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Uber cool: High-tech taxi-like service goes live in Manchester

MANCHESTER, NH – An announcement on the Uber message board posted late Wednesday heralded the long-anticipated Oct. 16 launch of the innovative transportation app – just in time for a major political event in the city. Uber, already operating in more than 200 cities in 45 countries, allows users to use their phone or computer to …

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Gov. Hassan kicks off 12th annual manufacturing week summit

Presented by the Business and Industry Association, the New Hampshire High Technology Council, the New Hampshire Manufacturing Extension Partnership, and the New Hampshire Division of Economic Development, the Advanced Manufacturing and High Technology Summit brings together businesses, educational institutions, local economic development officials and other manufacturing experts for workshops and networking opportunities aimed at sharing best practices in order to help the industry continue to grow and create jobs.

Disorderly man charged with assault after kicking police officer

Officer Pat Mullen arrived with the transport wagon. Following protocol, he conducted a search of Morin prior to placing him into the transport wagon and while doing so, Morin became hostile towards Officer Mullen. Morin was eventually secured and seat belted into the back of the wagon, but as the officer walked out of the wagon, Morin kicked him on the side of his leg and made derogatory statements toward Morin.

Manchester NH Chamber hosts Economic Forecast Luncheon Sept. 30

The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce will host three of the State’s top economic experts at its annual Economic Forecast Luncheon. The event will take place September 30 at 11:30 a.m. at the Derryfield Country Club at 625 Mammoth Road in Manchester. Lunch will be served from 11:30-12:00 and the program will take place from 12:00-1:30.

Court overrules city, grants injunction for store closed following ‘spice’ ODs

A city convenience store that was shut down five days ago for the alleged sale of spice that contributed to more than 40 overdoses around the city can reopen, effective immediately, after an injunction was granted today in Hillsborough Superior Court North. Judge Diane Nicolosi ruled that when the city of Manchester shut down T&N Gas …

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Tender Love & Cookies = Sweet Dream Come True

Alex Diaz has never worked harder in his life, and he couldn’t be happier. “This is my passion,” says Diaz, 27, of Manchester, taking a break from the action at the weekly Bedford Farmers Market, where he sells his line of natural cookies, to talk about his new business venture: Tender Love and Cookies. His day job is baking at …

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Dyn: Sign of the (Tech) Times

Next time you’re heading east over the Merrimack River via the Bridge Street bridge, look up, and a little to your left. You will no doubt see the newest sign of the times – a 26-by-53-foot LED Dyn sign, a huge undertaking that was installed in one day by Scott Aubertin and his First Sign crew, June 30. …

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Alien Fruit Invasion, aka, ‘What’s a Rambutan?’

It was the perfect day to search for local strawberries.  But with no time to pick my own today, I called Farm and Flower Market, 15 Webster St., and was told that they did, indeed, have fresh local strawberries from Hollis. I scored two large containers for $6.99 each, and felt satisfied with my hunt – until …

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Get Hired: City Jobs Available Now

On the hunt for a new job? There are several jobs currently featured on the City of Manchester “Jobs” page, ranging from entry level to skilled. Below are two choice jobs – public services and HR Analyst. But there are also a few openings for school nurses, police officer, and emergency dispatch, library page and …

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