Brew News Mashup: Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, these brews will satisfy your sweet tooth

Monday, June 10, 2024Tuesday, December 22, 2020

You’ll need to check for cavities after sampling this year’s pre-Christmas lineup of sweet decadent beers. A fudge-covered graham cracker imperial stout, a s’mores-inspired stout, fruity beers made with oranges and raspberries and a rye-barrel-aged barleywine are just some of the many ways to keep you warm by the yule log.

Manchester Fire Department reports 21 positive COVID cases among the ranks, command says it’s manageable

Monday, June 10, 2024Friday, December 18, 2020

Earlier this week, the Manchester Fire Department had the most positive cases of COVID-19 at any given time since the start of the pandemic, but Assistant Chief Andy Parent said it has not negatively impacted staffing and they’re now on the downswing.

Ode to ‘Creepy’ Santa: Artist’s tribute to the MHT holiday icon now a historic footnote – and a fundraiser

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Wednesday, December 16, 2020

The seasonal Manchester landmark that’s come to be known as Creepy Santa or Demented Santa, a 12-foot-tall weathered fiberglass statue of Santa Claus, has a new location this year after 30 years standing vigil over the Rheume family Christmas tree lot on Elm Street.

Southern NH hospitals starting to feel the pressure

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Saturday, December 12, 2020

As a surge in COVID-19 cases grips New Hampshire on top of a rise in seasonal illnesses, major hospitals say they have tipped perilously close to their in-patient capacity.

Dec. 4 Brew News Mash-up: Funky-fresh flavors of the holiday season, and so many new releases

Monday, June 10, 2024Saturday, December 5, 2020

The name game is strong with this week’s list of formidable brews. From “Yer Bums Oot the Windae,” to “Straight BACK Into Quarantine NEIPA,” local brewers are as good at wordplay as they are at formulating funky-fresh flavored offerings out of anything and everything, from tropical fruits to chocolate-glazed doughnuts.

Alderman proposes to abolish Manchester Safe Station

Monday, June 10, 2024Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Ward 7 Alderman Ross Terrio wants to eliminate the Manchester Safe Station program, and is set to present the broad strokes of his proposal to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen at Tuesday night’s meeting. The fire chief and firefighters union oppose the idea.

Nashua Doorways program triples service with new contract

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Friday, November 27, 2020

The program is also under new administration in Manchester, although the program that connects people with substance abuse treatment is serving about the same number of clients.

Manchester needle exchange marches on despite city objections

Sunday, June 16, 2024Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Manchester officials are planning a summit with the non-profit that runs the local needle exchange before the end of the year, in an attempt to resolve its differences, align their quality standards and improve coordination, even as the city works to set up its own syringe services program with a different non-profit.

Londonderry police investigate death of toddler found in vehicle at truck stop

Monday, June 10, 2024Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Police are seeking any tips that might assist in the investigation of this crime.

Brew News Mashup: Roll out the barrels with unexpected seasonal flavors

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Sunday, November 15, 2020

Check out a new batch of barrel-aged goodness, from a new barleywine aged in rye barrels, a cider aged in a bourbon barrel, a porter aged in rum oak cubes, and much more.

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