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Marianne Williamson’s parting message of hope for Manchester
read more…: Marianne Williamson’s parting message of hope for ManchesterMarianne Williamson said her presidential campaign, which lasted roughly nine months and officially ended Jan. 10, taught her that “the system is more corrupt than I thought, but people are better than I could have hoped.”
Second chance for charter schools: Edelblut to resubmit $46M federal grant
read more…: Second chance for charter schools: Edelblut to resubmit $46M federal grantNew Hampshire Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut is coming before members of the Fiscal Committee a second time to resubmit a $46 million charter school replication grant for approval.
Joseph Murray named new board chair for Friends of Aine
read more…: Joseph Murray named new board chair for Friends of AineFriends of Aine Center for Grieving Children and Families is proud to announce that Joseph Murray has accepted the position of Chairman of the Board.
Aviation Museum’s ‘Festival of Toy Planes’ exhibit ends Jan. 12
read more…: Aviation Museum’s ‘Festival of Toy Planes’ exhibit ends Jan. 12The holiday season is just about over, but there’s still time to see the Aviation Museum’s first-ever ‘Festival of Toy Planes’ exhibit.
End of an era at Loeb School as longtime director departs
read more…: End of an era at Loeb School as longtime director departsA look back at David Tyrell-Wizocki’s career, which has spanned decades of news-making around New Hampshire.
Dec. 26-28: 57th Annual Queen City Invitational Basketball tournament
read more…: Dec. 26-28: 57th Annual Queen City Invitational Basketball tournamentCome out and support Manchester’s teams during the 57th Annual Queen City Basketball Tournament. Tickets are $3 for students and seniors, $5 for adults and $12 for a three-day pass.
Building Community in NH names new board chairman
read more…: Building Community in NH names new board chairmanBuilding Community in New Hampshire welcomes Tilak Niroula as new board chairman.
Ex-convict turned bone marrow donation activist arrested following new incident
read more…: Ex-convict turned bone marrow donation activist arrested following new incidentOn Dec. 10 Michael Guglielmo was charged with alleged simple assault, criminal threatening, obstructing the report of a crime and aggravated driving under the influence following an incident on East Industrial Park Drive.
NHLC wins award
read more…: NHLC wins awardRecently the New Hampshire Liquor Commission (NHLC) was honored as having the best retail innovation among the nation’s 18 control states according to StateWays Magazine, a publication that tracks issues and subjects relating to the beverage alcohol control state system.
Intown Manchester’s annual Holiday Market kicks off Dec. 5, city parade Dec. 7
read more…: Intown Manchester’s annual Holiday Market kicks off Dec. 5, city parade Dec. 7Holiday market kicks off Dec. 5 with the city’s annual parade Dec. 7.
Little Elves NH fulfills gift wishes for 125 local families with boost from Quirk
read more…: Little Elves NH fulfills gift wishes for 125 local families with boost from QuirkA partnership between a small Goffstown-based mom-centric homegrown charity, Little Elves of NH, and Quirk Automotive will once again make holiday dreams come true for local kids.
Dec. 8: Join YMCA for free family-style Holiday Celebration in ‘Santa’s Workshop’
read more…: Dec. 8: Join YMCA for free family-style Holiday Celebration in ‘Santa’s Workshop’The YMCA of Downtown Manchester will once again open its doors to the community for Brunch with Santa.
Nov. 29: Jupiter Hall presents The Walters Daniel Quartet Jazz & Groove Series
read more…: Nov. 29: Jupiter Hall presents The Walters Daniel Quartet Jazz & Groove SeriesA special edition of the Jupiter Hall Jazz & Groove Series featuring The Walters/Daniels Quartet. Join us and check out some exceptional emerging young musical talent!
Net news is good news for NH citizens
read more…: Net news is good news for NH citizensOnce every generation or so, a new journalism arises. But with the advent of the Internet, the evolution may be accelerating. An assemblage of online journalists descended on the Derryfield Restaurant in Manchester on Tuesday evening, November 12, to discuss the future of journalism and why it matters.
Honor Flight New England: On Veterans Day, recalling my stint as a guardian
read more…: Honor Flight New England: On Veterans Day, recalling my stint as a guardianWar is hell, but what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. If you’re lucky, you’ll learn early on that life is a crapshoot: Surviving isn’t enough; you gotta play to win. Gambling a little along the way might pay off, so take a few chances. And when you least expect it, you’ll find what you didn’t even know you were looking for, as long as you’ve been following your heart. Be open to love. Marry well. Tell your story to anyone who will listen.
Nov. 16: Be inspired at TEDxAmoskeagMillyard’s ‘Fast Forward’ talk series
read more…: Nov. 16: Be inspired at TEDxAmoskeagMillyard’s ‘Fast Forward’ talk seriesThe theme of this year’s TEDxAmoskeagMillyard is Fast Forward, held Nov. 16 at Stockbridge Theatre at Pinkerton Academy in Derry from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Speakers will explore the past and present as they look to the future. What can we learn from our successes and our mistakes? What could we do better if we only knew then what we know now? Is it even possible to pause long enough to catch our breath?
Manchester restaurants celebrating Mocktail Week
read more…: Manchester restaurants celebrating Mocktail WeekThis week marked the first ever “Mocktail Week” in New Hampshire, celebrating non-alcoholic alternatives for Granite Staters looking to enjoy a good drink.
‘The lack of available housing is an existential threat to our communities and our economy’
read more…: ‘The lack of available housing is an existential threat to our communities and our economy’Rising rents, low vacancy rates, and a tight real estate market have led to a housing crisis in the state of New Hampshire. According to Dean Christon, NH Housing Finance Authority Executive Director, “The lack of available housing is an existential threat to our communities and our economy.”
160 kids go shoe shopping thanks to Brady Sullivan Properties donation
read more…: 160 kids go shoe shopping thanks to Brady Sullivan Properties donationNew shoes a hit with 160 local kids thanks to a generous donation by Brady Sullivan Properties.