Crashes Reported On I-293, I-393 | Hiker Rescued | Town Manager Fired | More: PM Patch NH

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This post features stories and information published during the past 24 hours.

5 Federal Changes Oct. 1 For New Hampshire: SNAP, FAFSA, Medicare And More: The date marks the beginning of the federal government’s 2027 fiscal year, triggering annual changes in several programs that affect NH.

Nashua Man Arrested On Arson, Criminal Threatening Charges, After Fire On Barnsdale Road: Update: Follow-Up: Derrick Couture was arrested on Tuesday afternoon after being caught walking in the area of the fire, according to police.

New Hampshire State Police Investigate Multi-Vehicle Collision On Interstate 393: Video: A trauma alert was requested at Concord Hospital after people were found pinned and unconscious in vehicles on Wednesday morning.

I-293 Crash In Manchester, New Hampshire Sends Truck Off Bridge Into Merrimack River: WBZ-TV's helicopter could see first responders on the bridge and on boats in the water, where the truck was mostly submerged.

Trucker Found Dead Inside Tractor-Trailer On Route 101: New Hampshire State Police Roundup: Plus: Woman who fled hospital, which led to an 8-hour manhunt, faces new charges; assault suspect arrested in Keene; blotters around NH.

Londonderry Town Manager Fired At Contentious Council Meeting: Questions remain about why Londonderry Town Manager Shaun Mulholland was fired Monday in a 3-2 vote, following multiple investigations.

Man From Merrimack Accused Of DUI, Driving Onto Penacook Street Sidewalk: Concord Police Log: Plus: Thieves arrested on new theft charges; Loudon teen charged with reckless operation, speeding; loitering at the Storrs Street Garage.

Cops Are Hunting For Arson Suspect, 2 Escapees From Corrections Transitional Housing Unit: PM Patch NH: Also: Nor’easter heading to NH; indictments; cold case unit hosts seminar for New England investigators; Pappas declines NEC debate invite.

2026 Political Posts

• Manzur: I Have Not Endorsed Pappas
• As Ayotte Unveils Manchester Coalition, Craig Leaves Warmington Hanging
• Libertarian Party Social Media Post Calls For Assassinating All Elected New Hampshire Democrats
• Cline: NH First Statewide Chance To Cap Property Tax Growth Comes In November
• MacDonald: If You Don’t Punish Them Now, They Will Punish You
• Rep. Deborah Aylward: Wow! What a Day in Concord, and Beyond. . .

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Somerville Hiker Rescued From New Hampshire Mountain

🌱 Patch AM: Manchester's New Tourism Group Picks Its First Executive Director, Formerly Of Intown Concord

New England BIPOC Festival Returns To Strawbery Banke Sept. 27

🌱 Patch AM: Manchester's New Tourism Group Picks Its First Executive Director, Formerly Of Intown Concord

Respected Best In Class Concord Company Brings Coins, Stamps, Collectibles to a Worldwide Auction Audience

🌱 Patch AM: City Of Portsmouth: Annual Fall Hydrant Flushing Has Begun

🌱 Patch AM: Concord Man Arrested On Cocaine Sale, Drug Possession Charges On The Heights: Concord Police Log

Granite VNA Launches Community-wide Campaign to Raise $2 Million for Hospice House

🌱 Patch AM: Where Amherst residents can drop off coats to help neighbors

🌱 Patch AM: Man Accused Of Torturing A Dog By Piercing It With A Sharp Object In Nashua: Court Report

Caring for a Loved One at End of Life: Guidance, Resources and Support for Caregivers

🌱 Patch AM: Why Bedford’s state senator just won a major clean-water award

🌱 Patch AM: How a 2025 Nashua stalking report led to a new arrest

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