Civics
Splash Pad update: Looking like mid-August for the big reveal
Progress is being made on the city’s Splash Pad. We’ll keep you posted. READ MORE
Month: July 2016
Civics
With the mild winter of 2016 behind us, where does the snow-budget surplus go?
Last season’s mild winter created some budget surpluses here in Manchester, as well as for the state Department of Transportation. So where does all the “extra” money go? READ MORE
Civics
Merrimack man sought in early-morning assault with baseball bat
Just hours after a baseball bat attack left three injured, police issued an arrest warrant for Robert Russell of Merrimack. READ MORE
Civics
Corrections officers ‘unaware’ shackled inmate had escaped
Prison guards didn’t know the man who tried to steal two cars while still dressed in his prison jumpsuit and shackles had slipped away by hiding behind an elevator, according to court documents. READ MORE
The Arts
Ain’t no mountain high enough to keep Dan Szczesny from new book project
Travel writer Dan Szczesny has launched an IndieGoGo campaign through New Hampshire book publisher Hobblebush Books to support his latest endeavor – spending a year participating in Mount Washington’s many happenings, and then putting it all together in one, insightful tome. READ MORE
Civics
3 attacked on West Side porch by man with baseball bat not random act, police say
A man was attacked by a masked assailant with a baseball bat, and a woman and teen were injured when they tried to intervene, police say. READ MORE
Better Than Ever
No to “Smarty Pants”: A Defense of Humility
In my field, I have some pretty good experiences, but some of that is from what did not work. From my good-fortune education opportunities, I’ve retained some knowledge and skills, but they, too, have a shelf life. I work with some real smart people, but they can only go so far making me look and sound like I have all the answers.
Featured News
New hotline for homeless referral services starts Aug. 1
The hotline will help connect people in need to the proper services, streamlining the process for the homeless. READ MORE
Civics
Still shackled, jail escapee caught trying to steal cars
Kevin Gearhart, who escaped from Valley Street Jail, was arrested after he was spotted, still shackled and in his orange prison jumpsuit, trying to steal a car. READ MORE
Civics
Man faces multiple charges after allegedly trying to steal items from a car
Pablo Rodriguez led police on a foot chase before he was apprehended and charged with multiple offenses on July 27. READ MORE
