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A proposal to bring a small café to Bay Street moved forward after the Manchester Planning Board closed a public hearing on a conditional use permit application for the project during their May 7th 2026 meeting.
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) says they are monitoring potential exposure to Hantavirus after acknowledging two travelers from NH were reportedly on the cruise ship where the outbreak took place.
Home runs from Victor Arias and Jace Bohrofen were not enough for the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (19-11) in a 12-4 Sunday loss against the Portland Sea Dogs (14-18) at Delta Dental Park. Arias’ home run was his first with Fisher Cats in 2026.
A Massachusetts man involved in a crash on Interstate 93 is facing multiple charges after throwing a firearm while New Hampshire State Troopers were investigating the incident.
Mr. Mac’s Macaroni and Cheese is proud to partner with Harbor Care in a community-wide effort to end Veterans homelessness. Throughout the month of May, for every “Classic All-American Mac” purchased, Mr. Mac’s will donate $2 to support local Veterans in need.
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.
If SB 416 passes, management could require tip-pooling and could decide how to distribute a server’s tips to other workers. Restaurants do have the option to maintain the status quo and many will do that. But others might take advantage of the new laws. Even under current laws we’ve seen restaurants of all kinds accused of wage theft or worse for not disbursing tips appropriately to workers.
Experience a beautiful day ahead with a perfect blend of sunshine and clouds! Enjoy a cool high of 64 degrees and a refreshing WNW breeze at 10-15+ mph. Don’t miss out on the ideal weather for your outdoor plans!
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.
Join the Me2 Orchestra for our Spring Concert on Wed, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Manchester Community Music School.
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.
The New Hampshire Fisher Cats (19-10) walloped three home runs and tallied 19 hits in a 15-13 extra-innings victory against the Portland Sea Dogs (13-18) on Friday night at Delta Dental Park. In the top of the 10th, designated hitter Sean Keys (10) clobbered a go-ahead two run blast, which was enough for the Cats to secure their fourth win of the series.
The Manchester Board of School Committee will meet on May 11, 2026. Here’s a preview of what’s expected to be discussed.
The New Hampshire Fisher Cats (18-10) took both games of a Thursday night doubleheader over the Portland Sea Dogs (13-17) on Thursday night at Delta Dental Park at Hadlock Field. Game one starter Gage Stanifer (W, 1-2) threw his first five-inning start in Double-A with five scoreless innings to help steer a 4-2 win. In Thursday’s second seven-inning game, the Fisher Cats needed 10 innings to settle the sweep over the Sea Dogs with a 7-5 final.
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.
Saturday is the cooler, wetter half of the weekend. Mother’s Day itself looks pleasant and warm, with just a stray shower. Sunday night brings another round of light showers.
A judge issued a $15.5 million judgement against Adam Montgomery in the wrongful death lawsuit brought by the mother of Harmony Montgomery, his 5-year-old daughter he beat to death.
McLaughlin Middle School was placed on a brief “stay in place” while police responded to a report of an “unloaded firearm” found in a fifth-graders backpack.
Last month we were still in wait-and-see mode as far as the impact of rising gas prices on groceries. This month, the waiting is over, at least as far as produce goes.