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Another police chief announces retirement; flag flap leads to $136K viewpoint discrimination award; trooper chase; man scams mom and aunt.

PM Patch NH for Nov. 5, 2026.
PM Patch NH for Nov. 5, 2026. (Tony Schinella/Patch)

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 during the past 24 hours.

Nashua Police Chief Rourke To Step Down In March 2027, Police Commission Says: Chief Kevin Rourke, who has led the Nashua Police Department for five years, caps off a 31-year career in law enforcement next year.

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Man Accused Of Possessing Child Abuse Images Previously Employed By Elliot Health Systems: James Pinet, 42, of Manchester, is accused of possessing child sex abuse materials after investigators were tipped off by Google.

New Hampshire’s Weekend Weather: ‘Here Comes The Rain Again’: With most of the Granite State being abnormally dry or in a moderate drought, forecasters say even a little rain will be a welcome relief.

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Nashua's Flag Censorship Leaves Taxpayers Stuck With $136K Tab: Bethany and Stephen Scaer successfully sued the city over viewpoint discrimination and were awarded $136,071.35 on Tuesday.

Man From Northwest Georgia Arrested On Domestic Violence And Strangulation Charges In East Concord: Kenneth Parker was arrested on felony charges last month after a domestic violence incident in October, according to Concord police.

Troopers Chase Hampton Man From Maine, On I-95, To Route 101 In Manchester: NH State Police Roundup: Plus: Fatal crash reported in Marlborough; blotters from around the Granite State.

Pelham Man Impersonated U.S. Supreme Court Justice To Scam Mom And Aunt: Jason Taylor took $68,000 from his mom and $191,000 from his aunt and uncle in an intricate and somewhat incoherent scheme.

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