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The annual Friends of the Griffin Public Library / Massabesic Garden Club Plant Sale is happening May 16th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Griffin Free Public Library.
The U.S. Small Business Administration is celebrating its “Superbowl” for our small businesses this week with the SBA’s annual National Small Business Week ceremonies, which acknowledge and honor the indispensable contributions of America’s entrepreneurs—just as we’ve done every year for more than 60 years.
A former nursing assistant is under indictment on 69 felony counts accusing him of sexually abusing 15 children, including patients, while recording the incidents on his cell phone.
A new book celebrating Manchester’s history, written by Sam Kelly Theodosopoulos and the Manchester Historic Association, was released on Tuesday, April 28 during a launch party at the Millyard Museum.
Manchester is approaching a fiscal inflection point and residents deserve to understand exactly why. Decisions being made in Concord are directly shaping the budget challenges our city now faces, and unless we act with urgency, those challenges will only deepen.
A state review found communication failures – not misconduct –led to a breakdown in how New Hampshire officials handled interactions involving a proposed federal immigration facility, according to a report released May 1.
Ink Link News Assistant Editor Andrew Sylvia and other members of the local media sat down with Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais for the first of what will be a monthly recap of all things city government. Here’s a recap of highlights from the April 29 meeting.
The City of Manchester Office of Economic Development has submitted a request for proposals (RFP) to design and install a wayfinding and gateway signage system to help residents and visitors find the city’s parking facilities.
Beginning May 1st, one of the longest-running pieces of public safety in city history will officially conclude.
Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais nominated Goodnow, with Ward 9 Alderman Jim Burkush moving to suspend the two-week waiting period and approve his confirmation immediately, a motion that was approved without objection from the board.
A Derry man has died following a single-vehicle crash on the Rail Trail off South Willow Street.
At the State House, where I serve, we debate budgets, oversight, and fiscal responsibility every day. We review reports, question spending, and argue over priorities because taxpayer dollars demand accountability. But those conversations depend on a shared premise: that rules matter, and that they apply equally.
April is financial literacy month, and yes, I’m getting in right under the wire as far as acknowledging it. The need for financial literacy, though, doesn’t start on April 1 and end on April 30. Knowledge is power, and knowing how your money works gives you power over how much stays in your pocket. It’s just as important when the economy is going well as when it’s not.
The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation board of directors on Wednesday announced that Shawn V. Morehead has been selected to be the Foundation’s next president and CEO. Morehead will succeed Richard Ober of Dublin, who will retire in July after 16 years as president and CEO of New Hampshire’s statewide community foundation.
A dispute over whether two newer homes belong in Bedford’s Historic District—and whether the town followed proper procedures in passing the amendment to remove them—prompted a rehearing April 22 before the Bedford Town Council.
Granite State residents will take part in a day of nonviolent action on May 1 in Concord.
Waypoint, in partnership with AARP New Hampshire and the Manchester Police Department, will host Scam Landscape: Staying Safe, a free community workshop on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the AmeriHealth Building Wellness & Opportunity Center, 25 Sundial Ave, Suite 130, Manchester.
It’s been a tough year for refugee resettlement organizations in New Hampshire, amid federal budget cuts, a pause on new admittances, and a bill proposed in the State House that wanted to pause federal funding.
Trini Badian, 23, brings years of personal experience to her work helping young people find stable, safe housing. She came to New Hampshire in 2019, at age 16 — alone, with no money and no place to live.
Last year, the New Hampshire legislature passed SB221 amending RSA 654:39, requiring that the voter rolls be verified annually. This verification requires that the City Clerk’s Office and the Board of Registrars review the voter checklist and send a notice to any voters who have not voted in any election in the past five years and registered to vote prior to the 2024 State General Election.