Civics
Free coffee and conversation Oct 27: Meet your candidates at Jupiter Hall
Stop by for some face time with those who wish to represent you, and bring your questions. READ MORE
News
Civics
Televised mayoral debate set for Oct. 29 on WMUR
Watch Mayor Ted Gatsas and candidate Joyce Craig on the issues during a WMUR debate Sunday. READ MORE
Featured News
Fish & Game searching for missing Manchester hiker in White Mountains
Randy Willett had planned an extended hike over four days, much of which was in the Pemigewasset Wilderness of the White Mountain National Forest. READ MORE
Featured News
Businesses on board: Chamber coalition shows solidarity for full-day kindergarten
Chamber President and CEO Michael Skelton spoke on behalf of six chambers – Greater Manchester, Greater Derry/Londonderry, Dover, Greater Keene, Nashua and Salem, which he noted represents thousands of companies and tens of thousands of employees, showing how broad the coalition of support is for the initiative.
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Featured News
Driver identified in fatal crash at Bedford Tolls
Initial investigation points to speed, but police continue to seek information from the public in piecing together this tragic accident. READ MORE
Civics
One dead in high-speed crash at Bedford Tolls
At approximately 6:30 p.m. on April 30, a grey Saab traveling south on the Everett Turnpike struck the toll booth, flipping over several times and ejecting the driver. READ MORE
Featured News
Burglar caught with victim’s laptop, car key, phone and wallet
A 17-year-old called police when he heard someone trying to break into his Dubuque Street apartment Saturday afternoon. READ MORE
Business
Sneak Preview: Finishing touches underway as Chunky’s prepares for opening day
In just about three weeks, Chunky’s Cinema Pub will open its doors on Huse Road, bringing first-run movies back to Manchester after several years of theater drought in the Queen City. READ MORE
Business
New downtown bar, military equipment repair depot in Hooksett, and more
A new downtown bar, a 27,000-square-foot National Guard maintenance depot in Hooksett and a building sale on Granite Street. READ MORE
Culture
Bees Deluxe brings the blues to Portsmouth for Mothers’ Day
The British/American acid blues band, Bees Deluxe, live debut appearance at The Press Room for a Mothers’ Day Brunch of modern blues. READ MORE
NH Fisher Cats
Sosa Homers in Friday Loss
The New Hampshire Fisher Cats (7-6) couldn’t survive another late-game surge from the Portland Sea Dogs (7-4), falling 3-2 Friday night at Hadlock Field. New Hampshire designated hitter Andres Sosa crushed his first home run of the season to tie Friday’s game in the top of the fourth inning. READ MORE
Community
Animal Rights group excluded from New Hampshire wildlife Event following dispute
After over six years of participation, the New Hampshire Animal Rights League (NHARL) was not invited back to this year’s Discover Wild New Hampshire Day, Saturday, April 20, following a decision by the event organizers at the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. READ MORE
Sports
New Hampshire on losing end of shutout
The New Hampshire Fisher Cats (7-5) couldn’t keep the pace of the Portland Sea Dogs (6-4) at Hadlock Field Thursday afternoon, falling 3-0. Fisher Cats starter Michael Dominguez struck out nine batters and allowed three hits in his five scoreless innings. READ MORE
Rick Gordon's Weather Corner
Saturday’s weather: Morning showers make way to afternoon sun, high of 61
Today a cold front will bring a period of showers this morning. Gradual partial clearing and pleasant temperatures are in store for later this afternoon with highs in the low 60s.. READ MORE
Civics
Application deadline extended to April 30 for NH’s largest student journalism award
The Brodsky Prize was established seven years ago by the late Jeffrey Brodsky and his father, Howard, to encourage innovation by student journalists. The $5,000 prize is open to all high school students attending public, charter, or parochial schools in New Hampshire. READ MORE
Civics
Pending sale of 20-acre tract – on the market since 2023 – came as a surprise to some
The pending $2 million sale of Manchester Water Works-owned property abutting Currier Hill came as a surprise to some when it came up at an aldermanic committee meeting last Monday but the 20+ acres tract has been up for sale since last August. READ MORE
Civics
A brief review of incarceration data in New Hampshire
Despite its small size, New Hampshire has one federal prison, three state prisons, and ten county jails – one in each Granite State county. The sole Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in New Hampshire is a medium security facility for male offenders, located in Berlin. The state prisons are distributed between Berlin – with the Northern New Hampshire Correctional Facility, and Concord – with the New Hampshire State Prison for Men and the New Hampshire Correctional Facility for Women. READ MORE
Civics
Memorial High School announces Q3 honor roll
More than 600 Memorial students recognized for academic achievement for the third-quarter. READ MORE
Civics
Get hired: City seeking Director of Homeless Initiatives
Following the resignation last week of Adrienne Beloin, the city’s Director of Housing Stability, the city has posted a similar job with a broad description and qualifications: Director of Homeless Initiatives. READ MORE
