Posts by Carol Robidoux
One thing leads to another -as in our story about old art posters discovered in storage at Elliot Hospital have inspired a new exhibition at the Millyard Museum.
Robert Card is dead. The suspect in a statewide manhunt connected to a mass shooting that left 18 people dead, Card’s body was recovered in Lisbon, Maine late Friday.
Maine State Police have issued a statewide alert asking residents to shelter in place after two “active shooter events” has left at least 22 people dead and many more injured.
Meta’s design strategy exploits their vulnerabilities: from a dopamine-inducing personalization algorithm that gives kids the same feeling as gambling, to consistent alerts that interfere with their schoolwork and sleep. Meta content capitalizes on children’s fear of missing out and urges them to constantly engage with the Platforms,” said Attorney General John Formella. “Meta’s decision to do so despite its knowledge of significant links between excessive use of social media and increased instances of serious health problems such as depression, anxiety, and insomnia is unacceptable and unlawful. Not unlike Big Tobacco a generation ago, Meta has chosen profits over public health, particularly the health of the youngest among us. We bring this action today to hold Meta accountable and stop this unlawful conduct that is harming New Hampshire’s kids.”
‘Twas the week before Halloween and Elm Street is jumping with spooky good fun that will get your heart pumping.
Tickets are available for a debate on Oct. 24 featuring mayoral candidates Kevin Cavanaugh and Jay Ruais at The Rex Theatre. The debate is open to the general public and tickets are free and seating is general admission.
The Boys & Girls Club of Manchester (BGCM) has hosted hundreds of children each summer at Camp Foster, located in Bedford, New Hampshire. In 2018/2019, the camp underwent a complete renovation, resulting in updated facilities and over 20 acres of enhanced outdoor space.
True to their name and mission, members of the Young Organizers United (Y.O.U) – students representing all four city high schools – have spent the past few months organizing a community candidate forum. On Oct. 19 the public is invited to attend the event, featuring several school board and aldermanic candidates.
Three months after opening the door, The Woodstacker Beer Company Tap Room is out of beer. It’s a good problem and presents the opportunity to press pause in order to make upgrades to guest experience and expand the brewery infrastructure. Over the next few weeks Fusco will be working on upgrades and improvements with a grand reopening on Nov. 2.
Fall was in the air on Saturday – along with the lingering aroma of Tex-Mex spices from the Bond BBQ food truck, a hazy view of the partial solar eclipse and the energy of the crowd of art lovers who came for a ribbon cutting – the perfect backdrop for a Fall Fusion Festival if ever there was one.