1269 Cafe hosts ribbon-cutting event with transitional housing spaces complete

Friday, September 13, 2024Thursday, September 12, 2024

On Tuesday, September 10, when the polls in New Hampshire were open for primary voting, 1269 Cafe directed its usual lunch crowd toward another location while a taco truck and an ice cream truck sat in the back parking lot. The organization, which had operated out of a building on the corner of Merrimack and Union streets in Manchester for the the last four years, celebrated the completion of its upstairs transitional housing spaces by holding an open house and ribbon-cutting event.

Rising electricity bills determined by significant investment, other market forces, says Eversource

Tuesday, August 27, 2024Monday, August 26, 2024

MANCHESTER, NH – Last week, a protest occurred in which activists objected to rising utility rates from Eversource, which went up

Time to make the donuts at ‘What the Fluff,’ now open at former Dulce’s Bakery location

Tuesday, August 20, 2024Saturday, August 17, 2024

When What the Fluff Donuts opened their doors for the first time on August 1 at the corner of Chestnut and Amherst streets in New Hampshire, it’s fair to say there was a great deal of anticipation – some people sat in cars idling outside the location as early as 6:15 a.m. to check it out.

Activists protest Eversource rate hikes, lack of green energy

Saturday, August 17, 2024

On August 14 activists from various groups gathered in Arms Park in Manchester to share stories about Eversource’s rate hikes over the last few years.

The Libertarian Party doesn’t want its own candidate on the presidential ballot

Sunday, August 11, 2024Saturday, August 10, 2024

In Colorado, some Libertarians in the state preferred Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the nominee, despite Kennedy having been defeated in the Libertarian primary in May. While there was no legal way to overthrow Oliver and install Kennedy as the presidential nominee, a plan was underway in the state to make this happen. The state party chair, Hannah Goodman, publicly endorsed Donald Trump while hoping that Oliver would lose ballot access.

LGBTQ citizens and allies reflect on anti-trans legislation as families leave NH

Tuesday, July 23, 2024Tuesday, July 23, 2024

On July 19, Governor Sununu signed several bills into law which were deliberately designed to target transgender individuals living in the state. The bills were part of an ongoing effort by the state government to target LGBT individuals living in New Hampshire. Similar laws were also proposed at the beginning of 2023; all failed to pass that year.

Palestinian woman travels to Manchester to tell her story

Friday, July 12, 2024Friday, July 12, 2024

Leila Hasan, a resident of Hebron, Palestine, traveled across the Atlantic Ocean to Manchester to relay her story to those who would listen. On July 7, those listening at the Green Beautiful Cafe on Wilson Street came for an event organized by members of the Southern New Hampshire Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL).

Hop Knot celebrates last day of Pride with Big Gay Brunch drag show

Saturday, July 6, 2024

On the last day of Pride month, June 30th, the Hop Knot in Manchester hosted a brunch event featuring four drag performers. The event was organized by Big Gay Events, who will celebrate their first anniversary in business on July 21st at the same location.

Manchester Ink Link Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Friday, July 5, 2024Thursday, July 4, 2024

After years as a full-time journalist, Carol Robidoux in 2014 found herself laid off – for the second time, since the Great Recession of 2008 – and wondering what the future of news was going to look like. That’s when she decided to create her own news publication, and in 2014 she launched Manchester Ink Link, what she called a “community hub and news info site for the city of Manchester.”

NH Rebellion blown out 50-8 in road game against Maine Mayhem

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Monday, June 3, 2024

The June 1 football game between the Maine Mayhem and New Hampshire Rebellion started with an unusual twist: a Rebellion interception led to points by Mayhem. An interception at 12:15 in the first quarter by Cassie Healy led to Rebellion having the ball backed up close to their own end zone. A running play went nowhere, leading to a Maine safety.

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