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Rye, New Hampshire Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Rye! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a young bear ended up exploring Rye’s rocky shoreline
- Rye parish members shine among St. Thomas Aquinas’ top graduates
- See the viral video of a bear on a Rye dock
Also on today's calendar: 1700's Century Walk - Rye 300/USA 250 and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.
- Saturday: Clouds giving way to sun, temps: high: 83, low: 61.
- Sunday: Nice with sun, some clouds, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Young black bear swims from New Hampshire into southern Maine (kutv.com) — A young black bear was spotted on a jetty off Rye’s coast before swimming across the Piscataqua River from New Castle into Kittery, Maine, amazing boaters who caught it on video. Wildlife officials say wandering yearling bears are common now and urge residents to secure bird feeders, trash, and backyard poultry to avoid attracting them too close to homes. 
• Meet St. Thomas Aquinas High School's top 10 students in Class of 2026 (seacoastonline.com) — Among St. Thomas Aquinas High School’s top 10 seniors, two have strong ties to Saint Theresa Parish in Rye, highlighting the town’s role in their faith and service. The detailed profiles celebrate these graduates’ academic honors, athletics, arts, volunteer work, and college plans across New England and beyond.
• State is again No. 1 in Child Census rankings (newenglandnewspress.com) — One highlight for local readers is new video of a black bear casually walking along an oceanfront dock in Rye shared on social media. The broader roundup also notes New Hampshire’s top national ranking for child well-being, political visits, crime stories, real estate, and upcoming community events statewide.
📸 Around Rye
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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2026 ROCKINGHAM PLANNING COMMISSION ANNUAL MEETING →
Atlantic Grill, 5 Pioneer Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Wednesday June 17
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Other local events
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Sunset Lighthouse Cruise →
Rye Harbor State Park, 1730 Ocean Blvd, Rye
7:00 pm -
Games and Snacks →
Rye Public Library, 581 Washington Rd, Rye
3:00 pm -
1700's Century Walk - Rye 300/USA 250 →
Rye Congregational Church, 580 Washington Rd, Rye
5:00 pm -
Ross A. McGinnes →
Surf Club, 1200 Ocean Blvd, Rye
6:00 pm
Friday June 19
Tuesday June 23
Thursday June 25
Friday June 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Connect & Collaborate
Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce Locations vary. Please contact the membership coordinator for the latest and greatest information.
8:15 am -
Baby Storytime
North Hampton Public Library , 239 Atlantic Ave, North Hampton
10:00 am -
BEER WEEK: Fat Kid Culinary Food Specials at Loaded Question Brewing
Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce Loaded Question Brewing
1:00 pm -
FOOD & BEVERAGE: Happy Hour at Toscana
Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce 3 Pleasant Street, Portsmouth, NH
4:00 pm -
Charlie Chronopoulos at the Country Club →
Portsmouth Country Club, 80 Country Club Ln, Greenland
6:00 pm -
Market Square Day Festival & 10K Road Race
Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce Downtown Portsmouth, NH; Market Square
9:00 am -
Nichinan Nights Happy Hour →
Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce 15 Middle St. (inside Hotel Thaxter) Portsmouth, NH 03801
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Mid Shifts/Night Shift Manager in Portsmouth. Apply here.
- HCA Healthcare posted a job opening for Hospital Housekeeper PRN in Portsmouth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rye here.
🗞 Nearby News
Portsmouth
- 105 Richards Ave Unit 107, Portsmouth, NH 03801 (realtor.com)
- Farmers Markets Concerts Summer Reading More: The Portsmouth NH Patch Weekender (patch.com)
- Insider Tips For Enjoying Market Square Day In Portsmouth 2026 (wokq.com)
New Castle
- 10 New Hampshire Restaurants Offering Scenic Waterfront Views Worth The Trip In June (myfamilytravels.com)
Hampton
- Coastal Rockingham County Under Code Orange Air Quality Alert (patch.com)
Ok Rye! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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