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“Gay Panic” elimination bill heading to committee of conference
read more…: “Gay Panic” elimination bill heading to committee of conferenceA bill prohibiting what many call the “gay panic” defense will be sent to a committee of conference after a 199-175 vote from the New Hampshire House of Representatives on Thursday.
Plaque in place on Elm Street honoring Samantha Plantin, city’s first Black female landowner
read more…: Plaque in place on Elm Street honoring Samantha Plantin, city’s first Black female landownerIf anyone deserves a plaque on Elm Street for a life well-lived it’s Samantha Plantin who broke the city’s color, gender and economic barriers when she became the first Black female landowner in Manchester in the 1800s.
Fitzwilliam couple’s decades-old vision to preserve 300 acres of forest becomes reality
read more…: Fitzwilliam couple’s decades-old vision to preserve 300 acres of forest becomes realityFred and Rosalind Slavic bought 300 acres of forestland at the foot of Little Monadnock Mountain in the 1960s and, aside from cutting some of the trees for their homestead, left the woods relatively untouched for six decades.
School board approves dual-provider bus plan for ’23-’24 school year
read more…: School board approves dual-provider bus plan for ’23-’24 school yearDuring Monday night’s Manchester Board of School Committee (BOSC) meeting, approval was reached on a three-year contract with Student Transportation of America (STA) to handle 50 percent of the Manchester School District’s school bus needs, including all extra-curricular transportation.
Brotherly love prevails in ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’
read more…: Brotherly love prevails in ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’From the opening number, “Any Dream Will Do,” until the grand finale party atmosphere, it’s clear that the cast understood the assignment. The musical numbers are filled with emotion but also the right touch of levity – even with a storyline about jealousy, deceit, slavery, adultery, deception, love, loyalty and ultimately forgiveness and redemption.
Aldermen pleased with Gatehouse progress update
read more…: Aldermen pleased with Gatehouse progress updateWeeks after a contentious discussion about a contract between the City of Manchester and Gatehouse, it appears all is now well in the agreement designed to help address alcohol and opioid abuse among the city’s homeless population.
Employers struggle with pay
read more…: Employers struggle with payAs employers struggle to fill vacant positions, they are having to offer higher wages to recruit new employees. But what about the incumbents? What about the employees who have faithfully stood by their employer through the disruptions of COVID?
Candidates seek broader array of voices in local government
read more…: Candidates seek broader array of voices in local governmentIn front of an audience of friends, family, neighbors, political activist and probably a few people just looking for dinner, a packed Don Quijote restaurant played host to a group of co-joined campaign kickoffs on Friday night.
Creating a biofab hub in Manchester has to be a community effort, Kamen says
read more…: Creating a biofab hub in Manchester has to be a community effort, Kamen saysDeab Kamen said the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Economic Development Administration have risen to the challenge, going beyond the grant award. “I’m worried the local community won’t rally as fast,” Kamen said. He said if the community doesn’t realize the scope of the opportunity and help move it forward, “it will be a massive opportunity lost.”
State budget easily moves past house
read more…: State budget easily moves past houseOn Thursday, the New Hampshire House of Representatives concurred with the New Hampshire Senate’s passage of HB 1, the biennial state budget, by a vote of 351-25. Weeks ago, the House passed its initial version of HB1 on a voice vote, the first time that has occurred in decades. Earlier this week, the Senate approved an amended version of the budget unanimously, necessitating the concurrence vote on Thursday.
‘Rapid Overdose’ response team deployed after main fentanyl/cocaine ring busted
read more…: ‘Rapid Overdose’ response team deployed after main fentanyl/cocaine ring bustedA years-long investigation involving numerous law enforcement agencies resulted in the dismantling of a highly organized cocaine and fentanyl drug ring operating for at least four years out of Manchester and Boston, authorities announced Wednesday.
Aldermen authorize negotiating year-long Beech Street shelter lease renewal
read more…: Aldermen authorize negotiating year-long Beech Street shelter lease renewalBy a 10-4 vote, the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen authorized negotiations for an additional one-year lease extension and expansion of the Beech Street Shelter.
Spark Academy’s first graduating class includes 9 seniors who earned associate’s degrees from MCC
read more…: Spark Academy’s first graduating class includes 9 seniors who earned associate’s degrees from MCC“These kids worked really hard, and their persistence and sheer determination to reach the goal they set for themselves four years ago makes me very proud,” said Dan Larochelle, Advanced Manufacturing Department Chair at MCC and one of Spark Academy’s founders.
Seabrook man drowns in boating accident
read more…: Seabrook man drowns in boating accidentJustin Janvrin was the son of NH State Rep. Jason Janvrin of Seabrook.
Join in on the statewide historical scavenger hunt, win prizes
read more…: Join in on the statewide historical scavenger hunt, win prizesThe 603 History Hunt kicks off July 1 giving people a chance to see New Hampshire in ways they never have before, and win prizes!
NH man finds glitch in Google security matrix, (potentially) saves entire (Gmailing) world from scammers
read more…: NH man finds glitch in Google security matrix, (potentially) saves entire (Gmailing) world from scammersIf you are one of the 1.8 billion worldwide Gmail users, you can feel more secure knowing that Chris Plummer has your back.
AG: Franklin man shot and killed partner and toddler, wounded 5 year old before taking own life
read more…: AG: Franklin man shot and killed partner and toddler, wounded 5 year old before taking own lifeThe drama unfolded at about noon on June 3 when neighbors reported hearing gunshots at 124 Elkins St.