Tag Archives: Manchester
Invitation from 40DFL Manchester for October 13, 2017
I’m happy to pass to you this message from Sheila of the Manchester, New Hampshire 40 Days for Life campaign. While this particular observance is addressed to Catholic participants, all 40DFL activities are as always open to all who share the … Continue reading
Crybaby Candidates and the Mentality of Self-Importance
On October 5th, I reported on a candidate forum organized and advertised by Ward 6 school board candidate John DiPietro. Having read his press release and visited the Facebook event post he published, it was clear that this was an open invitation to any … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Local NH Politics
Tagged Frank Edelblut, John DiPietro, Manchester, Rich Girard
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(Another?) Revolutionary educational concept taking hold in NH classrooms
MANCHESTER, N.H. —Supporters are calling the “mastery” concept a revolution in education, and it’s taking hold in New Hampshire. Teachers at Parker-Varney School noticed something remarkable when students returned to the classroom after summer break. | More…
Manchester Man Sentenced For Fentanyl Trafficking
Concord, N.H.— Acting United States Attorney John J. Farley announced that Michael J. Soto-Hernandez, 26, a/k/a “Quajo,” previously of Manchester, New Hampshire, was sentenced on Tuesday to 40 months in federal prison for distributing fentanyl in Manchester in 2016. | … Continue reading
Gatsas, Craig To Debate On NHPR’s The Exchange
Manchester Mayor Ted Gatsas and former alderman Joyce Craig will take part in a debate hosted by NHPR’s The Exchange. The debate will air live Thursday, Nov. 2 at 9 a.m. It will be rebroadcast at 7 p.m. later that … Continue reading
Sex Trafficking Ring Run by Two NH Women Busted
Sonya Palic (a.k.a. Chloe), 46, of Manchester, and Sonya Palic (a.k.a. Red), 46, of Bedford allegedly arranged for women to meet with men, either for “in-calls” or “out-calls” at hotels, to provide commercial sexual services in exchange for cash. | … Continue reading
Posted in Around New England, Crime, New Hampshire News
Tagged Bedford, Manchester, Sex Trafficking, Sonya Palic
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Manchester ICE Office Vigil Oct. 3 Calls To End Deportations
MANCHESTER – Buoyed by a federal court decision putting a halt to the imminent deportation of about 60 Indonesian immigrants, members of area religious congregations will return to the Norris Cotton Federal Building on Tuesday, October 3 to pray for a halt to all … Continue reading
Posted in Immigration/Illegal Immigration, In Depth NH
Tagged Deportations, ICE, Manchester, Vigil
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Manchester taxpayers group relaunching with new board
MANCHESTER — A group that led the petition drive to cap city spending more than a decade ago is being resurrected by a new collection of concerned citizens and local business leaders. … Organizers said they decided to join together at … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Debt/Spending, taxes
Tagged Concerned Taxpayers of Manchester, Manchester, Taxpayers
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Jon DiPietro seeks release of Tessier Report
Manchester, NH– Jon DiPietro, candidate for school board in Ward 6, submitted a Right to Know request to Manchester Board of School Committee Clerk Maura Leahy today. He is seeking access to documents related to the breach of confidentiality by … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Local NH Politics
Tagged Board of School Committee, Jon DiPietro, Manchester, Nancy Tessier
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Free State Project Impact Felt in Manchester Municipal Elections
A split has recently emerged in local Republican circles on how to address the Free State Project (FSP) in the lead-up to Manchester’s municipal elections this fall. On Sept. 13, Granite State Progress (GSP), a progressive political advocacy group, released a … Continue reading
Posted in Elections, Local NH Politics
Tagged Election, Free State Project, Manchester, Primary
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The New Media Militia 