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Good morning Manchester! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Manchester's SNHU recognizes standout students from across the country
  • How Manchester police helped put away a violent gang leader
  • What to expect at tomorrow's Declaration of Dependence event in Manchester

Also on today's calendar: Yard Sale great items cheap prices and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Thursday: An afternoon shower, temps: high: 77, low: 64.
  • Friday: Sunshine, nice and less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Caddo Valley scholar makes Dean's List at SNHU - (arkadelphian.com) — Southern New Hampshire University, based in Manchester, has announced its Summer 2026 Dean's List, highlighting students like Ashle Reed of Caddo Valley for strong academic performance. The university notes that full-time undergraduates on campus or online must meet specific credit and GPA thresholds to earn the honor, underscoring Manchester's role as a hub for higher education.
   

• Manchester 'Primera Number One' sentenced to 10 years (unionleader.com) — A Trinitarios gang leader tied to the group's Manchester chapter has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for racketeering and an attempted murder, in a case supported by Manchester police and New Hampshire federal prosecutors. The conviction stems from a multistate investigation into violent gang activity, and the defendant is expected to face deportation after serving his sentence.
   

• News Bulletin: Approximately 450 gather in Plymouth's Pilgrim Memorial State Park to kick off the Declaration of Dependence Tour (billygraham.org) — Tomorrow at noon, an evangelistic "Declaration of Dependence" tour stop is coming to Manchester following its kickoff in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Residents can expect worship music and a Christian message from Will Graham, grandson of Billy Graham, as part of a 13‑state outreach organized by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Swarmiefest Headliner New England Music Hall of Fame Band of the Year Sepsiss —Douglas Alekseyev Read on Patch
  • Some of you know I received the local real estate board's (GMNBR) Good Neighbor Award at our awards banquet back in May...
    a few weeks ago I was informed this Wednesday i will receive the state board's (NHAR) Good Neighbor Award! I am humbled beyond belief... there are… (Nextdoor Northwest)
  • Looking for someone who can finish installing some ceramic tile flooring in a small half bath, move a vanity and toilet back into place, and reconnect everything.
    There's a gap that will require cutting tile to fit, so should have adequate tools for that. My old roommate started and never finished - floor is… (Nextdoor East Side)
  • Globe Life posted a job opening for Life Insurance Sales Representative in Manchester. Apply here.
  • Piedmont Airlines posted a job opening for Customer Service Gate Agent (Full-Time) in Manchester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manchester here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bedford

  • Flashback Film Fest Revolutionary War Portrayals Knitting: Bedford Week Ahead Events (patch.com)
  • Body found in Merrimack River in Bedford (newportdispatch.com)
  • Support For Congressional Term Limits Surges in NH HD-Hillsborough 2 Race (termlimits.com)

Merrimack

  • The Latest: Week of September 11, 2026 (nhbr.com)

Nashua

  • Nashua Man Indicted On Assault, Threat, Tampering Charges: Hillsborough County Superior Court Indictments (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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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