Manchester

A middle school in Manchester will be closed Friday because of a staffing shortage related to COVID-19, school officials said. Manchester Public Schools said Illing Middle School will be closed. All other schools in the district will remain open. Superintendent Matt Geary said the short-notice decision was an extremely difficult one, as it’s an inconvenience for families. Geary said...

People who were stealing a catalytic converter off a vehicle in Manchester early Thursday morning fired gunshots, according to police. No injuries have been reported. Officers responded to Hamlin Street just after 3:30 a.m. to investigate a call when a resident went outside after hearing what sounded like a power saw outside and saw a dark gray vehicle he...

A man has been arrested in the case of his missing 7-year-old daughter, authorities in New Hampshire said Wednesday, the latest twist in the case of Harmony Montgomery’s disappearance, which remains unsolved. And new details in the investigation were made public Wednesday as Adam Montgomery, a 31 year-old from Manchester, was in court after his arrest Tuesday Montgomery was arrested…

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Police are looking for a 21-year-old Manchester woman who has been missing since before Christmas. Sherrian Howe has been missing for two weeks, according to the Silver Alert. She was last seen on Dec. 21. Police said a vehicle “associated with Howe” was found unoccupied in Windsor Locks on Dec. 28 and the missing person case was upgraded to a silver…

Police in Manchester, New Hampshire, are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 7-year-old girl who was last seen two years ago. Manchester police said they received a report this week that Harmony Montgomery has not been seen since late 2019. “The circumstances surrounding this prolonged absence are very concerning and are being thoroughly investigated,” the department said…

Two teens were arrested during a disturbance at a movie theater in Manchester on Sunday night. Officers were called to the Cinemark Theater on Redstone Road around 7:15 p.m. after getting a report of a large disturbance involving a group of teenagers. According to police, it was reported that approximately 20 teenagers were yelling, screaming and disturbing customers. When police…

A person has been arrested after allegedly crashing into an SUV and police car then fleeing, leading police on a chase on Interstate 84, police said. Officials said Vernon Police requested assistance after the suspect vehicle crashed into an SUV and a Manchester Police patrol vehicle at the intersection of Henry Street and Summit Street. The incident happened in the…

Interstate 384 east in Manchester has reopened after a vehicle overturned on Saturday morning. State Dept. of Transportation officials said the highway was closed between exits 4 and 5. It has since reopened. It’s unclear if anyone is injured in the incident.

A Manchester author is trying to get more people to acknowledge mental health struggles by talking about them with spoken word and poetry.

While struggling with her mental health, Nadia Sims picked up a pen to express her feelings through words.

Manchester Superintendent of Schools Matt Geary is addressing a recent uptick in violence seen at Illing Middle School, where three fights took place Thursday. Geary said there have been a number of incidents in Manchester schools over the past week and the students involved in these fights are facing consequences that include lengthy suspensions from school. “I am asking parents…

Friends and loved ones came together Friday to remember 11-year-old Jaidyn Bolduc.

Holiday shopping crowds were out in full force as many customers looked to support and shop local for Small Business Saturday. A little holiday magic was on display in Middletown, which included a horse and carriage and pictures with Santa Claus. The rollout of activities is a part of the town’s 36th Annual Holiday on Main Street, also known...

Police have arrested a man who is accused of shooting a woman in Manchester during an argument and then crashing into a police cruiser while fleeing after returning to the scene. On Thursday night around 9 p.m., a woman walked into the lobby of Manchester Police Department with a gunshot wound to her hand, police said. The woman told officers…

Small Business Saturday is a campaign to remind folks to shop local this holiday season.

Small Business Saturday is just a day away. It’s a campaign to remind folks to shop local this holiday season.

The Small Business Saturday “Holiday on Main” event in Manchester runs from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, November 27.

According to the Red Cross, blood donations typically decline between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. The recent low blood donor turnout has resulted in the American Red Cross having its lowest blood supply in more than a decade during this time of year.

The American Red Cross is heading into the holiday season with the lowest blood supply in more than a decade and now the organization is calling for anyone who is eligible to donate.

The 85th annual Manchester Road Race was back in-person this year after going virtual last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Runners did a 4.7 mile circuit that started and ended on Main Street. Many people dressed up in costumes and ran it with other family members before heading home to eat Thanksgiving dinner. More than 8,000 people were registered…