Merrimack, NH|News|
Fatal Merrimack Crash On Amherst Road
Merrimack police said a driver was killed after crashing into a tree off Amherst Road.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
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I'm a national news writer for Patch. I grew up in Massachusetts outside Boston and started my journalism career at 19 when I earned an internship in The Boston Globe sports department. I graduated from Boston University in 2007 and became a reporter at Foster's Daily Democrat in New Hampshire before joining Patch in 2010. I've covered three New Hampshire presidential primaries and won awards for environmental reporting and Sunday staff excellence from the New England Newspaper & Press Association. I live in Maine's Midcoast with my girlfriend Julia and too many animals to list here.
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Nashua, NH|News|
Nashua Police: Mass. Man Stole $8K From Tire Shop
Nashua police said John Tully, of Littleton, Mass., was arrested in connection with a theft over the summer.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Woman Killed, Concord Man Hurt In Drugged Driving Crash: Police
NH State Police said James Deveau was intoxicated when he crashed on Interstate 93, killing a Plymouth woman and injuring a Concord man.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Amherst, NH|News|
NH Democrats Control House, Senate, Executive Council
After Election Day, New Hampshire Democrats now control the Senate (14-10), House (233-167) and Executive Council (3-2).
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Merrimack, NH|News|
First Snow For Southern NH This Week: Latest Forecast
New Hampshire latest snow forecast: 2-4 inches possible later in the week as winter makes its unofficial start.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Nashua, NH|News|
Nashua Granite Shield Crime Sweep Nets 3
Nashua police announced their latest Granite Shield crime sweep; the state-funded program targets opioid distribution.
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Salem, NH|News|
NH Votes Out Lawmakers Accused In Porn, Assault Incidents
New Hampshire voted out lawmakers Frank Sapareto, accused of hitting a porn producer, and Jeff Woodburn, accused of domestic violence.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Concord Woman Who Escaped Taliban Wins Election: Top News
Concord's top news of the week also included the Citizen of the Year award and a driver who crashed through the DMV.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Nashua, NH|News|
Nashua Voters Help Elect First Black State Senator
Democrat Melanie Levesque became New Hampshire's first black state senator after defeating two-term Republican Kevin Avard.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Concord Citizen Of The Year: David Ruedig
Concord's 2018 Citizen of the Year award was presented to businessman, school leader and philanthropist David Ruedig.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Salem, NH|News|
Salem Fire Near Ice Center
Salem firefighters responded to a fire at a wood recycling facility on Lowell Road.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Amherst, NH|News|
NH Weather Update: Flood Alert From Heavy Rain
Latest New Hampshire weather: more rain will cause localized road flooding to start the weekend.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, NH|News|
NH Girl Scout Who Helped End Child Marriage Wins Election
New Hampshire teenager and Girl Scout Cassie Levesque was elected state representative after championing a bill to end child marriage.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Londonderry, NH|News|
Londonderry Veterans Day Parade 2018: Time, Route
Londonderry's annual Veterans Day parade is November 10, 2018. The parade starts at 10 a.m. at Londonderry High School.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Nashua, NH|News|
Nashua Veterans Day Parade 2018: Schedule, Route
Nashua's annual Veterans Day parade is November 11, 2018. The parade starts at 11:11 a.m. at Holman Stadium and continues to Main Street.
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Concord, NH|News|
Concord Crash: Driver Medflighted On Interstate 93
New Hampshire State Police said a Pittsfield woman flipped her truck on Interstate 93.
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Exeter, NH|News|
Exeter Voters Elect State's First Transgender Lawmaker
New Hampshire Democrats Lisa Bunker of Exeter and Gerri Cannon of Somersworth are the state's first transgender lawmakers.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Amherst, NH|News|
Mass. Man Admits To Massive NH Fentanyl Bust
Victor Soto pleaded guilty in federal court to transporting a massive amount of fentanyl to New Hampshire.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
NH Flags At Half-Staff For California Shooting Victims
NH Governor Chris Sununu ordered flags at half-staff in memory of those murdered in a mass shooting at a California bar.
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Nashua, NH|News|
Driver Crashes Through Nashua Restaurant
Nashua firefighters said a driver crashed through the Country Tavern on Amherst Street.
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