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Spotted on the Concord calendar: Elder Abuse & Financial Exploitation Workshop - FREE

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Hi there, Concord! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Concord hospital escape, city arrests highlight busy week for state police
  • Regional cold case summit boosts efforts on Concord-linked unsolved crimes
  • How a Concord bank's $10K pledge keeps vulnerable neighbors in their homes

Also on today's calendar: Elder Abuse & Financial Exploitation Workshop - FREE and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny much of the time, with a high of 66 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 67, low: 40.
  • Friday: Chance of a little p.m. rain, with a high of 69 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Trucker Found Dead Inside Tractor-Trailer On Route 101: New Hampshire State Police Roundup (patch.com) — Concord residents are at the center of several major state police actions, including a large search after a woman left Concord Hospital and multiple recent arrests in and around the city detailed in Troop D logs. The roundup also covers a trucker found dead in Epping and a multi-county manhunt ending in Keene, but repeatedly returns to Concord locations, agencies, and suspects. Readers are urged to contact troopers with any information that could aid ongoing investigations.
   

2. New Hampshire Cold Case Seminar Draws Investigators From All 6 New England States (patch.com) — Concord is playing a key role in New Hampshire's push to solve long-unsolved crimes, with state leaders highlighting cold case work that includes several murders and disappearances tied to the city. A recent regional seminar near Concord brought together investigators from all six New England states to share new forensic tools, genetic genealogy techniques, and strategies for breaking through decades-old cases, while officials urged the public to keep sending in tips.
   

3. Southern New Hampshire Habitat Home Repair Program Backed By $10K Merrimack County Bank Pledge (patch.com) — A Concord-based Merrimack County Savings Bank pledge of $10,000 will help Habitat for Humanity Greater Nashua Manchester fund critical home repairs for low-income homeowners across southern New Hampshire. The program focuses on safety and code issues so seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities can stay in their homes, while also leveraging state tax credits to encourage more local business support.
   

4. AI Art Generators for Concord Small Businesses: Frequently Asked Questions (businessdailynetwork.com) — Concord small businesses are walked through how AI art generators can quickly create graphics for Main Street promotions, social posts, and newsletters without hiring designers. The FAQ explains beginner-friendly tools, commercial-use rights, branding tips, and how to safely blend AI images with real photography so Concord retailers and service firms can market themselves more efficiently and affordably.
   

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  • I am having a little Mini Oktoberfest at Gnomies this Saturday, September 26!
    Nothing too fancy—just a fun day with some of the German foods I love making: bratwurst, schnitzel, warm pretzels, apple strudel, Black Forest cake… (Nextdoor Fosterville)
  • We hope you'll join us for Wings & Wheels at the Concord Municipal Airport on Sunday, September 27, 10 a.
    m. to 2 p.m. Visit www.concordnh.gov/wingsandwheels for more information. This is a free, family-friendly event supporting STEM and aviation. There… (Nextdoor )
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  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Crew Member in Concord. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Concord here.

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: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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