The Weekender, April 30 – May 3: Farm, Forest & Garden Expo, Concord Cat Show, Free Comic Book Day + more

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This weekend offers lots of ways to make the most of spring break! From Spring Break at To Share, to the Nashua Spring Carnival, to the Farm Forest & Garden Expo, to the annual Cat Show, there’s something for everyone. And don’t miss out on Free Comic Book Day at Double Midnight Comics in Manchester!

The Soapbox: When leaders break the rules, New Hampshire pays the price

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

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.

Symphony NH Passions Concert review by Amelia DeSousa

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The way Tianhui Ng allowed for that artistic freedom while also keeping everyone
together in Symphony NH Passions was beyond amazing.

NH 50501 joins National May Day action with rally at the State House

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Granite State residents will take part in a day of nonviolent action on May 1 in Concord.

Despite challenges, Manchester celebrates refugee resettlement in NH

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

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.

‘Let us help you’: These twentysomethings say moving from homeless to housed is possible

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

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.

When it comes to cybersecurity, AI is our best hope in a profession that generally lacks hope

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

I’m as frustrated about AI as I am optimistic about it. I’ll tell you about both sides of that.

The Soapbox: NH must take cyclist safety seriously — starting with its leaders

Monday, April 27, 2026

I am writing to express my concern about remarks made by Representative Walsh, Chair of the Transportation Committee, during testimony on SB 559 (timestamp 3:34:05) during the House Session on April 23.

May 2: Annual Manchester Green Tour – check out the city’s community gardens + more

Monday, April 27, 2026

Spring is here, and now is the time to discover some of the most vibrant landscapes in the Queen City, including numerous community gardens and the Manchester Cedar Swamp Preserve.

Domestic Violence Unit marks 10 years of ACERT partnership, expanded victim support

Monday, April 27, 2026

It’s been ten years since Manchester Police Department started partnering with community organizations to connect children impacted by domestic violence and other crimes to support services through its ACERT program.