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🌱 Why were Newington police called to this high-speed Route 16 chase?
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- Why were Newington police called to this high-speed Route 16 chase?
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- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 33 and low of 24 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 42, low: 25.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 42 and low of 39 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New Boston Man Accused Of Driving 123 MPH In Manchester, Crashing Into SUV In Bedford: State Police Roundup (patch.com) — Newington police and fire crews helped state troopers after a high‑speed crash on Route 16 in Dover, where a driver allegedly fled at over 100 mph before being caught by an off‑duty officer. The broader state police roundup also details a separate 123‑mph pursuit and numerous recent DUI and reckless driving arrests across New Hampshire, underscoring ongoing traffic enforcement in the region.
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Tuesday December 16
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- Durham man charged with using firearm to threaten hunter (seacoastonline.com)
Hampton
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