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Registration open for free Summer Youth Programs at Owl Brook Hunter Education Center

read more…: Registration open for free Summer Youth Programs at Owl Brook Hunter Education Center

Free youth day programs will be offered again this summer at the Owl Brook Hunter Education Center in Holderness. These programs give boys and girls ages 10–15 the chance to learn about shooting sports, bowhunting, and other outdoor skills. Sessions will be offered in July and August at Owl Brook, which is operated by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department.

Manchester residential housing growth a sign biofab effort is taking hold

read more…: Manchester residential housing growth a sign biofab effort is taking hold

In 2022, the city was already starting to see residential projects, particularly downtown and in the Millyard taking off. But things picked up after the $44 million Build Back Better Regional Challenge grant was awarded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, announced in November of that year, Jodie Nazaka, director of the Manchester Development Office, told Ink Link Tuesday. “That’s a trend we don’t see slowing down anytime soon,” she said.

NH Department of Corrections rolls out Axion body-worn cameras

read more…: NH Department of Corrections rolls out Axion body-worn cameras

“Every day, NHDOC officers come to work in a challenging environment and do extremely difficult work,” said Commissioner Helen Hanks. “The deployment of body-worn and in-vehicle cameras underscores the department’s commitment to safety and to ensure increased transparency. Deploying these cameras aims to improve overall staff and resident safety by proactively mitigating assaultive or disruptive behavior and creating a positive effect on interaction.”

NH Tourism projecting 4.8 million summer visitors to the Granite State

read more…: NH Tourism projecting 4.8 million summer visitors to the Granite State

The Department of Business and Economic Affairs, Division of Travel and Tourism  (DTTD) is anticipating an estimated 4.8 million people will visit New Hampshire this summer with spending by those visitors expected to reach $2.6 billion. The numbers represent a 3% growth in visitation over last year.  DTTD unveiled its summer marketing campaign, along with forecast for visitation, during the NH Tourism Summit at the Lakeport Opera House in Laconia.

NH joins multi-state lawsuit charging Live Nation Entertainment with illegal monopoly

read more…: NH joins multi-state lawsuit charging Live Nation Entertainment with illegal monopoly

Live Nation controls one of the most important parts of New Hampshire’s live entertainment industry: the BankNH Pavilion located near Lake Winnipesaukee.  Live Nation is also the exclusive ticketer to some of the largest concert venues in New Hampshire, including the SNHU Arena. Live Nation’s dominance has particularly impacted fans who attend shows at New Hampshire venues.  Ticketmaster sales data shows that these fans are subject to some of the highest markup rates in the nation when it comes to the face value of a ticket versus the actual price after fees and costs are included.

Mayor adds employment department staffer to weekly Engagement Center resource fair

read more…: Mayor adds employment department staffer to weekly Engagement Center resource fair

Mayor Jay Ruais announced Wednesday the expansion of employment support services at the Engagement Center Resource Fair with the addition of staff from the Department of Employment Security. This initiative aims to enhance access to essential services for individuals experiencing homelessness in Manchester.

Key members of House threaten to vote against cannabis bill after Senate changes

read more…: Key members of House threaten to vote against cannabis bill after Senate changes

When the New Hampshire Senate began its lengthy deliberations over marijuana legalization Thursday, sunlight spilled through the chamber’s high windows. By the end, night had fallen. The result was a threshold moment: After hours of debates and amendments, the New Hampshire Senate voted for the first time to legalize the possession, sale, and taxation of cannabis.

Biden in Nashua: PACT Act providing ‘lifesaving benefits’ to 800K veterans and families, delivers on 1 millionth claim

read more…: Biden in Nashua: PACT Act providing ‘lifesaving benefits’ to 800K veterans and families, delivers on 1 millionth claim

The Act delivers lifesaving health care and benefits to toxin-exposed veterans. Such toxins can result in increased health risks, some of which – like asthma and cancer – can take years to manifest.

D’Allesandro announces retirement: ‘There comes a time in a journey when there’s an end’

read more…: D’Allesandro announces retirement: ‘There comes a time in a journey when there’s an end’

“His shoes are the ones that can never be filled and his announcment today truly rings bittersweet. As Lou and his family set off on this next chapter I know that public service will still remain his North Star and we will see him continue to serve our great state. And so, as this is not goodbye, I will simply express my incalculable gratidue for his kindness, guidance and service over the years, and wish him and his famly ‘A Great American Day’.” 

New recruits: NH Dept. of Corrections honors its 124th graduating class

read more…: New recruits: NH Dept. of Corrections honors its 124th graduating class

The New Hampshire Department of Corrections announces the 124th Corrections Academy class graduated from pre-service training on May 17, 2024. The ceremony took place in the Sweeney Hall Auditorium at the New Hampshire Technical Institute, with the commencement address delivered by Governor Chris Sununu.

NH DOT to present Route 3 improvement project during May 22 Hooksett Council meeting

read more…: NH DOT to present Route 3 improvement project during May 22 Hooksett Council meeting

The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) will present the US Route 3/NH Route 28 roadway improvement project at the upcoming Hooksett Town Council meeting.  This 1.4-mile roadway project proposes safety and mobility improvements, as well as pedestrian and bicycle improvements between the Alice Avenue/West Alice Avenue and Whitehall Road/Martins Ferry Road intersections. 

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