January, 2017 | Manchester Ink Link

Red Cross names 2017 Everyday Heroes Award recipients

Tuesday, January 31, 2017 Carol Robidoux 0

The New Hampshire and Vermont Region of the American Red Cross and Unitil are once again honoring heroes in New Hampshire by celebrating “everyday people” and the heroic things they do in our community. The Everyday Heroes Awards are celebrated all over the country at which the American Red Cross honors people who personify our mission of service and help in local communities. To celebrate 100 Years of Service in New Hampshire, the American Red Cross will honor local heroes at the 2017 Everyday Heroes Awards on March 1, 2017. READ MORE

Snow Emergency tonight 10 p.m. – 6 a.m. That means no parking on city streets

Tuesday, January 31, 2017 Carol Robidoux 0

The Public Works Director is declaring a Snow Emergency that will be in effect from 10 p.m. Tuesday, January 31, 2017, until 6 a.m. Wednesday, February 1. Any vehicle parked on the streets will be towed and impounded. READ MORE

Feb. 3 Digital Equity Summit aims to bridge NH’s economic digital divide

Tuesday, January 31, 2017 Carol Robidoux 0

“New Hampshire is the first state in the nation to mobilize local assets in the education, banking, political, business and workforce communities to create a workable and affordable plan to support systemic digital equity,” says Robert McLaughlin, of New England College. READ MORE

Man arrested for attempted robbery may be linked to several recent convenience store robberies

Tuesday, January 31, 2017 Carol Robidoux 0

Police arrested Joshua Gagne, 18, no fixed address. He was charged with armed robbery (attempt) and resisting arrest/detention detectives are currently working on the recent West Side robberies to determine if Gagne is connected to any of the previous seven robberies. READ MORE

Ayotte elected to serve on Easterseals NH Veterans Count Exec Committee

Monday, January 30, 2017 Carol Robidoux 0

“Kelly has been a tremendous advocate and supporter of Veterans Count as a United States Senator,” said Easterseals NH President & CEO Larry Gammon. “We are so privileged and honored to have Kelly join our executive committee and continue working on behalf of our veterans, service members, and their families.” READ MORE

2 arrested with NH/Mass. connections in largest heroin bust in Maine history, feds say

Monday, January 30, 2017 Carol Robidoux 0

Maine, Massachusetts and NH – drugs, cash, weapons seized after lengthy federal drug investigation. READ MORE

Mayor supports border control, but ‘concerned with haste’ of Trump’s Executive Orders

Monday, January 30, 2017 Carol Robidoux 0

“I am concerned with the haste in which this order was implemented and the resulting chaos and confusion. Individuals who are here legally should be able to travel to and from the United States legally no matter where they are from. These individuals have rights that need to be respected and should not be discriminated against under any circumstance.
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NH AG releases statement on Trump Executive Orders pertaining to refugees and immigrants

Monday, January 30, 2017 Carol Robidoux 0

“The safety and security of our citizens is the most important function of our government, both State and Federal. That function, however, must always be implemented in a manner that respects our State and Federal constitutional rights. President Trump’s Executive Order restricting certain immigrants violates those rights and violates principles that are fundamental to our democracy.” READ MORE

Man charged with sexual assault for using heroin to lure minor, police say

Monday, January 30, 2017 Carol Robidoux 0

Detective Brian Attardo of the Manchester Police Juvenile Unit met with the victim’s mother (the victim was a juvenile at the time of the incidents) in March of 2016. The now 18-year-old victim told her mother that Richard Lamarche had engaged in sexual activity with her while providing her with heroin during the past three years. READ MORE

Two weekend reports of gunfire, one on the West Side, the other on Concord Street

Monday, January 30, 2017 Carol Robidoux 0

Two gunshot calls were reported over the weekend. first call, on the West Side, was cleared, but police are actively investigating the second incident. READ MORE