Posts by Carol Robidoux
However, the true bridge builders of the day were Kaylee Richard and Sam Grenier, two high school students who have grown up with the Girls at Work program. Yes, it has taught them to be handy with power tools and expanded their thinking about what women’s work in this 21st-century world should look like.
Even the sun made an appearance at the 2023 Taco Tour, which drew thousands to the city for what has been branded as “the world’s largest taco tour.”
A break-in at the Manchester South Junior Soccer League over the weekend has caused upwards of $10,000 in damage and losses, and left the league president shaking his head.
The Attorney General’s announced it is investigating the death of a resident of the state’s Secure Psychiatric Unit, first reported on April 29.
Framed around the “milestone” anniversaries, couples celebrating 5, 10, 25, 50, and 60+ years of marriage were invited to participate in the annual Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral, although any couple interested in participating was welcome – including sharing anniversary cake afterward, in the church basement.
Live music and lively arts abound. Go get yours.
Although relatively new to the “adopt-a-park” process, the Friends of Piscataquog River Park are wasting no time rolling up their sleeves. After a successful session in February to rid the park of invasive bittersweet, a community-wide “clean-up extravaganza” is planned for April 29.
The $250,000 project included extensive restoration of not only the iconic bronze and cement fixtures but also electrical work – including replacement glass globes – and the fountain itself which has not operated for many years.
Wednesday night’s celebration at the Rex Theatre was a soiree of gastronomical proportions – well, it was mainly small bites meticulously prepared by teams of aspiring chefs representing 11 statewide high school culinary programs.
Southwest Airlines on Tuesday morning reported a temporary nationwide “ground stop” on departing flights, citing a technical issue.
Donald Trump will be making a campaign stop at the Doubletree Hilton next Thursday.
NEC President Wayne Lesperance cited “COVID-19 depressed participation in the arts and arts education nationally” for a downward trend in enrollment and said it would “maintain its presence in Manchester” by holding events at its galleries and French Hall while seeking “to collaborate with educational institutions and other neighbors in maintaining an active presence in the neighborhood.”
Every year, thousands of children in New Hampshire face sometimes unimaginable situations. City and State officials continue to respond to reports of child abuse and neglect as the number of cases persists.
Monday marked the return of annual Senior Walks, organized twice a year by Manchester Police Department’s Community Affairs Division. Led by Officer Stephen Duquette, the popular walks span eight weeks and take participants to various walking trails around the city to stretch their legs, get some cardio and connect with one another.
We’ve planned two “meet and greets” for Ward 6 voters (or anyone interested) to come out and meet each candidate in a relaxed social setting with the help of our friends at Great North Aleworks.
Vote for your Top 5 movies to be shown this summer at Victory Park.
Celebrate the arts at The Factory on Willow during a closing reception for sculptors Taylor Apostol and Evan Morse.
The city’s Economic Development Office is accepting proposals for events that will showcase the downtown and bring business – and people – into the city.
Verne Orlosk is an accidental fused glass artist who, after 22 years of manipulating one of the most fragile and fascinating mediums around, is tickled to be recognized as “an emerging artist.”
