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March 10 NH DHHS COVID-19 update: 267 positive results with 31 in Manchester; 2 deaths reported
read more…: March 10 NH DHHS COVID-19 update: 267 positive results with 31 in Manchester; 2 deaths reportedThere are currently 75 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. In New Hampshire since the start of the pandemic, there have been a total of 77,463 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed.
Effort underway to revoke Black teen’s jail sentence from Manchester protest
read more…: Effort underway to revoke Black teen’s jail sentence from Manchester protestAttorneys are petitioning the Hillsborough Superior Court to lift the 30-day jail sentence imposed against a teen arrested during the summer protest in Manchester over the death of George Floyd.
Girard considering run for mayor
read more…: Girard considering run for mayorAlthough Manchester’s municipal election season is still months away, discussion of who might run this fall are beginning to emerge, including one possible candidate well known to Manchester City Hall watchers.
Grassroots organizers leading conversations on racial justice at NH State House
read more…: Grassroots organizers leading conversations on racial justice at NH State HouseNew Hampshire has seen an increase in grassroots organization around racial justice this past year, and more activists are showing up in legislative sessions to push for civil rights. Now, those advocates are leading conversations on criminal justice and police reform at the State House.
March 9 NH DHHS COVID-19 update: 219 positive results with18 in Manchester; 1 death reported
read more…: March 9 NH DHHS COVID-19 update: 219 positive results with18 in Manchester; 1 death reportedThere are currently 73 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. In New Hampshire since the start of the pandemic, there have been a total of 77,252 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed.
You got fully vaccinated: How your life changes now
read more…: You got fully vaccinated: How your life changes nowIn private settings, fully vaccinated people can study, worship, play cards and visit without masks or social distancing, the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday.
BOSC holding special meeting on Wednesday to amend school re-entry plan
read more…: BOSC holding special meeting on Wednesday to amend school re-entry planWith the sudden announcement that Manchester public school staff will receive COVID-19 vaccinations starting this Friday, a special meeting of the Manchester Board of School Committee (BOSC) will take place to act upon a potential accelerated return of more in-person instruction.
March 8 NH DHHS COVID-19 update: 226 positive results with 25 in Manchester; no deaths reported
read more…: March 8 NH DHHS COVID-19 update: 226 positive results with 25 in Manchester; no deaths reportedThere are currently 81 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. In New Hampshire since the start of the pandemic, there have been a total of 77,060 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed.
March 7 NH COVID-19 update: 196 positive results with 19 in Manchester; 3 deaths reported
read more…: March 7 NH COVID-19 update: 196 positive results with 19 in Manchester; 3 deaths reportedThere are currently 88 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. In New Hampshire since the start of the pandemic, there have been a total of 76,861 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed.
Elisabeth Reynolds joins White House staff to serve on National Economic Council
read more…: Elisabeth Reynolds joins White House staff to serve on National Economic CouncilElisabeth Reynolds, who grew up in Manchester, will focus on manufacturing, economic growth and jobs.
Vaccinations accelerate at NH Motor Speedway super site
read more…: Vaccinations accelerate at NH Motor Speedway super siteBeginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, a steady stream of drivers entered the New Hampshire Motor Speedway destined not for the grandstands but for their chance to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
March 6 NH DHHS COVID-19 update: 298 positive results with 37 in Manchester; 3 deaths reported
read more…: March 6 NH DHHS COVID-19 update: 298 positive results with 37 in Manchester; 3 deaths reportedThere are currently 90 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. In New Hampshire since the start of the pandemic, there have been a total of 76,695 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed.
Hillsborough County North announces Grand Jury indictments for February
read more…: Hillsborough County North announces Grand Jury indictments for FebruaryThere were 226 indictments handed up last week for the month of February by a grand jury sitting in Hillsborough County Superior Court Northern District, which makes indictments available as part of the public record.
In letter to legislators, governor now calls for reinstating state support SBDC
read more…: In letter to legislators, governor now calls for reinstating state support SBDCGov. Chris Sununu has done an about-face on funding the New Hampshire Small Business Development Center, saying he now supports assisting the organization because of an increase in state revenues fueled by robust business tax revenues.
March 5 NH DHHS COVID-19 update: 320 positive results with 31 in Manchester; no deaths reported
read more…: March 5 NH DHHS COVID-19 update: 320 positive results with 31 in Manchester; no deaths reportedThere are currently 90 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. In New Hampshire since the start of the pandemic, there have been a total of 76,422 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed.
Hassan and Shaheen vote against Sanders’ minimum wage amendment
read more…: Hassan and Shaheen vote against Sanders’ minimum wage amendmentOn Friday, New Hampshire’s members of the U.S. Senate voted against a proposed amendment by U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) to the American Rescue Plan Act that would institute a federal $15 an hour minimum wage.