
MANCHESTER, CT — Manchester had its traditions in 2023 and some milestones.
It also had some cases that kept police and and firefighters busy.
The road race was again a showcase event, as was the first-ever exclusive mayoral race. The town lost pioneers in law enforcement and government and, speaking of pioneers, Manchester's first female fire crew reported for duty.
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A longtime business sought a new home.
Here are 20 stories that had an impact on life in Manchester for 2023:
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- Kelati 3-Peats, Beadlescomb Wins His 1st At 87th Manchester Road Race
- Manchester Road Race's 'Runaway Bride' Couple Tying The Knot This Year
- Manchester Town Hall Gift Shoppe Filled With Last-Minute Gift Ideas
- All-Female Company Makes History At Manchester Fire Department
- Latest Manchester Sculpture Project Piece Honors Education Icon
- Video Backs Up Self-Defense Claim In Manchester Dunkin' Stabbing: Cops
- Family Dog In Manchester Has A Happy Holiday — Thanks To Firefighters
- Manchester 2023 Election: Moran Takes Inaugural Mayoral Race
- Jury Finds Manchester Minister Guilty In Baby Abuse Case
- State: ECHN, Waterbury Hospital Deals 'Within Statutory Guidelines'
- Furious Rally Helps Manchester's East Catholic To Hoops Threepeat
- Bogner's Applies For A New Location In Manchester
- Police Report Details DUI Arrest Of Manchester State Representative
- Passing Of Manchester's First Female Police Officer Mourned
- $288K Owed Mexican Restaurant Employees Who Worked In Manchester
- Closing Date Announced For Nursing Home In Manchester
- Manchester Woman Pleads Guilty To Cover-Up Crime In Murder Case
- The Pageantry Of The Manchester Road Race, 2023 Style [PHOTOS]
- Gas Tanker Blows Up In Manchester After Collision With Car
- Manchester Mourning The Loss Of Respected Town Clerk
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