Fraud Crackdown: Federal agents arrested five out-of-state suspects tied to a $500,000+ wire and bank fraud scheme that targeted at least a dozen financial institutions across Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine, with more suspects still sought. Energy Costs: New EIA data shows residential electricity prices rising fast in many states; New Hampshire is up about 18% year over year, while electricity price gaps are widening nationwide. Electricity + EV Charging: AAA reports public EV charging costs holding around 41 cents per kWh nationally, with New Hampshire among the pricier states at about 47 cents. Housing + Land Use: New Hampshire’s “opportunity to purchase” manufactured-home community law is being tested as investors buy parks; meanwhile, Lawrence, Mass. is weighing a parking-lot sale for a senior affordable housing project. Aviation Incident: A small plane crash at Jaffrey Airport injured a 75-year-old Brookline man; the FAA is investigating an apparent engine failure on takeoff. Local Business Support: The New Hampshire Community Loan Fund awarded $100,000 in accelerator grants to 29 small businesses statewide, including farm and food and other local operators. Education Pipeline: Unitil’s STEM scholarship fund awarded $5,000 scholarships to New Hampshire students and others across New England. Public Safety: A fire in Haverhill injured five people, with investigators working to determine the origin. Politics Watch (Regional): Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faced fresh allegations as Democrats weigh how the controversy could affect the party’s chances against Susan Collins.