Democrat's Political Rise: Oscar Villacis, a school board candidate, is accused by a former business partner and intern of emotional and financial abuse.

Warm Temperatures And Sunny Skies Return To New Hampshire, Weather Forecasters Say: After much-needed rain, the sunny skies return to the Granite State, and with it, some picture-perfect early autumn weather.

NH, Mass. Investigation Leads To Cops Seizing 2,113 Grams Of Fentanyl, 2.5-Plus Pounds Of Meth: The 6-month investigation started in Manchester and led to Lawrence; 4 arrested on distribution charges; “presence of carfentanil” reported.

Pro Portsmouth Inc. Seeks First Night Portsmouth 2026 Logo Design: This event marks the beginning of Pro Portsmouth’s 49th year of producing events on the Seacoast. The contest deadline is Oct. 29.

Running For Office In 2025? Tell Nashua NH Patch Readers About Your Campaign: Candidates running for office in the Nov. 4, 2025, election can tell Patch readers why they are running before Election Day.

250 Grams Of Fentanyl Seized By DEA In Trafficking Probe With Salem Police: The agency touted the effort as a "great collaboration."

Running For Office In 2025? Tell Portsmouth NH Patch Readers About Your Campaign: Candidates running for office in the Nov. 4, 2025, election can tell Patch readers why they are running before Election Day.

Salem GOP State Rep. Files Bill Aimed At Impeaching Concord's Executive Councilor, A Democrat: The legislation sponsored by state Rep. Joe Sweeney would seek to determine if there are grounds to remove Karen Liot Hill from office.

Accused Wrong-Way Drunken Driver Causes Head-On Crash | Truck Rollover | More: PM Patch NH: Also: Indictments; fun things to do; fields of flags honors vets; drug sale arrests; school pays after free speech debacle; more.

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