February, 2019 | Manchester Ink Link

House backs recreational pot, education funding, safe school zones and an apology

Wednesday, February 27, 2019 Garry Rayno 1

The recreational use of marijuana was given the nod of approval by the House Wednesday as were a series of bills on education funding and one prohibiting firearms in safe school zones. READ MORE

Will it stay or will it go: Should Bible be part of POW/MIA display at VA Hospital?

Wednesday, February 27, 2019 Carol Robidoux 10

Battle lines have been drawn at the Manchester VA Hospital, where a Bible on a table has pitted one veteran against another. It’s a stalemate that could wind up being settled in court, says Mikey Weinstein, Founder and President of Military Freedom From Religion. READ MORE

Kurker’s goals not enough to avoid overtime loss

Wednesday, February 27, 2019 Andrew Sylvia 0

On Wednesday, Manchester Monarchs received their second post-regulation loss in as many weeks, falling 4-3 in overtime to the visiting Worcester Railers. READ MORE

Snow Wed. night is prelude to possible weekend nor’easter

Wednesday, February 27, 2019 Carol Robidoux 0

Get out your shovels, come on, get happy … for those of you who haven’t had enough of winter yet, that is. READ MORE

Dept. of Ed: Study reveals only 25 percent of NH school funding follows the child

Wednesday, February 27, 2019 NH Department of Education 0

Foundation for Excellence in Education student-centered study shows need to focus on learners, promote innovation. READ MORE

March 11: Sunshine Week features New Hampshire Right-to-Know discussion

Wednesday, February 27, 2019 ManchesterInkLink Staff 0

The panel discussion will be held at the Loeb School, 749 East Industrial Park Drive, Manchester, on March 11 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. It is free of charge and open to all. READ MORE

Art Talk with wildlife artist Rosemary Conroy March 3 at LaBelle Winery

Wednesday, February 27, 2019 Carol Robidoux 0

AMHERST, NH – The Gallery at LaBelle Winery, in conjunction with Sullivan Framing & Fine Art Gallery, presents “Wild At Heart,” a collection of recent works by Weare-based artist Rosemary G. Conroy. An artists reception READ MORE

Maintaining His Craft

Wednesday, February 27, 2019 LTC Greg Heilshorn 0

At 31, McCassin has deployed seven times with the NH Air National Guard, with missions to Qatar, Guam, and Morón, Spain. Recently, he returned home from Qatar, where he spent four months working as an aircraft expediter, managing repairs on groups of aircraft. READ MORE

Bar Harbor Bank & Trust offers scholarship for graduating high school seniors

Tuesday, February 26, 2019 Bar Harbor Bank & Trust 0

The scholarship is for income-eligible applicants in New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont who have attended a technical career program as part of their high school curriculum.
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Breaking ground: Tru by Hilton project underway, to open June 2020

Tuesday, February 26, 2019 Pat Grossmith 0

On Tuesday city officials and Florida-based developer Peter Flotz gathered at the site for a ceremonial groundbreaking. READ MORE