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🌱 Patch AM: See how Exeter voted in the 2026 midterm elections

Also, don't miss Antique Show and Vintage Market on the Exeter Patch calendar

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Hi Exeter! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Exeter voted in the 2026 midterm elections
  • When and where Exeter's 9/11 remembrance service happens today
  • Exeter candidate's run ends as Pappas-Sununu Senate showdown takes shape

Also on today's calendar: Antique Show and Vintage Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunshine and not as warm, with a high of 74 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 56.
  • Sunday: Clouds and sun; more humid, with a high of 74 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Exeter NH 2026 Midterm Election Results: Updated (patch.com) — Exeter voters now have unofficial results from the Sept. 8, 2026 midterm election, including tallies in the governor, congressional, and county sheriff races. These numbers show how local residents weighed in on statewide contests and who emerged as the leading candidates representing Exeter's preferences at the state and federal levels.
   

2. Remember and reflect 25 years after 9/11 with events throughout the state (wmur.com) — Exeter residents can attend a brief 9/11 memorial service this morning at 8:30 a.m. at the town's Public Safety Complex, part of coordinated remembrance events across New Hampshire. Other communities, including Portsmouth, Dover, Meredith, and Milford, are also holding ceremonies and unveiling new memorials to mark the 25th anniversary of the attacks.
   

3. Pappas and Sununu prevail in New Hampshire primaries, setting up expensive fight for U.S. Senate • Rhode Island Current (rhodeislandcurrent.com) — A New Hampshire primary challenger from Exeter, Karishma Manzur, lost decisively to Rep. Chris Pappas, who will now face former Sen. John Sununu in November's U.S. Senate race. The article outlines how both nominees are framing the general election around affordability, healthcare, and accountability, with national parties eyeing the contest as pivotal for Senate control.
   

4. Exeter native serves aboard Navy warship built to honor Sept. 11 victims (seacoastonline.com) — An Exeter native, Petty Officer 2nd Class Ava Tavares, is serving aboard the USS New York, a Navy warship built with World Trade Center steel to honor Sept. 11 victims. She credits lessons learned growing up in Exeter for helping her persevere at sea and hopes her service inspires other women to consider military careers.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Exeter Rotary Club Announces Return of Annual Apple Sale to Fund Local Scholars —Douglas Carmel Read on Patch
  • Anyone have any thoughts on using Fidium vs Tmobile for Streaming and Internet.
    Xfinity just increased my bill 40$ just for internet / WiFi was 55 $ Now 95.$ Not paying 100. a month when my original cost was 55$ they never… (Nextdoor Front St)
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Ok Exeter! 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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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