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Hundreds evacuated after fire breaks out near New Hampshire theater during concert

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April 21, 2024

Hundreds evacuated after fire breaks out near New Hampshire theater during concert

About 450 people were evacuated from the Flying Monkey Performance Center in Plymouth, New Hampshire, Saturday evening after a fire broke out near the theater, according to firefighters.

Firefighters were dispatched to the area of 41 to 45 Main St. around 9:10 p.m. for a report that multiple buildings were on fire, the Plymouth Fire Department said in a press release. The Flying Monkey’s manager had noticed the fire and called 911.

At the scene, firefighters found heavy flames at the empty building, which used to house Peppercorn Farm Market & Cafe and Downtown Pizza, the fire department said. The fire soon climbed from two alarms to three alarms, and eventually, firefighters from 16 different departments responded.

Next door, the Flying Monkey was near capacity for a concert by Foreigners Journey — an 80s rock music tribute band, according to the fire department. All the concert-goers, staff and artists were evacuated from the building without incident.

“Containing the fire proved to be a challenge due to the proximity of the buildings, as well as the fact that one building had multiple ceilings, and roof structures that had to be accessed,” the fire department wrote in the release.

After moving to a “defensive operation,” firefighters got the fire under control, according to the fire department. One firefighter was treated at Speare Memorial Hospital for a shoulder injury and later released.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation, according to the fire department.

The Motet was set to play at the Flying Monkey Sunday night, but the show has been cancelled due to the fire, according to the concert venue. Ticket holders should look for an email from the ticketing company for further instructions.

“While we sustained only minor smoke damage, it will take a few days for us to perform necessary recovery efforts,” the Flying Monkey wrote on its website. ” … Thanks for your understanding and for your outpouring of support. We are grateful for our community and our fans.”

The Flying Monkey is a historic venue that dates back to the 1920s, during which it hosted sold-out showings of silent movies, according to its website. The theater eventually closed and fell into disrepair, but reopened in 2010 after being purchased and renovated by the owner of The Common Man — a local chain of restaurants and inns that has a location in Plymouth.

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Book Sale | Blood Drive | Quilters Meet | Talk: Separate Fads From Facts When Dieting: Events Around NH

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January 12, 2026

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Book Sale | Blood Drive | Quilters Meet | Talk: Separate Fads From Facts When Dieting: Events Around NH

CONCORD, NH — Here is the latest Calendar listing roundup from around New Hampshire.

And do not forget: Event listings are free on one Patch site. You can share your calendar listing on other community sites for a modest fee, starting at 25 cents per day. To get started, visit the Events link on the front page of all Patch sites. Statewide calendar roundups are published on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

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GoodLife Book Sale (Concord)

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NH dog facility owner charged with animal cruelty after video surfaces online

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January 12, 2026

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NH dog facility owner charged with animal cruelty after video surfaces online

A 26-year-old woman, who owns a dog training and kennel facility in Brentwood, New Hampshire, has been arrested after a video surfaced online showing apparent animal cruelty in Methuen, Massachusetts.

Brentwood police notified the Methuen Police Department about the video on Jan. 2. A preliminary investigation then identified the woman in the video as Maddison Eastman.

Police obtained an arrest warrant for Eastman on two counts of animal cruelty, and she turned herself into Lawrence District Court last Wednesday.

Eastman was arraigned Friday. Information from her court appearance wasn’t immediately available, and officials haven’t released further details about what Eastman allegedly did.

Methuen police said they’ll have no further comment at this time and referred all inquiries to the Essex County District Attorney’s Office.

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David M. Parr

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January 11, 2026

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David M. Parr, 63, of Merrimack NH passed away on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack after a long battle with cancer.

He was born in Nashua, NH on September 26th, 1962, one of six children to the late Albert and Pauline (Fish) Parr. He was raised in Nashua and was a graduate of Nashua High School, Class of 1981.

David spent his entire career working in sales for several building products companies. In his free time, he enjoyed working around his house perfecting his lawn and yard, fly fishing, camping with a great campfire and stories, hiking, backpacking, watching the Bruins and Patriots, and following politics. Most of all he loved raising and spending time with his children with his wife and constantly sharing his dad jokes to make them laugh. He was so proud of both Brendan and Shannon and the amazing adults they became.

Along with his parents, he was pre-deceased by an infant brother, Michael Parr and a brother-in-law, Robert LeBrun.

He will be forever loved and remembered by his wife of 31 years, Lorraine (Plante) Parr; two children, Brendan Parr and his fiancée Anna Conte, and Shannon Parr; five siblings, Susan Cole-Kelly, Debra Murphy, Bonnie and her husband Patrick Mihealsick, Lauren LeBrun and Dan Parr and his wife Darcey along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation hours will be held at the Rivet Funeral Home, 425 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack NH on Friday, January 16th, 2026 from 5 – 7 PM. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 16 Baboosic Lake Road, Merrimack on Saturday, January 17th at 9 AM. Burial will follow at Last Rest Cemetery.

Kindly visit rivetfuneralhome.com to leave an online condolence for the family.

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