Posts by Carol Robidoux
Win a pair of tickets to Black Violin on Feb. 21 at Nashua Center for The Arts.
Another local voice from within the faith community is rising above the din of turmoil – in our country and in the world – calling for peace, truth and unity.
Manchester is mourning the sudden passing of Robert “Bob” Baines, former mayor, longtime educator, and dedicated public servant whose career was defined by steady leadership and deep commitment to the community he served.
For anyone who ever wished they could have seen The Beatles live — or for those who simply love the sound, spirit and joy of their early years — 1964 The Tribute offers a rare chance to step back in time.
A story published by Granite Post about a leaked group chat among leaders of the NH House Education Policy and Administration Committee has prompted NH Democrats to call for the resignation of a Bedford state lawmaker – who chairs the committee – and a fellow Republican for comments made about “segregated schools.”
A city man is in custody after police say he eluded police after a traffic incident and then crashed his vehicle and fled on foot before being taken into custody..
The celebration began with a social hour and community meal at the downtown YWCA, which became a hub of fellowship, learning and gratitude. As it has, off and on, for the past 30 years in Manchester, the annual Kwanza celebration serves as a way to education the public about the history of the cultural celebration of the harvest while becoming a focal point of renewal for strengthening community in the coming year.
The Christmas vibe was strong last Thursday at Laundry Lake laundromat – for two hours families were welcomed into the laundromat where there were tables filled with toys and games. It was part of a community collaboration between Domenic Marte of Latino Vibe 94.9 FM radio station and Laundry Lake owner Rafael Lora – the first of what both men hope will be many more community gatherings to come in the new year.
Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a man who on Dec. 21 entered the police station and made a threat before driving off in a silver truck.
Autopsy results were released Friday for Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, 48, formerly of Miami, Florida, identified as the suspected gunman in the Brown University shooting last weekend.
Federal agents converge on storage facility in Salem, NH, as manhunt for Brown University shooter extends into New Hampshire.
Sowing Seeds for Hope is a NH-based initiative that helps Afghan women who are transforming and rebuilding their lives as they use their sewing skills to earn some income.
Downtown Manchester is once again glowing with creativity this holiday season as Mosaic Art Collective’s Holiday Painted Windows project transforms storefronts into festive, hand-painted works of art. Local artists teamed up with downtown businesses to create colorful window displays that celebrate the season while showcasing the city’s vibrant arts community.
Meet Karen Rosenberg and Tara McGee – hard to miss this dynamic duo if you attended Sunday’s Merrymaking on the Merrimack as their distinctive headgear was second to their Siamese Twin-sweater which was rivaled by their intermittent but quite intentional baton twirling.
How these West Merrimack St. neighbors built an annual street party for all.
Nobody is lukewarm when it comes to “Creepy Santa.” And for the most part, the beloved iconic holiday figure that for 35 years has towered over the Rheaume family’s Christmas tree stand on Elm Street, has gained a growing mob of followers, not to mention celebrity status.
A nor’easter has descended on the region, bringing several inches of snow to the city and surrounding area – the first big snow of the season.
Former Manchester Mayor Bob Baines wasn’t sure how to react to the news circulating Monday night, that Executive Councilor John Stephen had been hospitalized.
The director of Manchester’s Office of Youth Services resigned earlier this week ahead of the release of an internal audit that identified extensive misuse of public funds, missing financial documentation, and lapses in youth supervision standards.
The man credited with turning the Palace Theatre from a debt-strapped local stage into a thriving multi-venue cultural institution will step down in 2027. Peter Ramsey, President & CEO of the Palace Theatre, confirmed his retirement plans to the board last week, concluding a 27-year era that reshaped downtown Manchester’s arts and economy.