Police investigating fatal stabbing on Orange Street
read more…: Police investigating fatal stabbing on Orange StreetOn June 25, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Manchester Police responded to a report of a stabbing at 138 Orange St.
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Perspectives gathered in next step of downtown sidewalk renovation effort
read more…: Perspectives gathered in next step of downtown sidewalk renovation effortOne could say that the sidewalks in downtown Manchester were hot enough to fry an egg on Tuesday and on Tuesday evening, local residents gathered at the Rex Theatre to share ideas on how to fix local sidewalks so they could fry eggs on them the next time it got this hot…or, maybe to make it easier to walk on them.
The Derryfield School announces Spring term honor roll
read more…: The Derryfield School announces Spring term honor rollThe Derryfield School recently released its Spring term honor roll for the 2025 school year.
Farnum Center ending in-patient recovery services, laying off staff of 75
read more…: Farnum Center ending in-patient recovery services, laying off staff of 75Maureen Beauregard described this as a “sad day” at Farnum Center. As CEO and President, it has been difficult to share the news that they are ending in-patient treatment for those seeking recovery from substance abuse after years of being a major provider in the state of New Hampshire.
Suspect charged with armed robbery in TD Bank robbery
read more…: Suspect charged with armed robbery in TD Bank robberyBank employees told police that around 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, a man entered the bank, wrote a note on a deposit slip, and passed it to a teller. In the note, the man claimed to have a gun.
West High School recognizes Q4 honor roll achievers
read more…: West High School recognizes Q4 honor roll achieversWest High School recently released its Q4 honor roll, recognizing students for academic excellence for the 2025 school year.
Former Foundry GM sentenced to prison for felony thefts, ordered to pay $150K in restitution
read more…: Former Foundry GM sentenced to prison for felony thefts, ordered to pay $150K in restitutionAttorney General John M. Formella announces that James Peretti, of Merrimack, the former general manager of The Foundry Restaurant (Foundry) located in Manchester, has been sentenced by the Hillsborough County Superior Court Northern District on two class A felony theft counts.
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Projects across rural New Hampshire share more than $7.3M in NBRC grants
read more…: Projects across rural New Hampshire share more than $7.3M in NBRC grantsProjects in seven New Hampshire counties that will boost economic development are sharing more than $7.3 million in grant funding from the Northern Border Regional Commission.
Update on Saturday’s shooting by police of man at hotel
read more…: Update on Saturday’s shooting by police of man at hotelManchester Police on Tuesday identified the man who was shot Saturday by a Manchester police officer after a disturbance at the Fairfield Inn.
Manchester earns over $300k in Housing Champion grants
read more…: Manchester earns over $300k in Housing Champion grantsLast week, the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA) awarded a total of $5 million in state funds under the Housing Champion Program to 18 communities designated as Housing Champions in 2024, which included Manchester.
Memorial High School’s Q4 Honor Roll
read more…: Memorial High School’s Q4 Honor RollMemorial High School students who made the Q4 Honor Roll.
Central High School announces Q4 honor roll for 2025
read more…: Central High School announces Q4 honor roll for 2025These Central students made the honor roll for Q4!
The Soapbox: The State Budget Mess
read more…: The Soapbox: The State Budget MessI recently wrote an opinion piece after the New Hampshire House passed a budget proposal, but before the budget had moved to the Senate. I stated I was a registered Independent and that the Republican state legislature was being controlled by the Free Staters. I spoke about how the House budget impacted the poor and the middle class in NH, and that because the House was controlled by the Free Staters, this budget was a means to their ends…dismantling of government, public education, healthcare, and more in the state of New Hampshire.
June 24: Residents invited to The Rex to air concerns about improving downtown walkability
read more…: June 24: Residents invited to The Rex to air concerns about improving downtown walkabilityA community meeting is set for June 24 at 6 p.m. at The Rex Theatre. Focus of the meeting will be to gather community feedback for pedestrian improvements in the downtown area bounded by Elm, Concord, Chestnut, and Manchester streets.
Livingston Pool liner installation continues, city expects to reopen July 4th weekend or sooner
read more…: Livingston Pool liner installation continues, city expects to reopen July 4th weekend or soonerAfter a soggier than usual spring, the city is hoping for a reprieve from the kind of rains that have delayed several construction projects, including the replacement of the liner at Livingston public swimming pool.
Governor Ayotte receives Homeland Security briefing on Iran
read more…: Governor Ayotte receives Homeland Security briefing on IranGov. Kelly Ayotte participated in a briefing call held by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem about the ongoing situation in Iran on Sunday, June 22. New Hampshire Department of Safety Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) Director Robert Buxton joined Governor Ayotte on the call.
Man at hotel hospitalized after being shot by a police officer
read more…: Man at hotel hospitalized after being shot by a police officerThe NH Attorney General’s Office have joined an investigation in Manchester following a shooting involving a police officer that happened at the Fairfield hotel on South Porter Street.
Manchester man seriously injured in Charlestown crash
read more…: Manchester man seriously injured in Charlestown crashA Manchester man and another driver sustained serious, but non-life-threatening injuries, after a crash on Route 12.
Second annual naturalization ceremony at NH State Archives welcomes 25 new citizens
read more…: Second annual naturalization ceremony at NH State Archives welcomes 25 new citizensNew Hampshire Secretary of State David M. Scanlan on Friday co-hosted a naturalization ceremony with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) at the New Hampshire State Archives. Governor Kelly Ayotte and Concord Mayor Byron Champlin were among those who addressed New Hampshire’s newest U.S. citizens.
Hillsborough County convention approves large budget increase, removes funding for ICE agreement
read more…: Hillsborough County convention approves large budget increase, removes funding for ICE agreementAfter four hours of deliberation, the Hillsborough County Delegation Convention approved a $148,319,029 budget for Fiscal Year 2026. That amount included $1,624,206 for covering the cost of three new collective bargaining agreements with county employees and did not include a $734,781 amount for a potential contract between the county and U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, better known as ICE.