🌱 Hampton Beach Summer Sand Sculptures + Fatal Crash + Suessical Jr.

Hi, neighbors! It's me, Paula Constance, your host of the Manchester Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally...

First, today's weather:

Sunshine and less humid today. High: 83 Low: 60.

Here are the top stories today in Manchester:

1. A motorcyclist was killed on interstate 293 just before exit 6 in Manchester. Police said Adam Young, 42, of Manchester, lost control of his motorcycle going around the S-curve and was thrown from his bike after hitting the guard rail. Laconia Bike Week is this week, bringing more motorcycle traffic to New Hampshire highways. Drive safely, New Hampshire. (Patch)
2. If you’re looking for a fun performance at the Palace Theatre, check out “Seussical Jr.,” a performance by student actors in the Palace Teen Apprentice Company (student actors ages 12-18). Performances will be June 16-18 at 7p.m. Then, on June 22 and 23. Find out more about Palace Theatre performances here: (The Palace Theatre)
3. The 22nd Annual Hampton Beach Master Sand Sculpting Classic will be on June 16-18 at Hampton Beach! On Thursday, June 9, 200 tons of imported sand (yes, that much) was dumped on Hampton Beach. The large beach sculpting site is created Monday through Wednesday. Then on Wednesday, June 15, sculptors will work on a master group carve. The solo competition will be on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 16-18, followed by voting for the People’s Choice Award on Saturday, June 18, at 3 p.m. The award ceremony will be on the Seashell Stage Saturday night at 8 p.m. The beach sculptures will be lighted for night viewing. (HamptonBeach.org)
4. Patch Summer Giveaway: A free Summer Giveaway to kick of the new Manchester Daily is now through June 24. Please share this link with anyone who may be interested to find out what's happening locally with the free 5-minute Daily roundup. New subscribers will have a chance to win a Patch swag package: a nice canvas beach bag, comfortable cotton T, and water bottle, for your next summer adventure! You can find out more and sign up here: (Patch Giveaway)

Today in Manchester

• Flag Day Extravaganza! — Goffstown Public Library. (6:30 p.m.)

From My Notebook:

• The June 14 Full "Strawberry" Moon: The full moon Tuesday night will look unusually bright and is larger than most full moons. It's a supermoon, which means at will be closer to the earth than any other time. The strawberry moon gets its name from the Algonquin Native American tribe "and refers to the region's strawberry harvesting season," (but not the actual color of the moon), said NHPR. You can read more here: (NHPR)

You're caught up for today! See you tomorrow for another update.

— Paula Constance

About me: Paula is a freelance writer, author, and award-winning media producer. She is committed to media projects that empower, engage, and help make the world a better place. You can find her on Instagram and Twitter.

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