Daily editionMonday, October 19th, 2026
Good morning, Manchester.
The 5AM Manchester Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of October.
Community
Manchester’s King’s Court Community Center opened Sunday in the city as Mayor Jay Ruais & Gov. Kelly Ayotte attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The center aims to serve as a hub for local community events and gatherings.
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Thousands attended Goffstown’s Pumpkin Regatta this weekend, enjoying pumpkin races, vendors, and pie-eating contests along the Piscataquog River.
The event’s future is in doubt as Hadley Falls Dam is scheduled for removal in early 2027 + officials say the change may end the fall tradition.
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Government
Hooksett approved a $1 million underwater sewer extension near I-93 Exit 10 to support future business growth along Route 3A.
The project will extend approximately 110 feet under the Merrimack River using TIF funds and prepare for a planned pump station on Kimball Drive.
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