Warhol Screen Tests: Evocative short films to be shown at the Currier Museum
read more…: Warhol Screen Tests: Evocative short films to be shown at the Currier MuseumWarhol’s work predicts the selfie and social media.
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Erin go bragh! 25th Annual St. Patrick’s parade one for the record books
read more…: Erin go bragh! 25th Annual St. Patrick’s parade one for the record booksSunday’s 25th annual St. Patrick’s Parade was a long time coming. But after a two-year absence, organizers delivered one for the record books. With more than 150 listed participants in the line-up, the thousands who descended on the city for the parade and the preceding 2-mile Shamrock Shuffle race were treated to a spectacle that included marching bands, pipes and drums, tumblers, dancers, twirlers, clowns and tiny cars and trucks.
A community conversation about needs, wants and neighborhoods in action
read more…: A community conversation about needs, wants and neighborhoods in actionThe community meeting brought 50-60 people out who were treated to pizza and chicken tenders in exchange for their feedback.
Vote for MARI Burelle representing NH on TV music-reality show, ‘America’s Song Contest’
read more…: Vote for MARI Burelle representing NH on TV music-reality show, ‘America’s Song Contest’If a reality music show hosted by Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson is wrong, you don’t want to be right.
Heavy police presence in downtown Portsmouth due to possible bomb scare
read more…: Heavy police presence in downtown Portsmouth due to possible bomb scarePolice are investigating a possible bomb scare in downtown Portsmouth.
‘Bye Bye Birdie’ at the Palace may cause flashbacks, nostalgia and a little relief from modern-day stress
read more…: ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ at the Palace may cause flashbacks, nostalgia and a little relief from modern-day stressBefore I explain why a song about high school sweethearts getting pinned gave me goosebumps, let me fill you in on what goes into mounting a musical these days.
Turn your clocks ahead this weekend, March 13 is the start of Daylight Saving Time
read more…: Turn your clocks ahead this weekend, March 13 is the start of Daylight Saving TimeDaylight Saving begins March 13 at 2 a.m., which means you set your clock ahead. Which means you lose an hour of sleep but gain an hour of sunlight.
Basement fire on Lowell Street displaces residents
read more…: Basement fire on Lowell Street displaces residentsAn early-morning fire at 240 Lowell St. has left several people displaced, according to fire officials.
Russian invasion of Ukraine: 2 local events – a livestream discussion of what’s at stake, and a prayer vigil
read more…: Russian invasion of Ukraine: 2 local events – a livestream discussion of what’s at stake, and a prayer vigilTwo community events focused on understanding the Ukraine/Russia conflict, and what it means for the U.S., and a prayer vigil for those directly involved.
Tipping Point: MCC hosts weekend of VEX Robotics state championships
read more…: Tipping Point: MCC hosts weekend of VEX Robotics state championshipsMore than 80 elementary, middle and high school students and mentors from around New Hampshire and Vermont united at Manchester Community College over the weekend for the 2021-2022 VEX Robotics Competition game, Tipping Point. More than 40 teams from schools around the region, including Spark Academy in Manchester, competed in a series of back-to-back robotics challenges, with the goal of advancing to the VEX World Championship this spring.
The ‘N-Word,’ the apology and the unsettling matter of racism and anti-semitism at the State House
read more…: The ‘N-Word,’ the apology and the unsettling matter of racism and anti-semitism at the State HouseIt’s complicated, and it depends on who you ask. Ultimately, it is yet another political morass that is casting an unflattering light on New Hampshire politics.
City severs ties with Intown; ex-board president says city gave no feedback on submitted corrective plan
read more…: City severs ties with Intown; ex-board president says city gave no feedback on submitted corrective planThe city on Monday officially severed ties with Intown Manchester, despite the organization submitting a plan for corrective action and business plan going forward, as requested back in November.
NH Child Advocate issues briefing on ‘process’ in case of missing Harmony Montgomery
read more…: NH Child Advocate issues briefing on ‘process’ in case of missing Harmony MontgomeryAn “issue briefing” was released on Feb. 2 by Moira O’Neil, NH’s Child Advocate, in response to inquiries in the case of Harmony Montgomery, a 7-year-old who has been unaccounted for since 2019.
Black history in Manchester: Plaque retells city woman’s participation in underground railroad
read more…: Black history in Manchester: Plaque retells city woman’s participation in underground railroadHumble historian Stan Garrity on Tuesday had the pleasure of unveiling a project that was four years in the making: A plaque commemorating the city’s place in the history of the Underground Railroad.
Tom Brady calls it quits via Instagram: ‘I feel like the luckiest person in the world’
read more…: Tom Brady calls it quits via Instagram: ‘I feel like the luckiest person in the world’In a nine-panel Instagram post that went up around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, beloved former Patriots quarterback Tom Brady ended any speculation about what might be next for him after 22 seasons in the NFL.
Broken sprinkler causes ‘significant damage’ to offices at City Hall
read more…: Broken sprinkler causes ‘significant damage’ to offices at City HallA broken sprinkler pipe on the second floor of City Hall caused considerable damage to offices on all three levels Saturday morning.
Jan. 29 performances of ‘Full Monty’ at Palace cancelled due to storm
read more…: Jan. 29 performances of ‘Full Monty’ at Palace cancelled due to stormThose who have purchased tickets for either of Saturday’s shows, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., can exchange them for another show or request a refund.
Biden nominates Jane Young to serve as U.S. Attorney for the District of NH
read more…: Biden nominates Jane Young to serve as U.S. Attorney for the District of NHPresident Biden on Wednesday announced six new nominees to serve as U.S. Attorneys across the country, officials who will be indispensable to upholding the rule of law as the top federal law enforcement officials for their districts. Among them, Jane Young, who currently serves as New Hampshire Deputy Attorney General.