Basement fire on Whitney Avenue caused by improper disposal of smoking materials
read more…: Basement fire on Whitney Avenue caused by improper disposal of smoking materialsAn early-morning basement fire Sunday damaged a home on Whitney Avenue.
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Alderman Barbara Shaw, longtime educator and tenacious warrior for her city, has died
read more…: Alderman Barbara Shaw, longtime educator and tenacious warrior for her city, has diedBarbara Shaw, a longtime public servant and educator and sitting Ward 9 Alderman and has died. She was 78.
Dec. 21: 5th Annual Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day Vigil at Veterans Park
read more…: Dec. 21: 5th Annual Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day Vigil at Veterans ParkI met Bill Howard three years ago this past November. He was living between the shelter, hotels and a doorway outside an abandoned storefront on Elm Street next to my office space.
Fire Marshal identifies woman who perished in RV fire
read more…: Fire Marshal identifies woman who perished in RV fireThe identity of a woman who perished in a late-night fire Sunday inside an RV parked on a city street has been released by authorities.
Woman dead after camper fire on High Street
read more…: Woman dead after camper fire on High StreetA woman is dead after fire erupted in a parked RV on High Street. Her body was found inside the camper.
My Turn: New West Side youth drop-in center providing vital connections for at-risk youth
read more…: My Turn: New West Side youth drop-in center providing vital connections for at-risk youthLocated at 340 Granite St. on the city’s West Side, the center is fully operational, with room for studying, relaxing, counseling and closets full of clothing and food, to meet basic needs of those who find their way there. The target is young people between the ages of 13 and 24, but there are resources for anyone who comes through.
10th Annual Tower of Toys gift distribution to local families in need takes place this weekend
read more…: 10th Annual Tower of Toys gift distribution to local families in need takes place this weekendCelebrating 10 years of Christmas joy, sponsors, donors and friends of Tower of Toys gathered at the stately Beacon building Thursday to toast its best year yet. A record number of gifts were donated that will be distributed this weekend to families in need.
Litchfield schools evacuated as precaution after threatening meme circulates among students
read more…: Litchfield schools evacuated as precaution after threatening meme circulates among studentsAlthough the threat was determined to be not credible, the evacuation of all three schools in Litchfield was done as a precaution.
AG: Bodies found at separate solid waste facilities in September were couple seeking shelter from a storm
read more…: AG: Bodies found at separate solid waste facilities in September were couple seeking shelter from a stormOn Friday the NH Attorney General’s office released an update explaining the connection between the discovery of two bodies found in two separate locations in September, first, the body of a female located at a transfer station in Belmont, and 12 days later, the body of a man found at a solid waste station in Maine.
Manchester Connect ‘See Click Fix’ app serves as a city-wide Neighborhood Watch group
read more…: Manchester Connect ‘See Click Fix’ app serves as a city-wide Neighborhood Watch groupPeople are reporting everything from abandoned furniture and illegally parked cars, to suspicious “drug dealing” activities, homeless encampments, graffiti and broken things, from interactive push-button traffic signs to cement planters.
You be the judge: It’s time to pick your favorite holiday lights display in 2nd annual citywide contest
read more…: You be the judge: It’s time to pick your favorite holiday lights display in 2nd annual citywide contestThe City’s Second Annual Holiday Lights Contest is officially on, as nominees for this year’s favorite Holiday Lights Display are now mapped and voting is open.
Fiery scene near Merrimack River as airplane crashes in Bedford, pilot dead
read more…: Fiery scene near Merrimack River as airplane crashes in Bedford, pilot deadFirst responders arrived at the scene of a fiery crash in the woods next to the Merrimack River late Friday night.
Lexi and Brandon, a year later: She’s still homeless, he’s in jail
read more…: Lexi and Brandon, a year later: She’s still homeless, he’s in jailI was able to follow for the past year the progress of two of the 22 people who were transported that day under an extended state contract with Granite House, which provided respite beds for all of them. The initial offer was for a safe space with a warm bed. If any of them wanted to go into treatment for their addictions, that could be arranged.
Moving the needle on affordable housing and homelessness in Manchester
read more…: Moving the needle on affordable housing and homelessness in ManchesterAlthough it will not eliminate the great need that currently exists, it is a step in the right direction according to the city’s Director of Homeless Initiatives Schonna Green. The amount of footwork involved in such forward motion requires a lot of attention to detail. It is work mostly done behind the scenes, and often involves delicate negotiations that can easily be derailed.
4 more times added to the upcoming sold-out Holiday Lights Trolley Tour
read more…: 4 more times added to the upcoming sold-out Holiday Lights Trolley TourFour additional times have been added to the calendar for the city’s free holiday lights Trolley Tours for families on MTA’s Molly Trolley.
Manchester Rising: Making a difference one story at a time
read more…: Manchester Rising: Making a difference one story at a timeWe have until December 31 to raise $100,000 for our Manchester Rising reporting campaign. It is a lofty goal, one I set deliberately, not just because it would be heaven to be able to support two full-time employees, but because it allows me the opportunity to inform you, dear readers, of the financial reality of operating a legitimate daily news site.
Merry Manchester: 2021 Christmas Parade and holiday celebration a community affair
read more…: Merry Manchester: 2021 Christmas Parade and holiday celebration a community affairAs with many traditions lost to COVID-19 last year, the annual City-sponsored Christmas Parade was among those that were back on the schedule for 2021, drawing thousands of revelers to downtown Manchester on Saturday.
Early-morning electrical fire causes smoke, water damage – but the mall is open for shopping!
read more…: Early-morning electrical fire causes smoke, water damage – but the mall is open for shopping!An early-morning fire alarm activation at the Mall of New Hampshire Sunday was caused by an electrical fire originating with a massage chair, according to fire officials.
Millennium Running Results: More than 1,000 Santas (and elves and other characters) shuffle down Elm Street
read more…: Millennium Running Results: More than 1,000 Santas (and elves and other characters) shuffle down Elm StreetThe annual Santa Shuffle filled the downtown with more than 1,000 runners, most of them reflecting the holiday season through costumes, Santa hats and beards, and a joyful romp around the Millennium Running Santa Claus Shuffle road race.
Dec. 3 NH DHHS COVID-19 update: 1,450 positive results with 146 in Manchester; 7 deaths reported
read more…: Dec. 3 NH DHHS COVID-19 update: 1,450 positive results with 146 in Manchester; 7 deaths reportedThere are currently 399 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. In New Hampshire, since the start of the pandemic, there have been a total of 165,574 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed.