What happened at #Pumpkinfest in Keene?
read more…: What happened at #Pumpkinfest in Keene?Scenes from Keene Pumpkinfest riot, from across social media Storified.
Civics
News about government, military, law enforcement, emergency services, and education.
Women for Women Coalition, Post-Landfill Action Network each win $25,000
read more…: Women for Women Coalition, Post-Landfill Action Network each win $25,000A Manchester organization was one of two recipients of a $25,000 entrepreneurial grant during the final night of a non-profit pitch competition, part of the Entrepreneurs Foundation of New Hampshire grant program.
Central High School in lockdown, ‘no danger to students’
read more…: Central High School in lockdown, ‘no danger to students’Central High School in lockdown due to police activity on Maple Street.
School officials field calls about ‘ebola,’ screening of refugee population
read more…: School officials field calls about ‘ebola,’ screening of refugee populationA letter sent home to parents by Manchester School Superintendent Dr. Debra Livingston addresses fears manifesting in parents in light of national news about U.S. outbreaks of ebola and enterovirus., specifically fielding questions about screening of the city’s refugee population.
Police arrest white-haired bandit in connection with 3 robberies
read more…: Police arrest white-haired bandit in connection with 3 robberiesHenry Bellemare, 47, faces several charges including three counts of robbery. He is the suspected white-haired bandit who robbed two Subways and Ben & Jerry’s.
Rand Paul stumps for Scott Brown in NH, against ‘Janine Shaheen’
read more…: Rand Paul stumps for Scott Brown in NH, against ‘Janine Shaheen’It was a tough stop for U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, who came to rally support for Scott Brown in the New Hampshire U.S. Senate race. Not only did Paul keep getting Shaheen’s name wrong, but then he had trouble getting through to callers. And when he did finally get through, the question was about why Brown moved to New Hampshire from Massachusetts.
October Portland Pie fundraiser for Manchester Foundation for Education
read more…: October Portland Pie fundraiser for Manchester Foundation for EducationFundraiser throughout Oct. Part of proceeds benefit Manchester, NH, schools.
Man charged following standoff at Becker Street residence
read more…: Man charged following standoff at Becker Street residenceA city man is charged with felony criminal threatening following a stand-off at a Becker Street residence late Wednesday night.
Police investigate armed robbery at Subway by ‘white-haired man’
read more…: Police investigate armed robbery at Subway by ‘white-haired man’Third robbery in Manchester in two days in which the suspect was described as an older man with white hair, implying he had a weapon.
Police investigate robbery at Ben & Jerry’s on Elm Street
read more…: Police investigate robbery at Ben & Jerry’s on Elm StreetAn older white man with a white goatee robber the Ben & Jerry’s on Elm Street Wednesday afternoon.