Oof, the time change always gets me. My cat hasn’t adjusted yet, either. She woke me up at 4:30 a.m. this morning, a whole hour earlier than her usual 5:30 a.m. wake-up call. And by wake-up call, I mean meowing at me nonstop until I let her outside.

What’s the worst part of the time change for you? Or is there something you actually like about it? Let me know!

Here’s some news to know this evening:

Here’s what else is inside today’s newsletter:

📸 Reader photo: A skeleton crew with serious Halloween spirit. Share your pic!

📰 What we’re reading, including: Americans caring for aging parents and other family members are spending an average of $11,508 a year out of pocket

📢 Question of the week: What’s the worst part of the time change for you? Or is there something you actually like about it? Share your thoughts.

(Courtesy David Masters)

Shoutout to David Masters for getting into the Halloween spirit for the first time in 20 years! Masters lives on a busy street with no sidewalks, so trick-or-treaters rarely stop by. But that didn’t stop him from having a little fun this year. He put together a hilarious Halloween display featuring a skeleton named Bones, a skeletal dog, and some creative costumes and poses. The best part? He pulled it all together for about $160!

Fun fact: Masters has been switching up Bones’ poses throughout the season. At one point, the skeleton sat against a lamppost holding a sign that read, “My diet worked!” Another display featured the dog taking Bones for a walk. As Masters put it, “If you can’t have fun, why bother?”

Share your photo: Have something creative to share? Send us your photos for a chance to be featured in an upcoming newsletter.

Related: Looking for more fall fun? Explore five of New Hampshire’s most haunted cemeteries and the spooky stories behind them.

🚢 New Hampshire names interim ports director after years of turmoil …

Perry Plummer, a longtime public safety official and former Dover fire chief, has been named interim director of New Hampshire’s Division of Ports and Harbors. The appointment follows years of leadership instability at the agency, including the departure of its previous director. Plummer will serve until a permanent replacement is selected. NHPR

⚖️ Retired NH Supreme Court justice settles ethics investigation, won’t face discipline …

Former New Hampshire Supreme Court Justice Anna Barbara Hantz Marconi has reached a settlement in an ethics investigation involving conversations she had with former Gov. Chris Sununu and others while her husband was under criminal investigation. She acknowledged an ethics violation related to the appearance of impropriety but maintains she sought no special treatment. She won’t face disciplinary sanctions, though questions remain over who will pay the investigation’s legal expenses. NHPR

💰 Caring for aging parents is getting a lot more expensive …

Americans caring for aging parents and other family members are spending an average of $11,508 a year out of pocket, nearly 60% more than five years ago, according to a new AARP report. The financial burden is especially heavy for lower-income families, while nearly two-thirds of working caregivers report having to adjust their jobs or take time off to provide care. New Hampshire Bulletin

Some people love getting that extra hour of sleep, while others dread the sun setting so early.

Congress is debating whether to make daylight saving time permanent. The US House passed a bill in July, but it’s stalled in the Senate. Supporters want more daylight in the evenings and an end to changing the clocks twice a year. Opponents worry about kids waiting for school buses in the dark on winter mornings.

So this week’s question is…

What’s the worst part of the time change for you? Or is there something you actually like about it? 

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Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Katy Savage. It was edited by Crystal Niforos.

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