City’s Independence Day fireworks postponed to July 6
read more…: City’s Independence Day fireworks postponed to July 6The fireworks display provided by Pyrotecnico will begin at dusk, approximately 9:30 p.m. Admission is free.
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Robberse hurls gem as Fisher Cats prepare for MLB All-Star
read more…: Robberse hurls gem as Fisher Cats prepare for MLB All-StarSem Robberse spearheaded a combined two-hit shutout in New Hampshire’s 3-0 victory over the Portland Sea Dogs.
The Weekender, Holiday edition -June 30-July 3: Fireworks, Manchester City Parks Day, Walking Tours, Summer in the Street and more…
read more…: The Weekender, Holiday edition -June 30-July 3: Fireworks, Manchester City Parks Day, Walking Tours, Summer in the Street and more…Cross your fingers for a sunny holiday weekend! Check out what’s happening in and around Manchester including July 3 fireworks at Arms Park.
Nikki Haley to NH GOP: I’ve overcome the odds before
read more…: Nikki Haley to NH GOP: I’ve overcome the odds beforeOn Wednesday night, former South Carolina Governor and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley was the featured speaker at the New Hampshire Republican Party Summer Cookout, marking the latest stop on her quest for the GOP Presidential Nomination.
Take the survey: Fire chief seeks community input for first-ever MFD master plan
read more…: Take the survey: Fire chief seeks community input for first-ever MFD master planAfter more than two decades in fire service – and a fast trajectory from lieutenant to chief of the state’s largest fire department, Cashin has to be focused on how to lead Manchester forward. That’s why he has sanctioned the development of the city’s first-ever master plan.
Catch Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters June 29 at the Palace Theatre
read more…: Catch Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters June 29 at the Palace TheatreThe Boxmasters are out promoting their new record, “69,” one of however many records they’ve made over the last several years. Since 2000 alone, I count the band making five studio albums. That’s impressive. Yeats calls that kind of relentless pursuit, “Striking while the irons hot.” Or maybe it was Gene Hackman.
Londonderry mixed-use development hits zoning roadblock
read more…: Londonderry mixed-use development hits zoning roadblockOne of four variance requests for a mixed-use development that could generate as many as 1,300 jobs in the greater Manchester area was denied by the Londonderry Zoning Board of Adjustment last week.
City hit with flash flooding as stormy weather pattern persists
read more…: City hit with flash flooding as stormy weather pattern persistsThe skies opened up mid-afternoon on Monday bringing heavy rain to areas of Southern New Hampshire, including Manchester, closing streets, stranding motorists, and preventing passage as flooded streets were transformed into small bodies of water.
Tai chi in the park for the mind, body and soul – and a sense of community
read more…: Tai chi in the park for the mind, body and soul – and a sense of communityOn this Friday the group has gathered in the shade of the gazebo. The Uncanoonuc Mountains are visible across the valley and a breeze slides up the hill and gently fans the practitioners. Their teacher, Meghan Rice-Frades, begins by leading them through a brief warm-up. The class consists of people who range from newbies to people who have been doing it for years.
Getting to Logan Airport after restoration project shuts down Sumner Tunnel starting July 5
read more…: Getting to Logan Airport after restoration project shuts down Sumner Tunnel starting July 5Travelers are encouraged to “Ditch the Drive” and use alternative means of travel. MassDOT has created a menu of safe, efficient commute options while the tunnel is closed for repairs.
Death of an institution: Folding of NHIA in Manchester is heartbreaking, to say the least
read more…: Death of an institution: Folding of NHIA in Manchester is heartbreaking, to say the leastThe New Hampshire Institute of Arts (NHIA, R.I.P) has been a part of my life since early 1996, nearly 100 years after its inception, when I first studied ceramics and sculpture at the Manchester Institute of Arts and Sciences.
The Weekender, June 22-25: Market Days, Garden Tours, Juneteenth Block Party and more…
read more…: The Weekender, June 22-25: Market Days, Garden Tours, Juneteenth Block Party and more…Happy first weekend of summer! Check out some events to get you out of the house and enjoy the weather with all the community has to offer.
Off-duty firefighters among those who pulled woman from I-93 wreckage just before car burst into flames
read more…: Off-duty firefighters among those who pulled woman from I-93 wreckage just before car burst into flamesA woman was rescued from the wreckage of a single-vehicle crash Tuesday evening on I-93 by motorists who witnessed the crash.
Horrifying details of Harmony Montgomery’s death, and the aftermath, revealed in court document
read more…: Horrifying details of Harmony Montgomery’s death, and the aftermath, revealed in court documentThe details of how a little girl died, allegedly at the hands of her father who for months hid her remains in an ice cooler, an apartment ceiling, a commercial freezer and an apartment refrigerator/freezer, are contained in the 48-page probable cause statement of Manchester Police Det. John Dunleavy. The document, on file in Hillsborough County Superior Court Northern District, was released Tuesday after WMUR-TV filed a lawsuit requesting it be unsealed.
Restricted parking around Bronstein Park aims to deter overnight ‘car camping,’ drug activity
read more…: Restricted parking around Bronstein Park aims to deter overnight ‘car camping,’ drug activityA temporary parking ban around Bronstein Park is aimed at eliminating overnight parking among people who are living out of their vehicles.
Bedford council purchases 12 acres on South River Road for new safety complex
read more…: Bedford council purchases 12 acres on South River Road for new safety complexThe land includes the former A.P. Horne Nursery and the MacEwen home, along with many outbuildings, which will be removed to make way for the proposed police station and fire substation, both of which have been identified as necessary for the safety of the community, the ability to provide necessary services, and to provide quality environments that support the vital work of our employees.
Manchester School District Class of 2023: Four ‘atypical’ years of finding their way to resilience
read more…: Manchester School District Class of 2023: Four ‘atypical’ years of finding their way to resilienceWhen the Class of 2023’s high school experience began in the fall of 2019, it was a typical high school experience. Then, suddenly, it wasn’t.
Report: Affordable housing is out of reach for most NH renters
read more…: Report: Affordable housing is out of reach for most NH rentersA New Hampshire resident would have to work 165 hours a week at minimum wage to afford rent on a fair market two-bedroom apartment, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition.