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Michael Lewis, 65, of South Boston, Massachusetts, pleaded guilty today in Suffolk Superior Court in Boston to two counts of manslaughter related to homicides that occurred in 1984 and 1993.
A weeklong enforcement of “Sherrill’s Law” resulted in 407 summonses issued by the New Hampshire State Police to drivers for violations of what is also known as the “Move Over” law.
Here are accounts from Manchester Ink Link Assistant Editor Andy Sylvia as he travels throughout the city.
Attorney General John M. Formella and Concord Police Chief Bradley C. Osgood announce further information related to the October 31, 2025 suspicious death of an adult female near a tent site in Concord.
Downtown activities can be the best of times and the worst of times – the best happens when the city is full of activity for special events, and people come early and stay late to eat and shop and enjoy what makes Manchester special. The worst happens when you have your fill of it all and then you attempt to find your car, which isn’t where you left it. Because it got towed. Because you parked in the wrong place.
Mobile food pantries and food box distribution for New Hampshire SNAP recipients begins this week across the state, with Manchester’s weekly mobile food pantry set for Nov. 13, and five-day-a week food box pickup starting Wednesday.
The Manchester Emergency Operations Center, in coordination with the Manchester Fire Department, the Police Department, and Department of Public Works, has announced a modification to the city’s traditional parade route to enhance public safety and improve emergency response readiness.
We’re in the final days of this year’s municipal election cycle, and at Tuesday night’s mayoral debate, Mayor Ruais made several claims about his record that caught my attention. Most were technically true, but as an Alderman with a front-row seat at City Hall, I know much of what he touts is loaded with nuance. When glossed over in 30-second debate responses or simplified for headlines, his claims become misleading.
People lined up Nov. 1 outside Beech Street School where each Saturday anyone can come to receive food Food for Children, a local ministry that provides weekly outreach to 250-350 families. Although there was no official comment on the increase in demand, this particular Saturday lines were notably longer than usual.
A city man is charged with selling cocaine and fentanyl to a local man who later died from an overdose.
This November 4th is not just another Election Day — it may very well be the most important local election Manchester has seen in decades. While federal and state races often grab the headlines, it’s our local government that most directly impacts our children’s education, our taxes, and our city’s future. The stakes this year could not be higher.
Two federal judges have ordered the Trump administration to use a contingency fund to cove November SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans. Benefits are due to end Saturday as the government shutdown continues.
On November 4th, Ward 1 will choose our next Alderman. While I believe both candidates are good men, I look forward to voting for Bryce Kaw-uh for Ward 1 Alderman and encourage you to do the same.
In the 2024-25 academic year, The Foundation awarded 1,333 scholarships totaling $854,000. For this fall alone, The Foundation has already met critical needs by awarding nearly 600 scholarships totaling $487,000. The average award was $814, a 27% increase over the prior academic year.
I have had the opportunity to witness Dana’s thoughtful, collaborative, and professional approach, whether through his work in law enforcement, his long-standing support of the Walk a Mile event with THRIVE, or his mentorship of youth in cyber safety education.
By this time, it’s enough. It’s tiring. All the knocking on our doors, the literature left on our steps. But voting is a right that supports our democratic union. And I get it…. it takes time to sift through all the words and try to determine who aligns with what we think is important, where we want to see our schools, our neighborhoods, our city streets in 2 years; in 5 years.
It’s easy to say that people just need to make better choices. But the truth is, even people who are working full time or holding down two jobs, budgeting carefully and saving where they can are struggling to afford the basics. And it’s not because of lattes. It’s because of math.
Hundreds of Manchester residents gathered on Thursday, October 16th for a public info session about the future of the Sununu Youth Services Center property colloquially known as the YDC. The room was already packed when I arrived well before the official start time. It was an impressive display of our community’s civic engagement.
