Articles by Brian Chicoine

Around Town

Who wants to join me in moving Manchester Forward?

Sunday, May 5, 2019 Brian Chicoine 1
My vision for Manchester Forward is that it will be a non-political organization that will help Manchester move forward and become a great place to live and raise a family by helping improve our overall quality of life, (Manchester Forward will not endorse any candidate or position based on political affiliation). The three things that Manchester Forward will focus on, as mentioned earlier, will be celebrate, honor, and advocate. READ MORE
Around Town

With city elections on the horizon, survey says: ‘Decisions are made by those who show up’

Monday, January 14, 2019 Brian Chicoine 0
Everyone has a different experience with their alderman as well as with various elected officials in our city, and the fact is that there are people who do not feel represented, and very well may not be as represented as they could be. But if we get involved and inform ourselves we can better impact our city elections and keep our city moving forward. READ MORE
Forward Focus

Faces of Recovery, Part 2: Eric’s Story

Monday, July 2, 2018 Brian Chicoine 0
The closest that I can come to is imagine holding your breath and screaming at yourself not to take a breath – I mean really scream at yourself not to take a breath and your body is saying to take that breath. It just is, it’s a fight, flight survival instinct – and that’s what happens in active addiction. READ MORE
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Faces of Recovery, Part 1: Adam’s Story

Monday, June 25, 2018 Brian Chicoine 0
This is the first of two articles from an interview that I conducted with two guys in recovery who work at Hope for New Hampshire Recovery in Manchester. This week is Adam’s story, about how he became addicted to opioids and his journey to recovery. READ MORE
Around Town

Why not Manchester?

Wednesday, March 14, 2018 Brian Chicoine 2
Manchester is a great city and everything positive about our home should be showcased to everyone on the outside. Instead of always focusing on the bad we should highlight the good (which far outweighs the negative stuff). Of course, we wouldn’t be the first city to highlight the positive, so let’s show the world why we are great! READ MORE