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Wednesday, July 21, 20210

There comes a time in the life of some parents where they can do to help their kids and help other kids in the community is to run for their local school board. As the final hours of the filing period of this year’s municipal elections here in Manchester withered away, those were the thoughts going through the head of Nick Pigeon. READ MORE

Election filing update: Girard files for Mayor, Aldermanic candidates file in Wards 4, 8, 9, 12

It’s Day 8 of the filing period for the 2021 Municipal Election, here’s a recap of what went down along with a list of who has signed up overall so far. The filing period closes READ MORE

Aldermen tackle ARP funds, sober homes, school charter amendment in string of meetings

Tuesday, July 20, 20211

The Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) held a series of special meetings on Tuesday, taking action on several topics that have cast a large shadow in recent weeks on the Aldermanic docket. READ MORE

Manchester Little League brings back Michael Briggs Tournament

After a five-year hiatus, Little League baseball teams are squaring off again in the annual Michael Briggs Wooden Bat Tournament. READ MORE

Video surveillance of gun incident on Hanover Street leads to several drug-related arrests

The arrest of a city man in connection with a gun incident on Hanover Street last week led to a drug investigation, the arrest yesterday of six other people and the confiscation of more than $6,000 in cash along with crack cocaine and fentanyl. READ MORE

Detectives have hands full with 5 shooting incidents and 6 wounded in 3 days

Monday, July 19, 20210

Six people have suffered gunshot wounds in three separate shootings since Friday and police are investigating two additional incidents of shots being fired in the city in which no one was injured. READ MORE

Dad/social worker/community gardener seeks Ward 10 BOSC spot

Manchester voters will have 153 candidates on the ballot this September

Today was the final day of the filing period for the 2021 Manchester Municipal Election. Here’s a recap of what went down. A total of 153 candidates have officially filed paperwork running for Mayor, the READ MORE

Election Filing Update: Heath, Masse and Marston enter Aldermanic races

It’s Day 9 of the filing period for the 2021 Municipal Election, here’s a recap of what went down along with a list of who has signed up overall so far. The filing period closes on Friday, July 23 at 5 p.m. READ MORE

Celebrating National Hot Dog Day in Style in Manchester New Hampshire

Take a guy that knows everybody by name. Add a cashier with the colorful name Flower who keeps everything moving swiftly and efficiently and set your food cart up in sight of the historic Mill Girl Statute on Commercial Street and that’s where you will find Dube Dogs Tuesdays through Fridays. READ MORE

Live music July 22-25: Who’s playing where in and around Manchester this weekend

Get out there and enjoy some live music this weekend. READ MORE

The force is strong with tap-dancing phenom Aaron Tolson, appearing July 23 & 24 at the Dana Center

Tuesday, July 20, 20210

The force is strong with choreographer/producer/dancer and Manchester native Aaron Tolson. Much like Skywalker’s journey initially seems like a series of coincidences, discernment reveals a set of predetermined steps navigating along a pathway of destiny, so too has Tolson experienced a favorable hand of fate. READ MORE

Getting FED in Portland, part 2: Saltwater Grille – you’re definitely paying for the spectacular view

Sunday, July 25, 20210

We decided to go to Saltwater Grille in South Portland. We did have to take the car but plenty of free parking and only about 15 minutes away from downtown. READ MORE

Restaurants desperate to hire workers as eager diners return

Sunday, July 25, 20210

The days of shuttered doors and empty restaurants that gave way to pandemic precautions of outdoor dining or takeout-only are merely a memory. But as customers race back out to eat, one problem persists: There is not enough staff to serve them. Some restaurants have cut back hours or decided to close certain days of the week because they can’t keep pace with demand. READ MORE

Youth Enrichment Partnership gains national support for collaborative services

Sunday, July 25, 20210

YEP brings together funders, schools, and community organizations to address the complex needs of Manchester’s youth. READ MORE

Grocery Hunt: Going Bananas!

Hello! Welcome to Week 29 of the Grocery Hunt, Manchester Ink Link’s guide to Manchester-area grocery stores. Each week, we ask our readers to give us five specific grocery items and five separate Manchester-area grocery READ MORE

Celebrating National Hot Dog Day in Style in Manchester New Hampshire

Girls at Work hires Manchester native as new Executive Director

Tuesday, July 20, 20210

Girls at Work announced on Tuesday that Susan Champagne has joined the organization as Executive Director. READ MORE

GEAR UP for Success Summer Camp at MCC is in session: 6-week program brings careers in focus

This six-week camp mixes fun activities for students while allowing them to earn high school math and English credits. READ MORE

School district recognized for Project Based Learning work

Manchester School District has been named a national PBL Champion District by PBLWorks, which provides professional development for educational staff on Project Based Learning (PBL). READ MORE

Harrises named as new assistant principal at Memorial High School