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Pedals & Pathways: Happy Hour Hustle, Tour de NH, Bike to Work Day + more

Thursday, May 2, 2024 0

Hello Manchester! Welcome back to a recurring column about navigating our lovely city on foot, scooter, bicycle, etc. This time of year it feels so wonderful to be out in the sun with a breeze in your hair. For most of us, the exercise is a welcome bonus. So let’s get into it! READ MORE

Hillside Middle School Jazz Band photo by Keith Spiro

A gorgeous night of jazz and Manchester music

Thursday, May 2, 2024 0

International Jazz Day was the backdrop for a Night of Jazz fundraiser for Manchester Jazz Band Music Programs. The program, held at The Rex Theatre connected a community of music lovers. READ MORE

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May 2-5 Weekly Entertainment Report: Lively arts, music, shows in and around Manchester

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 0

Of course the Greek root of music is the word for Zeus’ daughters, the muses, goddesses of the arts and sciences. Get out there and amuse yourself. READ MORE

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Man arrested in April 21 mall parking lot shooting incident, ‘not random’ police say

Monday, April 29, 2024 0

An 18-year-old Manchester man has been charged with reckless conduct following his arrest related to a shooting incident last week at the Mall of New Hampshire. READ MORE

Victim identified in April 25 fire

Friday, April 26, 2024 0

New Hampshire State Fire Marshal Sean P. Toomey, Fire Chief Ryan Cashin, and Police Chief Allen Aldenberg issued a joint statement on Friday morning regarding the Thursday night fire investigation. READ MORE

1 person dead after late-night apartment fire, many displaced including pets

Friday, April 26, 2024 0

Fire officials report one person has died and another was transported from the scene of a late-night fire that displaced dozens of people and pets. READ MORE

Taco tourists learn more on upcoming zoning ordinance changes

Friday, May 3, 2024 0

As thousands of people walked up and down Elm Street enjoying their tacos, the Manchester Planning and Community Development Department sought to provide awareness about upcoming proposed overhaul to the city’s zoning ordinances. READ MORE

Ruais announces Ward 12 town meeting for May 9

Friday, May 3, 2024 0

The Office of Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais announced on Friday that Ruais will be holding a Ward 12 town hall meeting on Thursday, May 9 at Northwest Elementary School. READ MORE

Planning board appears positive on proposed housing

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 0

A set of upcoming additions to the city’s residential landscape appear poised to get the green light after their public hearings at the Manchester Planning Board on Wednesday night. READ MORE

Legally required expense records still missing for several current, former NH officials

Saturday, May 4, 2024 0

The Attorney General’s Office was non-committal this past Tuesday in response to questions on whether it is investigating potential violations of the statute or whether it has ever done so. READ MORE

West High Senior Receives $40k Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship

Friday, May 3, 2024 0

Vick Mahindru, a senior at West High School, has been named an Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship recipient and will receive up to $40,000 to pursue computer science, engineering or related degrees at the college or university of their choice. READ MORE

Taco tourists learn more on upcoming zoning ordinance changes

Friday, May 3, 2024 0

Enter our inaugural Lilac Tour & Contest today!

Saturday, May 4, 2024 0

We are launching an inaugural Ink Link Lilac Tour & Contest. We want those of you who love lilacs and nurture them in your garden to add them to our list which we will map so that people who love lilacs can drive by and see them. But even more than that, we want to decide who has the best lilacs in the city, so there is also a contest. READ MORE

Got Bats? Participate in the New Hampshire Bat Counts Project

Friday, May 3, 2024 0

Wildlife biologists need help from volunteers who have bats in their barn or other outbuilding to conduct bat counts this summer as part of the New Hampshire Bat Counts project to help monitor bat colonies in the Granite State. It’s easy to participate, and volunteers are asked to conduct at least one count in June and one count in July. READ MORE

‘Largest taco tour in the world’ brings 20K foodies to downtown Manchester

Friday, May 3, 2024 0

Another successful Taco Tour on the books for 2024. READ MORE

West High Senior Receives $40k Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship

Friday, May 3, 2024 0

May 4: Granite Gambit Chess Festival at Memorial High School

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 0

The Granite Gambit Chess Festival is designed to connect chess to the classroom and help develop children’s critical thinking. The upcoming event is sponsored by Chess in Education-US, in partnership with the New Hampshire Department of Education and the NH Chess Association. READ MORE

Goffs Falls teacher honored with ‘Excellence in STEM’ award

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 0

Kerstin Dumas, literacy specialist and robotics coach at Goffs Falls Elementary School, was honored on Tuesday with an Excellence in STEM Award. Dumas was selected from a pool of nominees from 25 schools across the state. READ MORE

NH is alone in New England, after Maine expands gun purchase background checks

Sunday, April 28, 2024 1

People who buy guns in Maine through a private sale that is publicly advertised will be subject to a background check under new legislation signed by Gov. Janet Mills Friday, one day after the six-month anniversary of a mass shooting in the state that killed 18. READ MORE

Pembroke City Limits: Creating a community space for music, art, good food and good vibes

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 1

With business partner Eric Klesper, of New Boston, who will handle the books and business management—as well as working some bartending shifts— and the culinary talents of Kelley-Sue LeBlanc (aka KSL) owner of The Sleazy Vegan catering and food truck, Azevedo is opening Pembroke City Limits, a restaurant and tavern in the historic mills of Suncook Village. READ MORE