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NH manufacturers get $1M boost from program that dodged chopping block
read more…: NH manufacturers get $1M boost from program that dodged chopping blockNew Hampshire has been awarded nearly $1 million in funding to help the state’s small and medium-sized manufacturers access an initiative that helps them navigate the supply chain and stay resilient. The grant is notable in that Manufacturing Extension Partnerships funding was on the U.S. Department of Commerce’s chopping block just a couple of months ago.
New Hampshire Job Corps Center gets a reprieve from shutdown – for now
read more…: New Hampshire Job Corps Center gets a reprieve from shutdown – for nowThe injunction, announced Wednesday, comes three weeks after the judge, Andrew Carter, of the U.S. District Court of New York, issued a temporary restraining order directing the U.S. Department of Labor to stop removing Job Corps students from housing, terminating jobs or otherwise suspending the nationwide program without congressional approval.
Thousands of Hannaford employees in New Hampshire may have been affected by data breach
read more…: Thousands of Hannaford employees in New Hampshire may have been affected by data breachEmployee information, including Social Security numbers and bank account details, was compromised during a cyber breach of the employee information systems at Hannaford supermarkets and other Ahold-Delhaize USA Services companies, parent company Ahold-Delhaize said Thursday.
Ink Link News earns 11 NH Press Association Awards
read more…: Ink Link News earns 11 NH Press Association AwardsInk Link News, which includes Manchester Ink Link and Nashua Ink Link, earned 11 awards, including five first-place entries.
NH4Ukraine begins its 8th humanitarian mission on June 24
read more…: NH4Ukraine begins its 8th humanitarian mission on June 24Bedford-based NH4Ukraine.org announced that it will embark on its 8th aid mission to Ukraine on June 24. Founded only weeks after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, it will be their second yearlong mission in a row, with mission No. 7 having just ended in April.
Construction for West Side Mark Stebbins Community Center officially underway
read more…: Construction for West Side Mark Stebbins Community Center officially underwayConstruction for the Mark Stebbins Community Center is underway. The Stebbins family joined community leaders, donors, supporters, and project managers to officially break ground at the site. The center is named after Mark Stebbins, who spent decades giving to community causes throughout New Hampshire.
Manchester earns over $300k in Housing Champion grants
read more…: Manchester earns over $300k in Housing Champion grantsLast week, the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA) awarded a total of $5 million in state funds under the Housing Champion Program to 18 communities designated as Housing Champions in 2024, which included Manchester.
More than 30 vendors ready for June 27 ‘Shop the Block’ event on Hanover Street
read more…: More than 30 vendors ready for June 27 ‘Shop the Block’ event on Hanover StreetBrought to you by the Palace Theatre and the Downtown Collaborative group, there will be 30+ vendors, live music, demonstrations and other interative experiences to enjoy. Local restaurants will have extended seating.
Phish’s non-profit arm helps New Hampshire Food Bank during Manchester tour stop
read more…: Phish’s non-profit arm helps New Hampshire Food Bank during Manchester tour stopWhen it comes to the band Phish, many may think of its music or perhaps its fans. But for almost 30 years, there is one aspect of the Vermont-based quartet that people may not be aware of: its non-profit organization.
Brewery Scene: Harpoon Public House at Queen City Center
read more…: Brewery Scene: Harpoon Public House at Queen City CenterThe former Lew Cummings Printing building (built in the 1950s) has been turned into a great space, with plenty of room for bar and tables, plus a small brewing room off to one side. They also have a room that can be used for private group meetings. Clerestory windows lining the south wall keep the room light. Larger windows on the west side provide a view of trees and, through them, the mills. Wooden bar stools are comfortable.
Cozy, tucked-away Millyard coffee shop looks to be discovered by new customers with addition of food menu
read more…: Cozy, tucked-away Millyard coffee shop looks to be discovered by new customers with addition of food menuFor the past few months, Two Moons Cafe been one of the Millyard’s best-kept secrets, but hopes are high that many more people can discover that secret very soon.
Elavina Salon & Spa: What makes it tick?
read more…: Elavina Salon & Spa: What makes it tick?All of which brings me to Elizabeth Brooks’s Elavina Salon & Spa at 1802 Elm St. in Manchester. For the past 14 years the business has operated in the carriage house in back of the circa 1800s Queen Anne-style Frank Pierce Carpenter mansion I’ve admired on many a walk.
Manchester Harpoon Brewery opens June 20 in Queen City Center
read more…: Manchester Harpoon Brewery opens June 20 in Queen City CenterTender Town Tower, anyone? The menu item commemorating the city’s designation as The Official Chicken Tender Capital of the World is only part of what’s on tap at the experimental brewery, restaurant, and taproom.
June 25: NH Oral Health Coalition hosting policy mini-summit via Zoom
read more…: June 25: NH Oral Health Coalition hosting policy mini-summit via ZoomFeaturing insights from state and national experts, the online forum will provide key updates on the Medicaid landscape (NH and national perspective), NH Smiles (the state’s Medicaid adult dental benefit), community water fluoridation, and other emerging issues.
Be a Tendie Tourist: NH Fisher Cats present the 2025 Manchester Chicken Tender Passport
read more…: Be a Tendie Tourist: NH Fisher Cats present the 2025 Manchester Chicken Tender PassportChicken Tender Passports are available at Delta Dental Stadium, participating restaurants, the Greater Manchester Chamber, and online! Grab your napkins, bring your appetite, and get ready to crunch your way through summer – one tender at a time.
Is your heart skipping a beat? When to worry about irregular heart rhythms
read more…: Is your heart skipping a beat? When to worry about irregular heart rhythmsHave you ever felt like your heart skipped a beat or started racing for no reason? It could be a sign of arrhythmia, a potentially serious problem with your heartbeat. At Elliot Heart and Vascular Center, we help people find answers and care for irregular heart rhythms every day.
WalletHub names Manchester third-best city in America
read more…: WalletHub names Manchester third-best city in AmericaThe financial website Wallethub has named Manchester as the third-best city in the United States according to its 2025 Best and Worst-Run Cities in America study.
Leadership New Hampshire Class of 2026 holds seven Manchester residents
read more…: Leadership New Hampshire Class of 2026 holds seven Manchester residentsThe group has inducted over 1,100 alumni, selected for their commitment to strengthen New Hampshire communities and increase civic engagement.
May Revenues show Business Tax growth over prior year, but still short of target
read more…: May Revenues show Business Tax growth over prior year, but still short of targetMay is not a critical month for State revenue collections, but policymakers in the State Budget’s Committee of Conference have been seeking any additional information they can find that could help inform final revenue projection negotiations for the budget. As a result, revenues in May have received more scrutiny than usual as policymakers look for hints about the future.