Manchester man faces drug, porn charges in Mass. Nov 11, 2008
Manchester man faces drug, porn charges in Mass ... The Attorney General announced Monday that an Essex County Grand Jury returned indictments against 40-year-old Clarence Newcomb of Manchester and charges dissemination of child pornography, distribution of a class B substance, distribution of class C substance, distribution of a class A substance, and possession of A class B substance. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
N.H. Republicans want Sununu to head RNC Nov 11, 2008
MANCHESTER New Hampshire Sen. John Sununu may be out of work come January, but a group of state Republicans hopes to get him a new job as chairman of the Republican National Committee. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
NH natural gas customers to see rate hike Nov 10, 2008
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- Many New Hampshire residents who heat their homes with natural gas will pay up to 12 percent more over the next six months. Customers of Northern Utilities, which serves southeastern New Hampshire, will pay an average of $167 more over the next six months, or 12 percent. (Concord Monitor)
Kamen unveils Stirling engine-electric hybrid car Nov 10, 2008
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- After years of tinkering, inventor Dean Kamen is ready to show off what he says is the world's first hybrid electric car with a Stirling engine. "I'm a car manufacturer! It's so exciting," he said last week, showing off his state registration for his new car, listed as a 2008 DEKA Revolt. (Concord Monitor)
Family pay tribute to model found stabbed at her home Nov 10, 2008
A 21-year-old man was arrested 100 miles away in the West Midlands and taken to Manchester where he was being questioned by detectives last night ... On the Purestorm online modelling and photography forum, she was described as a semi-professional model who had done "lots of promotions for celebrity clubs in Manchester, work for Hollyoaks, dancing, acting, modelling, promotions". (guardian.co.uk)
Genome researchers go public with DNA Nov 9, 2008
MANCHESTER - The same day that Ford and General Motors announced catastrophic third-quarter losses, Dean Kamen was showing off his new electric car. For the year, job figures are good, but recent state and national numbers show trouble. (The Union Leader)
Prep volleyball, college hockey, college volleyball Nov 9, 2008
14Dakota St. 32, Mayville St. 13Dayton 28, Butler 21, OTDePauw 28, Rhodes 12Defiance 21, Mount St. Joseph 14Denison 21, Kenyon 7Dickinson St. 28, Minot St. 21Drake 19, Morehead St. 15Earlham 14, Ohio Wesleyan 7Franklin 31, Manchester 20Grand Valley St. 24, Wayne, Mich. 10Hanover 42, Bluffton 19Heidelberg 42, Marietta 40Hillsdale 37, Tiffin 36Hope at Alma, ppd. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Westerly's Springer just misses N.E. title Nov 9, 2008
MANCHESTER, N.H. Westerly High s Andrew Springer came agonizingly close to the New England cross country championship losing to East Greenwich s Mark Feigen in the final 20 meters Saturday at Derryfield Park. Feigen, who finished second to Springer at the Rhode Island state championships last week, posted a time of 15 minutes, 47. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Exeter's Smith runs 10th at New England championships Nov 9, 2008
MANCHESTER Kelsey Smith had herself saying wow to herself a couple of times at Saturdays New England cross country championships at Derryfield Park. The first time was when the sophomore from Exeter High School looked up and found herself alongside Hanovers Heidi Caldwell (the winner of last weeks Meet of Champions) midway through the race on the hills of the 3. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
#19 UMass Heads To Merrimack Looking to Keep Streak Alive Nov 8, 2008
Former UMass All-America lasted through the preseason until the final cut with the L.A. Kings before being reassigned to Manchester. All five seniors from the 2007-08 signed contracts to play in various profession hockey leagues including who is with the Worcester Sharks in the AHL and who is with the Portland Pirates (AHL). (Umassathletics.com)
Revealed: UK set for first face transplants Nov 7, 2008
whalley range, manchester. 37000, hours negotiable up to full time. (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)
Women's Basketball: New DOB to bring local feel to program Nov 7, 2008
Moore comes to Durham via Manchester, where she was an assistant coach for the Southern New Hampshire University women's basketball team. During her one-year stint on the Penmen's bench under third-year coach Karen Pinkos, Moore was responsible for recruiting, scouting, and travel. (The New Hampshire, NH)
Pop culture moments that defined Election '08 Nov 7, 2008
This Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007 file photo shows President-elect Barack Obama, center, his wife Michelle, right, and Oprah Winfrey as they wave to the crowd at a rally in Manchester, N.H. If it seems like pop culture took a more prominent role in Campaign 2008 than ever before, it's largely because of technology that makes pop culture now such a participatory experience. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, FILE). (Florida Times-Union)
Democrats Expand Congressional Control Nov 6, 2008
John Sununu in Manchester, N.H., Nov. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/Jim Cole). (CBS News)
Democrats boost lead by at least 5 more seats Nov 6, 2008
Democratic Senator-elect Jeanne Shaheen arrived to a cheering crowd in Manchester, N.H., after defeating incumbent John Sununu. Democrats were hoping to capture a filibuster-proof 60-seat majority in the Senate yesterday but leaders of both parties said that was a long shot. (Honolulu Advertiser)
US election: Republicans in Texas shattered by Obama win Nov 6, 2008
As Blue State America celebrated, the Red State half of the country was not happy. Wednesday November 05 2008 05. (guardian.co.uk)
Big Brother denies 'Paki song' allegations Nov 6, 2008
Thursday February 1 2007. Celebrity Big Brother producers have denied there is footage of housemates from the recently concluded fifth series singing a racist song which uses the word "Paki". (Yahoo News -- Reality TV)
Al Sprague, ad exec, broadcast backer, dies Nov 6, 2008
Allan Sprague, owner of bGG Advertising in Manchester and longtime president of the New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters, died Monday after a long illness. Sprague was 62. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
TV stations bemoan end of campaign ads Nov 5, 2008
"We are looking at 2009 as being a difficult year," said Jeff Bartlett, the general manager of WMUR in Manchester, N.H. "We don't know how difficult yet.". Massachusetts and New Hampshire TV stations received about $23 million this year in political advertising, according to the advertising tracker TNS Media Intelligence/CMAG. The presidential election alone injected $6. (Boston Globe)
NH GOP complains about new voter sign-ups Nov 5, 2008
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- New Hampshire's Republican Party went to court on Election Day to complain its observers were not allowed to get close enough to watch new voter registrations ... The GOP cited specific problems in Manchester, but said it was happening statewide. (Concord Monitor)
Moderates, independents in NH give boost to Obama Nov 5, 2008
"I think he's got a good record of serving this country," said Roger Price of Manchester, 53, a Republican who's a program manager for an Internet technology company ... "I've liked her ever since she was a governor," said Victoria Stickney, 57, of Manchester, a Democrat. (Concord Monitor)
McCain bids farewell to traveling press corps Nov 5, 2008
"Those are the ones that went around in the van with us and on the $39.99 flight to Manchester," he joked. McCain, long known as one of the most media friendly and accessible politicians, all but abandoned the signature "straight talk" rides with reporters aboard his campaign bus and plane this past summer as campaign advisers tried to impose greater message discipline. (Concord Monitor)
Shaheen tops Sununu in tough NH Senate rematch Nov 5, 2008
"Today, New Hampshire voters said they want a senator who will be a strong independent voice. New Hampshire voters said today they want a senator who will stand up to the special interests, a senator who will vote for middle class families," Shaheen told a cheering crowd in Manchester ... "We have enormous challenges in America, and those that won office tonight, no matter what office they sought ... they're going to need all the fortune, all the wisdom, all the luck they can possibly get," he... (Concord Monitor)
Dems sweep top races in New Hampshire Nov 5, 2008
"Today the people of New Hampshire spoke at the ballot box and they said loud and clear they want a new direction," she told cheering supporters at her victory party in Manchester. Sununu, 44, of Waterville Valley, cast himself as a leader on the housing crisis, the economy and the environment w 000036EE ho stood up to his party when necessary to protect taxpayers and civil liberties. (Concord Monitor)
NH voters speak out Nov 5, 2008
Melanie Wingfield of Manchester, 28, an administrator for a primary care clinic who's undeclared, voted for Sununu, Bradley and Obama. On Obama: "I like his health care policy. John McCain's didn't really seem like it would work." She said she also like Obama's ideas on the economy, particularly his focus on the middle class. (Concord Monitor)
Democratic majorities stronger, tougher Nov 5, 2008
John Sununu in Manchester, N.H. Tuesday Nov. 2, 2008. (AP Photo/Jim Cole). (North County Times)
Profiles of new US senators Nov 5, 2008
"Today, New Hampshire voters said they want a senator who will be a strong independent voice. New Hampshire voters said today they want a senator who will stand up to the special interests, a senator who will vote for middle class families," Shaheen told a cheering crowd in Manchester. "I am going to be that senator.". (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Possible arena should think small Nov 4, 2008
Some teams are in towns Yuma's size or smaller, like Manchester, New Hampshire - but most in Yuma-sized towns are part of a larger metro area - like Youngstown, Ohio or Estero, Fla. One last note before attendance figures - the number of teams is constantly in flux with expansion and contraction. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
1 pleads guilty, 1 sentenced in postal thefts Nov 4, 2008
A Manchester woman, 36-year-old Shelly Furtado, pleaded guilty last week in the case. Three other people already had pleaded guilty. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Out of Toucn? Nov 3, 2008
I recently graduated from Saint Anselm College, a small Catholic college in Manchester, New Hampshire. For decades, students at my school have complained about the lack of grade inflation. (Boston Globe)
Definition of victory differs for Libertarians Nov 3, 2008
"Ballot status would be a huge win for us," said Richard Tomasso of Manchester, a spokesman for the state Libertarian Party and a candidate for the state Legislature. "It would save us a huge amount of resources.". (Concord Monitor)
Federal loan guarantees falling Nov 3, 2008
MANCHESTER The federal Small Business Administration says loan guarantees have fallen in New Hampshire a reflection of what's happening with the national economy. The local agency's director attributes most of the drop to out-of-state banks trimming back on their lending. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
McCain asks N.H. for 'one more effort' Nov 3, 2008
He carries a lucky penny, thanks to the editor of the Union Leader in Manchester ... Advisers suggested McCain visit someplace closer to the airport in Manchester to save time, but McCain insisted on making the hour-long drive through wooded, rolling hills in order to get to the red brick Town Hall that seems to symbolize his success as a presidential candidate. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Bill Clinton stumps for Obama and Shaheen in Rochester Nov 3, 2008
Clinton, who also was attending rallies in Nashua and Manchester, made numerous comparisons between his win in 1992 and the current race. Then, and now, the country is at the end of a long Republican presidency where conservative philosophies, like giving tax breaks to the wealthy and pushing for deregulation, have proven ineffective, Clinton said. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
NH thieves use stolen pickup to snag ATM Nov 2, 2008
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- Police say someone stole a pickup truck and used it to drag an ATM from a store in Manchester, N.H., early Saturday. Officers responded to the Beechmont Market just before 6 a.m., where a witness reported a silver pickup truck smashed through the front door and dragged an ATM away. (Concord Monitor)
Obamaniacs flock to see a glimpse of the chosen one Nov 2, 2008
In Manchester, Obama supporters will be getting together, and in Edinburgh, the Native State bar will host an Edinburgh Politics Society social. Hugo Fildes. (Independent)
Labour 'closing gap' in Glenrothes Nov 2, 2008
Following the news earlier in the week that Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was supporting Roy, the nationalists rolled out their best-known supporter with a well-timed message of support from Sir Sean Connery yesterday. The Hollywood star described Grant as an 'excellent representative' for his constituents, and urged voters to back the SNP and force the UK government to suspend VAT on energy bills. (guardian.co.uk)
Inaugural WCHA Minnesota College Hockey Showcase Takes Center Stage Saturday at Xcel Energy Center Nov 2, 2008
and March 28-29 NCAA Northeast Regional at Verizon Wireless Arena, Manchester, N.H.. The 2009 NCAA Men's Frozen Four will then be contested April 9-11 at MCI Center in Washington, D.C.. (Wcha.com)
When New Hampshire Ski Areas Open Nov 1, 2008
McIntyre Ski Area, Kennard Road, Manchester, (603) 628 6163, December 6. Pat s Peak, Flanders Road, Henniker, (888) 728 7732 December 6. (Suite101.com)
Klimkowski Leads Panthers Over SNH, 2-0 Nov 1, 2008
Manchester, N.H. - Senior scored two goals to lead Adelphi University to a 2-0 women's soccer victory over Southern New Hampshire University on Friday afternoon at Larkin Field. The Panthers improve to 13-3-1 overall on the season, while the Penmen are 8-5-4 overall. (Aupanthers.com)
Losing track of the time Nov 1, 2008
The track gave out 20 Sunoco gas cards worth $500 each along with 10 pairs of suite passes to the Sylvania 300 Sept. 14, but fan Joe Solloway of Manchester, N.H., won the promotion's grand prize: six months' worth of mortgage payments on his home. "There comes certain times where you have to walk the walk; you can't just talk the talk," said Gappens, who came to NHMS from Lowe's Motor Speedway in Charlotte, N.C., where he served as senior vice president of events and marketing. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Daily Express sent readers the wrong way over 'free' road atlas ... Oct 31, 2008
Apr 9 2008: Manchester United take on Roma in their Champions League quarter-final second leg at Old Trafford. . (guardian.co.uk)
NH Supreme Court Justice Richard Galway to retire Oct 31, 2008
The 64-year-old Galway, a native of Manchester, was selected by Governor Craig Benson in 2004 ... Chief Justice John Broderick Jr., who has known Galway since the two men practiced law toge 00002FB3 ther at Devine Millimet h in Manchester, said his departure from the court "is a real loss.". (Concord Monitor)
Untied States Oct 31, 2008
A perfect time, in other words, to talk about secession which is what will happen when the Middlebury Institute s Third North American Secessionist Conference convenes in Manchester, New Hampshire a week and a half after the election ... The Manchester conference brings together secessionists of all types. (The American Conservative)
Argentina and Uruguay shun US military academy Oct 31, 2008
Sarfraz Manzoor and Nick Watt take a look at Gordon Brown's speech in Manchester. Sep 21 2008. (Yahoo News -- Argentina)
Poll: Sununu narrows gap with Shaheen Oct 30, 2008
MANCHESTER, N.H. US Senator John Sununu, Republican of New Hampshire, is trailing Democratic challenger Jeanne Shaheen by 8 percentage points, making him six points closer than in a previous survey, according to a recent poll by WMUR-TV Manchester and the University of New Hampshire ... Sununu did well among upper-income voters, people who regularly attend religious services, and voters in the North Country and Manchester, according to the poll. (Boston Globe)
Lynch, Kenney spar in NH debate Oct 30, 2008
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- Democratic Gov. John Lynch says he'll have his hands full managing state government through tough economic times if he's elected to a third term. "We have proposed some initiatives, but our major challenge through the next two years is going to be the budget and managing through the economic downturn," Lynch said. (Concord Monitor)
Robinson led retreat for gay Catholic priests Oct 30, 2008
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson said he led a confidential retreat a few years ago for gay Roman Catholic priests. Robinson, the first openly gay bishop in the Episcopal Church and world Anglican Communion, said the Catholic priest group that organized the meeting had invited him to attend. (Concord Monitor)
Hillary sets a marker Oct 30, 2008
Thursday February 26 2004. Hillary Clinton accused the Bush administration yesterday of undermining efforts to curb the spread of weapons of mass destruction by supporting the development of a new generation of nuclear warheads. (Yahoo News -- Hillary Rodham Clinton)
Maine-ly New Hampshire has new Portsmouth home Oct 30, 2008
Another "destination point" in the new larger space will be the chocolates made by Vanotis Chocolates in Manchester. This company has been making chocolates for almost 100 years, and now Maine-ly New Hampshire will be carrying its full line, many sold by the pound. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Cover story: Scary times at the Ioka Oct 30, 2008
On Halloween proper the Ioka is giving the house over to "The Horror Fest 2008." The event will feature two New Hampshire-made horror flicks; "The Other Side of Hell" written by Jim McCrackin of Bedford, and "Freaky Farley" written by Matt Farley of Manchester, and Charles Roxburgh of California. "'(The Horror Fest)' is pretty typical. ... these two guys are promoting their films together. They simply called and said 'hey, we have a couple of horror movies we'd like to show," says Detzler. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Teamsters Local Endorses Shea-Porter Oct 29, 2008
Principal Officer Cites Support of Employee Free Choice Act, Concerns About Bailout MANCHESTER, N.H., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 633 officially endorsed U.S. Rep ... The endorsement came as Shea-Porter made an early-morning visit to UPS drivers at the Brown Avenue terminal in Manchester ... Teamsters Local 633, based in Manchester, represents 4,000 hard-working people throughout New Hampshire. (PR Newswire)
Good night's sleep boosts long-term memory Oct 29, 2008
university of manchester. school of mechanical, aerospace and civil engineer. (Yahoo News -- Sleep and Sleep Disorders)
2 former Mass govs campaigning in N.H. Oct 29, 2008
MANCHESTER Two former Massachusetts governors are campaigning in New Hampshire for fellow Republicans ... He'll also campaign with former Congressman Jeb Bradley at Oven Poppers and Cactus Jack's Restaurants in Manchester. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
McCain to visit N.H. again before Tuesday Oct 29, 2008
MANCHESTER Republican John McCain's campaign says he will return to New Hampshire before next week's election. McCain was in New Hampshire one week ago, and his campaign says he'll return to the battleground state sometime in the next five days. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
'SNL' Playing Politics Oct 28, 2008
Pollster Dick Bennett, head of Manchester, N.H.-based American Research Group, said Ms. Feys portrayal of GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin on Saturday Night Live repeatedly surfaces in voter interviews, though ARG doesnt ask about Ms. Fey. Tina Fey has done more to hurt Sarah Palin and John McCain than anyone, Mr. Bennett said. (TVweek.com)
Killer schedule takes toll on McCain Oct 28, 2008
The cappuccino would be a distant memory by 8pm, when he would enter a decidedly more pedestrian 12th-floor room at the Radisson Hotel in Manchester, New Hampshire. In between: Three rallies across the battleground state of Pennsylvania. (India Times, India)
Monday's Just Take A Minute: Your Daily UMass Update Oct 27, 2008
In good news from the American Hockey League, former UMass All-American goaltender picked up his with the Manchester Monarchs on Friday, stopping 31 of 33 shots in a 3-2 win over Wilkes-Barre Scranton. had a recap of UMass' 2-0 shutout over George Washington on Sunday. (Umassathletics.com)
Islanders declare victory over US bombers Oct 27, 2008
kumon education ltd. southgate, bristol and manchester. 26,000 - Southgate, North London, 22,000 - Manchester and Bristol. (Yahoo News -- Puerto Rico)
For McCain, 18-hour days produce hits, frustrations Oct 27, 2008
The venti cappuccino would be a distant memory by 8 that night, when he entered a decidedly more pedestrian 12th-floor room at the Radisson Hotel in Manchester, N.H.. In between: Three rallies across the battleground state of Pennsylvania. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Fewer N.H. vets expected to need to go out of state Oct 27, 2008
MANCHESTER The head of the VA Medical Center in New Hampshire says an expansion nearing completion should cut the number of veterans who need to travel out of state for care ... He says he expects that number to fall to 400 to 500 in a year or two as the Manchester center expands. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Where the road ends for John McCain Oct 27, 2008
John McCain speaks during a campaign rally at St. Anselm College in Manchester, N.H., Oct. 22, 2008 ... McCain did appear at a Manchester rally last Wednesday. (Salon)
For Obama, a new cause for confidence - and for caution Oct 26, 2008
"The John McCain I see right now is not the John McCain I saw in 2000," said Kevin Clancy, a 47-year-old undeclared voter from Manchester who had considered voting for McCain after Hillary Clinton lost the Democratic nomination ... Betsy Manchester , a 58-year-old school nurse's assistant who lives in Nottingham, said she thought McCain had an edge over Obama on national security issues. (Boston Globe)
Gov. Howard Dean to Campaign for Change in New Hampshire Oct 26, 2008
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Monday, October 27th, Gov. Howard Dean will campaign on behalf of Jeanne Shaheen for Senate in Manchester, New Hampshire ... MONDAY, OCTOBER 27 WHO: Governor Howard Dean WHAT: "Doctors for Jeanne Shaheen Truth Squad" Event WHERE: Gala Cafe 967 Elm Street Manchester, NH WHEN: Monday, October 27th at 10:00 AM Paid for and authorized by the Democratic National Committee. (PR Newswire)
NH man accused of escaping court faces new charges Oct 26, 2008
Peter Gibbs, 43, of Manchester, was in court for a hearing on a home invasion case in August when police say he slipped off his leg shackles, ran out of the building and jumped in the Nashua River. Police found him about an hour later. (Concord Monitor)
