Vandals cut wires in FairPoint equipment box, cause outages
read more…: Vandals cut wires in FairPoint equipment box, cause outagesFairPoint equipment vandalized around the city causing service disruption.
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Keene Police say Pumpkinfest photo may depict wrong riot
read more…: Keene Police say Pumpkinfest photo may depict wrong riotKeene Police may have circulated photo not related to Pumpkinfest riot, raising question of how riot photo submissions were vetted.
1 man dead, child rescued, in Amherst Street fatal fire
read more…: 1 man dead, child rescued, in Amherst Street fatal fireA man’s lifeless body was pulled from his apartment following a fire Oct. 22 that also left a small child trapped in the adjoining apartment. The girl was rescued and did not suffer any injuries.
Have ‘Coffee with a Cop’ Oct. 23 at Gloria Jeans’ at the Mall of NH
read more…: Have ‘Coffee with a Cop’ Oct. 23 at Gloria Jeans’ at the Mall of NHGet a free cup of coffee Thursday, courtesy of Manchester Police, during October’s “Coffee with a Cop” event at Gloria Jean’s at the mall.
Keene Police seek public’s help in identifying Pumpkinfest rioters
read more…: Keene Police seek public’s help in identifying Pumpkinfest riotersKeene Police seeks the public’s help in identifying these people whose images were captured during the Pumpkinfest riot in Keene on Oct. 20.
Commuter alert: Weston Road closed Oct. 23 for paving
read more…: Commuter alert: Weston Road closed Oct. 23 for pavingCommuter alert: Weston Road will be closed Oct. 23 for paving. That means students at MST and Memorial, and the South Willow Street Dunkin Donuts faithful, need to seek an alternate route on Thursday.
Two indicted in Christopher Gagnon stabbing death
read more…: Two indicted in Christopher Gagnon stabbing deathTwo Manchester men have been indicted in connection with the stabbing death of Christopher Gagnon in February of 2014.
October indictments from Hillsborough County Superior Court
read more…: October indictments from Hillsborough County Superior CourtIndictments for Oct, 2014 from Hillsborough County Superior Court.
Greater Manchester Chamber hosts two debates this week
read more…: Greater Manchester Chamber hosts two debates this weekCandidates for governor and 1st Congressional District races will debate this week in Manchester.
Georgia man says he stole truck from Mass. to visit mom in Manchester
read more…: Georgia man says he stole truck from Mass. to visit mom in ManchesterGeorgia man tells police he stole truck from Mass. to visit his mom in Manchester.
Police seek public’s help following robbery at Ali Baba Market
read more…: Police seek public’s help following robbery at Ali Baba MarketAli Baba Market was robbed Oct 17. Police are seeking the public’s help.
Mall evacuated after several people exposed to carbon monoxide
read more…: Mall evacuated after several people exposed to carbon monoxideThe Mall of NH was evacuated Sunday after several people felt the effects of carbon monoxide gas at Bertucci’s restaurant.
Governor, college president on ‘irresponsible’ and ‘inexcusable’ behavior at #Pumpkinfest
read more…: Governor, college president on ‘irresponsible’ and ‘inexcusable’ behavior at #PumpkinfestGovernor Maggie Hassan and Keene State College President Anne Huot issue statements in the aftermath of Pumpkinfest 2014 riot.
Manchester Meeting schedules and agendas for Oct. 20-25
read more…: Manchester Meeting schedules and agendas for Oct. 20-25Civic engagement begins with you. Meeting schedules for this week, plus agendas. See what’s happening at City Hall.
What happened at #Pumpkinfest in Keene?
read more…: What happened at #Pumpkinfest in Keene?Scenes from Keene Pumpkinfest riot, from across social media Storified.
Women for Women Coalition, Post-Landfill Action Network each win $25,000
read more…: Women for Women Coalition, Post-Landfill Action Network each win $25,000A Manchester organization was one of two recipients of a $25,000 entrepreneurial grant during the final night of a non-profit pitch competition, part of the Entrepreneurs Foundation of New Hampshire grant program.
Central High School in lockdown, ‘no danger to students’
read more…: Central High School in lockdown, ‘no danger to students’Central High School in lockdown due to police activity on Maple Street.
School officials field calls about ‘ebola,’ screening of refugee population
read more…: School officials field calls about ‘ebola,’ screening of refugee populationA letter sent home to parents by Manchester School Superintendent Dr. Debra Livingston addresses fears manifesting in parents in light of national news about U.S. outbreaks of ebola and enterovirus., specifically fielding questions about screening of the city’s refugee population.
Police arrest white-haired bandit in connection with 3 robberies
read more…: Police arrest white-haired bandit in connection with 3 robberiesHenry Bellemare, 47, faces several charges including three counts of robbery. He is the suspected white-haired bandit who robbed two Subways and Ben & Jerry’s.