Daily editionWednesday, October 28th, 2026
Good morning, Manchester.
The 5AM Manchester Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of October.
Community
After a diocesan vote in Concord over the weekend, the Rev. Ed Cardoza of Grace Episcopal Church in Manchester was elected the 11th bishop of the Episcopal Church of New Hampshire; his consecration will be at Rollins Chapel in Hanover (March 6, 2027).
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Business
Dozens helped build two handmade clay ovens for Flatbread Co.'s soon-to-open Bedford location, and the ovens must cure for up to 90 days before the restaurant can serve wood-fired pies; the spot at 224 S. River Road will hire about 30 to 50 people and host weekly Tuesday fundraisers.
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Environment
Great Bay's oyster population is rebounding, and Little Bay Beauties has asked New Hampshire Fish and Game to add 4.5 acres to its floating-gear farm to boost production and support reef restoration; a Fish and Game hearing will be held in January.
Fish and Game plans a new closure from Nov. 1, 2026 to Oct. 31, 2031 to aid recovery (the estuary had just under 5 million oysters last year).
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