The Soapbox: Our best choice for governor
read more…: The Soapbox: Our best choice for governorIn 2024, New Hampshire voters have at least five choices for their next governor. My choice is Jon Kiper.
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New ‘forever wild’ sanctuary is piece of vital New Hampshire-Maine conservation
read more…: New ‘forever wild’ sanctuary is piece of vital New Hampshire-Maine conservationA newly conserved 553 acres in Maine, near the New Hampshire border, puts another piece in place of a puzzle that comprises 68,000 acres across the two states designated for conservation.
Jan. 22: Public discussion on hazards of childhoood lead poisoning
read more…: Jan. 22: Public discussion on hazards of childhoood lead poisoningJoin members of your community on Monday, January 22 at 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Manchester to hear what the status of the commission is, what findings they have made, what is being done now and the actions that should follow to remediate this devastating problem and protect the city’s children. This event is co-sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Church’s Social Responsibility Committee and the Granite State Organizing Committee (GSOP).
Derryfield students tackle water crisis scenario in diplomacy simulation
read more…: Derryfield students tackle water crisis scenario in diplomacy simulationOn January 9th and 10th, the entire 8th grade at the Derryfield School in Manchester tackled the challenge of negotiating a dispute between two fictional governments over water usage in a shared river basin.
The Weekender, Jan. 18-21: Historic Tour, Pints and Flights for ‘Old Dogs’, Scoot and Skate + more!
read more…: The Weekender, Jan. 18-21: Historic Tour, Pints and Flights for ‘Old Dogs’, Scoot and Skate + more!Winter’s officially here! Check out what’s happening around town this weekend.
Jan. 18: ‘The future of AI’: A conversation with Dean Phillips and Andrew Yang at UNH Manchester
read more…: Jan. 18: ‘The future of AI’: A conversation with Dean Phillips and Andrew Yang at UNH ManchesterJoin Congressman Dean Phillips at UNH Manchester with special guest Andrew Yang for a discussion about Dean’s vision for AI and the future of America on Jan. 18 for a meet and greet from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Hassan recognizes 2023 Granite Staters of the Month with luncheon
read more…: Hassan recognizes 2023 Granite Staters of the Month with luncheonOn Saturday, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan honored the New Hampshire citizens that she recognized as Granite Staters of the Month in 2023 at a luncheon. She thanked the honorees and applauded their efforts to make New Hampshire an even better place.
Jan. 27: Manchester Housing Alliance hosts affordable housing summit
read more…: Jan. 27: Manchester Housing Alliance hosts affordable housing summitThe event is free and anyone who wishes to share their challenges with housing or has some ideas about how to address the lack of affordable housing is invited to attend.
Catholic Charities NH announces newest Pathways LPN graduates
read more…: Catholic Charities NH announces newest Pathways LPN graduatesCatholic Charities NH, one of the state’s largest social services organizations, proudly announces the latest Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) graduates of its Pathways LPN scholarship program.
MLK Jr. event seeks to “connect for action, act for justice”
read more…: MLK Jr. event seeks to “connect for action, act for justice”Community leaders and local residents gathered at Manchester Memorial High School on Monday to celebrate the 42nd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Community Celebration.
Granite Staters prepare to pedal on Feb. 9, aka Winter Bike to Work Day
read more…: Granite Staters prepare to pedal on Feb. 9, aka Winter Bike to Work DayWinter Bike to Work Day is celebrated around the globe on the second Friday in February each year. It’s a great way to acknowledge those who ride year-round (either by choice or out of necessity) and is the perfect opportunity to try winter biking for the first time.
Jan. 25: Join the conversation on how street art can make Manchester Street safer for all
read more…: Jan. 25: Join the conversation on how street art can make Manchester Street safer for allA community conversation regarding the Manchester Street Art for Public Safety project will be held Jan. 25 at Central High School from 6:- 7:30 p.m., accessible via the Lowell/Maple Street entrance across from Dominos. This event is hosted by Queerlective, in partnership with the Conservation Law Foundation and funded by the Endowment for Health’s Environmental Justice grant.
Letters: Selective ethics is unethical
read more…: Letters: Selective ethics is unethicalIt’s clear to me that so many of those serving in the legislature are good and decent people doing their very best to operate within ethical standards. In naming my colleagues here, it is not my goal to malign them but to highlight the need for equal treatment within the legislature. That Rep. Murray was swept up in an ethics investigation suggests a reliance on “gotcha” political games rather than actual accountability.
Feb. 1: Interfaith Women of NH present ‘Stories Behind the Music’
read more…: Feb. 1: Interfaith Women of NH present ‘Stories Behind the Music’We look forward to an evening of auditory and visual representation of the stories behind our use of music and art within our faith-based worship.
Weird things that have happened at concerts I’ve seen
read more…: Weird things that have happened at concerts I’ve seenFirst, I have to admit that the very first concert I saw with ’tween friends was in 1967 at Philadelphia’s Convention Hall where we screeched and screamed at The Monkees. Of course, a parent drove us and chose not to attend; good choice! And if you’re really interested, here’s a link to the setlist from that concert!
Jan. 25-27: Kimball Jenkins presents ‘Postman and Rockstar,’ a photo exhibition celebrating the artsart
read more…: Jan. 25-27: Kimball Jenkins presents ‘Postman and Rockstar,’ a photo exhibition celebrating the artsartThe Postman and the Rockstar is a dynamic photographic exhibition on display Jan. 25-27 at Kimball Jenkins, in the mansion on Main Street in Concord. An opening reception is planned for Jan. 25 from 5-7 p.m.
Letters: Democracy is priceless
read more…: Letters: Democracy is pricelessIdeally, I would address these systemic issues by running for a position in the House or Senate. However, the state’s policy of paying representatives and senators just $100 per year means that working-class individuals like me can’t afford to serve in Concord.
Facing the ugly head of human trafficking … even in New Hampshire
read more…: Facing the ugly head of human trafficking … even in New HampshireThe issue of Human trafficking has in recent times come to the forefront and has received more attention and increased awareness thanks to movies such as Angel Studios’, Sound of Freedom.
Ode to Tom Yeager, the ‘voice’ of Manchester Street Dunkins’
read more…: Ode to Tom Yeager, the ‘voice’ of Manchester Street Dunkins’Yeager, who has been working at Dunkins for two-and-half years now, has been, as he says, “fine-tuning my brand of delivery to lucky coffee drinkers for the last two years.”
