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CONCORD, NH — Here are some share-worthy stories from the New Hampshire Patch network to discuss this afternoon and evening.

This post features stories and information published since Friday night.

After Assault And Threat Arrests, Concord Man Accused Of Stalking And Breach Of Bail On The Heights: John Ratchford was accused of violating bail by dancing near the apartment of a victim. Police have arrested him several times in Concord.

Southern New Hampshire Habitat Home Repair Program Backed By $10K Merrimack County Bank Pledge: Habitat for Humanity Greater Nashua Manchester said the funding will support critical home repairs for qualifying homeowners.

Manchester's New Tourism Group Picks Its First Executive Director, Formerly Of Intown Concord: Visit Manchester named Jessica Martin to lead marketing, tourism promotion and events for the city.

Standup Comedy Class | Adult Game Club | Free Elder Financial Workshop | More: Week Ahead Events: Blackout fundraiser; hot tub sale; garden club meeting; homeschool hangout; STEAM Team; fiber arts; author Mary Anne Totten; Web Wednesday.

Fatal And Nonfatal Motorcycle Crashes | Walkaway Captured After 8 Hours | Indictments: Nearby News NH: Also: Driver crashes Kia into Target store; teens accused of arson in torched castle case; Supreme Court Justice MacDonald resigns; more.

Man From Pelham Dies After Crash On Interstate 93 In Londonderry: Robert Lemieux was driving a Buick sedan when he crashed into a concrete bridge support near Mile Marker 12 on Friday afternoon.

Homeless Teen Racks Up Theft Charges In Concord, Fails To Appear At Court Hearing, Court Docs Say: Previously of Epsom, Genevieve Evangeline Harriman has several active cases after incidents at Cumbies, the Concord Mart, and Hannaford.

Fall Returns To Nashua And Surrounding Communities This Week, Offering Crisp And Chilly Autumn Weather: The National Weather Service expects sunny skies most of the week with midweek wind gusts and more rain showers later in the week.

Man Accused Of Torturing Dog | Statewide Coat Drive Underway | Fun Things To Do This Weekend: PM Patch NH: Lending office, eatery openings; car show ends 39-year run; stalker faces new charge; cops endorse Ayotte; historic progressive jackpot win.

Political Posts

• 2 Supreme Court Cases In Chief Justice Scandal Unsealed, Then Quickly Resealed
• Distant Dome: The MacDonald JCC Agreement Ensnares More Than The Chief Justice
• Florida Senator Scott: New Hampshire Is GOP's Best Chance For 2026 Senate Pickup
• Podcast: Correcting The Record On EFAs, Tax Caps And 'Genocide'

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🌱 Patch AM: Why a key Manchester YDC sex-assault trial just collapsed in mistrial.

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