Manchester News

A man who began yelling and swearing at police who were investigating a car accident Tuesday was arrested on multiple charges after officers used a Taser on him, police said.

WINCHESTER - Speed appears to have been a contributing factor in a crash that killed a Hinsdale man Monday, police said.Joshua Dunlap, 25, was driving a 2006 Jeep Wrangler south on Old Westport Road when he lost control. Around 8:30 a.m., the Jeep rolled and he was ejected, police...

Brock Holt, pinch-hitting for right-hander Rick Porcello, made the starting pitcher a winner Tuesday night by hitting the tie-breaking home run in the eighth inning as the visiting Boston Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies, 2-1, in the opener of a two-game interleague series at Citizens Bank Park.

Police pursued and caught a Pembroke man wanted on warrants Monday evening.

To the Editor: As a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, I have always supported qualified candidates for state and federal office who vowed to champion veterans' causes. Unfortunately, non-veteran officeholders often marginalize veterans once elected. The solution is that we need to elect qualified veterans!

To the Editor: The wait time for a boat mooring permit in our coastal waters is needlessly extensive. Many folks will never get a permit in their lifetime. Mooring permits for our coastal waters are controlled by the New Hampshire Division of Ports and Harbors.

To the Editor: New Hampshire is a unique state. Our representatives are far closer to the people than other states, which provides a diverse and interesting Legislature.

To the Editor: I am writing in support of Jeanne Dietsch's candidacy in Senate District 9. Jeanne's business acumen and her active involvement in promoting business growth, a cleaner environment, and quality public education here in New Hampshire qualify her to take on the task of promoting these values at the state level.

To the Editor: Why do the U.S. and Israeli governments traumatize so many children?

To the Editor: I'm writing this letter to inform those of voting age in New Hampshire, myself included, to look past the political ads and mailers from all candidates running for state and federal office. Look and listen closely to what the ads in print and on television are trying to convince you of where a certain candidate stands.

To the Editor: Anyone reviewing applicants for a job looks for relevant work experience. Can they step into the job and immediately get something done?

To the Editor: The nefarious school board of Conway, which all the citizens of the sending towns misjudged as undereducated, stupid, and incompetent, has ratcheted matters to a new level: corruption.

To the Editor: The Sept. 11 primary will soon be here, and an informed electorate is the duty and responsibility of every candidate. Accordingly, I would like to introduce myself to all the new Hooksett voters and remind all of my constituents of my experience and record: protecting them from increasing taxes and growth in government during all of...

To the Editor: In 2016, Republican Donald Trump carried New Hampshire's First Congressional District, as did Democrat Carol Shea-Porter, demonstrating that honesty, integrity, and trust in the Democratic candidate were valued by voters in a heavily Republican district.

To the Editor: I cannot say I was surprised at the PC crowd who leaped on the individual who expressed his personal opinion on the diversity conference. The PC crowd has gone mad.

Low-income people with diabetes are better able to afford their medications and manage their disease in states that expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, a new study suggests.

Doctors at Portsmouth Regional Hospital are finding ways to improve the quality of life for people with lung cancer.

In the United States, fewer than 1 percent of people under the age of 25 report being deaf or hard of hearing, according to the 2010 American Community Survey. Statistics on the total number of Americans who use sign language vary widely, but there appear to be at least a half-million users. However, it's important to the families that their...