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Advocates warn of child abuse increase during stay at Home orders

Thursday, April 2, 2020 Donna Moxley 0

On Tuesday, advocates working on behalf of New Hampshire’s children pitched staffing a new “warmline” for families struggling to keep it together during the COVID-19 crisis. On Wednesday, Gov. John Sununu announced the new service in his daily press conference. READ MORE

NHLC and E.J Gallo Winery donate to New Hampshire Food Bank

Thursday, April 2, 2020 Press Release 0

The New Hampshire Liquor Commission (NHLC) teamed up with E. & J. Gallo Winery to raise more than $35,000 for the New Hampshire Food Bank. READ MORE

Report: COVID-19 to peak in New Hampshire April 17, according to data projection

Thursday, April 2, 2020 Carol Robidoux 0

Based on IHME projections, the coronavirus crisis will peak in New Hampshire around April 24, with about 1,027 people in the hospital and 10 people dying every day, according to the independent global health research center conducted from the University of Washington. READ MORE

Reminder: Parks and recreational courts closed as a matter of public safety during COVID-19

Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Manchester NH Police Department 0

We ask that Manchester residents take the social distancing recommendations seriously and stay at home as much as possible. READ MORE

Andrew Yang wants to give you a micro-grant through his nonprofit Humanity Forward fund

Tuesday, March 31, 2020 Andrew Sylvia 0

Andrew Yang is still working toward a universal basic income initiative. In the meantime, his nonprofit Humanity Forward is providing help to those in desperate financial need. READ MORE

First-responders give beloved local hero an escort for next leg of his journey

Tuesday, March 31, 2020 Jeffrey Hastings 0

Peter Fleming, longtime advocate for disability rights, gets a special escort from those who admire and respect him. READ MORE

Homeless woman who spent time at shelter hospitalized after positive COVID-19 test

Tuesday, March 31, 2020 Winter Trabex 0

On Sunday, March 29, she went to the Catholic Medical Center. She’d had difficulty breathing for a few days. She had even gone three weeks previous to this, but was escorted outside as she showed none of the normal symptoms. She believes she may have had the coronavirus the whole time. As someone in a wheelchair, she did not go anywhere else or do anything. She was at New Horizons the entire time, dating back to last fall. READ MORE