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Scenes from Manchester Community College 2019 Commencement
read more…: Scenes from Manchester Community College 2019 CommencementGraduation night at Manchester Community College, a tribute to hard work and perseverance.
Ribbon is cut on Bedford’s funky diner, The Friendly Toast
read more…: Ribbon is cut on Bedford’s funky diner, The Friendly ToastThe Friendly Toast is waiting for you in Bedford.
Aldermen divided over mayor’s nominee for fleet manager
read more…: Aldermen divided over mayor’s nominee for fleet managerRetired Police Captain Jonathan Hopkins will take over management of the city’s fleet of vehicles.
It took a village: Central senior ready to shine, uses ELO to prep for singing career
read more…: It took a village: Central senior ready to shine, uses ELO to prep for singing careerIt’s a powerful dream for the daughter of a Haitian refugee who found her stage voice a few years ago, through the support of staff at the Boys & Girls Club, and a network of community and school mentors.
Book drive to benefit local church community
read more…: Book drive to benefit local church communityA delivery/reading event is planned for June 8 at New England Pentecostal (NEP) House of Praise, 1850 Elm St., from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Volunteers will read to youth and distribute books.
Rob Azevedo named a finalist in annual National Society of Newspaper Columnists competition
read more…: Rob Azevedo named a finalist in annual National Society of Newspaper Columnists competitionWe just got word that Rob Azevedo’s been named a finalist in the National Society of Newspaper Columnists annual writing competition for a pair of columns he penned for the InkLink.
Board deliberates, selects new superintendent of schools
read more…: Board deliberates, selects new superintendent of schoolsThe board voted unanimously in favor of Dr. John Goldhardt as the new superintendent of schools.
VA: Bible stays – other holy books left on ‘missing man’ display must go
read more…: VA: Bible stays – other holy books left on ‘missing man’ display must goThe veteran, who dropped the books discretely and anonymously on the table Thursday, said it’s too bad the VA has ordered the books removed.
Public forum highlights leadership qualities of school superintendent finalists
read more…: Public forum highlights leadership qualities of school superintendent finalistsThree superintendent finalists appeared before an audience of about 150 residents — parents, teachers, students, school administrators and school board members – as each candidate seeks to be the next leader of the city’s school district.
Maternal Magnetism
read more…: Maternal MagnetismLike a compass needle, her magnetism pointed me exactly in the direction I needed to go, whether we ever really knew it or not. Just as the invisible moon pulls at the ocean, even through a sky of clouds, my mother continues to move me.
Mayor Craig: ‘For our state to continue to grow, how the state allocates funding for our public schools must change’
read more…: Mayor Craig: ‘For our state to continue to grow, how the state allocates funding for our public schools must change’To put this into perspective, updated math curriculum (including books, materials and professional development) for K-8 students across the Manchester School District costs approximately $1.2 million. Updated English Language Arts and Science curriculum costs around $1 million each. These are items Manchester students are going without due to lack of funding provided by the state.- Mayor Joyce Craig
Celebrate innovation: Baer Bench unveiling at Arms Park May 10
read more…: Celebrate innovation: Baer Bench unveiling at Arms Park May 10The funds have been raised, the commemorative bench has been designed and cast, all that’s left it to celebrate innovation. The public is invited to the unveiling and dedication of the Ralph Baer Memorial Bench at Baer Square, which will be dedicated May 10 at Arms Park. Festivities begin at 11 a.m.
Workin’ on the railroad: Collaborative community clean-up a success
read more…: Workin’ on the railroad: Collaborative community clean-up a successTons of trash and more than 50 volunteers helped make a difference along the Pan Am railways track – which has been a chronic issue for the city.
Meeting round-up: Aldermen hear from business owners, new BOSC member nominated, grant approved to ease SNHU traffic, and more
read more…: Meeting round-up: Aldermen hear from business owners, new BOSC member nominated, grant approved to ease SNHU traffic, and moreThe Board of Aldermen covered a lot of territory on Tuesday night.
Police recover body of Manchester woman missing from Raymond campground
read more…: Police recover body of Manchester woman missing from Raymond campground“We always want to bring closure to a family, and if we our had a choice, we would have been able to return her to her family safe and sound,” Raymond Police Chief Michael Labell said.
Search for missing Manchester woman intensifies in Epping
read more…: Search for missing Manchester woman intensifies in EppingPolice have shut down Prescott Road in Epping as search teams continue to look for a Manchester woman who has been missing since Saturday night.
Teacher says Levasseur violated charter in fallout over Facebook post
read more…: Teacher says Levasseur violated charter in fallout over Facebook postTeacher Janet Beauparlant feels Alderman Joe Kelly Levasseur should be accountable for his part in a disciplinary action against that began with a shared Facebook post.
Ward 3 Alderman Baines will not seek reelection
read more…: Ward 3 Alderman Baines will not seek reelection“I will absolutely continue to be a voice for the downtown. When I was campaigning for this office, I did it because I felt there were significant voices not being heard at City Hall, and I think those voices are being heard now,” Baines says. The downtown had a champion in me, and that’s not going to end.”