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And check out Nottingham Community Church UU Concert Series on the Exeter Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How a false shooter alarm tested Exeter High’s emergency readiness
- Which Exeter runner just broke a school record and topped fan voting?
- How Exeter’s state delegation is clashing over taxes and school funding
Also on today's calendar: Nottingham Community Church UU Concert Series and 8 more events.
Find out what's happening in Exeterfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Exeterfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 44 and low of 35 degrees.
- Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., temps: high: 39, low: 23.
- Monday: Windy in the morning, with a high of 35 and low of 28 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Exeter High School on false active‑shooter alert: 'Controlled chaos' (seacoastonline.com) — A false active-shooter alarm at Exeter High School on Jan. 6 triggered a massive police response and an hour-long evacuation before officials confirmed there was no threat. District leaders and Exeter police are now reviewing what went right and what needs improvement, especially after a phone system glitch complicated communication and students relied on their ALICE safety training. 
• Lexi Paterna, Will Jernigan are Seacoast Athletes of the Week (seacoastonline.com) — Exeter High School runner Lexi Paterna has been named Seacoast girls Athlete of the Week after setting a new school record in the 1,500-meter run and helping the Blue Hawks win a relay. Several other Exeter athletes were also top vote-getters in the regional online poll recognizing standout high school performances.
• NH Senate Republicans Release 2026 Agenda, Diss 'Idiotic' Democrat Claims Of Local Revenue Cuts (patch.com) — Statehouse debates over taxes, school funding, and housing policy now directly involve Exeter’s own Rep. Alexis Simpson, who is among Democrats criticizing GOP budget choices. Republican senators tout rising state aid to towns and propose tighter limits on tax hikes, while Democrats argue these policies still shift costs onto local property taxpayers and strain families statewide.
📸 Around Exeter
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Exeter
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★ Featured events ★
- Nottingham Community Church UU Concert Series
Nottingham Community Church, 106 Church St, Nottingham
3:00 pm - “Color Me Included”, zoom history program, Rev. Deb Knowlton
Zoom ,
7:00 pm
Sunday January 11
Monday January 12
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Other local events
- PLEASANT VIEW FARM - EPPING - OPEN HOUSE
Exeter Chamber of Commerce , 120 NH-111 , Exeter
12:00 pm - Sean Dempsey launches book "Financial Cheat Codes" at Water Street Bookstore, Exeter, Jan.11 at 3PM
Water Street Bookstore , 125 Water St , Exeter
3:00 pm - EACC Mascot Program: Rock Solid Partnerships
Exeter Chamber of Commerce , 120 NH-111 , Exeter - "Color Me Included" by Rev. Deborah Knowlton
Zoom Program.....Registration Required
7:00 pm - Junior Science: Amazing Animals
The Children's Museum of New Hampshire , 6 Washington Street , Dover
1:30 pm - Rebels & Revolutionaries: A Virtual Homeschool Program
Strawbery Banke Museum , 14 Hancock Street , Portsmouth
10:00 am - Cribbage for a Cause
WHYM Craft Pub & Brewery , 853 Lafayette Rd , Hampton
6:30 pm - Silly Skit Studio
The Children's Museum of New Hampshire , 6 Washington Street , Dover
3:30 pm - Taverntainment Trivia at Shooter' Sports Pub
Shooter's Sports Pub , 6 Columbus Avenue , Exeter
7:15 pm
Sunday January 11
Monday January 12
Tuesday January 13
Wednesday January 14
Thursday January 15
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🗓 Events Nearby
- JAN | Meat Box Weekend | Vernon Family Farm
Vernon Family Farm , 301 Piscassic Rd , Newfields
9:00 am - Intro to Textile Weaving Workshop (Beginner)
Strawbery Banke Museum , 14 Hancock Street , Portsmouth
9:00 am - Fingerless Mitts Knitting Workshop (Advanced Beginner)
Strawbery Banke Museum , 14 Hancock Street , Portsmouth
10:00 am - Italian Table
Exeter Public Library , 4 Chestnut St , Exeter
10:00 am
Saturday January 10
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🗞 Nearby News
Stratham
- Exeter High School on false active‑shooter alert: 'Controlled chaos' (fosters.com)
- NH House Cuts Business Tax Rate as State Revenues Slow (indepthnh.org)
Brentwood
- Plaintiffs pack court to challenge Hampton's rising property taxes (seacoastonline.com)
Newmarket
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