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Hey there, Manchester! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How brownfield cleanups in Manchester could unlock new housing options
  • Which Manchester students took home top honors at the state water festival?
  • Manchester Marine finally coming home 80 years after World War II

Also on today's calendar: Arcidi Fishing Derby and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 3 feet, but can not walk... 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 70 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Monday: Cloudy, temps: high: 65, low: 40.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 64 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Federal regulators visit New Hampshire to encourage brownfields redevelopment (nhbr.com) — Federal housing and environmental officials came to Manchester this week to talk with local experts at Saint Anselm College about speeding up brownfields cleanups and turning contaminated sites into housing and other community uses. Speakers stressed that faster, science-based decisions and streamlined public comment could help New Hampshire communities, including Manchester, unlock more land for homes while protecting public health.    

2. Nashua, Manchester, And Hampstead Students Win At Science Fair And Poetry Contest (patch.com) — Manchester just hosted nearly 500 students from around New Hampshire for a major drinking water festival, science fair, and poetry contest, with local students earning top honors. Kids from Mills Falls and Webster schools in Manchester joined Nashua and Hampstead winners in exploring water science, conservation, and careers during hands-on activities and competitions.    

3. WW II Marine killed in action to be returned home to Granite State (wmur.com) — An 18-year-old Marine from Manchester, Pfc. Edgar Norcross, is finally coming home to be buried at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery after his remains were identified 80 years after his death in World War II. Federal experts used advanced DNA and anthropological analysis to confirm his identity, and local officials say his return highlights the nation’s ongoing commitment to recovering fallen service members.    

4. Two generations, one dream: A mother's inspiring graduation journey with her daughter (wavy.com) — A Fayetteville mother and daughter who studied online through Southern New Hampshire University recently drove 14 hours to Manchester to finally walk together at graduation. Their trip to the city capped years of balancing parenting, work, and school, showing local readers how Manchester serves as the in-person celebration point for many remote learners’ achievements.    


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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
    Kevin was LOST on April 30, 2026 in Manchester, NH 03104 near lincoln st, enright park Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to… (Nextdoor Downtown Manchester)
  • Just finishing up being at the hospital.
    Cardiologist believed they could fix me. I'm going to be looking for rides from Vinton Street in Manchester over to CMC Hospital. (Nextdoor Bakersville/Highlands)
  • Planet Fitness posted a job opening for Overnight Cleaner in Manchester. Apply here.
  • Marmon Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for 1st and 3rd Shift Machine Operator in Manchester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manchester here.

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: A yard Stick... (Thank you Dan S. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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