Substitute teacher shortage strains school systems
read more…: Substitute teacher shortage strains school systemsNot having enough substitute teachers can impact student outcomes and teacher wellness, educators say.
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‘RENT’ delivers an exciting night out at the Palace Theatre
read more…: ‘RENT’ delivers an exciting night out at the Palace TheatreRENT which debuted Off-Broadway in 1994, tells the story of a group of struggling artists in New York City during the height of the AIDS epidemic. The rock musical is a powerful story about never giving up during tough times.
Taco Tourist Takeover (and don’t forget to vote for your favorite taco)
read more…: Taco Tourist Takeover (and don’t forget to vote for your favorite taco)Even the sun made an appearance at the 2023 Taco Tour, which drew thousands to the city for what has been branded as “the world’s largest taco tour.”
Women, representing selves, win eviction case in NH Supreme Court
read more…: Women, representing selves, win eviction case in NH Supreme CourtTwo women who appealed court rulings ordering their eviction last year from their rundown apartments are back in 9th Circuit Court – Manchester on Thursday after the New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled in their favor last month.
Taco Tour Guide: Everything you need to know
read more…: Taco Tour Guide: Everything you need to knowTaco Tour Manchester comes back to Elm Street this Thursday, May 4 from 4-8 p.m. The event will feature 90+ participating restaurants and businesses. This solidifies Taco Tour Manchester as the “World’s Largest Taco Tour” and one of the largest single-day food festivals in the world. This event will feature creative interpretations and spins on the taco as they relate to each specific business.
Symphony NH Celebrates 100 years
read more…: Symphony NH Celebrates 100 yearsSymphony NH, which performed its first concert on April 29, 1923, celebrated its anniversary with a performance exactly to the day one hundred years later, April 29, 2023. The two years of planning leading up to this anniversary event included working through pandemic obstacles. The result was an outstanding concert, played to a full house.
Couples celebrate gift of marriage during annual ‘milestone wedding anniversaries’ Mass
read more…: Couples celebrate gift of marriage during annual ‘milestone wedding anniversaries’ MassFramed around the “milestone” anniversaries, couples celebrating 5, 10, 25, 50, and 60+ years of marriage were invited to participate in the annual Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral, although any couple interested in participating was welcome – including sharing anniversary cake afterward, in the church basement.
The cost of eternal rest: Indigent cremation expenses on the rise for welfare offices
read more…: The cost of eternal rest: Indigent cremation expenses on the rise for welfare officesThe ceremony happens annually, typically around All Souls Day in early November. Posted notices online and in newspapers list names, dates of birth and death, and places of residence with the hope the small text catches the eye of a family member or loved one. Sometimes it does, but more often it doesn’t.
Central grad joins Boston Symphony Orchestra
read more…: Central grad joins Boston Symphony OrchestraRoric Cunningham, a 2019 graduate of Central High School, is among the newest additions to the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Cunningham, a cellist, will make his first performance with the BSO this summer before departing on a European tour.
Trump makes case for 2024 at Doubletree
read more…: Trump makes case for 2024 at DoubletreeFormer U.S. President Donald Trump spoke to a crowd of supporters at the Manchester Doubletree by Hilton on Thursday, the latest stop on his 2024 presidential campaign tour.
The Weekender, April 27-April 30: Spring carnival, corgi meetup, candlemaking and more…
read more…: The Weekender, April 27-April 30: Spring carnival, corgi meetup, candlemaking and more…It’s the last weekend of April vacation. Time to get out of the house and enjoy the spring weather! Check out the mix below to figure out how to spend some time with the family this weekend.
Hampstead Hospital recommended as best future site for Youth Development Center
read more…: Hampstead Hospital recommended as best future site for Youth Development Center“New Hampshire is moving quickly to build a new youth development center that is designed for the future of juvenile justice to provide the best outcome for our kids,” said Governor Chris Sununu. “Creating operational efficiencies is key to meeting that goal, which is just what locating the center in Hampstead would do.”
Treasure trove: Big Top posters created by famed comics artist discovered in hospital storage
read more…: Treasure trove: Big Top posters created by famed comics artist discovered in hospital storageThis is a story about the rich and unexpected history that hides in unassuming towns and cities all throughout the country, including Manchester. In this case, how you can find links to some of the biggest cultural and historical phenomena in the smallest of places – like a forgotten hospital storage room.
Roll up your sleeves: April 29 ‘clean-up extravaganza’ at West Side Piscataquog River Park
read more…: Roll up your sleeves: April 29 ‘clean-up extravaganza’ at West Side Piscataquog River ParkAlthough relatively new to the “adopt-a-park” process, the Friends of Piscataquog River Park are wasting no time rolling up their sleeves. After a successful session in February to rid the park of invasive bittersweet, a community-wide “clean-up extravaganza” is planned for April 29.
Veterans Park Civil War monument and fountain restored earning Historic Preservation Award
read more…: Veterans Park Civil War monument and fountain restored earning Historic Preservation AwardThe $250,000 project included extensive restoration of not only the iconic bronze and cement fixtures but also electrical work – including replacement glass globes – and the fountain itself which has not operated for many years.
Fiesta Shows Spring Carnival returns April 26-30 to JFK Arena
read more…: Fiesta Shows Spring Carnival returns April 26-30 to JFK ArenaThe annual Fiesta Shows spring carnival returns this week during school vacation.
Manchester childhoods, changed by 2 notorious murders, frames new novel
read more…: Manchester childhoods, changed by 2 notorious murders, frames new novelGail Walsh Chop and Margaret Corbett Wiley grew up in a city stricken by the murders of two teenage girls and five decades later, they’ve turned it into the coming-of-age novel ‘Flashbulb Memories.’
Top chefs, all: 11 student culinary teams from across NH split $165K donation from FEEDNH.org
read more…: Top chefs, all: 11 student culinary teams from across NH split $165K donation from FEEDNH.orgWednesday night’s celebration at the Rex Theatre was a soiree of gastronomical proportions – well, it was mainly small bites meticulously prepared by teams of aspiring chefs representing 11 statewide high school culinary programs.
The Weekender, April 19-23: Quilt Expo, Earth Day Community Clean Up, Baby Animals and more…
read more…: The Weekender, April 19-23: Quilt Expo, Earth Day Community Clean Up, Baby Animals and more…Welcome to the start of April vacation in NH! Although it may be a damp weekend, there’s still plenty of do to get you out and about. Take a look at the mix below.
