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🌱 Patch AM: Which Exeter senior nailed clutch free throws in Friday’s opener?
Also, don't miss Free Family Morning Out (Exeter) on the Exeter Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- Which Exeter senior nailed clutch free throws in Friday’s opener?
Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, a little snow, with a high of 32 and low of 9 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Monday: Sun, then clouds; colder, temps: high: 24, low: 17.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 32 and low of 18 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Portsmouth boys basketball pulls away in second half of season opener (seacoastonline.com) — Portsmouth High’s boys basketball team opened the season with a strong second half to beat Manchester Central, 59-40, in Manchester on Friday night. The Seacoast hoops roundup linked from this story also highlights an Exeter High senior hitting clutch, game-winning free throws, giving local fans an early-season reason to pay attention.
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📸 Around Exeter
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Exeter
★ Featured events ★
- Free Family Morning Out (Exeter)
Exeter Town Recreation Department, 32 Court St, Exeter
9:30 am
Thursday December 18
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Other local events
- EACC Mascot Program: Rock Solid Partnerships
Exeter Chamber of Commerce , 120 NH-111 , Exeter - Junior Science: Amazing Animals
The Children's Museum of New Hampshire , 6 Washington Street , Dover
1:30 pm - 2025 December Business After Hours - Unitil and OTTO Exeter
The Perch at OTTO , 33 Water St. , Exeter
5:00 pm - Epoch Happy Hour
Epoch Restaurant and Bar
4:00 pm - 12 Cocktails of Christmas at Epoch
Exeter Chamber of Commerce , 120 NH-111 , Exeter
4:00 pm - 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
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
📣 Exeter Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Puppy Preschool (8 weeks-16 weeks)
New Hampshire SPCA , 104 Portsmouth Ave , Stratham
9:00 am - Brunch with Santa
The Exeter Inn
9:00 am - PLEASANT VIEW FARM - EPPING - OPEN HOUSE
Exeter Chamber of Commerce , 120 NH-111 , Exeter
12:00 pm - Christmas Tree Sales St Michael Exeter 2025
9 Lincoln St , Exeter
1:00 pm
Sunday December 14
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Exeter PatchAM possible:
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Mirsky: Strongest Candidates 4 Prez 2028 — Happy Hanukkah Edition! —David H. Mirsky Read on Patch
- Wreath's Across AMERICA Day!
The cemeteries in Exeter had enough wreaths donated to cover each and every veteran! Thank you to everyone who volunteered or donated to this… (Nextdoor Front St) - A building fire at 26 South Main St in Derry, NH, was extinguished, and mutual aid was canceled.
6:26PM on Dec 12: Building fire reported at 26 South Main St, Derry, NH. (Nextdoor )
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Exeter. Apply here.
- Exeter posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Exeter. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Exeter here.
🗞 Nearby News
Stratham
- Marshwood football's Isabelle voted Seacoast Offensive Player of Year (seacoastonline.com)
Newmarket
- Newmarket finalizes riverfront property purchase to expand Schanda Park (seacoastonline.com)
- Seacoast Friday Roundup: STA girls hoop opens with win, more results (seacoastonline.com)
- Notable NH Deaths: Portsmouth Philanthropist Shulman; Nurses From Bedford And Lebanon (patch.com)
Hampton
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-- The Patch AM Team
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