Holiday
Happy July 4 which, for most of us in Manch, means Happy July 3 memories
I will never forget that night. Or going to the fireworks in a park, not a parking lot, surrounded by… well… everyone. READ MORE
Holiday
Holiday
3 nights of patriotic fireworks at Fisher Cats Stadium for July Fourth holiday
Fireworks are on courtesy of NH Fisher Cats and Atlas Fireworks. There are three nights of fire in the sky to choose from: Thursday July 2; Friday, July 3; Saturday, July 4. Gates Open: 7 p.m. and fireworks Start: 9:30 p.m. READ MORE
Community
Manchester celebrates Juneteenth for the first time
Juneteenth, a mash-up of the words “June” and “Nineteenth,” was celebrated this year in front of the Hopknot on Elm Street. A sizeable crowd, among them Mayor Joyce Craig, gathered in the shade to eat gourmet pretzels, swill drinks and listen to various black activists and community members share their experiences and stories. READ MORE
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A soldier’s story: In memory of Milton ‘Chris’ Christian, ‘Private First Class, totally First Class, all the way’
From 1943 to 1946 Christian served as a machine gunner with the 29th Infantry Division. He doesn’t consider himself a hero, although his collection of medals tells another story – Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, European-African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, Victory Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge 1st Award, Honorable Service Lapel Button, Marksman Badge – ribbons he says he earned simply doing his job, protecting his fellow soldiers. READ MORE
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Memorial Day during pandemic brings live streamed ceremonies, reverse parades and vehicle-only parades
Memorial Day parades and observances were canceled across New Hampshire this year out of the fear the coronavirus would spread at the gatherings. Some communities, however, are forging ahead with socially distanced ceremonies or vehicle-only parades as well as live-streamed speeches and videos. READ MORE
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Memorial Day Ceremony at NH State Veterans Cemetery to be replaced with video tribute
In its place, the Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services in coordination with the NH VFW and NH VFW Auxiliary created a Memorial Day video tribute. A wreath-laying ceremony and speeches were filmed earlier this month at the cemetery. READ MORE
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Last Minute Manchester Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Mother’s Day is this weekend and we’ve got a few places in mind here in Manchester still open where you can get a gift just in case you were too busy or just plain forgot. READ MORE
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Making the most of Cinco de Mayo at Taco Bell
As the sun set on another Cinco de Mayor more than 20 cars were wrapped around Taco Bell on South Willow Street. Celebrating in the time of COVID-19 meant the popular fast-food chain restaurant was the only game in town for those who wanted a Mexican meal. READ MORE
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Share in the Lenten season and celebrate Easter with the Brookside Church
Share in the Lenten Season and celebrate Easter with Brookside Congregational Church. The church will host a season of activities to help us reflect and focus on Jesus before celebrating His resurrection on Easter Sunday. READ MORE
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Jan. 20: Manchester MLK Day Celebration to focus on Poor People’s Campaign
Renewal of the Poor People’s Campaign will be the theme of a panel discussion at the 38th annual Martin Luther King Day Community Celebration, Monday afternoon, January 20, at Temple Adath Yeshurun in Manchester, sponsored by the Martin Luther King Coalition. READ MORE
