February, 2017 | Manchester Ink Link

Intown Manchester fun alert: Find Seamus hiding downtown, win prizes – and bragging rights

Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Carol Robidoux 0

Intown will write rhyming riddles about the leprechaun’s whereabouts and share them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Once Seamus is found, the host business will then award the finder a prize. Clues do require some solving, but are easy enough for anyone to join in on the fun. READ MORE

Manchester woman sentenced to serve 10 years in federal prison for heroin/fentanyl conspiracy

Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Carol Robidoux 0

Jeannette Hardy, who previously had pleaded guilty, also must serve a five-year term of supervised release following her release from prison.

NH tech firm FlowTraq relocating HQ to Dow Street

Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Carol Robidoux 0

The Manchester high-tech ecosystem is expanding to include Lebanon-based FlowTraq, which is renovating a millyard space at 155 Dow St. as its new headquarters. READ MORE

No deal: Sun sets on Old Sol Music Hall’s proposed Amherst Street music venue

Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Carol Robidoux 0

Old Sol Music Hall Executive Director Matt Wilhelm made the announcement Tuesday, adding that they will be regrouping to figure out the way forward for the proposed lively arts venue in downtown Manchester. READ MORE

Police discover more than 2-dozen pot plants growing under living room tent

Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Carol Robidoux 1

Police stopped by the Sterling Avenue residence looking for a wanted man. They were surprised to see more than 25 marijuana plants, a heat lamp and other paraphernalia inside a tent pitched in the living room.

Father charged with second-degree murder in 2016 death of 3-year-old daughter

Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Carol Robidoux 0

Jocarl Bureau, 22, was arrested Feb. 24 by Manchester Police Department and charged with second-degree murder for allegedly recklessly causing the death of his daughter, Jayleah Bureau, 3, on March 15, 2016. READ MORE

Roof fire at Hobby Lobby quickly extinguished

Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Carol Robidoux 0

Damage was estimated at about $5,000. READ MORE

Make some noise at Feb. 28 Studio 550 Open Mic Night

Monday, February 27, 2017 Carol Robidoux 0

The hope is that this will be a “listening room” and foster a community of musicians and performers to share their work, instead of a music backdrop to a bar scene. The evening will be hosted by artist and musician Jyl Dittbenner. READ MORE

Adela Yergeau, 87: An original ‘Manchester maker,’ worked at cigar, shoe factories

Monday, February 27, 2017 Carol Robidoux 0

Adela raised a family and enjoyed being a great-grandmother. In her early years she worked at the 7-20-4 Cigar Factory, Myrna Shoe Company, J.F. McElwain Shoe Company and Allen-Bradley, all in Manchester. Calling hours are March 2 at Lambert Funeral Home. READ MORE

Manchester Makerspace: Where Imaginations Run Wild

Monday, February 27, 2017 Carol Robidoux 0

The Makers Space on Granite Street opens its doors to everyone on Monday nights from 6-8 p.m. Take a tour, see what’s new, eat come snacks, claim your own creative space and become a maker. READ MORE