Posts by Carol Robidoux
After the arrest of Christopher Martinez for a Dec. 12 shooting a search was conducted of the van he was in and detectives located several items including: a .380 caliber handgun (stolen out of Florida); heroin (53.4 grams); five separate prescription pills including oxycodone.
It’s Noon Year’s Eve, featuring amazing juggling performances, kid-friendly food, live music, a scavenger hunt, art activities and a chance to see our blockbuster exhibition, M.C. Escher: Reality and Illusion before it closes on January 5! For the big finish, we will cover the Currier’s Winter Garden Café floor with bubble wrap “fireworks” and hundreds of balloons will drop from the ceiling!
Matthew Pratt, a habitual offender, faces multiple charges after allegedly panhandling, fleeing police and crashing his car, which caught on fire.
Give the gift that inspires, for artists of all ages from Smile Create Repeat.
Last call for Christmas events! Check our list (twice) to find out what’s happening this week in Manchester.
This week’s police arrest logs provides a snapshot of crime in the city.
Sale of Market Basket to Artie T. Demoulas was completed in a $1.6 billion deal Dec. 12.
A woman attempting to cross Auburn Street against the crosswalk is at fault for causing an accident that left her injured, police said.
School bus accident reported on Elm Street, with students heading to Southside Middle School.
Police are investigating a shooting incident after a woman sought care for a gunshot wound to the shoulder.
Ellen Scarponi, of Fairpoint Communications, has extensive business development and customer service experience, including being owner and manager of the first Dream Dinners franchise in New Hampshire.
Good time to get a golf membership: Derryfield Country Club is discounting memberships for 2015 due to course renovations.
Sports memorabilia worth more than $1,600, 90 oxy pills worth $900 on the street allegedly taken during Dec. 10 burglary.
NH GOP Chair Jennifer Horn is back in it to win it and will run for re-election as state party chair.
Less than one hour later, police responded to the area of Varney and Warner streets to speak with the victim of an armed robbery. The 34-year old female cab driver stated she had picked up three young white males in the area of Wilkins Street.
“Below a half moon on a snowbound night high on a hill in the town of Littleton New Hampshire, an large man with an overturned bucket of tangled hair stepped into the lobby of the Hampton Inn…”
Stop by the Intown Manchester Holiday Market on Dec. 11 and see what’s fresh, lovely and local.
Jared Cassedy, a conductor for Manchester Community Music School, received the New Hampshire Band Director’s Association (NHBDA) Outstanding Young Band Director of the Year Award in 2011 and was nominated for New Hampshire Teacher of the Year for 2014.
Highlights from the Dec. 7 Manchester Police Commission meeting, including ‘Joshua’s Law’ which supports victims of domestic violence, recent crime updates, the need to increase diversity within the ranks, grants and other department matters.
As Director, she’ll guide DTTD in its mission of developing and promoting New Hampshire as a domestic and international travel destination to increase visitation, business activity and employment throughout the state. Cimino officially started her new role December 8.