Daily editionWednesday, October 14th, 2026
Good morning, Manchester.
The 5AM Manchester Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of October.
Community
Manchester police revised trick-or-treating hours after receiving pushback, now scheduling the event from 4 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 31 to provide a safe Halloween experience for families.
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Volunteers will gather at Hampstead Public Library on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. + 1 p.m. to stitch and stuff colorful bears in memory of a beloved teen’s mission to comfort children facing challenges, organized by Stitched with Love Hampstead.
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PMHS‑CV in Dover took in five frightened Great Pyrenees during a busy week with over 40 animals arriving at the shelter.
Staff ask locals to donate, foster, or adopt as more intakes are set for this weekend — community support is needed.
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Government
Lane closures are underway on the Spaulding Turnpike in Dover as the New Hampshire Department of Transportation removes the center span of the General Sullivan Bridge.
The southbound side of Route 16 between mile markers (4.2 and 3.6) will close from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Nov. 16.
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Health
The Epping Fire Department is spreading awareness about breast cancer in men using national statistics that show 1 in 755 men may develop the disease and about 530 may die — part of its effort to encourage early detection.
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Accidents
A school district specialized van crashed Tuesday morning at Hanover Street and High Street; officials said no students were hurt and families have been contacted.
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