Londonderry Business Of The Year + Students Honor Police

Happy Friday, Londonderry! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Rain until evening. High: 75 Low: 55.

Here are the top stories in Londonderry today:

1. Bullets continue flying into homes on same NH block (Boston 25 News)
2. Search continues for driver in hit-and-run that killed retired police sergeant (WMUR Manchester)
3. New Hampshire spots to visit this fall (WMUR Manchester)
4. High school football: Rivalry weekend brings out the best in teams (The Union Leader)
5. Police in New Hampshire issue reminder that stealing apples is a crime (WMUR Manchester)
6. Town officials, business leaders offer 'State of the Region' update (Eagle-Tribune)

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Today in Londonderry:

• Fall Pep Rally - Londonderry High School (12:00 AM)

Londonderry Patch Notebook

• Londonderry Police Department: "We receive nice cards / drawings / letters throughout the year but especially around 9/11. Here are some nice notes from South School's 2nd Grade Classes of Ms. Del Rossi and Mrs. Cutili. We truly work and live in a great town Town of Lo..." (Facebook)
• Londonderry Police Department: "If you have any information that can help solve this hit-and-run crash, which killed Hudson, NH Police Sgt. Donna Briggs (Ret.), please contact New Hampshire State Police or our anonymous tipline (603)425-5999. Our thoughts and prayers a..." (Facebook)
• Greater Derry Londonderry Chamber of Commerce: "We're thrilled to announce our 2021 Business of the Year sponsored by Primary Bank . Congratulations to Business Cents ! Looking forward to honoring you at our Annual Dinner and Awards Celebration October 7th at LaBelle Winery . Tickets ..." (Facebook)
• Leach Library: "Did you know your Leach Library card gives you access to museum passes and coupons? The library currently has passes to ten nearby museums. Call the library to reserve a pass at (603) 432-1132. Our newest passes are for the Children’s Mu..." (Facebook)
• Leach Library: "Click the photo below to share a story with Miss Jennifer! Today she is reading "Dino-Gro" by Matt Myers. To reserve this book, please call the library at 432-1132 or sign in to your account on the library catalog." (Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Londonderry: "Fall in New Hampshire is really something special! Apple picking, leaf peeping, bike rides, and more, what's your favorite fall activity? 🍂" (Facebook)
• YMCA of Greater Londonderry: "Join us this Saturday for Kid's Night at the Y! Enjoy an evening out while your children have fun. Our trained staff keep your kids healthy and active with art projects, STEM, active play, and more! A pizza dinner will be served. Registe..." (Facebook)

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— Jason Claffey

About me: I grew up in Massachusetts outside Boston and started my journalism career at 19 when I earned an internship at The Boston Globe sports department. I graduated from Boston University and worked as a news reporter at Foster's Daily Democrat in New Hampshire before joining Patch in 2010.

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