Merrimack Patch

These pets are waiting for their forever homes in Merrimack area shelters. trib.al/X1edaPw

Devin Hardy was arrested on two counts earlier this month after police and other agencies received complaints for several months. trib.al/3Dqsih9

Also: Capital city’s longest-serving mayor won’t seek re-election; retail cannabis commission moves forward; teacher of the year finalists. trib.al/Zmi05uU

See recent properties for sale in the Merrimack area. trib.al/P3oigOi

One of your neighbors published an article in the Neighbor Posts section. Read their story on Patch. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.) trib.al/LpkX7Pz

Also: Families of cold case victims host rally; car, motorcycle, and bike crashes; hiking injury, fatality; fun things to do this week. trib.al/HMLm7ZN

Many of us can point to a teacher whose influence has guided us, our children and our grandchildren. Nominate them for a Teacher Spotlight. trib.al/z9Csag5

Plus: Auto sales owner arrested on tampering with public records or information charge; blotters from around the state. trib.al/WwcOdOB

Cape Cod houses in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island have gable roofs. The pitch allows snow and rain to slide off easily. trib.al/V88Trb6

Check out the newest houses available in the Merrimack area. trib.al/q1HiKpv

Nearby Wow: 72 Crestwood Drive in Hollis, New Hampshire, features 6,000 square feet of living space, a three-car garage, and more. trib.al/tQGCbby

Readers raise a stink about dog walkers who let their pets “squat and go,” leaving their neighbors to clean up the mess left behind. trib.al/GpBVjoG

Also: Top NH towns; camper fire; man found dead in river; beach bacteria; Adam Montgomery heads to prison for decades on stolen gun charges. trib.al/Syawnfu

Also: Seacoast road rage shooting arrest; seaside manse for sale; political notes; are New Hampshire drivers some of the best in the nation? trib.al/V8GYUKV

The victim was a 38-year-old woman; a passenger was seriously injured, while 3 people inside a Jeep were also injured on Amherst Street. trib.al/rl6UpFh

Homeless woman with priors accused of selling crack, fentanyl; Milford man indicted on crash charges; felon indicted on Hudson knife charge. trib.al/VvxwmWO

22 Ocean Boulevard in North Hampton, New Hampshire, features water views of the Atlantic, a backyard oasis, designer kitchen, and more. trib.al/oK5Z4Zw

One of your neighbors published an article in the Community Corner section. Read their story on Patch. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.) trib.al/kO3MbsI

Dems filled Twitter with hate and homophobia accusations after hearing PragerU's “Cash Course” might be a Learn Everywhere opportunity. trib.al/EIxoMzX

Dead body found in Hampton River; crashes; Salem fire chief to retire; meteor shower this weekend; propane tank recall; political notes. trib.al/K2B9weA