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You have to wonder what motivates some people to run for the House. Do they want to make the state better, to represent their constituents or to impede the legislative process believing no government is better than what exists? READ MORE

NH GOP celebrates new office, Lewandowski’s birthday while drawing contrasts to Democrats

The New Hampshire Republican Party celebrated the birthday of former Trump campaign manager and New Hampshire resident Corey Lewandoski as the christened the opening of their ninth office in the Granite State. READ MORE

Trump attacked on senior healthcare during Democratic roundtable

New Hampshire Democrats held an online roundtable to discuss how they believe Donald Trump would harm healthcare for senior citizens if he is re-elected. READ MORE

Hot mess: Garbage truck driver dumps load on Melrose Street after realizing trash inside truck on fire

Quick-thinking by a Department of Public Works trash truck driver helped save a city trash truck Thursday after he noticed the contents of the truck were on fire. READ MORE

Alleged burglar found hiding out inside Cherry Avenue apartment

A woman called police to say they heard suspicious noises inside their apartment. READ MORE

Psych tests for new cops could catch personality issues including bias, but is used inconsistently

Testing methods and results can vary significantly from one police department to another and from one clinician to another, even within the state, despite the fact that the IACP provides standard guidance for psych testing for police applicants. And until a new law which took effect this summer, not all officers in New Hampshire were tested. READ MORE

Local poll workers plead with state to adjust absentee process before November

Looking ahead to November, some New Hampshire poll workers are warning that delays are in store if the state doesn’t grant them more leeway in processing absentee ballots before Election Day. READ MORE

Pappas co-sponsoring legislation to aid to return FEMA assistance to Manchester schools

On Thursday, Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH) announced that he has co-sponsored legislation that would reverse a recent decision by FEMA to halt reimbursements for personal protective equipment (PPE) and other COVID-related responses by local governments for public schools such as the Manchester School District, as well as other local government entities. READ MORE

Sununu rebuffs BOSC letter seeking more funding support for city schools

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A letter sent to New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu earlier this month from the Manchester Board of School Committee (BOSC) has gotten a response. It just isn’t the response the BOSC might have hoped for. READ MORE

Oct. 5: Women, Faith and Art: an exhibition by Interfaith Women of NH at Currier Museum of Art

Interfaith Women of New Hampshire invites you to “Women, Faith and Art,” a private viewing of select sacred art from the collection of the Currier Museum of Art on October 5, 2020. READ MORE

Poets on the Loose: Round 2, dialogue in a diner

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Round 2 of “Poets on the Loose” is upon us and lordy, after “Mermaid on the Rocks” sent us all scurrying about looking for our little blue pills last week with her “oh so steamy” poem, now we must cleanse our libidos and peek into a private conversation. READ MORE

‘Island in the Sun’: A controversial film for its time, with scandal, secrets and tropical splendor

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The 20th Century Fox film, “Island in the Sun” (1957), was produced by Darryl F. Zanuck and directed by Robert Rossen, based on the novel of the same name by Alec Waugh, starring Harry Belafonte, James Mason, Dorothy Dandridge, and Dame Joan Collins. It was one of the most racially controversial films shown in Hollywood for its historical timeframe. READ MORE

Trials begin for COVID-19 plasma treatment

Researchers at two of the state’s largest hospitals are studying the use of antibody-rich plasma from people who have recovered from COVID-19 to determine if it’s effective in treating patients who are fighting the virus. READ MORE

YWCA hits the century mark September 20: Celebrating 100 years of service to the community

While still headquartered in Manchester, in recent years the YW has expanded its reach statewide, rebranding as YWCA New Hampshire. Under that banner it continues the important work it began 100 years ago, with a renewed and highly relevant mission Eliminating Racism, Empowering Women. READ MORE

Manchester resident named Young Entrepreneur of the Year by Stay Work Play NH

The award came as part of the of the 2020 Rising Stars Awards, conducted in partnership with New Hampshire Public Radio. READ MORE

Oct. 6: Aviation Museum to hold volunteer open house

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Find out how you can help a museum/educational center make a difference, and have fun doing it
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Moment of unity during vigil for Ruth Bader Ginsberg at Manchester courthouse

It felt right, gathering together outside the county courthouse, to pay tribute to the woman who had in her lifetime and service as a Supreme Court Justice fought for gender equality and women’s rights. READ MORE

Roses are red – and white – at Pulaski Park in honor of war hero’s Polish heritage thanks to garden club donation

It seems only fitting that from his perch atop a bronze horse Revolutionary War hero Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski will have the best view of more than two-dozen Knock-Out rose bushes, freshly planted on Saturday morning alongside his monument by a dedicated group of volunteers in the city park that bears his name. READ MORE

MSD Update 9/18: Patience requested for remote learning

In this message: COVID-19 cases: Our weekly update of total cases in the district Technology issues: We ask for your patience in remote learning Meals for remote learners: We are expanding hours that meals are READ MORE

Pappas co-sponsoring legislation to aid to return FEMA assistance to Manchester schools

Sununu rebuffs BOSC letter seeking more funding support for city schools

Totally tubular Teddy churns some big waves at Hampton Beach, with more to come

Surf was up at at Hampton Beach Sunday thanks to Hurricane Teddy. READ MORE

Red Cross puts call out for NH volunteers needed to assist with hurricane, wildfire survivors

For the past several weeks, the Red Cross has been helping tens of thousands of people whose lives have been uprooted by the Midwest Derecho, the relentless wildfires in the West, Hurricane Laura and catastrophic flooding caused by Hurricane Sally. READ MORE

Prison investigates unattended death after inmate found in his cell