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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 during the past 24 hours.

Ashland Officer Released From Hospital After Being Shot By Laconia Man During Vehicle Stop: NH AG’s Office: Demitri Zimmer of Laconia was accused of shooting a cop on Monday after a vehicle stop. He died later of “multiple gunshot wounds.”

Carriage House Fire In Portsmouth Brought Under Control In 45 Minutes: Fire crews responded to 188 Lincoln Avenue and stopped the blaze before it spread to nearby buildings.

Music School Concerts | Thrift Shop In Nashua | Library LEGO Club | More: Mid-Week Event List: Also: Crafternoon for kids, Christian young adult game night, how to live an OUTstanding life, storytimes, and vin yin yoga.

Merrimack's Chop Shop 166 Qualifies Again For FIRST Championship In Houston: After finishing 26th in the district, Merrimack High School's robotics team earned a second straight trip to Houston.

Boston Hiker Found Dead In Remote Section Of Kinsman Pond Trail In Lincoln NH, Fish And Game Says:The family of Kent Wood of West Roxbury, Massachusetts, reported him overdue Tuesday morning after a weekend trip to Lafayette Campground.

Mass. Man Indicted On Londonderry Death Resulting Drug Case: Rockingham County Superior Court Indictments: Woman indicted for stealing $12K from sports booster program, NY man indicted on murder charges; Derry man accused of firing gun into house.

Nashua Man Indicted On Distribution, Possession Of Child Sexual Abuse Images: Hillsborough County Indictments: Plus: Nashua crack dealer indicted on new charge; Milford drug dealer indicted on new charges; NYC woman indicted on child support charges.

Concord Man Indicted On Threat, Domestic, Reckless Conduct Charges: Merrimack County Superior Court Roundup: Plus: Manchester man, Sandown woman indicted on drug distribution charges; Hillsboro woman accused of trying to sneak meth into prison.

Sentencing Set In Former Nashua State Rep's Child Sex Abuse Case: Rep. Stacie Laughton (D-Nashua) and co-defendant Lindsay Groves, a romantic partner, are scheduled to be sentenced together on June 2.

Mass. Man Found Dead In NH Home, Then Conn. Man Arrested On Burglary Charges | More: PM Patch NH: Homeless camp shooter gets 10 years in prison, 14 rounded up on drug charges, student to represent New England at robotics competition.

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As Legislators Mull Sale Of Sununu Youth Center, New Round Of Abuse Allegations

🌱 Patch AM: Why Bedford’s school booster club is facing lawyers, police and big questions

Seacoast State Senator Accuses Bathroom Bill Backers Of 'Stochastic Terrorism'

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