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🌱 How a Derry chef turns lobster into true New England soul food
Derry, New Hampshire Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Derry! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Derry chef turns lobster into true New England soul food
- How Derry crews helped after a serious Route 101 crash.
Also on today's calendar: Swing, Sip and Savor Golf Event (8/20/26 – Derry, NH) and 3 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Tara W.!
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 93, low: 70.
- Saturday: Hot; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lobstah! (hippopress.com) — If you love lobster in Derry, chef Andy Day at Cask & Vine calls it true “New England soul food” and favors simple, buttery preparations that highlight the meat. The story also shares expert tips from New Hampshire seafood pros on choosing live lobsters, cooking them just right, and what makes a great lobster roll worth the drive. 
• Tractor-Trailer, Van Collision Sends 2 To The Hospital: New Hampshire State Police Roundup (patch.com) — New Hampshire State Police detail several recent incidents, including a Route 101 crash where Auburn, Candia, and Derry fire departments helped two injured drivers, and a serious I-89 rollover injuring a Londonderry resident. The roundup also lists multiple DUI, speeding, and reckless driving arrests across the state, including a reckless operation case in Derry, offering a snapshot of current highway safety issues affecting local commuters.
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Upcoming Events in
Derry
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★ Featured events ★
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Draw the Line →
LaBelle Winery Derry Event Center, 14 NH-111, Derry
7:00 pm
Thursday August 13
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Other local events
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2026 Lunch & Leads Networking - AUG
Greater Derry Londonderry Chamber of Commerce 29 W Broadway, Derry, NH 03038
11:45 am -
Commerce & Economic Policy Committee Meeting
Greater Derry Londonderry Chamber of Commerce 29 West Broadway Derry, NH 03038
11:00 am -
Swing, Sip and Savor Golf Event (8/20/26 – Derry, NH) →
The Links at LaBelle Golf Course, 14 NH-111, Derry
5:00 pm -
Mixology Demo Class & Tasting: Summer Wine Cocktails (8/20/26 – Derry) →
LaBelle Winery Derry Event Center, 14 NH-111, Derry
6:00 pm -
NH PoutineFest — Stay Work Play New Hampshire →
603 Brewery and Beer Hall, 42 Main St, Londonderry
11:30 am
Tuesday August 11
Thursday August 13
Thursday August 20
Saturday August 29
🗓 Events Nearby
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Massabesic Gardens Tour →
NH Audubon Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn
9:00 am -
Eat Your Garden! →
Griffin Free Public Library, 22 Hooksett Rd, Auburn
1:00 pm -
Summer reading program →
Griffin Free Public Library, 22 Hooksett Rd, Auburn
1:00 pm -
Election Planning Meeting →
Windham, NH Calendar Windham, NH 03087
1:00 pm -
Pre-Band Camp
Salem High School Salem, NH 03079
5:00 pm -
45s Card Night →
The Kitchen at PB603, 45 Danville Rd, East Hampstead
6:00 pm
Thursday August 6
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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🗞 Nearby News
Londonderry
- Londonderry postpones strategic plan adoption to 2027 (unionleader.com)
- Caterpillar stock jumps with record second quarter (newsnationnow.com)
Windham
- Chaz Bono Goes Into Protective Mode as Family Crisis ‘Tears Cher Apart' (morninghoney.com)
- Our Gourmet: New look and vibe at re-imagined Windham restaurant (unionleader.com)
- Who's in Charge of the Judicial Branch with Chief Justice MacDonald on Medical Leave, Councilor asks AG (indepthnh.org)
Nashua
- Local Man, Nicknamed ‘Joker,’ Accused Of Repeatedly Sexually Assaulting A Girl In Nashua, Milford (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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