Manchester News

AS THE BRILLIANT tree canopy envelopes our region this fall, it's a good time to reflect on the outdoor experiences we enjoy in New Hampshire and around New England.

In 10 years as a state senator, Molly Kelly does not have much of a legacy. She anchored the liberal wing of the Senate Democratic Caucus, and was a reliable vote for bigger government and higher taxes. But Kelly has few legislative accomplishments to show for her decade at the State House.

THURSDAY is shaping up to be the Trump presidency's 'Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.' That day, the fates of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, and much else, may be decided.

Real witch hunts aren't about evidence, but belief. Inconvenient facts are discarded, and the convenient ones are larded with innuendo and rumor and thrown at the feet of the accused like so much kindling for the auto-da-fe.

If it moves, Democrats want to tax it.

Webster Elementary School Principal Sarah Lynch used the public forum of Tuesday night's school board meeting to thank staff and parents for supporting her while she is on administrative leave ' without shedding light on the reason for her absence.

To avoid having them physically blocked in, the Mount Washington Observatory has moved its vehicles from a Cog Railway right-of-way within Mount Washington State Park.

The discovery of mosquitoes infected with potentially deadly Eastern Equine Encephalitis has prompted several towns to begin emergency spraying.

Harbor Homes, one of the agencies that operates Nashua's Safe Stations program, has been awarded a large grant to help fight the opioid epidemic.

Early autumn means apples are in abundance right now so if you're an apple lover, you're in luck.

New Hampshire is once again in an enviable spot following the release of the FBI's latest crime rate data.

A controversial recovery center in downtown Rochester may be shut down if leaders there don't submit the proper paperwork to city officials by the end of business today.

The condominium development dubbed Thompson's Preserve will include 39 detached houses for residents 55 and older

Families of children battling mental illness and a system they say is broken shared their painful stories with lawmakers at a forum Tuesday morning.

To the Editor: I would like to publicly share my praise of Gov. Chris Sununu and his active pursuit of individual choice regarding the new Conflict-Free Case Management CFCM federal regulation. I wholeheartedly support the reasoning behind Sununu's recent letter to Director Lollar advocating for our developmentally-disabled population to...

To the Editor: The most basic expectation I have for my elected officials is a commitment to the job and attendance during legislative sessions. An elected official cannot represent his or her constituents if they don't show up to vote on proposed bills.

To the Editor: They say America is a racist nation. I don't believe that's so. Just follow the crowds that follow Tiger on any course and you'll see that's not true. They couldn't care less about the color of his skin.

To the Editor: In the past few days, news media have reported the discovery of a young and very rare two-headed venomous Eastern Copperhead snake in a yard in Virginia, not all that far from Washington, D.C.

To the Editor: The primary is over. All the candidates that will make a difference in your jobs and taxes are known now. Unfortunately, a lot of conservative voters may not vote in the general election on Nov. 6.

To the Editor: They are like a dog with a meat bone. They continue finding that Judge Brett Kavanaugh actually has a part in 'Old School' running to the quad naked along with Snoop Dog and the student body. Nobody knows if it is he, so they guess.