Robber with phony red beard hits South Willow Citizens Bank
read more…: Robber with phony red beard hits South Willow Citizens BankPolice seek the public’s help in finding the man who robbed Citizens Bank on Tuesday afternoon.
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Gov. Hassan to deliver New Hampshire Institute of Art Commencement Address
read more…: Gov. Hassan to deliver New Hampshire Institute of Art Commencement AddressGovernor Hassan will receive an honorary doctorate at the NH Institute of Art commencement ceremony, which will take place at the Palace Theatre, 80 Hanover Street, Manchester on Sunday, May 17 at 2 p.m.
District announces 2015-16 school calendar
read more…: District announces 2015-16 school calendarThe Manchester School District is preparing for next year’s school year with approval of it new 180-day calendar.
Man with suspended license caught scooting past crash using breakdown lane
read more…: Man with suspended license caught scooting past crash using breakdown laneManchester man caught in traffic jam tries to get around traffic, but gets caught instead, driving with a suspended license.
Woman charged as accomplice at Dept. of Motor Vehicles for passing fake documents
read more…: Woman charged as accomplice at Dept. of Motor Vehicles for passing fake documentsThis was the third time in 11 days that members from New Hampshire State Police – Troop G have responded for fake documents submitted at the Division of Motor Vehicles.
You get 3 minutes to tell the BOA what you think of the 2016 budget
read more…: You get 3 minutes to tell the BOA what you think of the 2016 budgetPublic hearingTuesday night on the mayor’s 2016 budget.
Man arrested in connection with downtown car theft
read more…: Man arrested in connection with downtown car theftA gas station manager told police she believed a man who came into her store to be the same man who had allegedly broken into a motor vehicle on April 4, 2015 on her property.
Man tasered after third ‘loud music’ warning on Belmont Street
read more…: Man tasered after third ‘loud music’ warning on Belmont StreetA Belmont Street couple was arrested April 12 after neighbors complained several times about loud music.
Sign up now for 2015 spring pond & park cleanups
read more…: Sign up now for 2015 spring pond & park cleanupsManchester Urban Ponds Restoration Program needs you: Get involved individually or by organizing a group from your workplace, school or non-profit organization.
May 7 forum: ‘Does everyone have equal opportunities to succeed and get ahead?’
read more…: May 7 forum: ‘Does everyone have equal opportunities to succeed and get ahead?’Manchester residents are invited to come together on May 7 at UNH Manchester for a community conversation on this timely topic.
NH Class Act Video Award Grand Prize Winner Announced
read more…: NH Class Act Video Award Grand Prize Winner AnnouncedFourth grade classes around New Hampshire were encouraged to create 60 second videos for the Class Act Video Awards using their imagination, as well as what they’ve learned about the state, to show visitors how much fun it would be to visit New Hampshire.
Manchester weekly arrest log April 3-10, updated ‘wanted’ list
read more…: Manchester weekly arrest log April 3-10, updated ‘wanted’ listArrest logs are public information. Here are last week’s arrest blotter from Manchester police.
In battle with deadly heroin, Narcan bill would protect first-responders in life-or-death moments
read more…: In battle with deadly heroin, Narcan bill would protect first-responders in life-or-death momentsBetween 2000 and 2013, the death rate from heroin overdoses nationwide nearly quadrupled. In 2014, New Hampshire saw 300 deaths attributed to drug overdoses, but the death toll could have been much worse were it not for naloxone which quickly reverses the effects of opioids, including heroin and most prescription painkillers.
Cleaning house: MPD removes 13 squatters from Lowell Street property
read more…: Cleaning house: MPD removes 13 squatters from Lowell Street propertyThis was an important step because emergency services responded to more than 30 calls for service during the past year. The calls included squatters, a gunshot wound, a stabbing, an aggravated felonious sexual assault, and 11 overdoses calls-one of which resulted in a fatality.
US Attorney John Kacavas resigning post as NH’s top prosecutor
read more…: US Attorney John Kacavas resigning post as NH’s top prosecutorU.S. Attorney John Kacavas said he felt “no small measure of sadness” in tendering his resignation.
Liberty House field tests ‘tiny’ sustainable homes for the homeless
read more…: Liberty House field tests ‘tiny’ sustainable homes for the homelessLiberty House Executive Director Keith Howard will be living in a170-square-foot cargo trailer for one year. Find out why.
Wihby turns in school board resignation to Mayor Gatsas
read more…: Wihby turns in school board resignation to Mayor GatsasAfter a scandalous week for the Manchester School Board member, David Wihby has resigned his seat.
Man fighting for wallet assaulted by robber in scuffle
read more…: Man fighting for wallet assaulted by robber in scuffleCustomer with handful of lottery tickets allegedly robbed and assaulted after the alleged robber offered to sell him pot.
Clerk thwarts armed robber with big stick
read more…: Clerk thwarts armed robber with big stickUnfortunately for the would be robber, the clerk pulled out a large stick and raised it above his head. His actions scared away the man, identified as Leo Rochon, who fled the store empty-handed.
Police report: Mayor rushed to Wihby’s aid after news of arrest, found him unconscious
read more…: Police report: Mayor rushed to Wihby’s aid after news of arrest, found him unconsciousThe mayor performed CPR on David Wihby after finding him unconscious from an apparent prescription pill overdose following his release from Nashua Police custody on prostitution charges.