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Distant Dome: More transparency is needed, Governor

Sunday, December 20, 2020 0

As the mega snow slowly pulled out of the Gulf of Maine Thursday afternoon, Gov. Chris Sununu held his weekly news conference to bring the media and the public up to date on the COVID-19 pandemic that has the state in a vice gripe with soaring new cases, emergency rooms and Intensive Care Units filing with patients and record numbers of deaths. READ MORE

Former NH GOP Chair announces she is no longer a Republican

Thursday, December 17, 2020 0

On Thursday, former N.H. GOP Chair and Congressional Candidate Jennifer Horn announced in a USA Today Op/Ed piece that she is no longer a member of the Republican Party. READ MORE

Social media comments anger GOP’s Speaker Pro Tem as she recovers from COVID-19

Sunday, December 13, 2020 0

House Speaker Pro Tem Kimberly Rice of Hudson said she is tired of being attacked on social media as some kind of horrible person for coming down with COVID-19 and for being a Republican. READ MORE

Cybercrime investigation leads to arrest of city man, 72, for possession of child sexual abuse images

Tuesday, December 22, 2020 0

This arrest was the result of a months-long joint investigation by the Manchester Police Department’s Cybercrime Unit and the New Hampshire Internet Crimes Against Children (NH ICAC) Task Force. READ MORE

Man, 65, dead following early-morning Maple Street crash

Saturday, December 19, 2020 0

Police say it appears the victim may have suffered a medical emergency while driving. READ MORE

Manchester Fire Department reports 21 positive COVID cases among the ranks, command says it’s manageable

Friday, December 18, 2020 0

Earlier this week, the Manchester Fire Department had the most positive cases of COVID-19 at any given time since the start of the pandemic, but Assistant Chief Andy Parent said it has not negatively impacted staffing and they’re now on the downswing. READ MORE

Dec. 21: Public invited to online Q&A around homelessness and the city’s winter sheltering plan

Friday, December 18, 2020 0

Residents can tune in live Monday at 10:15 via Mayor Craig’s Facebook page. READ MORE

BOSC Finance and Facilities Committee voices concerns over draft study

Thursday, December 17, 2020 0

In the three-and-a-half hour special meeting, committee members peppered representatives from MGT consulting group on a draft report (see below) recommending the closure of four elementary schools, the merger of two other elementary schools, the construction of a brand-new elementary school and an early-age learning center and the renovation of two high schools. READ MORE

Snow Emergency declared Dec. 17 for city: No on-street overnight parking

Thursday, December 17, 2020 0

Any vehicle parked on the streets will be towed and impounded. Vehicles parked in the downtown district are not subject to towing until after 1 a.m. Look for the blinking strobe lights placed at various intersections throughout the City or call the Highway Department at 603-624-6444 with any questions READ MORE

GAME ON: Check out cloud-based Google Stadia and play games for FREE!

Sunday, December 20, 2020 0

Google Stadia is a cloud gaming service developed and operated by Google. Most games are free but like most cloud-based services these days, there is a paid option for more access to the app. READ MORE

Pandemic gives Manchester man a chance to follow his musical dream

Friday, December 18, 2020 0

Before the pandemic, Manchester resident Kevin Horan worked at a printing company, playing with a band from Rhode Island on the side. However, the pandemic shut things down and provided an opportunity to reflect on his passion. READ MORE

The 2020 fiction awards rigged … against me!

Wednesday, December 16, 2020 0

The fake news media is refusing to report that my book, “Fly Like The Seagull,” actually won both awards — and many other really huge awards that most people have never heard of because they’re only awarded to people with big brains — but all of the votes that many great people on the selection committees cast for me were tossed out or ignored. READ MORE

Eversource Holiday Gift Giving program delivers cheer to seniors in isolation

Wednesday, December 23, 2020 0

More than 100 Eversource employees participated this year, fulfilling the holiday wishes of 266 elderly neighbors who have been especially impacted by the pandemic. In addition to providing comforts and necessities during this challenging and uncertain time for the state’s most vulnerable residents, the gifts are a warm reminder that they’re being thought of. READ MORE

Brew News Mashup: Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, these brews will satisfy your sweet tooth

Monday, December 21, 2020 0

You’ll need to check for cavities after sampling this year’s pre-Christmas lineup of sweet decadent beers. A fudge-covered graham cracker imperial stout, a s’mores-inspired stout, fruity beers made with oranges and raspberries and a rye-barrel-aged barleywine are just some of the many ways to keep you warm by the yule log. READ MORE

Feeling a little lost? Volunteer opportunities – virtual and real-time – to help you reconnect with your life

Monday, December 21, 2020 0

The good news is that climbing out of your personal bubble of isolation is possible just by redirecting your energy toward service and connecting with others through volunteerism. READ MORE

A vigil for 27 who died while homeless, and an update on addition of shelter beds at New Horizons

Monday, December 21, 2020 0

On Monday, city officials and those who work daily with the homeless gathered at the New Horizons/Families in Transition Shelter, 199 Manchester St., to remember these individuals on the 30th anniversary of the National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day. READ MORE

Need exceeds even the largest-ever ‘Tower of Toys’ to date, as organizers look for more donations, toys

Friday, December 18, 2020 0

Businesses behind the “Tower of Toys,” an annual event where those in need can select Christmas presents for children in their family without having to fill out an application of financial need, anticipated more people would be seeking help this year than in years past. What they didn’t envision, however, is the real possibility that they will run out of gifts by Saturday, on the second day of a selection process that was to take five days. READ MORE

On Wednesday, Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) announced that tuition for all campus-based programs will be set at either $15,000 or $10,000 per year beginning in the Fall of 2021, a 50 percent reduction from current rates. READ MORE

City committee hear updates on facilities study, school budget projection shortfall

Tuesday, December 15, 2020 0

Members of the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) and the Manchester Board of School Committee (BOSC) gathered on Tuesday for a pair of committee hearings on a pair of timely Manchester School District topics. READ MORE

The State We’re In: Coping with Depression

Sunday, December 20, 2020 0

‘Tis the season for feeling happy and sad for so many. In this must-watch episode of The State We’re In from NH Public TV, we learn what people can do to help themselves and others to cope this holiday season. Plus, meet the Kid Governor who has a plan for addressing childhood depression. READ MORE

Motorist arrested in Dec. 9 Londonderry crash caused by ice that dislodged from his truck

Sunday, December 20, 2020 0

A reminder from Londonderry police that not clearing vehicles of ice and snow before driving can have dire consequences. READ MORE

Concord church repurposed into homeless shelter

Saturday, December 19, 2020 0

The Concord Coalition to End Homelessness is repurposing a historic church on Main Street into an emergency winter shelter and resource center. READ MORE

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