Manchester museum displays Pandora Sweaters exhibit
Between 1940 and 1990, a bold neon sign that read “Home of Pandora Sweaters” sat on top of the Pandora Mill building at 88 Commericial St. in Manchester. This March, some of these letters will make an appearance at the Manchester Historic Association’s Millyard Continue reading “Sweaters for the history books”
Restored furniture store to open in Plaistow
Kerri Durkee of Atkinson is taking her upcycled furniture business to the next level with a new storefront, opening Saturday, March 6, in the Plaistow Commons strip mall. Better Than Before Home Furnishings & Design will feature used furnishings and home decor, restored Continue reading “Fresh paint”
The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities
• Virtual play: Manchester-based theater company Theatre Kapow continues its 13th season with a livestreamed production of Gidion’s Knot March 5 through March 7, with showtimes on Friday Continue reading “The Art Roundup 21/03/04”
NH is 2021’s 8th most educated state
The Granite State is smart! A recent study from personal-finance website WalletHub looked at data from all 50 states, comparing factors like educational attainment, school quality and achievement gaps between genders and races. According to the study, New Hampshire ranked fourth for percentage Continue reading “Quality of Life 21/03/04”
The start of the new NFL year is two weeks away when free agent signings begin. With $65 million to spend, the Patriots are likely to be very active to retool to get back in the playoff hunt, a task made more difficult these days playing in the vastly improved Continue reading “Options for QB needy Pats”
Youth artwork highlights mental health issues
New Hampshire middle school and high school students are invited to submit original artwork centered around mental health for the Magnify Voices Expressive Arts Contest, which includes a showcase of the finalists’ pieces to be held during Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month in May. Continue reading “Voices raised”
| Covid-19 update | As of February 22 | As of March 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Total cases statewide | 73,665 | 75,588 |
| Total current infections statewide | 2,883 | 2,363 |
| Total deaths statewide | 1,154 | 1,170 |
| New cases | 2,648 (Feb. 16 – 22) | 1,923 (Feb. 23 to March 1) |
| Current infections: Hillsborough County | 807 | 692 |
| Current infections: Merrimack County | 232 Continue reading “News & Notes 21/03/04” |
In 1999 the Supreme Court declared New Hampshire’s system of taxation “unconstitutional” based on the Claremont education funding decision. The Supreme Court forced the legislature to make a hard choice. The Claremont decision was based on Part 2 Article 5 of our Constitution, which says taxes “must be proportional.” Like Continue reading “Donor towns”
