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Daily editionTuesday, October 13th, 2026

Good morning, Manchester.

The 5AM Manchester Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of October.

Community

  1. The Gate City Skate Park event offers local skaters a chance to perform tricks and cheer for one another.

    A dinner hosted by the Seacoast Stories Dinner Club gives guests the opportunity to meet new faces & build lasting connections.

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  2. Manchester officials announced that Halloween trick-or-treating will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., two hours earlier than in past years, as Mayor Jay Ruais said police are reviewing the schedule to ensure safety and fun for everyone.

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Education

  1. Manchester School of Technology students unveiled their second custom-built Van's RV-12iS airplane at the Aviation Museum over the weekend.

    The aircraft now awaits FAA inspection later this month, and the museum seeks a fourth school to host its self-funding program with proposals due by Nov. 5.

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  2. Mayor Jay Ruais proposed an 18-month pilot to embed Youth Services counselors in schools to address absenteeism and behavior.

    The plan, to be reviewed by the Board of School Committee this week, builds a stronger partnership with the School District and will start in January 2027 (ends in June 2028).

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  3. Londonderry school officials warn that a November vote on a tax-cap proposal will force about $2 million in cuts that may reduce bus service, AP classes & arts, athletics and career programs.

    The cuts will affect services across local schools.

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Health

  1. Retired police captain and Army Ranger Jeff Ladieu completed a 10-day, 222-mile run from Pittsburg to Nashua on Saturday, finishing at Pheasant Lane Mall to support Camp Resilience’s goal of raising $100k for veteran mental health.

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