Mayor Craig files for re-election
read more…: Mayor Craig files for re-electionCraig submitted 1,100 nominating petitions at the City Clerk’s office, five times the required amount to file for the office.
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Granite United Way seeks non-profit projects for annual Day of Caring
read more…: Granite United Way seeks non-profit projects for annual Day of CaringGranite United Way will be hosting its annual Day of Caring events this September and is currently seeking projects from local nonprofits in each of its regions. This year marks the 27th year of Day of Caring events.
Celebrate 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 at SEE Science Center
read more…: Celebrate 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 at SEE Science CenterThe excitement is building for NASA’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission and for NASA’s plans to return to the moon by 2024 through Artemis missions.
Children’s Literacy Foundation brings stories and books to Manchester
read more…: Children’s Literacy Foundation brings stories and books to ManchesterThe first session will begin at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 10 at Parker-Varney Elementary School, where children from Gossler Park and Parker-Varney are attending the Summer Learning Academy (SLA) and a YMCA summer camp.
NH’s First Family hosts backyard bash Aug. 25 to celebrate 50 years of ‘The People’s House’
read more…: NH’s First Family hosts backyard bash Aug. 25 to celebrate 50 years of ‘The People’s House’Outdoor concert featuring “Another Tequila Sunrise”, America’s premier Eagles tribute band; food trucks, refreshments to celebrate New Hampshire’s Bridges House.
Eversource engineer gives back to fellow veterans
read more…: Eversource engineer gives back to fellow veteransIt was at that moment that I realized how important doing things like serving with the Pease Greeters is,” John Porazinski said. “I still like getting involved and it feels good to work for a company that gives back to the community, especially veterans.”
Rappelling for dollars: $174K raised for United Way by volunteers with no fear of heights
read more…: Rappelling for dollars: $174K raised for United Way by volunteers with no fear of heightsThe United Way of Greater Nashua and Granite United Way raised over $174,000 for New Hampshire non-profit organizations as part of the event, which allowed local fundraisers to experience repelling down the 259-foot structure.
Best of NH draws large crowd
read more…: Best of NH draws large crowdThousands descended upon Northeast Delta Dental Stadium on Thursday for the latest edition of New Hampshire’s biggest party.
SEE Science Center Partners with ARMI | BioFab USA
read more…: SEE Science Center Partners with ARMI | BioFab USASEE will develop programs, workshops, camp components, and exhibits to inspire youth exploration & opportunities in Regenerative Manufacturing & Biofabrication.
A healthy path forward: City leaders, advocates gather to discuss challenges and opportunities
read more…: A healthy path forward: City leaders, advocates gather to discuss challenges and opportunitiesThe energy in the audience was palpable as leaders shared various points of view. Among the ideas garnering enthusiasm was the concept of public-private partnerships in which a business would “adopt “a school or city neighborhood to effectuate positive change. Also discussed was expanding the definition of a school and using the building as a conduit to key social services.
July 6: Coalition of NH Taxpayers annual picnic, silent auction and candidate forum
read more…: July 6: Coalition of NH Taxpayers annual picnic, silent auction and candidate forumThe Coalition of NH Taxpayers invites candidates for all offices from all parties to join them on July 6th, 2019 from 12- 3 p.m. at the Young-Richardson American Legion Post #59 538 W Main St., in Hillsborough.
Mayor Craig cites collaboration as key to successes of first term
read more…: Mayor Craig cites collaboration as key to successes of first termMayor Craig says more jobs, economic development, educational advances and a drop in opioid overdoses for the first time since the epidemic began are reasons she should serve a second term.
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust sponsors ‘Live United Over the Edge 2019’
read more…: Bar Harbor Bank & Trust sponsors ‘Live United Over the Edge 2019’Participants will rappel down 24 stories to raise money for the United Way of Greater Nashua and 20 other local nonprofit organizations.
Get revved up for a great cause! The Way Home announces 10th Annual Freedom Ride
read more…: Get revved up for a great cause! The Way Home announces 10th Annual Freedom RideLocal motorcycle riders, friends and supporters from The Way Home will be literally be hitting the road in August in support of the non-profit agency. The occasion: The organization’s 10th Annual Freedom Ride.
3 community health organizations merge to form Amoskeag Health
read more…: 3 community health organizations merge to form Amoskeag HealthAfter 40 years of providing pediatric healthcare to patients regardless of their ability to pay, today, Child Health Services (CHS) along with Manchester Community Health Center (MCHC) and West Side Neighborhood Health Center (WSNHC) assume a new name as Amoskeag Health.
Presidential Foreign Policy Forum June 18 at SNHU: Marianne Williamson
read more…: Presidential Foreign Policy Forum June 18 at SNHU: Marianne WilliamsonDemocratic Presidential candidate Marianne Williamson will stop at SNHU on June 18.
State Education Board majority votes for ‘Learn Everywhere’ rules
read more…: State Education Board majority votes for ‘Learn Everywhere’ rulesThe program would allow New Hampshire public school students to earn credit toward graduation for accredited learning outside of the classroom.
June 18: Groundbreaking ceremony set for Manchester’s newest park on Elm Street
read more…: June 18: Groundbreaking ceremony set for Manchester’s newest park on Elm StreetLamont Hanley Park will be located at the corner of Bridge and Elm, at 1140 Elm St.
$40,000 in Opioid Misuse Prevention grants offered by Harvard Pilgrim Health
read more…: $40,000 in Opioid Misuse Prevention grants offered by Harvard Pilgrim HealthHarvard Pilgrim Foundation announces an initiative to support NH nonprofit organizations with grants up to $10,000 each.
Can we make SATs and college admissions more transparent?
read more…: Can we make SATs and college admissions more transparent?It is unclear how the new SAT scores would affect a student’s chances of getting into college. These scores are based on where a student lives and the school they attend, not on the individual. Should students in some towns even take the SAT? These changes add ambiguity and anxiety to an already complicated college admissions process.