Shall my laziness be unbroken? Quoth the three-eyed raven, ‘Nevermore’

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Friday, May 3, 2019

Sunday in the city and I’m a hot mess, burned out couch side, copper tongue sagging out the side of my mouth, just trying to figure what to do with my day. So many hours left to kill before the “Battle of Winterfell” begins. If only I had a barrel of Dragon Glass to sharpen, or a hobby that involved something other than tending to my vices to occupy my time.

Letters: Sacred Heart Parish padlocked gate due to drug activity and unsafe conditions for our parishioners

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Wednesday, May 1, 2019

We have young people and families and the Scouts on our site often and maintaining a safe environment has to be our priority. After consultation with others, including cooperation with Varney and prior notice to tenants, we have decided to limit access to the parking lot to those attending parish events only.

Letters: It is our sincere hope that the City remains firm in its position on MEA negotiations

Monday, January 20, 2025Wednesday, April 24, 2019

It was clear to anyone paying attention that the team addressed critical issues and concerns in their approach – while keeping the taxpayers in this city in mind as well.

Letters: Good fences make good neighbors

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Wednesday, April 24, 2019

At least that’s the way the saying goes. And for years that was the case between the elderly residents of the Varney School Apartments and the Sacred Heart Catholic Church on South Main Street.

We are aware of what the BOSC will say on Monday night. You should be too.

Monday, September 23, 2024Monday, April 22, 2019

The MEA has been willing to collaborate with the BOSC Negotiation Committee and is still willing to meet.

The end of Inti Academy: ‘The victims are innocent children and my heart is breaking for them’

Monday, January 20, 2025Saturday, April 20, 2019

Through Inti Academy, we made a difference in the lives of those huddled and poor yearning to breathe free. For 10 years we have succeeded brilliantly to transform the lives of underserved kids.

When God and the Big Bunny collide

Monday, April 28, 2025Friday, April 19, 2019

What’s Easter all about? Generally speaking, the mash-up of fun holiday rituals and religious rites are simply that. The true meaning of Easter belongs to those who celebrate it in whatever way they choose to in a free country like ours.

Open Letter from a Manchester teacher to the city: ‘This is my rally cry’

Monday, September 23, 2024Thursday, April 18, 2019

Despite popular opinion, the teachers in this city are not making obscene demands when it comes to a contract. We simply want to be treated with respect, treated like professionals with a level of dignity that reflects the very ideals that we instill in our students.

Thanks, angels of the Elliot (40 days could destroy almost anything)

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Monday, April 15, 2019

Surviving the inflammation in my tongue and throat may have happened without their work, but there is no way I could have received better care and quicker results than what they provided.

Letters: The MEA is open to moving forward on a short-term agreement

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Thursday, April 11, 2019

MEA members, throughout the difficult and complex negotiations, have maintained their dedication, commitment, and professionalism.

Letters: MEA claim of second mediation day ‘false’

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Wednesday, April 10, 2019

I cannot fathom what would lead the MEA to claim that there was a second mediation day scheduled and that the BOSC Negotiations Subcommittee is refusing to attend. This is simply false. I am insulted that this is being suggested by the MEA. As someone who has always stood up for them and been in their corner, I can only say that my feelings are hurt and I am just at a loss for an explanation.

Editorial: I ask for your continued support to serve another term as Mayor

Sunday, June 16, 2024Sunday, April 7, 2019

Manchester is on the move, and there’s a spirit and energy you can feel across our great city as people are stepping forward and working together – including businesses, non-profits, and residents – to address the challenges we face.

Eversource and Liberty to regulators: Send money

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Friday, April 5, 2019

If you’re an Eversource customer, you’re probably wondering: If this is the first rate case in a decade, why has my electric bill been increasing over the past 10 years?

An Open Letter to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen: This is me – this is us – in recovery

Monday, September 23, 2024Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Addictions must be treated like an illness, yes, sometimes like a cancer in remission that fails and once again without losing faith, together we rise up to try and beat this awful illness from addiction.

The Ten Commandments: DeMille was here

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Monday, April 1, 2019

Known for spectacle, DeMille definitively found an unbeatable combination in religion, and sexuality that kept his audiences thoroughly entertained.

Empowerment beyond the terrifying, soul crushing, self-diminishing reality that is sexual assault

Monday, January 20, 2025Sunday, March 31, 2019

Taking the self-defense classes was exhilarating. I felt empowered. I didn’t feel like a victim, but rather a fighter who can confront potential danger.

Your chance to catch Sean Rowe in concert is March 31. Don’t blow it.

Monday, January 20, 2025Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Catch Sean Rowe at the Capital Center for the Arts on March 31, if you can. You won’t regret it.

Notes from The Last Breath Farm: A Music Junkies Quest to be Heard

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Sunday, March 24, 2019

The book is short, to the point and revealing of the journeys from young to old and every age in between. Music is central to the main character’s being and dancing to each beat like it might be his last.

When the ER nurse says, “Good Luck” it’s medical jargon for “Next Step: The Morgue”

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Friday, March 22, 2019

That ambulance ride was the last positive part of the medical response our family experienced. Really. The Hub-and-Spoke Model touted by the state at a cost of $45-million dollars, offered nothing — in fact is banned from the emergency room of the hospital she was taken to. Three or four hours after Meri arrived, our family was escorted by security off hospital property. Apparently my manner, calm as I may appear in writing, made them very nervous indeed.

Letters: It seems to me that what it comes down to is there is ‘us’ and there is ‘them’

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Tuesday, March 19, 2019

“Them” have the belongings they can carry, lack of treatment for health and addiction, no stability, and no money. “Us” doesn’t want to see “Them” clustering about as they try and conduct their business, or enjoy a night out. “Them” are a reminder of what is wrong in Manchester, the state, and the country, and “Us” don’t want to see that. I get it.

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