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  • Could new data centers further strain Merrimack's already stressed water supply?

Also on today's calendar: MILFORD - Sept. 5/6 Gluten Never Ever Expo and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 83 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 54.
  • Sunday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 86 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Shaheen warns NH to go slow on data centers (unionleader.com subscription) — Merrimack's long-running PFAS water concerns are now central to a debate over proposed data centers, with residents and local officials warning the projects could strain already stressed water and power supplies. During a campaign stop in town, congressional candidate Stefany Shaheen and other leaders backed a moratorium until impacts on Merrimack's health, utilities, and environment are better understood and regulated.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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