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Tractor-Trailer Crashes, Hangs Off Highway; Ayotte’s Huge Poll Lead: PM Patch NH

NH AG says teen wanted to be shot by cops; storm power outage; homeless camp death still under investigation; rec staffer feted for bravery.

PM Patch NH for Aug. 16, 2024.
PM Patch NH for Aug. 16, 2024. (Tony Schinella/Patch)

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Tractor Trailer Hangs Off Highway Closing I-293 South For 5.5 Hours: Crash involving a car and tractor-trailer in Manchester snarled Friday morning traffic. The crash left 2 with non-life-threatening injuries.

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Death Discovered At Concord Homeless Camp Still Under Investigation: Concord deputy police chief: “There does not appear to be any threat to the general public” concerning the death at the Steeplegate Mall.

Ayotte Leads Morse In NH GOP Guv Primary Poll By 34 Points: St. A's: Ayotte's significant lead makes her an outlier in the primary election cycle, which, despite open seats, has been notably lackluster.

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Stewartson Man Indicted On Salem Rape Charge: Superior Court Roundup: S. Hampton man indicted on rape, cruelty to animal charges; Lawrence man indicted on Londonderry forgery charge; man indicted for burglar

Nashua Man Indicted On Rape, Fondling Charges: Superior Court Roundup: Plus: Merrimack man indicted on infernal machine charge; Hudson men indicted on meth charges; habitual offender from Hudson indicted.

VT Women Indicted On Concord, Pittsfield Meth Charges: Court Roundup: Belmont, Concord, Manchester women indicted on fentanyl charges; Newbury man accused of stealing shingles off a highway; Walmart robbery.

Thousands Without Power After Thunderstorms, Hail Hit Concord, Region: More than 2,100 Unitil customers were without power on Thursday due to storms that swept through the region; 500 are out in Nottingham.

NH AG's Office: Manchester Teen Wanted To Be Shot By Police: Thursday's report wraps up the Attorney General's investigation into the March 26, 2023, shooting, which is deemed justified.

Rye Recreation Program Assistant Awarded Certificate of Bravery: At the ceremony Tuesday, Dennis Okyere recalled the moment in July he first saw fire coming from the garage of his neighbor's home.

Store Shooting Arrest; Crashes; Supermoon This Weekend: PM Patch NH: Fastest-growing private NH companies; tons of trash picked up; 2024 political stories; burglar fugitive; tubing accident on Winnipesaukee.

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Tractor-Trailer Hangs Off 293 In Manchester Onto Exit 5 Off-Ramp

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