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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:

  • Why Concord's new parking garage lit up the night sky
  • What happened at White Park and Loudon Road in recent police calls
  • Will Concord High pull off a key road win at Alvirne?

Also on today's calendar: Yard Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Warmer with clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 75, low: 44.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Concord's glowing mystery revealed as new parking garage (concordmonitor.com) — That strange glowing rectangle over downtown turned out to be light from the new legislative parking garage between the State House and Concord City Hall reflecting off low clouds. State officials say the lighting was meant to highlight the structure, but after residents' reactions, they'll review how it operates, while local planners note the city had no say over the state-owned design.
   

• Man From Goffstown Arrested On Assault Charges After White Park Incident: Concord Police Log (patch.com) — Concord police recently handled a series of incidents, including an alleged domestic assault at White Park, firearm-related charges tied to a Loudon Road road-rage case, and several arrests involving local streets and businesses. The log details charges against residents from Concord and nearby towns, giving a snapshot of late-August public safety activity around familiar city locations.
   

• Grid Picks: Expect Bishop Guertin to hold off Exeter in Division I battle (unionleader.com) — Concord High's football team is picked to edge Alvirne 20-13 in this week's slate of New Hampshire high school matchups, highlighting a tough Division I Central schedule. The column runs through predictions for dozens of games statewide, noting key players, playoff implications, and which teams are expected to stay unbeaten or rebound from early losses.
   

📸 Around Concord

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Concord

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday September 12
  • Yard Sale →
    669 Union Street, Manchester,
    8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

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  • I would like the thank the woman that works for Keystone that helped me today.
    I was trying to put bags in the collection boxes at the end of Bog Road. The bags were heavy and the chute was high up and hard to push the bags in… (Nextdoor Mast Yard)
  • Concord City Manager Thomas Aspell Jr.
    to Retire Concord City Manager Thomas Aspell Jr. has informed Mayor Byron Champlin and the Concord City Council he intends to retire, effective… (Nextdoor )
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • AG: Bow Search Warrant Executed as Part of Human Trafficking Investigation (indepthnh.org)
  • Sununu to Face Pappas in New Hampshire Senate Race (notus.org)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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