Posts by Carol Robidoux
The community is invited to attend a Memorial Walk on Aug. 30 honoring the memory of Denise Robert alongside her family and friends.
A city man was charged with reckless conduct with a deadly weapon after police say he was caught – thanks to technology – shooting off his gun in the middle of the day in a densely populated neighborhood while riding his bike.
Manchester South Jr. Soccer League (MSJSL) on Saturday celebrated its 50th anniversary, a milestone that included the unveiling of a new sign at the league’s home fields.
The Attorney General’s office on Tuesday released the final report following an investigation into a shooting on Feb. 21, 2025 in which an officer shot and wounded a man during a traffic stop.
August is summer’s last hurrah which means there’s SO MUCH GOING ON! The possibilities seem endless and so we’ve done our best to aggregate some of the highlights from here, there and beyond in the space below. Seek and ye shall find what you’re looking for.
Manchester Police are investigating an incident of vandalism at The Hop Knot on Elm Street in which a person drew a swastika on the front door.
Much-needed repairs will begin next week on the outfield at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium, scheduled to be ready in time for the Fisher Cats final two home stands of the season, which begins Aug. 26.
Manchester Police have been actively investigating the recent incident on Holly Avenue and have spoken with all individuals involved. Based on the information gathered, we are confident there is no threat to public safety.
The Board of Aldermen are scheduled to review a proposal from Mayor Jay Ruais to extend operations at 39 Beech Street and launch a 20-bed “high barrier” shelter for homeless individuals who are also older and/or medically fragile.
A group of masked protesters carrying black flags bearing white swastikas joined a planned protest at the New Hampshire State House on Saturday.
A Jamaican man who was working as a summer reserve police officer in Maine was arrested by ICE on July 25 – prompting accusations by ICE against Old Orchard Beach police of knowingly breaking the law by hiring him.
Old Orchard Beach Police Chief Elise Chard is pushing back.
During a musical presentation last week, Jacyn Tremblay, representing the Music Drives Us foundation, said the delivery of the instruments helps fulfill the organization’s mission to “spread the love” by keeping music in schools and local communities throughout New England.
Manchester Police Chief Peter Marr said police continue investigating a reported incident on Holly Avenue on July 25 that resulted in a man being hospitalized with critical injuries.
The last day of municipal election candidate filing was a big finish, as 16 new candidates stepped forward.
Zachary Tringali wants a permanent home. He wants to live in a city that creates an atmosphere of dignity and compassion for its least fortunate.
He also wants to be an alderman in Ward 6.
Current Ward 8 school board member Jessica Spillers on Thursday filed her paperwork to run for mayor in the 2025 municipal election.
The atmosphere at Brookside Congregational Church buzzed with emotion and celebration as students from the International Institute of New England (IINE) gathered to mark the end of their English language learning year. Each certificate handed out during the graduation ceremony represented more than just classroom hours — it symbolized resilience, community, and hope for a better future in a new homeland.
So many options, so little time. Get out there and find some fun.
DOJ says it’s part of a broader effort to disrupt human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation in local communities.
