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Teen driver in fatal Rindge Tesla crash pleads guilty; mother of victim chooses ‘grace and forgiveness’

Wednesday, July 8, 2020 Damien Fisher 0

Travis Olson was sentenced to serve one year in the Cheshire House of Corrections, deferred for one year. During that time, Olson is to remain on good behavior, not be charged with any new motor vehicle infractions, and complete 100 hours of community service. Olson will additionally have his driver’s license suspended for 30 days. READ MORE

July 8 NH DHHS COVID-19 update: 20 new positive results with 5 in Manchester; 2 deaths reported

Wednesday, July 8, 2020 NH Department of Health and Human Services 0

There have now been 5,952 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in New Hampshire. READ MORE

Aldermen approve use of parking spots for seating at Elm Street restaurants

Wednesday, July 8, 2020 Andrew Sylvia 0

After the weekend of July 18 and 19, Elm Street is going to look a little different, at least for a few months. READ MORE

Mayor breaks tie on middle school bond impasse, Prout Park pickleball bond tabled

Wednesday, July 8, 2020 Andrew Sylvia 0

On Tuesday night, an attempt to halt a bond resolution for $1.3 million toward construction at McLaughlin and Hillside Middle Schools failed and will now layover for a vote on final enrollment during the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen’s August meeting. READ MORE

Police chief asks schools to pay for crossing guards moving forward

Wednesday, July 8, 2020 Andrew Sylvia 0

On Tuesday night, the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a letter proposed by Manchester Police Department Chief Carlo Capano asking the Manchester School District to take full responsibility for school crossing guards. READ MORE

Hospitals, eateries, media, relatives of elected officials get forgivable loans in NH

Wednesday, July 8, 2020 Carol Robidoux 0

Hospitals, construction companies, media outlets, car dealerships, private schools, nonprofits, restaurants and enterprises owned by relatives of elected officials were among 23,500 recipients of forgivable loans in New Hampshire through the federal Payroll Protection Program. READ MORE

City of Manchester Health Department: Weekly water sample results for July 6

Wednesday, July 8, 2020 Manchester Health Department 0

Water samples taken this week at the Merrimack River/Fisher Cats ramp showed elevated levels of E.coli. READ MORE

City receives CARES Act funding, Aldermen discuss Amoskeag camp

Tuesday, July 7, 2020 Andrew Sylvia 2

On Tuesday night, the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to accept $3.39 million in grant funding to assist low to moderate-income Manchester residents, small businesses and non-profit organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. READ MORE

Sununu to greet Trump, but skip July 11 Portsmouth rally

Tuesday, July 7, 2020 Paula Tracy and Catherine McLaughlin 0

Dr. Benjamin Chan, state epidemiologist, and Lori Shibinette, commissioner of the state Department of Health and Human Services, said the state is in a relatively good spot with 19 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, three new hospitalizations and two deaths, both residents of long-term care facilities. READ MORE

July 7 DHHS COVID-19 update: 19 new positive cases with 7 in Manchester; 2 deaths reported

Tuesday, July 7, 2020 NH Department of Health and Human Services 0

There have now been 5,932 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in New Hampshire. READ MORE