Complaints lead to summonses for panhandlers on South Willow Street

Sunday, June 16, 2024Monday, December 7, 2015

Manchester Police Department recognizes the good intentions of motorists. However, in an effort to discourage panhandling at busy intersections and other areas of the City, the Manchester Police Department is seeking the assistance of motorists and asking them to instead make donations to charitable organizations that are available to assist those in need.

Manchester Dismas Home: Bridge to a new life for women after incarceration

Saturday, January 18, 2025Sunday, December 6, 2015

Jack and Julie McCarthy of North Sutton have established the Manchester Dismas Home as a way to combat the state’s high-rate of recidivism and, more importantly, to return some humanity to those who have fallen through the cracks of the current prison system.

WZID ‘Christmas is for Kids’ radiothon surpasses goal, raises $215K

Saturday, January 18, 2025Saturday, December 5, 2015

Kat Strange, Director of Communications for Child & Family Services of New Hampshire said the total raised was $215,000, and gives credit not only to all of those who took the time to call in or text donations, but also to the many local sponsors who offered goods and services as incentives.

Manchester Police partner with QC Bike Collective, donate unclaimed bicycles

Sunday, June 16, 2024Monday, November 30, 2015

QC Bike Collective will be holding an open house Dec. 1 from 4-6 p.m. followed by an open shop session from 6-8 p.m. at their headquarters, 373 Union St. All are welcome to come out and learn more about QC Bike Collective’s mission and ongoing plans for 2016.

Thanksgiving in action, as Shire Sharing goes mobile with meals

Saturday, January 18, 2025Saturday, November 21, 2015

It was assembly day in more ways than one as close to 100 volunteers gathered at a warehouse on Perimeter Road to set in motion the 5th annual Shire Sharing Thanksgiving food drive.

U.S. Supreme Court won’t review FOIA challenge of local Planned Parenthood

Sunday, June 16, 2024Tuesday, November 17, 2015

The NH Right to Life group was seeking all documentation from PPNNE and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services with regard to a 2011 federal grant awarded to PPNNE by HHS, after questioning whether some of that grant money was used to subsidize abortion.

Find a mini mug planted in the downtown and head to Potters Market at Studio 550

Sunday, June 16, 2024Thursday, November 5, 2015

Celebrate the art of pottery Nov. 7 and 8 at Studio 550, hosting a Pottery Market. Come. Browse. Shop.

Teen Challenge: Divine intervention from addiction

Saturday, January 18, 2025Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Teen Challenge, a faith-based recovery program, has expanded from a minimum stay of 12 months, to 15 months, with the newly added three-month aftercare program, which ensures participants leave with a job, money in the bank, transportation, and a place to live.

Getting ‘Boobtober’ Off my Chest

Saturday, January 18, 2025Saturday, October 31, 2015

Every day is No Bra Day for women like me who, for whatever reason, chose not to have reconstruction. I’m here to remind us that we’re not defined by mammary glands but by our unique creative intellect and spirit. That self-esteem is more the measure of our mettle in this over-sexed society we live in, one we too often feel compelled to “fit in” least we – God forbid – have people talking.

Hoitt’s Furniture building is new home for Hope for NH Recovery, community recovery services

Saturday, January 18, 2025Friday, October 30, 2015

It’s a giant step forward for Hope for NH Recovery, which will be the first occupant of the building, once renovations are completed — Feb. 1, 2016, or sooner, says Hope for NH board chairman Melissa Fortin Crews.