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Greetings Concord! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Concord woman's long assault record leads to new charges and hearings
  • New craft studio on Manchester Street aims to be Concord's creative hub
  • When and where Concord kicks off its Week 3 football game

Also on today's calendar: The Craftworkers' Guild Harvest Shop and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Saturday: Not as warm, temps: high: 67, low: 43.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, a little rain; cooler, with a high of 59 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. After Dozens Of Charges Across 13 Years, Concord Woman Just Can't Stop Assaulting People, Court Docs Say (patch.com) — Concord residents are learning more about a 30-year-old local woman facing a new series of assault, domestic violence, and child endangerment charges after years of prior incidents in the city. Court records detail recent arrests on Ormond Street, a move to impose a previously suspended sentence from a Concord case, and upcoming November hearings in Concord District Court.
   

2. NH Craft Club makes a home in Concord (concordmonitor.com) — A new NH Craft Club studio is coming to Manchester Street in Concord, giving residents a dedicated, weeknight-friendly space to gather, socialize, and try unique crafts. Founder Meg Locker plans to open in October, with an accessible, cozy studio and a full calendar of workshops ranging from pottery to mosaic trays, while still bringing pop-up events to other New Hampshire towns.
   

3. Schedule for Week 3 (unionleader.com) — Concord sports fans can catch the Crimson Tide on the road at Salem this Friday at 7 p.m., one of many high school matchups scheduled statewide. The slate also includes nearby games in Bow, Hopkinton, Goffstown, and other New Hampshire towns, giving local residents several options for a Friday or Saturday football outing.
   

4. Mocktail bars offer a new kind of night out in New Hampshire (wmur.com) — Concord residents curious about alcohol-free nightlife now have Gnomies, a whimsical mocktail bar filled with twinkle lights, games, and art workshops, built around wellness and connection. The story also spotlights similar sober-friendly spots in Nashua and Manchester, showing how nonalcoholic social spaces are growing across southern New Hampshire.
   

5. Judge Rejects Injunction To Block School Budget Cap Vote (patch.com) — From Concord, a superior court judge has refused to block a school budget cap question from appearing on New Hampshire's November general election ballot, clearing the way for voters to decide. The measure, created by HB 1300, would limit school budget growth to inflation plus new construction and cap central office spending, drawing sharp debate between Republican supporters and Democratic critics over property taxes and education funding.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • New Book Reveals the Forgotten Story of America's First Hero —See New Hampshire Read on Patch
  • New Hampshire Book Festival Returns October 2–3 with Two Days of Authors, Conversations and Community —See New Hampshire Read on Patch
  • Andrew arrived as promised on Friday morning.
    He gave us a quote at 10:04 and had everything loaded by 10:30! It was so nice to come home to a yard with no junk pile! (Nextdoor Oakmont)
  • Thanks to NH State police for apprehending the female escapee!
    A huge shout out to law enforcement for a job well done keeping the public safe! We appreciate all involved!! (Nextdoor South End)
  • Genesis HealthCare Corporation posted a job opening for Dietary Aide in Concord. Apply here.
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Ok Concord! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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