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🌱 Patch AM: What role did Exeter’s House leader play in these veto showdowns?
Also, don't miss Book Talks: Riverwoods on the Exeter Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- What role did Exeter’s House leader play in these veto showdowns?
- Why Exeter’s Main Street ranks among New Hampshire’s must-visit downtowns
- How Dover’s young hockey squad shined under Exeter’s arena lights
Also on today's calendar: Exeter Rotary Luminaires and 6 more events.
Find out what's happening in Exeterfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Exeterfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Very windy; rain, with a high of 56 and low of 26 degrees.
- Saturday: Colder; windy in the morning, temps: high: 38, low: 31.
- Sunday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 43 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
1. Republicans fail to override vetoes of book ban, bathroom bills; vow to return to issues (newsfromthestates.com) — Exeter’s own House Democratic leader Alexis Simpson backed efforts to sustain Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s vetoes of bills on school book removals, bathroom restrictions, and fetal development videos, though Republicans vow to revive them in 2026. The closely divided House repeatedly fell short of the two-thirds needed to override, highlighting sharp statewide debates over transgender rights, education policy, and local taxes that Exeter residents will see again next session. 
2. 8 Standout Main Streets In New Hampshire (newenglandnewspress.com) — Downtown Exeter’s Main Street gets spotlighted for its walkable charm, from views of the Squamscott River to stops like the American Independence Museum and Water Street Bookstore. The piece also highlights Phillips Exeter Academy’s architecture and nearby dining, while comparing Exeter with seven other picturesque New Hampshire main streets worth a day trip.
3. Seniors leading the way as Dover boys hockey beat Seacoast rival (seacoastonline.com) — A Dover High boys hockey win played right here in Exeter saw the Green Wave top Winnacunnet 5–1 at Phillips Exeter Academy, with freshman Ben Cheek scoring twice. Seniors like captain Cam Bourque and Nick Carrier say they’re focused on guiding a young roster back toward championship form, emphasizing leadership, hard work, and keeping the team united through the season.
4. Mother of Kensington man killed by police files wrongful death suit (seacoastonline.com) — Exeter is one of seven Seacoast communities named in a new federal wrongful death lawsuit over the 2024 police shooting of Kensington resident Anthony Previte. His mother alleges officers from multiple departments used excessive, militarized tactics during a mental health crisis, while the state attorney general previously ruled the shooting legally justified. The case could shape future regional police practices and municipal liability.
📸 Around Exeter
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Exeter
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★ Featured events ★
- Book Talks: Riverwoods
4 Chestnut St, Exeter
7:00 pm
Friday December 19
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Other local events
- Italian Table
Exeter Public Library , 4 Chestnut St , Exeter
10:00 am - 12 Cocktails of Christmas at Epoch
Exeter Chamber of Commerce , 120 NH-111 , Exeter
4:00 pm - Candlelight Stroll
Strawbery Banke Museum , 14 Hancock Street , Portsmouth
4:30 pm - Brian Walker performs at Sea Dog Brewing (Exeter, NH)
Sea Dog Brewing Company , 5 Water St , Exeter
5:00 pm - PLEASANT VIEW FARM - EPPING - OPEN HOUSE
Exeter Chamber of Commerce , 120 NH-111 , Exeter
12:00 pm - 12 Cocktails of Christmas at Epoch
Exeter Chamber of Commerce , 120 NH-111 , Exeter
4:00 pm - Candlelight Stroll
Strawbery Banke Museum , 14 Hancock Street , Portsmouth
4:30 pm - Exeter Rotary Luminaires
Buxton Water, Charter St, Exeter, NH, 03833
2:30 pm
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Wednesday December 24
📣 Exeter Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Toddler and Preschool Storytime
Wiggin Memorial Library , 10 Bunker Hill Ave. , Stratham
10:30 am - Drop-In Tech Help
Wiggin Memorial Library , 10 Bunker Hill Ave. , Stratham
11:00 am - Polite Greetings Mini-Series
New Hampshire SPCA , 104 Portsmouth Ave , Stratham
3:30 pm - Kids Dungeons & Dragons (Grades 2-5)
Wiggin Memorial Library , 10 Bunker Hill Ave. , Stratham
4:00 pm
Friday December 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- How the New Hampshire Supreme Court Violated My Rights by Endorsing a “Well-Reasoned” Order —Jeffrey Clay Read on Patch
- NH Attorney General John Formella’s Silence Signals the Death of the State’s Right-to-Know Laws —Jeffrey Clay Read on Patch
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