🌱 Hermit 'River Dave' Leaves N.H. + Police Respond To 'Riot'

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• Hermit "River Dave" moves out of New Hampshire.
• The 39th Annual Gail Singer Memorial Blood Drive.
• All available local and state police called to a "riot" Tuesday night at the Manchester YDC.

First, today's weather:

Breezy with a passing shower possible. High: 77 Low: 60.

Here are the top stories today in Manchester:

1. Roll up your sleeve this summer to help save lives at the 39th Annual Gail Singer Memorial Blood Drive. The blood drive for the American Red Cross, sponsored by the Singer family of Merchant Motors, is especially important now as the state has faced severe blood shortages due to the pandemic. Donors will receive "a Red Cross T-shirt, a complimentary tote bag with vouchers and coupons from many of our partners, and the chance to win a golden ticket prize," organizers said. The blood drive will be on Wednesday, Aug. 24, and Thursday, Aug. 25, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown, on 700 Elm St. Garage parking will be validated inside the blood drive. (Manchester Patch)
2. A New Hampshire hermit, known as "River Dave," has moved out of the state. The cabin with solar panels that David Lidstone, 82, had built and was living in for three decades was in a remote patch of New Hampshire woods next to the Merrimack River. The cabin burned down when it was being dismantled under the order of a judge. River Dave, who was arrested and ordered to leave after being sued by the property owner, said he is starting a new life and is building a new cabin in Maine, where he grew up and has friends. (WMUR)
3. Local and state police rushed to the Sununu Youth Center in Manchester with blue lights flashing, responding to what they initially said was "a riot." Manchester Police and New Hampshire State Police arrived after 8 p.m. Tuesday night, after a radio broadcast from state police asked: "all available units respond to the Sununu Center in Manchester for a riot.” The state police said in the broadcast that the staff "had possibly secured themselves in a room," but did not believe the residents had any weapons. By 11 p.m., law enforcement had "mostly cleared the scene" and called the situation "a disturbance,” saying that several residents of the youth center "were not complying with instructions." You can read more about this story here: (Manchester Ink Link)

Today in Manchester:

• "Snow White" — The Rex Theatre. (10 a.m.)
• Teen Coding Hour — Goffstown Public Library. (1 p.m.)
• On Foreign Policy — Senate Candidate Edmond Laplante. (3 p.m.)
• August Network it Night — 2022. BBQ! Sponsored by TF Moran. (5 p.m.)

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Events:

• 39th Gail Singer Memorial Blood Drive: Aug. 24 and 25! (August 24)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Paula Constance

About me: Paula is a contributing writer, author, and award-winning media producer. She is committed to media projects that empower, engage, and help make the world a better place.When she's not writing, you can find her hiking or watching the fireflies in the sultry moments before sunset. You can follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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