Prayers From NH As Suicide Bombers Hit Afghanistan: PM Patch NH

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26 August, 2021

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CONCORD, NH — New Hampshire's elected representatives are offering prayers and concern as dozens of people, including American servicemembers, were killed in bombings in Afghanistan on Thursday. "My heart breaks for the loved ones of the U.S. service members and others who were murdered in this horrific terror attack," U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) said. Hassan said she was continuing to urge the Biden administration to do everything to secure the airport, evacuate Americans, and Afghani partners, too. "We must complete this mission, regardless of any arbitrary deadlines," she said. U.S. Rep. Ann McLane Kuster (D-NH), too, said her heart was breaking for the families who have lost loved ones or were wounded in the bombings. "Our thoughts are with the U.S. military, diplomatic, and intelligence personnel who are working tirelessly through incredibly difficult circumstances to evacuate Americans, allies, and vulnerable Afghan citizens," she said. "The bloodshed today is a heartbreaking reminder of the sacrifice that American service members make each and every day to keep us safe." U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH), during a radio interview, placed at least some of the blame on Biden (see NH Journal story linked here). On Twitter, U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) said her thoughts were with the loved ones of service members, too, while adding she would be monitoring developments. "The admin should use all resources to keep U.S. personnel & allies safe," she added. Gov. Chris Sununu said he and his wife, Valerie, were joining with others to pray for those who lost their lives in the line of duty. "Words cannot express how grateful we are for their service and sacrifice," he said. Here is everything else going on in New Hampshire right now. NJ Man Accused Of Murder Release Early … Due To COVID-19 Theodore Luckey, 42, of Asbury Park, New Jersey, who was in prison in New Hampshire under an "interstate compact process," was eligible for "public health emergency credits," and released early due to coronavirus, according to the New Hampshire Union Leader. Another NH Bank Robbed At just before 1 p.m., Manchester police were sent to St. Mary's Bank on Hooksett Road for a robbery. A suspect handed the teller a note which mentioned a gun. The teller gave the suspect cash and he left. No weapon was shown, police said. The man was wearing a black T-shirt, black basketball shorts, and white sneakers. Anyone with information about this bank robbery is asked to call Manchester Police at 603-668-8711 or the Manchester Crimeline at 603-624-4040. A bank robbery suspect in Manchester on Aug. 26. Credit: Manchester Police Department NH DOT Needs Highway Foremen While finding employees for restaurants and other jobs around the state, finding state employees also appears to be difficult, too. The New Hampshire Department of Transportation has around 100 openings — including highway maintainers, engineering, office staff, and other jobs. The department is also looking for assistant highway patrol foremen in Chichester, Franconia, Moultonborough, and Warner. For more information about jobs with the state, visit this link. Museum Day Is Sept. 18 Smithsonian Magazine's 17th annual Museum Day is being held on Sept. 18. In New Hampshire, tickets are available for four museums: The American Independence Museum's Folsom Tavern in Exeter, the New Hampshire Historical Society in Concord, the New Hampshire Telephone Museum in Warner, and the University of New Hampshire Museum of Art in Durham. For more information, visit the Smithsonian Museum Day website, linked here. 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