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Brew News: Go Fourth and celebrate independent breweries
read more…: Brew News: Go Fourth and celebrate independent breweriesAs we head into this Independence Day weekend, enjoy an extra-long run-down of local brews available across southern New Hampshire.
Salem arts-centric charter school changing its name
read more…: Salem arts-centric charter school changing its nameThe Granite State Arts Academy, an 8-year-old charter school in Salem with a focus in the arts, announced Friday that it is rebranding the school to The Arts Academy of New Hampshire.
Mentoring program partners with police to help at-risk youth
read more…: Mentoring program partners with police to help at-risk youthIt was a brisk Thursday afternoon in January when longtime Manchester resident Carl Connor pointed to the spot where his son died.
The evolution of ‘Hot Spot’ policing in Manchester
read more…: The evolution of ‘Hot Spot’ policing in ManchesterPolice initiatives to use data to tackle high-crime areas have shown mixed results.
Small business owners team up to bring disc golf to school kids thanks to $10K ‘activation’ grant
read more…: Small business owners team up to bring disc golf to school kids thanks to $10K ‘activation’ grantBill and Alli Seney, owners of the ManchVegas Brew Bus, announced Thursday that they, along with two fellow small businesses, were awarded a $10,000 city grant to install disc golf baskets at each of Manchester’s 12 elementary schools, and donate up to 1,000 discs to young students.
Duo nabbed in Londonderry for repeated liquor store thefts by hiding cognac in pants
read more…: Duo nabbed in Londonderry for repeated liquor store thefts by hiding cognac in pantsTwo men were arrested for repeating a liquor theft scheme at least nine times between January and February in one Londonderry store.
Brew News: It’s time to hit the beer trail and visit all 17 NH breweries (prizes involved)
read more…: Brew News: It’s time to hit the beer trail and visit all 17 NH breweries (prizes involved)Celebrate women in beer and find the perfect beer for mowing the lawn. Find this year’s New Hampshire Pink Boots Society ‘Women in Beer’ trail card at participating breweries and then visit all 17 NH breweries during April and May for a chance to win prizes.
Manchester Moves has big plans for northern rail trail
read more…: Manchester Moves has big plans for northern rail trailManchester parents looking for a safer route to bike their kids to school may be inching the Granite State Rail Trail closer to completion.
Brew News Spotlight: DraughtPick beer app adds premium subscription
read more…: Brew News Spotlight: DraughtPick beer app adds premium subscriptionThe app will accumulate tokens for free pints each month they aren’t redeemed, but you can only redeem one per day, and once a month at a specific brewery. In lieu of a pint, some places will offer a free flight or appetizer.
State to euthanize about 80 sanctuary farm birds after avian flu deaths
read more…: State to euthanize about 80 sanctuary farm birds after avian flu deathsThe owners of an antique farmhouse and small animal sanctuary at 56 Tsienneto Road in Derry say five of their turkeys dropped dead from avian flu and now the state is intent on euthanizing the rest.
Brew News Mashup: Try some new local brews this St. Patrick’s Day (and tip your Uber driver)
read more…: Brew News Mashup: Try some new local brews this St. Patrick’s Day (and tip your Uber driver)An Irish red ale, a couple oated IPAs and lots of imperial stouts. Get weird this St. Patty’s at brewery parties, and don’t forget to tip your Uber driver.
Manchester’s Greek community is undergoing the most comprehensive historical preservation effort in a century
read more…: Manchester’s Greek community is undergoing the most comprehensive historical preservation effort in a centuryThe St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Manchester is spearheading an initiative to preserve, archive, digitize and collect treasured relics and stories, documents and articles that will chronicle the lives of Greek community members and chart the lasting impacts of one of the Queen City’s most prominent ethnic groups over the years.
Art exhibit, activities kick-off to celebrate Father of Video Games’ 100th birthday
read more…: Art exhibit, activities kick-off to celebrate Father of Video Games’ 100th birthdayStarting this weekend, the SEE Science Center in Manchester is hosting a number of workshop activities and opening of a new art exhibit to celebrate the legacy of Ralph Baer, the German-immigrant-turned-New-Hampshire-inventor who created the first home video game systems among many other things.
Brew News: Winter wanes with wheatwine, weisses and other wonderful beverages
read more…: Brew News: Winter wanes with wheatwine, weisses and other wonderful beveragesScotch Ales, barrel-aged stouts and Belgian brews round out a nice, high-gravity selection for the rest of winter.
Emotions run hot at Derry Council meeting over state rep’s drag queen comments
read more…: Emotions run hot at Derry Council meeting over state rep’s drag queen commentsDerry Town Councilors and Rep. David Love sparred during Tuesday night’s meeting over Love’s Feb. 10 statements accusing drag queens of inappropriate behavior.
Community members call out Derry state rep’s ‘false’ testimony against drag queens
read more…: Community members call out Derry state rep’s ‘false’ testimony against drag queensDerry State Rep. David Love may have made false, defamatory claims about two drag queens on the public record when he spoke in support of his bill ostensibly designed to protect children at libraries from sexual predators.
1269 Cafe to host first-in-state ‘Super Soul Party’ on Sunday
read more…: 1269 Cafe to host first-in-state ‘Super Soul Party’ on Sundayhe homeless services organization 1269 Cafe in Manchester will be hosting a so-called Super Soul Party during the Super Bowl on Sunday evening, an alcohol-free event with food, entertainment and supplies for those in need.
