Street life, storage bins and one landlady’s resolve to pilot privately-funded ‘pod community’

Monday, September 23, 2024Wednesday, November 16, 2022

New Hampshire is in the midst of a housing crisis that extends beyond the shortage of market-rate units, past the working poor to include the state’s homeless population, a problem that has been accelerated by a lapse in statewide emergency housing funding and an increasing number of people being evicted after the COVID-19 eviction moratorium expired over the summer.

Ray and Roy earning awards at annual NH Lodging and Restaurant Association dinner

Sunday, June 16, 2024Wednesday, November 9, 2022

There will be two Manchester restaurant professionals being honored when the New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association (NHLRA) holds its annual awards dinner on Nov. 14.

Hannaford $50K grant to FIT means improved shopping experience for pantry clients

Sunday, June 16, 2024Friday, November 4, 2022

Shopping carts. New shelving. More ethnic foods. It’s the simple things that build community and to that end, Hannaford Supermarkets has donated $50,000 to make these meaningful changes to the non-profit Families in Transition food pantry on Lake Avenue.

County attorney candidate seeks to adjust priorities in Hillsborough County

Sunday, June 16, 2024Wednesday, November 2, 2022

As Election Day draws closer, New Hampshire voters might not realize that they will be voting for county attorneys along with all of the other much more noticeable races. Nevertheless, Nicholas Sarwark is doing everything he can to tell the voters of Hillsborough County his vision on how to provide efficient and effective justice for victims of crime.

Founders Academy students attend Honor Flight New England send off

Sunday, June 16, 2024Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Early Sunday morning October 23, students and parents of The Founders Academy Public Charter School went to the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport to wish 25 veterans well as they traveled with Honor Flight New England to the nation’s capital to visit the memorials. Students held flags and homemade signs and greeted these heroes with handshakes and hugs.

Mayor joins Squad One for look at city’s outreach for those seeking relief from homelessness, opioid abuse

Sunday, June 16, 2024Monday, October 24, 2022

Last week, Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig joined Manchester Fire Department Chief Ryan Cashin and members of the Manchester Fire Department Community Response Unit Team, also known as Squad One, to get a first-hand look at outreach efforts with those in need as winter approaches.

Canine companions in the courtroom: Dogs in court may soon become common practice

Sunday, June 16, 2024Monday, October 24, 2022

Presently, 26 states have developed programs where judicial systems partner with facility dogs to support crime victims. 16 of those states have laws that allow the use of man’s best friend in legal proceedings, eight of which have legislation permitting their use to assist witnesses giving testimony in court.

Aldermen ban shopping carts, multiple bicycles, in city parks

Sunday, June 16, 2024Wednesday, October 19, 2022

The Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved an ordinance amendment on Tuesday adding new restrictions to items allowed within parks.

Demonstration followed by contentious meeting at City Hall over public parks ordinance

Sunday, June 16, 2024Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Activists organized in Veterans Park ahead of Tuesday’s scheduled Board of Aldermen meeting in protest of an ordinance aimed at the homeless pertaining to camping, shopping carts and bicycles in public parks.

Animal-Free Thanksgiving event draws a crowd

Sunday, June 16, 2024Tuesday, October 18, 2022

CONCORD, NH – After a record turnout in 2021, the New Hampshire Animal Rights League’s turkey-free Thanksgiving celebration is expected