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🌱 Patch AM: Merrimack and Hudson communities remember Rita D. Desjardins

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  • Merrimack and Hudson communities remember Rita D. Desjardins

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Eve Services.

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Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Wednesday: Windy in the morning, with a high of 39 and low of 23 degrees.
  • Thursday: Clouds breaking for some sun, temps: high: 38, low: 10. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and frigid, with a high of 19 and low of 14 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rita D. (Bosley) Desjardins (nashuatelegraph.com) — Many Merrimack residents may remember Rita Desjardins from her years working at Kollsman in town, before retiring to her home in Hudson. Her family celebrates her remarkable 101-year life, filled with gardening, bowling, and large family gatherings. Visiting hours and funeral services will be held in early January in Nashua and Hudson.
   

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  • TOWN HALL CLOSED - Christmas Day
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    • Monday December 29
  • Wrestling at Timberlane Youth Tournament
    Merrimack Middle School , 31 Madeline Bennett Lane , Merrimack
    8:00 am

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  • Excited to let everyone know about the John O'Leary Adult Community Center Blood Drive tomorrow - it's the last of the year in Merrimack.
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