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🌱 How a Dover-based fuel fund helped one mom rebuild her life

And on the Dover Patch calendar - Recycled Percussion 30th Anniversary Tour

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Hi there, Dover! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Dover-based fuel fund helped one mom rebuild her life
  • How a Route 16 traffic stop in Dover turned into a pursuit
  • How did Dover athletes dominate pools and tracks this weekend?

Also on today's calendar: Recycled Percussion 30th Anniversary Tour and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Find out what's happening in Doverfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 32 and low of 21 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 41, low: 24.
  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 41 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Gift of Warmth helped Seacoast mom get back on her feet (seacoastonline.com) — A Seacoast mom shares how Strafford County’s Community Action Partnership and the Gift of Warmth program helped her escape homelessness and stabilize her family, and organizers are now asking for community support. Dover residents can donate by mailing checks to CAPSC’s Central Avenue office or giving online, with all funds going directly to local fuel and winter emergency assistance. Contact information is provided for anyone needing help with heating or other crises.
   

• Somersworth woman faces multiple charges after allegedly leading police on pursuit in Dover (wmur.com) — A Somersworth woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly fleeing a state trooper on Route 16 in Dover and reportedly reaching speeds over 100 mph. She was arrested Saturday evening and is expected in court Monday, drawing attention to highway safety through Dover.
   

• Weekend Roundup: Dover swim wins invite; also wrestling, track results (seacoastonline.com) — Dover High School swimmers dominated the Icebreaker Invitational at UNH, with the girls winning four events and taking the overall team title while several boys posted top finishes. Dover track athletes also shined in a 12-team meet in Maine, where the girls placed second overall behind Concord. It’s a strong early-season showing for Green Wave athletes across multiple sports.
   

📸 Around Dover

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dover

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    Wednesday December 17
  • Wee Ones Wednesdays
    The Children's Museum of New Hampshire , 6 Washington Street , Dover
    9:15 am
  • Caregiver Cafe - Held at Dover Chamber of Commerce
    Dover Chamber of Commerce , 550 Central Ave , Dover
    10:30 am
  • 'A Christmas Carol'
    The Players' Ring Theatre , 105 Marcy Street , Portsmouth
    7:30 pm
    • Thursday December 18
  • Community Connections at Stella's Cafe
    Stella's Cafe , 50 Point Place, Suite 33 , Dover
    7:00 am
  • Carols, Cookies & Community
    Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce , 218 Central Ave , Dover
    6:30 pm
  • 'A Christmas Carol'
    The Players' Ring Theatre , 105 Marcy Street , Portsmouth
    7:30 pm
    • Saturday December 20
  • Live Music Art Cafe Session
    Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce , 262 Central Ave , Dover
    4:00 pm
  • 'A Christmas Carol'
    The Players' Ring Theatre , 105 Marcy Street , Portsmouth
    7:30 pm
    • Saturday December 27
  • Recycled Percussion 30th Anniversary Tour
    Rochester Opera House , 31 Wakefield St , Rochester
    3:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Somersworth

  • Off-duty Maine police officer helps apprehend suspect in New Hampshire chase (wmtw.com)

Durham

  • Durham Man Arrested on Hunter Harassment and Felony Threatening/Conduct Charges (nhfishgame.com)
  • UNH men's hockey team defeats previously unbeaten Dartmouth for 5th straight win (unionleader.com)

Rochester

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