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🗳️ Your midterm election cheat sheet: Are you sure you’re registered to vote on Nov. 3? Check your registration status

🍁 Reader photo: Fall colors from the water. Send us your photo! 

📰 What we’re reading, including: A new clue could help solve a New Hampshire murder mystery that’s gone unsolved for 44 years

🎓 NH’s best public high schools. See them all

📢 Question of the week: Do political signs influence your vote? Why or why not? Share your take! 

🗓 Top events: See what’s happening around New Hampshire

(Courtesy of Janet Schwartz)

Shoutout to Janet Schwartz for capturing this gorgeous fall scene on Chase Pond in Wilmot where a lone canoeist takes in the autumn colors, with Mount Kearsarge rising in the background. Talk about a picture-perfect New Hampshire fall day!

Fun fact: Mount Kearsarge rises 2,937 feet above sea level and offers panoramic views of the surrounding lakes, forests, and mountains. On a clear day, hikers can even see as far as the White Mountains.

Share your photo: Have a beautiful New Hampshire photo you’d love to show off? Whether it’s fall foliage, a stunning sunset, or a favorite hidden gem, we’d love to see the Granite State through your lens! Send us your photos for a chance to be featured in an upcoming newsletter.

Related: Looking for more ways to enjoy autumn? Check out our guide to events in New Hampshire this weekend.

⚖️ Could New Hampshire’s Supreme Court scandal turn criminal? A watchdog thinks so …

Questions surrounding alleged misconduct involving the New Hampshire Supreme Court have raised concerns about whether criminal laws may have been violated. A court watchdog is raising the possibility of criminal wrongdoing, adding another layer of scrutiny to the state’s highest court. InDepthNH

🔎 A new clue could help solve a New Hampshire murder mystery that’s gone unsolved for 44 years …

New Hampshire investigators are hoping a newly released photograph will help solve the 1982 killing of Tammy Little, a 20-year-old beauty school student in Portsmouth. Little was last seen alive on Oct. 16, 1982, and was found dead in her Maplewood Avenue apartment three days later. Authorities say she died from severe head injuries. On the 44th anniversary of her death, investigators released the photograph in hopes of jogging memories and generating new leads. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the state’s Cold Case Unit. Boston.com

🪨 After more than a century, an 80-ton New Hampshire boulder finally comes crashing down …

After hanging precariously above visitors for more than a century, one of New Hampshire’s most unusual rock formations has finally come crashing down. The massive boulder at Polar Caves Park in Rumney fell Sunday, smashing part of a wooden walkway beneath it. The rock had been a fixture at the popular tourist attraction throughout its 104-year history. Fortunately, nobody was injured. WMUR

Ariel shot of Hanover High School. (Courtesy WaffleWarrior01/Wikipedia)

By Stacker

#1. Hanover High School

– Location: SAU 70, NH
– Enrollment: 674 (11:1 student to teacher ratio)
– Niche grade: A+

#2. Academy for Science & Design High School

– Location: Academy for Science & Design Charter School, NH
– Enrollment: 264 (18:1 student to teacher ratio)
– Niche grade: A+

#3. Coe-Brown Northwood Academy

– Location: Northwood, NH
– Enrollment: 643 (10:1 student to teacher ratio)
– Niche grade: A

Political signs are popping up on lawns, along roadsides, and at busy intersections across New Hampshire as Election Day approaches.

So this week’s question is:

Do political signs influence your vote? Why or why not?

(Google My Maps)

🎃 Laconia Pumpkin Festival
Laconia, Oct. 24-25 
Celebrate fall with a day of pumpkin-themed festivities, crafts, food trucks, live music, and family-friendly fun. The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Free admission.
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🕯️ Masque & Macabre: An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe
Concord, Oct. 23 
Step into the haunting world of Edgar Allan Poe for an intimate evening of candlelight, live theater, and a five-course dinner inspired by his dark stories and poetry. 
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🍜 Foodies + New Friends
Nashua, Oct. 23
Meet new people over a delicious meal at K’sone’s Thai Dining & Lounge. This social dining experience brings together small groups of four to six strangers for a relaxed evening of conversation, connection, and good food. 
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🎨 Til Death Do Us Art Date Night
Manchester, Oct. 23
Looking for a Halloween date night with a creative twist? Head to Make It Pop Studios for an evening of spooky romance, art, and food. Couples will paint portraits of each other, decorate savory autumn tarts using colorful edible ingredients, and create pumpkin gingersnap desserts. 
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💋 Rocky Horror Picture Show: Shadow Cast Screening & Dance Party
Keene, Oct. 23
Get ready to do the Time Warp at Madame Sherri’s with a special screening of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” featuring a live shadow cast performance by Terrible Thrills. Come dressed as your favorite character, sing along, and join the audience participation that has made this cult classic a Halloween favorite. 
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🛍️ Fall Thrift Pop-Up
New Boston, Oct. 24
Give secondhand treasures a new home at Live Bee or Die Farm’s fall thrift pop-up. Browse a curated selection of clothing and household goods while enjoying a little autumn shopping at the farm store. 
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🥂 Seacoast Social Club Roaring ’20s Halloween Party
Portsmouth, Oct. 24
Break out the fringe, pearls, and vintage suits for a Halloween celebration inspired by the Roaring ’20s. Hosted by Seacoast Social Club at The Music Hall, this glamorous evening features dancing, small bites, a grazing table, photo booth opportunities, and plenty of Gatsby-inspired style. 
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🐺 Howl-O-Ween
Holderness, Oct. 24 
Celebrate Halloween with a wild twist at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center. Meet nocturnal animals during live presentations, enjoy hands-on crafts and activities, and watch resident animals receive pumpkin-themed treats. Kids are encouraged to wear costumes and will receive a bag of Halloween goodies. 
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🔮 Spooky or Spiritual Psychic Fair
Epping, Oct. 25
Explore the mystical side of Halloween at the Epping American Legion, where vendors will showcase witchy wares, metaphysical tools, and handmade products. Visitors can also book private readings featuring tarot cards, oracle cards, psychic mediumship, psychometry, and more. 
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Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Katy Savage with a story from Stacker. It was edited by Crystal Niforos.

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