New NH-focused scholarship announced
read more…: New NH-focused scholarship announcedImpax Asset Management has announced a new scholarship program aimed at helping New Hampshire students and educational institutions.
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Manchester sees fewer opioid overdoses in September
read more…: Manchester sees fewer opioid overdoses in SeptemberAMR spokesperson Chris Stawasz added that all illicit drugs are likely to have some quantity of synthetic Fentanyl, Narcan is available in NH and anyone can seek treatment in the NH Doorway program by calling 2-1-1.
Shaheen reintroduces bipartisan bill that makes college share student loan responsibility
read more…: Shaheen reintroduces bipartisan bill that makes college share student loan responsibilityWhile President Biden’s executive order on college student debt continues to face legal challenges, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Todd Young (R-IN) have reintroduced a bill seeking to curb student debt by increasing the accountability of higher education institutions.
MPD Under the Radar: Anonymous caller asks Maple Street business owner “if he’d like to go to jail today”
read more…: MPD Under the Radar: Anonymous caller asks Maple Street business owner “if he’d like to go to jail today”The actual names of individuals and organizations in these stories have not been revealed to protect them from potential harassment, excluding arrests where information is available.
Leavitt and Pappas trade attacks at Chamber debate
read more…: Leavitt and Pappas trade attacks at Chamber debateIn contrast to the more subtle attacks of the previous day’s gubernatorial debate, Tuesday’s Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce New Hampshire First Congressional District Debate held plenty of direct jabs and a stark contrast between Democratic incumbent Chris Pappas and Republican challenger Karoline Leavitt.
Sununu and Sherman alternate between attacks and agreements at Chamber debate
read more…: Sununu and Sherman alternate between attacks and agreements at Chamber debateNew Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu and State Senator Tom Sherman squared off in a showdown of policy jujitsu and philosophical street fighting on Monday morning during a gubernatorial debate at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College, hosted by the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor joins Squad One for look at city’s outreach for those seeking relief from homelessness, opioid abuse
read more…: Mayor joins Squad One for look at city’s outreach for those seeking relief from homelessness, opioid abuseLast week, Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig joined Manchester Fire Department Chief Ryan Cashin and members of the Manchester Fire Department Community Response Unit Team, also known as Squad One, to get a first-hand look at outreach efforts with those in need as winter approaches.
Memorial wins 28-27 against South, can now earn playoff berth next week
read more…: Memorial wins 28-27 against South, can now earn playoff berth next weekThere are football games where one team dominates and there are football games that are too close to call until the clock runs down to nothing. Sometimes though, there are games that can’t quite decide which one of those games it wants to be until the very end.
Aldermen approve sewer rate increase to help pay for largest DPW project in Manchester history
read more…: Aldermen approve sewer rate increase to help pay for largest DPW project in Manchester historyThe Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the increase, which jumped to nine percent from the originally expected four percent increase prior to the request to the board on Tuesday night by Manchester Department of Public Works Director Tim Clougherty and Manchester Environmental Protection Division Chief Engineer Fred McNeill.
Manchester rower captaining Bryant University’s first appearance in Head of Charles Regatta
read more…: Manchester rower captaining Bryant University’s first appearance in Head of Charles RegattaManchester resident Lauren Barry will captain the Bryant University rowing team on Saturday in the college’s first-ever appearance at the prestigious Head of the Charles Regatta.
Hassan bill helping discharged veterans becomes law
read more…: Hassan bill helping discharged veterans becomes lawThis week, a bill introduced by U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) aimed at helping veterans transition into civilian life was signed into law.
MPD Under the Radar: Man accuses South Willow Street employees of stealing money via flashlight
read more…: MPD Under the Radar: Man accuses South Willow Street employees of stealing money via flashlightAnyone with additional information on these incidents is welcome to share their accounts of what happened by emailing andy@manchesterinklink.com
Panel discusses importance of older New Hampshire mid-term voters
read more…: Panel discusses importance of older New Hampshire mid-term votersModerated by AARP NH State Director Christina FitzPatrick, the discussion focused on a recent poll of 500 likely New Hampshire voters conducted by right-leaning FabrizioWard and left-leaning Impact Research on behalf of AARP, with an oversampling of respondents over the age of 50 among the 870 likely voters reached by the two polling agencies.
Aldermen ban shopping carts, multiple bicycles, in city parks
read more…: Aldermen ban shopping carts, multiple bicycles, in city parksThe Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved an ordinance amendment on Tuesday adding new restrictions to items allowed within parks.
Grocery Hunt: Halloween candy, butter and chicken
read more…: Grocery Hunt: Halloween candy, butter and chickenHello and welcome to the Grocery Hunt, Manchester Ink Link’s look at prices of grocery items at Manchester supermarket chains. With Halloween coming up, this week we look at prices for candy (and also butter and chicken, even if the trick-or-treaters might not want that.)
Construction sign vandalized to display obscene message about Biden
read more…: Construction sign vandalized to display obscene message about BidenA sign near I-293 that was supposed to indicate a closed road shoulder instead had a slur against U.S. President Joe Biden early on Sunday morning.
Pappas seeks new legislation protecting reproductive privacy rights
read more…: Pappas seeks new legislation protecting reproductive privacy rightsOn Friday, U.S. Representative Chris Pappas (D-NH-01) joined University of New Hampshire (UNH) Law Professor Tiffany Li and New Hampshire Women’s Foundation CEO Tanna Clews at UNH-Manchester for a discussion on reproductive rights and privacy rights.
ZBA grants variance for more apartments on Elm Street
read more…: ZBA grants variance for more apartments on Elm StreetOn Thursday night, the Manchester Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) granted a variance to Brady Sullivan Properties that would allow 110 dwelling units at 1230 Elm St., a building just north of Bridge Street that now primarily hosts office space and educational space for the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
Bolduc attacks Hassan, ‘Washington elites,’ at Hooksett town hall
read more…: Bolduc attacks Hassan, ‘Washington elites,’ at Hooksett town hallDespite being “spit at, sworn at and put through the ringer” during the recent Republican U.S. Senate Primary, Republican U.S. Senate nominee Don Bolduc says he wants to respect opinions from everyone and be a U.S. Senator for everyone, other than perhaps the current U.S. Senator from New Hampshire up for re-election: Maggie Hassan.
One woman seeks to help Manchester’s Nepali community navigate health insurance options
read more…: One woman seeks to help Manchester’s Nepali community navigate health insurance optionsEach Wednesday, Roshani Giri sets up at a table at the front of Himalaya Market on Elm Street. But Giri isn’t just sitting (or standing) next to a table: she’s on a mission.