Civics
‘Distracted driving’ hands-free cell phone law kicks in July 1
New law prohibits cell phone use while driving as of July 1. READ MORE
Month: June 2015
Civics
Bank robber pleads guilty, faces 60 years maximum sentence
According to court documents and statements made in court, Whinnem robbed a gas station convenience store at knife point in Manchester November 16, 2014. Two days later, while apparently unarmed, Whinnem robbed a bank in Manchester by passing a demand note to the teller. Two days after that, he robbed another bank, this time in Dover, also while unarmed and by passing a demand note to the teller. READ MORE
Featured News
Walking for Wellness: Stop Heroin Walk July 18
MANCHESTER, NH – Walking for Wellness: Stop Heroin is a walk happening July 18 in Manchester, organized by Crystal Bissonnette. It is dedicated to heroin prevention and education in communities around the country. Walkers will meet on READ MORE
Civics
City man pleads guilty to January bank robbery, faces maximum of 20 years in prison
Matthew Ireland robbed TD Bank in January. READ MORE
Millyard Museum Musings
Where have all the American-made shoes gone? MHT was once heart and sole of shoe country
At the risk of mixing a metaphor, American shoes are as rare as steak tartare. They’re harder to find than the sunken city of Atlantis, a situation that was unfathomable (sorry) in Manchester as recently as 20 years ago. READ MORE
Featured News
Shooting leads police to $2.2M heroin bust, major drug manufacturing operation in Mass.
The Manchester shooting began a domino effect that led authorities to a drug manufacturing operation in Lawrence, Mass. READ MORE
Civics
Citing $9M shortfall, University System of NH calls for 2.75% tuition hike
Trustees will bridge the $9M funding gap with budget cuts and a tuition hike. READ MORE
Civics
Gov. signs bill to establish committee to study private/public rail partnership
Bi-partisan bill will look at ways to move forward with rail using a private/public partnership. READ MORE
Sports
Will you be one of 2 lucky high bidders? 2015 NH moose hunt permit auction now open
Early bird high bidder gets to hunt the moose. READ MORE
Civics
Changing of the guard at MPD: Hail to the (new) chiefs
“He’s a great warrior he’s a great servant and he’s someone who respects every individual,” Mayor Ted Gatsas said of newly sworn Chief Nick Willard. READ MORE
