Merrimack, NH|News|
Merrimack Shooting: Fourth Suspect Charged
Merrimack police said Brendan Mericantante, of Nashua, was arrested in connection with a shooting in May.
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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Bedford, NH|News|
Man Stole $500K From 98-Year-Old NH Woman: AG
New Hampshire authorities said a Florida man faces up to 75 years in prison for stealing $488,000 from an elderly woman.
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Salem, NH|News|
Salem Bank Robber Strikes Again: Police
Police said a man who robbed the Salem Bank of America June 4 also robbed a Bank of America in North Andover, Massachusetts, on June 19
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Concord, NH|News|
Concord Man Strangles Golden Retriever: Police
Concord police said Irakoze Ildephones crashed through an apartment naked, strangled a dog and threw glass at officers.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Milford, NH|News|
NH Death Penalty Retained After Governor Sununu Veto
New Hampshire is the only state in New England with the death penalty. Governor Chris Sununu this week vetoed a repeal bill.
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Bedford, NH|News|
NH State Police: DUI Patrols Coming
New Hampshire State Police said officers will conduct drunk-driving patrols the weekend of June 29.
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Concord, NH|News|
Concord Water Main Break: Hospital Offices Closed
There was a water main break in Concord on Commercial Street.
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Merrimack, NH|News|
Merrimack Police: Man Arrested After Sexting
Merrimack police said Aaron Mattil, of Manchester, texted a sexual image of an individual without the individual's consent.
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Salem, NH|News|
NH Peregrine Falcon Shot In Salem; $1,000 Reward Offered
New Hampshire Fish and Game officials are offering a reward for information after a rare peregrine falcon was shot and killed in Salem.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
NH Man Raped Woman: State Police
New Hampshire State Police said Robert Pratt, of Pembroke, raped a woman in Dummer.
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Portsmouth, NH|News|
Portsmouth July 4th Fireworks: 2018 Guide
Portsmouth's July 4th fireworks show will be held July 3.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Nashua, NH|News|
Nashua July 4th Fireworks: 2018 Guide
Nashua's July 4th fireworks show is at Holman Stadium.
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Bedford, NH|News|
US Marshals Seek NH Fugitive Couple
U.S. Marshals said they are searching for Katelin Arsenault and boyfriend Joseph Coutu on drug and assault charges.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Nashua, NH|News|
NH Immigration Checkpoint Nets 5 For Deportation
A New Hampshire immigration checkpoint by U.S. Border Patrol netted nationals of Brazil, China, Ecuador, El Salvador and Mexico.
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Windham, NH|News|
NH's Corey Lewandowski On Detained Girl With Down: 'Womp Womp'
Corey Lewandowski, Donald Trump's former campaign manager, said "Womp womp" about a detained 10-year-old Mexican girl with Down syndrome.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Bedford, NH|News|
NH Baseball Star Grant Lavigne Signs $2M Contract With Rockies
New Hampshire's Grant Lavigne was selected by the Colorado Rockies in the first round of the 2018 Major League Baseball Draft.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Chelmsford, MA|News|
Chelmsford Motorcyclist Critically Hurt In SUV Crash: Police
Chelmsford police said a motorcycle and a sport utility vehicle collided on Acton Road. The motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries.
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Salem, NH|News|
Salem Fentanyl Dealer Arrested In Sting: Police
Salem police said Stephan Martin was found with more than 150 grams of fentanyl, heroin and cocaine.
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Bedford, NH|News|
Serious Bedford Crash On New Boston Road
Bedford police said there was a serious crash on New Boston Road near McAllister Road.
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Nashua, NH|News|
Nashua Driver Crashes Through Pole
Nashua fire responders said at least one person was hurt in a crash on Lund Street.
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