🌱 Library Book Sale Tomorrow + Crime Spree Culprit Caught

Hello and happy Friday! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through all the most important things happening locally. Here we go...

First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm around the p.m. High: 88 Low: 66.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Manchester:

1. The Manchester City Library is holding a $10 Bag Book Sale tomorrow, Jul. 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Winchell Room on the library's lower level. Visitors can purchase as many books, CDs, and DVDs as they can fit into an average-sized grocery bag for $10. Visit the library website or call directly at 603- 624-6550 to learn more. (Manchester City Library)
2. Police have issued an arrest warrant for 22-year-old Dyllon Potvin of Manchester in connection with a firearm-related incident that occurred on Jul. 22. Officials established probable cause to charge Potvin with felony reckless conduct and falsifying evidence after a neighbor reportedly discovered a bullet in the wall of a nearby apartment. This is the second firearm-related incident Potvin has been connected to in recent months. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call Manchester Police at 603-668-8711. (7 News Boston)
3. A local man faces new charges after a multi-year crime spree across the state that included multiple offenses committed in Manchester. 43-year-old Randall P. Francis of Bedford was arrested in nearby Concord by a patrol officer on Jul. 19 after being found in possession of a stolen vehicle. While on bail out of Manchester last year, Francis was accused of felony and misdemeanor theft, possessing drugs, resisting arrest, and more. He is due back in superior court for a status conference regarding those cases on Aug. 29. (Patch)

Today in Manchester:

• Peter Pan At The Palace Theatre (9:00 AM)
• The Puzzle Cup At Tri-Town Ice Arena (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Manchester Young Professionals is hosting a free float day on the Merrimack on Aug. 7 at 10:30 a.m. Kayaks, canoes, and tasty treats will be provided, so register at the link today to reserve your spot. (Manchester Young Professionals - NH via Facebook)
• The Manchester Parks & Recreation Department is seeking a certified fitness instructor to lead FitLot classes at Derryfield Park this fall and next spring. Interested parties with accreditation through a fitness certifying body can reach out to parks@manchesternh.gov for more information. (Manchester, NH Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Check out the new list of adoptable pets at Manchester-area shelters searching for their forever homes. (Manchester Patch)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! Paula will be back tomorrow with your next update.

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.