August 21 Planning Board: South Mammoth Condos + Hooksett Road Car Wash
read more…: August 21 Planning Board: South Mammoth Condos + Hooksett Road Car WashThe Planning Board will meet on Thursday, August 21 at 6 p.m.
Civics
News about government, military, law enforcement, emergency services, and education.
Major traffic flow improvements coming to North End of DW Highway
read more…: Major traffic flow improvements coming to North End of DW HighwayThe Department of Public Works (DPW) and the New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) have agreed to implement a revised lane configuration on Daniel Webster Highway southbound off Exit 9S, bringing significant improvements to traffic flow in the North End.
New Hampshire Foster Youth convene for Independent Living Conference
read more…: New Hampshire Foster Youth convene for Independent Living ConferenceMore than 100 youths gathered at Plymouth State University in Plymouth on August 14 for the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services’ (DHHS) Division for Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) annual Youth Summit.
Road Work Ahead: This week’s schedule for ongoing sewer replacement project
read more…: Road Work Ahead: This week’s schedule for ongoing sewer replacement projectThe city’s CMOM Program Contract 5 Road Work Notice for Monday, August 18, 2025 through August 22, 2025.
Northfield man pleads guilty to killing nephews, sister-in-law
read more…: Northfield man pleads guilty to killing nephews, sister-in-lawEric Sweeney pleaded guilty Friday to killing his sister-in-law and his two young nephews, shooting all three in the head in their Northfield home in August 2022.
Local context provides critical information for education funding policy discussions
read more…: Local context provides critical information for education funding policy discussionsPublic schools across New Hampshire each face their own conditions, challenges, and advantages that should be considered to develop the most effective and comprehensive education funding policy solutions
The Soapbox: Mayor Ruais – stand up for your residents
read more…: The Soapbox: Mayor Ruais – stand up for your residentsOn the MPTV Will and Joe show, Will Infantine referred to the artists as “the slow ones.” Joe made no effort to correct him. It was clear from this conversation it was not only the art they thought was ugly, but the artists themselves.
NH Job Corps is open for business, recruiting youth ages 16-24 for free career training, housing
read more…: NH Job Corps is open for business, recruiting youth ages 16-24 for free career training, housingNew Hampshire Job Corps has launched a recruitment drive in Manchester offering openings and free career training in the nation’s leading industries for 16-through 24-year-olds coming from low-income households.
The Soapbox: Our state’s Victim Bill of Rights is being ignored
read more…: The Soapbox: Our state’s Victim Bill of Rights is being ignoredHOW MANY more women have to die before we admit that the system is broken?
Bedford Academy expands to include sixth grade beginning Fall 2025
read more…: Bedford Academy expands to include sixth grade beginning Fall 2025The New Hampshire Department of Education has approved Bedford Academy to expand its academic offerings to include sixth grade, beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. This private school in Bedford previously served students from pre-school through grade 5 since 2021.
Brian Cole for Congress announces first round of endorsements
read more…: Brian Cole for Congress announces first round of endorsementsBrian Cole, Republican candidate for New Hampshire’s First Congressional District, launched his campaign on August 4th with support from across the Granite State.
Electrical Workers picket Eversource over stalled contract talks
read more…: Electrical Workers picket Eversource over stalled contract talksMembers of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1837 held an informational picket at Eversource’s Manchester headquarters on Wednesday morning.
Sen. Bernie Sanders to deliver keynote at 2025 AFL-CIO Labor Day breakfast
read more…: Sen. Bernie Sanders to deliver keynote at 2025 AFL-CIO Labor Day breakfastThe New Hampshire AFL-CIO on Wednesday announced U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) will be our keynote speaker for the 2025 Labor Day Breakfast, to be held on Monday, September 1. A longtime ally of working people, Senator Sanders’ presence underscores the event’s significance as a gathering of union members, community leaders, and elected officials committed to advancing workers’ rights.
New Hampshire Community College System Ranked best in New England, Top 10 in nation
read more…: New Hampshire Community College System Ranked best in New England, Top 10 in nationGovernor Kelly Ayotte on Wednesday announced that the New Hampshire Community College System has been ranked the best in New England and among the top 10 community college systems in the nation, according to a new report from Wallethub.
Manchester mom and PLTI graduate hopes to bring social emotional learning to the family level
read more…: Manchester mom and PLTI graduate hopes to bring social emotional learning to the family levelThrough the Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) – a civic engagement program for parents and members of the community who wish to improve childhood outcomes through advocacy – Karaim was able to acquire the skills necessary to bring needed change to her community.
Northfield teen set to plead guilty to killing sister-in-law, 2 young nephews in 2022 triple homicide
read more…: Northfield teen set to plead guilty to killing sister-in-law, 2 young nephews in 2022 triple homicideA teen is set to plead guilty on Friday to killing his sister-in-law and his two young nephews in their Northfield home in the summer of 2022.
Ayotte taps former Londonderry police chief as next Dept. of Corrections Commissioner
read more…: Ayotte taps former Londonderry police chief as next Dept. of Corrections CommissionerGovernor Kelly Ayotte on Tuesday announced she will nominate William R. Hart to serve as the state’s next Department of Corrections Commissioner. Hart, a highly respected law enforcement leader, brings decades of experience in public safety and administration including more than 10 years as Londonderry chief of police.
Zoning ordinance second draft sees changes in proposed parking regulations
read more…: Zoning ordinance second draft sees changes in proposed parking regulationsAfter months, if not years, of anticipation, the second draft of Manchester’s proposed new set of zoning ordinances was released on Friday.
Vandalism strikes Hopknot: ‘Swastika’ left on door of downtown business
read more…: Vandalism strikes Hopknot: ‘Swastika’ left on door of downtown businessManchester Police are investigating an incident of vandalism at The Hop Knot on Elm Street in which a person drew a swastika on the front door.
New Hampshire proclaims statewide ‘Hire A Veteran Day,’ hosts successful veteran job & resource rair
read more…: New Hampshire proclaims statewide ‘Hire A Veteran Day,’ hosts successful veteran job & resource rairOn July 25, New Hampshire and the nation recognized National Hire A Veteran Day as a moment to promote meaningful civilian employment for transitioning service members and Veterans after their military service.