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You won’t believe how much Manchester is spending to move a gate
read more…: You won’t believe how much Manchester is spending to move a gateJust a month after putting it up, Manchester says it will now spend $25,000 to move the gate that blocks access to the new Walmart from Upper Gold Street.
Joan Connacher: Following her passion, from nurse to financial advisor
read more…: Joan Connacher: Following her passion, from nurse to financial advisorFor her first act, Joan Connacher of Nashua helped people with their health and well being. The second act of this retired nurse involves helping others with their financial well being. Just click play for her story.
Register today for June 11 Dash to the Palace 5K
read more…: Register today for June 11 Dash to the Palace 5KSummer is in the air and that means one thing: The 2nd Annual Dash to the Palace is less than a month away. So dust off those running shoes and come out to support a great cause, the 101-year-old historic Palace Theatre.
Teens are invited to audition for The Big Bad Musical at the Majestic Academy of Dramatic Arts
read more…: Teens are invited to audition for The Big Bad Musical at the Majestic Academy of Dramatic ArtsOn Tuesday, June 7 at 6:30 p.m. and on Wednesday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m., The Majestic Academy of Dramatic Arts will hold auditions for The Big Bad Musical. Teens ages 13 – 19 years are invited to Audition for The Big Bad Musical at The Majestic Academy of Dramatic Arts . The production will tour community venues in July and August 2016.
Brett Sellingham: 1 year later, gentleman’s barbershop continues to grow
read more…: Brett Sellingham: 1 year later, gentleman’s barbershop continues to growA la ‘Shark Tank,’ Mike Morin circles back to check in on Brett Sellingham of Varnished. Listen in as he discusses how business is going, one year later.
Pieces of Peace
read more…: Pieces of PeaceAs I write this, I’m listening to the Singers & Swing station in my Xfinity TV package. Frank Sinatra just stopped by for a visit. Then Patti Page. Then Harry James & Marion Morgan. Then Billy May and the Swing Era Big Band. I have a slight suspicion that might just be a name invented by the people at Xfinity/Comcast.
Foot-stomping time: Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki Trio ready to unleash Celtic sound at Amoskeag Studio
read more…: Foot-stomping time: Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki Trio ready to unleash Celtic sound at Amoskeag StudioThe Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki Trio blends traditional Celtic music with their own original material and incorporates multiple musical genres to produce a unique sound. Find out for yourself May 14.
Intermediate fly fishing weekend for women
read more…: Intermediate fly fishing weekend for womenWomen who want to improve their fly fishing skills can sign up for a Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) Intermediate Fly Fishing weekend workshop that will take place June 24-26, 2016 at Coleman State Park in Stewartstown, NH.
Julie Lapham: Popzup Popper for perfect popcorn, pure and simple
read more…: Julie Lapham: Popzup Popper for perfect popcorn, pure and simpleI watched their Popzup Popper fly off the shelves recently at the Made in New Hampshire Expo. Listen in to find out what makes this popcorn extraordinary.
Delusions of Ganja
read more…: Delusions of GanjaI might have wanted to fit in. To be included. To be one-of-the-gang … but pot smoking didn’t attract me. As time progressed, however, I mellowed a bit in my distaste for all things Mary Jane, Donna Juana, Donna Juanita, Aunt Mary, roaches, blunts, ashes, etc.
Check out these fun community events to support Hope for NH Recovery
read more…: Check out these fun community events to support Hope for NH RecoveryHope for New Hampshire Recovery, a Manchester based, grassroots nonprofit has several fundraising events planned this summer.
Watch Peregrine Falcons hatch in a nest 13 stories above Manchester
read more…: Watch Peregrine Falcons hatch in a nest 13 stories above ManchesterRight now birding enthusiasts from around the world are watching the 13th floor of the Brady Sullivan Tower in Manchester.
Bike Week’s Laconiafest: Rock ‘n’ ride with Steven Tyler, Ted Nugent and more
read more…: Bike Week’s Laconiafest: Rock ‘n’ ride with Steven Tyler, Ted Nugent and moreA new nine-day summer music festival is launching to coincide with Laconia Bike Week this year, featuring a slew of heavy-hitting rockers, including headliner Steven Tyler of Aerosmith.
Donna Figler: From retail to running the show in her own custom apparel biz
read more…: Donna Figler: From retail to running the show in her own custom apparel bizRescued from a corporate retail job by a flash of inspiration, Donna Figler found her niche in the custom apparel business and started Getaway Wear and FigWear. Listen in.
Celebrity Mourning Glow
read more…: Celebrity Mourning GlowAbout halfway into the musical “Pippin,” there is a beautiful, inspiring song titled “Morning Glow” where the cast sings of the future with glimmers of hope, change, faith and rebirth. And here I am writing away. About Prince. A man I know very little about. This is my Celebrity Mourning Glow.
Coyotes and your pets: Wildlife encounters of the dangerous kind
read more…: Coyotes and your pets: Wildlife encounters of the dangerous kindCoyotes like dumpster diving, of course, but they also like pig farms, compost piles, pet food (left outside) and fruit orchards and will nosh on bread thrown out for the birds. “Pets in neighborhoods with food attractants like these are at greater risk” for running into coyotes, Dr. Numi Mitchell says.
Happy John Stark Day! Who’s ready to rise to the Stark Park pop-up cafe challenge?
read more…: Happy John Stark Day! Who’s ready to rise to the Stark Park pop-up cafe challenge?Facebook reminded me that two years ago I had this crazy idea for a summer “pop-up cafe” series that would simultaneously build community, provide charity donations for up to 10 organizations, allow youth in need of summer employment to work on a worthy community endeavor, and allow established and emerging restaurant and catering companies a chance to explore some new offerings or expose a new market to their food.
The Importance of the 1115 Medicaid Waiver
read more…: The Importance of the 1115 Medicaid WaiverThe timing of this couldn’t be more important as we continue to grapple with the heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic. Additionally, our mental health care delivery system has long been in need of an overhaul. These federal funds will help New Hampshire transform its behavioral health care system by increasing its ability to serve this population though a variety of improvements.