I have loved The Adoption Creed, as the poem above is often called, ever since I first read it. I remember making some sort of poster out of it for friends who had adopted a beautiful baby girl. It’s just one of those lovely sayings that stays with you. I never applied it to me personally until I met and fell in love with the two kids who would become my beloved stepchildren.
The VIP Tour is a guided experience through downtown Manchester featuring stops at participating Greater Manchester Chamber member restaurants. VIP guests skip the lines, have their tacos included, meet local restaurateurs, and sample beverages along the route. The tour offers attendees a structured way to experience Taco Tour Manchester and visit several participating locations throughout the evening.
he Gray-Haired Man is busy. His specious excuse for not writing his own column this week is that he is busy grading essays, but it is more likely that he is busy drinking beers and watching baseball at Chelbys.
The New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation (DNCR), announces the launch of Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant Round 37, introducing a three-year application process to support outdoor recreation projects across the state.
Support the Manchester Republican Committee for a day of community, competition, and classic New England Candlepin Bowling! Whether you’re a pro or just looking for a fun afternoon, we’ve got a lane waiting for you at Lakeside Lanes.
This weekend offers up a springtime smorgasbord of options for the weekend warriors brave enough to enjoy the sweet frenzy of freedom the next few days have in store. From carnival food, to coffee, to Greek food, and beyond, you just have to get out and taste it!
Queen City Bicycle Collective in Manchester will celebrate Bike to Work Day this Friday with a group bike ride, starting at 35 Elm St. at 5:30pm, to be followed by a gathering at Republic Brewing Company around 6:45pm. All are welcome!
For the past two years, under the leadership of Mayor Ruais and the previous Board of Aldermen, our annual city budgets came farther under the tax cap than any budget before them. Those moves were celebrated at the time. Unfortunately, the chickens have come home to roost.
This year, Taco Tour Manchester is opening the Grand Marshal selection to the community for the first time. One attendee will be selected to eat the inaugural taco and officially kick off the event.
We had a good run together. When all was said and done, we spent more than four decades with each other. I would say that there were more good times than bad, but all good times must come to an end.
I am encouraging all Granite Staters to contact their representatives in the State House to oppose Senate Bill 439. The bill which just cleared the Municipal & County Government Committee, would prevent towns from enacting regulations for data centers.
I encourage Manchester legislators to recognize the complex interplay of funding inequalities, student needs, the future needs and economic challenges in the Manchester School District. Support for HB1831 is essential to ensure that all students, especially those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, receive the education they need.
This Mother’s Day, the NHFPI team is recognizing the hard work of New Hampshire mothers by doing what we do best: highlighting key data that underscores both the challenges mothers face and the vital contributions they make across the Granite State.
I enjoyed the exploration of this new green world and felt I had found the strains that worked for me when an opportunity to work in the industry presented itself. After I started working at a dispensary I learned so much more about cannabis all of its compounds and various delivery methods. I was so impressed with the training that we received and our on-site pharmacist was very knowledgeable not only of cannabis but other medications as she came from the retail pharmacy industry.
Celebrate the moms and/or mother figures in your life this weekend at the myriad events taking place! You can take the matriarch in your life out on the town to the Spring Craft Market, the Mother’s Day Plant Sale, the Dolls & Divas Drag Revue, Queerlective’s Upcycle Market, or to one of the various Mother’s Day brunches happening this weekend. Whatever you choose to do, make sure she has a lovely day!
There’s a stretch of time every year in New Hampshire that quietly falls between seasons. Winter is over; summer hasn’t fully arrived; school is winding down; graduation parties are starting.
I was a child in the custody of the state of New Hampshire when the abuse began. The people who were paid to protect me did the opposite, and for decades the state looked the other way. I carried that alone for years. No acknowledgement, no accountability, and no voice.
The “Joy Van,” the centerpiece of a growing movement called Ain’t Dead Yet, will make its official debut during the Manchester Arts Commission’s 17th City Employee and Family Art Show reception, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., aiming to bring energy, connection and — as its founder puts it — a reminder to celebrate life while we’re still in it.
Two recent disclosures—one from the New Hampshire Office of the Legislative Budget Assistant and another from the office of Kelly A. Ayotte—give us an answer that should concern every taxpayer in this city.
The Friends of the Library are hosting a fantastic yard sale packed with great finds for everyone on May 9 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.