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Hello Manchester! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a 2.5-mile tunnel under Manchester will change your sewers
  • How is Manchester’s mayor defending New Hampshire’s tougher bail law now?
  • Which Manchester stories made last week’s most-read list?

Also on today's calendar: FREE Introduction to Digital Photography class and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do optometrists live so long? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Breezy, with a high of 59 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and windy, temps: high: 68, low: 51.
  • Tuesday: Some sun, breezy and warmer, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Crews ready to rock on landmark Manchester tunnel project (unionleader.com) — Manchester is moving ahead with a massive multi-year tunnel project under the Queen City Bridge area to reduce sewer overflows and protect the Merrimack River. A 2.25-mile Cemetery Brook Drain Tunnel, bored by the “Granite Janet” machine, will reroute stormwater and ease pressure on the city’s aging sewer system. Construction runs through 2028 and will mainly impact areas near several deep drop shafts.    

• Critics of New Hampshire's tougher bail law re-emerge (wmur.com) — Manchester residents are hearing renewed debate over New Hampshire’s tougher bail law, with Mayor Jay Ruais defending it as key to making the city safer. Critics, including Democratic lawmakers and a gubernatorial candidate, argue the law is too harsh and shifts jail costs onto local property taxpayers.    

• Teacher Of The Year Semi-Finalists Jumping Worms In NH? Nearby News NH (patch.com) — Manchester gets several mentions in this roundup of New Hampshire’s most-read Patch stories, including local arrest logs and a Manchester resident among Teacher of the Year semi-finalists. Readers will also find updates on Concord overdoses, invasive jumping worms in NH, and other high-interest statewide crime and safety stories.    

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  • Hi all, happy Friday!
    I need help to locate the septic. My architect is waiting for the septic location so he can design the add on project. Pls send me private text,… (Nextdoor Southside)
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    My sons birthday is coming up and he wants a dirtbike desperately but dont got crazy money to spend on 1. Anyone got a dirt bike 150-250 cc for sale?… (Nextdoor Bakersville/Highlands)
  • BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. posted a job opening for Inventory Control Forklift Driver Part Time in Manchester. Apply here.
  • Devine Millimet & Branch posted a job opening for Billing Specialist in Manchester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manchester here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bedford

  • Craftworkers' Guild In Bedford Open Studio Theatre Productions More: Patch Weekender (patch.com)
  • State House Dome: Senate GOP hope its move on campus carry doesn't cost them (unionleader.com)
  • The Story Behind "Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue" (keenesentinel.com)

Merrimack

  • State investigation highlights communication lapses over proposed ICE facility in Merrimack (wmur.com)
  • New Business: Sweet Bel's takes over Axel's in Merrimack (unionleader.com)

Concord

  • Elderly Man Experiencing Medical Episode Gets Into Minor Crash With Concord Police Cruiser Downtown: Video (patch.com)

Ok Manchester! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they dilate. (Thank you Phil M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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