Hampton Beach Crackdown: New Hampshire police say “Hampton Beach Takeover” events and school skip days helped spark a chaotic Tuesday—127 calls for service and 50 arrests—after fights broke out when heavy rain pushed crowds into the Casino Ballroom area. Energy Pressure: NHDOT is asking for an extra $1.2M to cover higher fuel delivery costs for its 96 stations, while a new national analysis shows the biggest gas-price burden hits lower-income states hardest (West Virginia tops the list). Power-Grid Politics: NextEra and FPL’s parent are moving toward a blockbuster merger with Dominion, aiming at the data-center power boom—while consumer watchdogs are already pushing back. Local Governance: Lawrence commissioners will review a proposed $408M, 2027-31 capital plan, with street maintenance and accessibility leading priorities. Public Health & Safety: EPA is set to roll back PFAS drinking-water limits on some chemicals, drawing alarm from NH advocates. Transportation: I-89 bridge work in West Lebanon will shift northbound traffic to one lane starting May 27.