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🌱 How close did this Oyster River pitcher come to a no-hitter?
Good morning Durham! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How close did this Oyster River pitcher come to a no-hitter?
Also on today's calendar: Daisy's Big Parade and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 63 and low of 45 degrees.
- Saturday: Cloudy and cooler, temps: high: 53, low: 43.
- Sunday: Rain; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 52 and low of 33 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wednesday Seacoast Standout: Oyster River pitcher fans 13, nears no-hitter (seacoastonline.com) — A standout performance on the mound in Durham saw Oyster River High School junior Derek Brower throw a complete-game shutout, striking out 13 and coming within one out of a no-hitter against Sanborn. His dominant outing earned him Seacoast Standout of the Day honors and showcased the strength of local high school baseball. 
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Daisy's Big Parade
The Dance Hall, 7 Walker St, Kittery
7:30 pm
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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MILFORD- April 18/19 New England Spring Craft & Artisan Show
The Hampshire Dome , 34 Emerson Rd , Milford
10:00 am -
50's & 60's Dance Party with DJ Lori D
Rockingham Ballroom , 22 Ash Swamp Rd , Newmarket
6:30 pm -
MILFORD- April 18/19 New England Spring Craft & Artisan Sho
The Hampshire Dome , 34 Emerson Rd , Milford
10:00 am -
Traditional Jazz Series Concert #4
University of New Hampshire Public Events , 105 Main St , Durham
7:30 pm -
UNH Wind Symphony. Andrew Boysen, conductor
Paul Creative Arts Center Johnson Theatre
8:00 pm -
Community Dinner - April 22, 2026
OYSTER RIVER COOP SCHOOL DISTRICT Durham, NH 03824
5:00 pm -
Court Sports- Northeast Passage (Durham)
Hamel Recreation Center , 5 Edgewood Rd , Durham
5:30 pm -
UNH Symphony Orchestra. David Upham, conductor
Paul Creative Arts Center Johnson Theatre
8:00 pm -
UNH Concert Choir & Chamber Singers. Amy Kotsonis, conductor
Paul Creative Arts Center Johnson Theatre
8:00 pm -
Musical Theatre Cabaret
Paul Creative Arts Center Johnson Theatre
7:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
Tuesday April 28
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Sunrise Strummers
Sunrise Sunset Center , 2 Terrace Dr , Newmarket
10:00 am -
FOOD & BEVERAGE: Happy Hour at Toscana
Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce , 3 Pleasant Street , Portsmouth
4:00 pm -
Sky Watch with NH Astronomical Society
Lee Public Library , 9 Mast Road , Lee
7:00 pm -
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
The Music Hall, Portsmouth, NH , 28 Chestnut St , Portsmouth
7:00 pm
Friday April 17
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🗞 Nearby News
Newmarket
- Mia Bar and Lounge closes with 'heavy hearts' in downtown Newmarket (fosters.com)
- Newmarket Democrat Rep. Threatens Concord City Councilor With Lawsuit Over Handicap Parking Social Media Post (patch.com)
Dover
- Amtrak Downeaster a key part of Dover's changing transportation needs (fosters.com)
- Dover drivers face road closures for Saint Mary Academy 5K (fosters.com)
- COAST bus fare increases in talks; public hearings set (seacoastonline.com)
Hampton
- River Run Bancorp Promotes Eastman To Vice President, Advertising & Social Media Manager (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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