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Nobody cares, embrace it (my cure for writer’s block)
read more…: Nobody cares, embrace it (my cure for writer’s block)This isn’t my original idea, of course. I was first introduced to it while watching an interview with author Dennis Lehane, the Boston native who wrote the best-selling novels “Mystic River,” “Gone Baby Gone” and “Shutter Island.” In the interview, Lehane explains how he carried around a three-by-five card with the words “Nobody cares” scrawled on it when he was starting as a writer.
City-run shelter at 39 Beech St. to serve as emergency warming shelter this weekend
read more…: City-run shelter at 39 Beech St. to serve as emergency warming shelter this weekendThe Manchester Department of Housing Stability has indicated that the city will be operating an emergency warming station at 39 Beech St. Engagement Center in the anticipation of this weekend’s winter storm.
MST student gets BBB scholarship
read more…: MST student gets BBB scholarshipManchester’s Darsy Morgrage was one of eight students pursuing post-secondary educational opportunities recently received scholarships from BBB Serving New Hampshire.
Gubernatorial candidate condemns votes on anti-LBGTQ legislation
read more…: Gubernatorial candidate condemns votes on anti-LBGTQ legislationGubernatorial candidate Jon Kiper issued a statement today condemning the passage of HB619, legislation he characterized as the first steps in a broader attack on the transgender community.
Catholic Charities NH Mardi Gras set for Feb. 10
read more…: Catholic Charities NH Mardi Gras set for Feb. 10The 18th Annual Mardi Gras will be making its return to Concord on February 10 at the Grappone Conference Center, bringing together the community to support NH neighbors facing poverty, homelessness, mental health challenges, and other timely issues impacting communities statewide.
The Soapbox: The solution to homelessness is not cruelty. It’s housing.
read more…: The Soapbox: The solution to homelessness is not cruelty. It’s housing.This past election cycle, Mayor Ruais promised a different approach to the homelessness crisis. Unfortunately, he seems poised to repeat some of the immoral and ineffective policies of past administrations.
Thomas ‘Tom’ Hopkins, 81: Proud union member, Central grad and ‘girl dad’ to his daughter, Joyce Craig
read more…: Thomas ‘Tom’ Hopkins, 81: Proud union member, Central grad and ‘girl dad’ to his daughter, Joyce CraigThomas “Tom” Arthur Hopkins, 81, died on December 30, 2023, at home after a period of declining health.
The Soapbox: Have you lost hope in our democratic process?
read more…: The Soapbox: Have you lost hope in our democratic process?Have you lost hope in our democratic process? Have you noticed how the Democratic party is not even letting people choose who will represent them? Are you literally disgusted with the political dysfunction between the two major parties? And does all this make you feel tempted to just sit this one out – and not even get involved to vote in the NH primary?
First Congregational Church Holly Berry Fair proceeds benefit NH Food Bank
read more…: First Congregational Church Holly Berry Fair proceeds benefit NH Food BankThis $500 gift was matched by an anonymous benefactor to bring the total to $1,000. This sum will be enough to produce 780 meals for those in need through the NH Food Bank.
The Weekender, Jan. 4 – 7: Disney on Ice, Dueling Pianos, Grunge Night and more!
read more…: The Weekender, Jan. 4 – 7: Disney on Ice, Dueling Pianos, Grunge Night and more!We’ve made it through the holidays! While you’re taking down the decorations this weekend make sure to set aside some time to have fun too.
A brief review of languages spoken in New Hampshire
read more…: A brief review of languages spoken in New HampshireMany parts of the United States are multilingual. One key insight from the brief is that language diversity is a reality in New Hampshire, as well. Though English remains the dominant language spoken, there are significant communities speaking Spanish, French, Chinese, Russian, Polish, Vietnamese, and many other languages.
We make Frida Kahlo look like a children’s facepainter
read more…: We make Frida Kahlo look like a children’s facepainterNow that that article has your attention, my name is Nathaniel and I am a lot of things. I want more opportunities to explore my art and entrepreneurship in the future. I have been spending the last year working with Kimball Jenkins through an artist-in-residence program with Waypoint. It’s been a lot of things. I was able to previously publish an article about Yu-Gi-Oh which was pretty cool. We have just finished a massive 60-foot-across mural and this is an article about the project.
The Soapbox: Parents in Goffstown ask for a seat at the table
read more…: The Soapbox: Parents in Goffstown ask for a seat at the tableIn Goffstown, a group of parents calling themselves Goffstown Parents in Action are asking for a seat at the table in their school district when it comes to decisions regarding the safety of their students. In May of 2022, after the Robb Elementary tragedy, the group of parents met in the boardroom at Girls at Work in Manchester for the first time to talk about how they could organize to make small or large changes to make their children’s schools safer.
Looking back at 2023: Downtown Manchester in 97 pictures
read more…: Looking back at 2023: Downtown Manchester in 97 picturesIt has become a tradition here at Manchester Ink Link to cap off each year with a collage of pictures from the corner of Concord and Elm. Here’s a look at photos taken over 2023.
Jan. 20: Join the Conservation Commission’s 4th outreach tour, ‘Manchester, the Merrimack and the Mills’
read more…: Jan. 20: Join the Conservation Commission’s 4th outreach tour, ‘Manchester, the Merrimack and the Mills’The tour is free to the public but registration is required.
The Soapbox: It’s time we elect our Secretary of State
read more…: The Soapbox: It’s time we elect our Secretary of StateIn 2020, New Hampshire ranked 7th in total voter turnout with 75.5% of registered voters casting a ballot (1). Knowing this, why do New Hampshire voters only elect one statewide executive? Shouldn’t voters have the greatest impact on who runs our state? Consistently, the election for New Hampshire Secretary of State has been extremely competitive and close.
Primarly NH 2024 Edition kicks off with a new season of political cartoons from Peter Noonan
read more…: Primarly NH 2024 Edition kicks off with a new season of political cartoons from Peter NoonanKicking off another political cartoon season in advance of the NH Primary here at the Ink Link with Peter Noonan.