Obituaries
Mark E. Riley, 56: Lifelong resident, master plumber, beloved by family
Calling hours are Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm Street, corner of North Street, Manchester. READ MORE
Month: February 2019
News
Smyth Road School’s magic alumni machine: Churning out champs, coaches and victory parades
When your school makes basketball history by simultaneously winning both the boys’ and girls’ citywide championships, a victory parade is in order. READ MORE
Education
Initial $172M school budget lacks millions more for pay hikes, redistricting, maintenance and long-term projects
Manchester School District officials unveiled a preliminary 2020 Manchester School District budget of $172,226,978, which is a 2.3 percent hike over this year’s budget, and meets the city’s tax cap. READ MORE
Police & Fire
Concord Street basement fire due to careless smoking
Quick response by fire crews kept damage to a minimum, fire official says. READ MORE
Events
Finding Refuge: Crossroads Film Series – The Human Flow
Finding Refuge: Crossroads Film and Discussion Series The Human Flow Wednesday, February 27th, 7 PM Red River Theatres 11 S Main St #L1 Concord, NH 03301 Tickets are free for the public, but space is READ MORE
Events
Global Tipping Points with Melinda Negrón-Gonzales: Counter-Terrorism and Human Rights in Turkey
Global Tipping Points A three-part series on today’s global challenges Monday, March 4th, 6 PM-7:15 PM Location: Multi-purpose Room, UNH Manchester, 88 Commercial Street (Pandora Mill), Manchester. Directions & Parking Info Here. (For safety and storm closure READ MORE
Police & Fire
Police investigate stabbing near Pulaski Park
A man was found by police to be suffering from a stab wound to an extremity. READ MORE
Cannabis Corner
House panel recommends passing bill to legalize marijuana use
By a close vote of 10 to 9, the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee gave a thumbs up to House Bill 481 that would legalize the use of marijuana for people aged 21 and older. READ MORE
Business
From NC to NH: Elliot patient goes the distance for infusions
When one first meets Laura Nelson, you’re immediately struck by her enthusiasm and good cheer. And once you engage her in conversation, you almost forget that this meeting is taking place in an infusion suite on the first floor of the Elliot Hospital.
Government
House panel passes bill to make way for new Secure Psychiatric Unit
he House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee passed an amended version of House Bill 726 Thursday that creates an advisory council to assist in the planning and construction of a new forensic psychiatric unit on the grounds of the New Hampshire Hospital. READ MORE
