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🌱 Patch AM: Why Hampton’s court sent four Seabrook workers back to their jobs

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Morning Hampton! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Hampton’s court sent four Seabrook workers back to their jobs
  • Hampton community mourns the passing of resident Jay Wikan Clark

Also on today's calendar: Holiday Market and 4 more events.

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Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Hampton-North Hamptonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Saturday: Colder; windy in the morning, with a high of 36 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Sunday: Turning sunny; breezy, temps: high: 43, low: 18. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Mostly sunny; windy, colder, with a high of 30 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 4 of 5 Seabrook employees back to work after theft charges dropped (seacoastonline.com) — Hampton District Court has dismissed theft and fraud charges against four Seabrook public works employees, allowing them to return to their town jobs, while one co-worker still faces felony charges and a 2026 trial. The case centers on alleged misuse of a Seabrook town credit card, with judges citing statutes of limitations and inaccurate complaints in dropping several cases.
   

• Obituary: Jay W. Clark July 21, 1958 - Nov 12, 2025 (petersburgpilot.com) — Hampton is mourning the loss of longtime resident Jay Wikan Clark, who made his home here after adventurous years fishing in Alaska and recently died in town after battling pancreatic cancer. Remembered for his humor, love of people, and community spirit, he built a warm life in Hampton filled with family, friends, and volunteer coaching for local youth.
   


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    Sunday December 21
  • Holiday Market
    Dough Craft Pizza, 2454 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth
    11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Xfinity/ Comcast rates are going up starting Saturday Dec 20, 2025 check your bills..
    Guess im canceling my subscription Need to get me a smart TV to start streaming... (Nextdoor North Beach)
  • ARCH posted a job opening for CNC Swiss Machinist in Seabrook. Apply here.
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Seabrook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hampton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hampton Beach

  • New Album 'Midnight Souvenirs' Showcases Peter Wolf's Songwriting (1019therock.com)

Hampton Falls

  • Seacoast NH Greenway rail trail expansion back on track in Seabrook (seacoastonline.com)

Seabrook


Ok Hampton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I dreamed I was swimming in a pool of orange soda, but it was just a Fanta-sea.
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