Posts by Carol Robidoux
It begins with a peaceful candlelight vigil in one of the city’s most beautiful parks – Stark Park – steeped in the history of American Revolutionary hero General John Stark, New Hampshire’s native son who famously uttered the words, “Live free or die. Death is not the greatest of evils.”
Manchester on Tuesday was taking steps to prepare for potential protests amid rumors of riots that had been swirling over the weekend on social media.
Manchester Police have arrested a man they say is responsible for a social media post listing an event for Junce 2 inciting violence in the city.
“I understand the frustration, and I’m not trying to say their feelings or emotions or anger aren’t justified. But what happened [at Manchester Police headquarters] shows that there’s a clear disconnect between Manchester Police and the citizens. We need to take that situation and try to bridge the gap,” Ronelle Tshiela says.
Getting your absentee ballot early just may be the best way to safeguard your vote in case a surge happens around election time.
Police are seeking information related to a blood trail discovered between Bridge and Concord streets.
As one of 56 affiliates of the National Endowment for the Humanities, New Hampshire Humanities (NHH) was charged with distributing $400,000 in supplemental funding to New Hampshire-based humanities, cultural nonprofits and public libraries.
Chief Dan Goonan said the veteran firefighter, 51, from Engine 9, went into cardiac arrest. He heard about it first while listening to the radio transmissions from the scene.
From 1943 to 1946 Christian served as a machine gunner with the 29th Infantry Division. He doesn’t consider himself a hero, although his collection of medals tells another story – Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, European-African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, Victory Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge 1st Award, Honorable Service Lapel Button, Marksman Badge – ribbons he says he earned simply doing his job, protecting his fellow soldiers.
After months of reconstruction – and a COVID-19 delay – Diz’s Cafe is ready to swing open the “Service Window” and bring you the comfort and convenience you’ve been craving.
An investigation into gunfire was reported by police. This is the third report made since May 17.
All things considered, the sidewalk disruption outside the Benson building on Elm Street will be worth its weight in dust and debris when it’s completed in another day or so.
Eat your Adam Sandler Burger al fresco at the Red Arrow Diner.
Police arrested a city man Tuesday, charging him with criminal threatening after an alleged road rage incident involving a BB gun.
As many restaurants around New Hampshire gear up for the May 18 for outdoor-only seating at a diminished capacity, Lenny and Nancy Abreu are focused on opening their doors for the first time at the state’s first Golden Corral franchise.
The city is ramping up its COVID-19 testing efforts with several sites around the city, an outreach effort meant to bring testing to those most vulnerable.
Recent press releases issued by Manchester NH Police Department.
There is a wall on Amherst Street that demands your attention. Until about a week ago it was just another a brick wall in a city of brick walls with some details of interest that were easy to overlook — an architectural arcade of arches, white metal columns in need of some Rustoleum, and dark flourishes that hint of gargoyle.
Yes, I know the historical roots of how we got here — from ancient Greek goddesses and “Mothering Sunday” in the UK to Anna Jarvis and Julia Ward Howe, who campaigned for mothers around the world to lobby for world peace — women who sacrificed their sons in wartime knew that there had to be a better way to solve the world’s problems.
