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CommunityA Navy sailor home after 11 months at sea surprises his niece at her Manchester schoolIf you know a kid who would lose it over a surprise, meet Meadow. Cameron Bishop, 22, came home after 11 months at sea and made a last-minute detour Wednesday to Parker Varney Elementary School in Manchester. The school helped keep the secret until he walked in wearing his uniform, and a video shows Meadow jumping into his arms.Friday’s editionRead High School SportsPinkerton's boys win a second straight Division I cross country title at Derryfield ParkPinkerton Academy put five runners in the top eight at last Saturday's Division I championships in Manchester. The Astros finished with 24 points for the program's 13th overall D-I team title. Exeter's girls won their first state title since 1978.Friday’s editionRead North CountryThe Wild River Fire near Gorham has grown to about 1,000 acresIf you hike or drive up north, here's the latest. The Wild River Fire in the White Mountain National Forest has grown to 1,000 acres and was 11% contained as of Wednesday morning. It was about 378 acres Tuesday afternoon, roughly 7 miles southeast of Gorham and about a mile from the Maine border.Thursday’s editionRead High School SportsPinkerton field hockey won its first Division I title since 2012, under a coach who came backPinkerton Academy beat Winnacunnet 3-2 at Bedford High School last Saturday. Ashley Clouthier scored the winner off a rebound with 3:03 left in regulation, after the Astros led 2-0 and the Warriors tied it.Thursday’s editionRead High School SportsPinkerton wins in double overtime and will face Bedford for the Division I girls soccer titlePinkerton Academy won 2-1 in double overtime over Exeter on Monday night at Chabot-McDonough Field. Senior forward Riley McClellan scored with 1:08 left in the second overtime. Exeter's Sydney Merrow had put the Blue Hawks up in the 30th minute, and senior back Mo Smith tied it one minute later.Wednesday’s editionRead

Around Manchester

From WMUR, Eagle-Tribune and 7 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. WMUR4 hours ago

    Public affairs Army reserves unit based in NH tours WMUR studios

    The 362nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment visited the WMUR studios Saturday.

  2. WMUR4 hours ago

    St. Thomas Aquinas wins in overtime to go back-to-back in D-III boys' soccer

    The Saints beat Prospect Mountain, 2-1 in OT.

  3. WMUR4 hours ago

    Undefeated Nashua South wins boys' soccer state championship

    The Purple Panthers beat Bedford, 3-1.

  4. Eagle-Tribune5 hours ago

    Pinkerton volleyball drops heartbreaker to Bishop Guertin in DI title game

    DERRY, N.H. — One set away from its second straight state championship, Pinkerton girls volleyball ran into a team on an absolute mission.

  5. WMUR6 hours ago

    Hanover's Ben Groves gets gold in boys' Meet of Champions

    The senior got a two second victory at the Hopkinton Fairgrounds.

  6. WMUR6 hours ago

    Hopkinton's Maddy Lane wins first cross country Meet of Champions in storied career

    The senior set a course record.

  7. WMUR6 hours ago

    Farmington returns to D-III championship match, comes out victorious

    The Tigers defeated Saint Thomas Aquinas, 3-2.

  8. WMUR6 hours ago

    D-II championship point is an ace from Oyster River's Audrey Gompert

    The Bobcats defeated Somersworth, 3-2.

  9. WMUR6 hours ago

    Three points from Kylie Carr get Raymond D-III girls' soccer title

    The Rams beat Stevens, 3-0.

  10. WMUR6 hours ago

    Bishop Guertin wins first state girls' volleyball championship

    The Cardinals beat Pinkerton Academy, 3-2.

  11. WMUR6 hours ago

    Camryn McNulty’s goal lifts Pinkerton to girls' soccer state championship

    The Astros beat Bedford, 1-0.

  12. londonderrytimes.net9 hours ago

    Second Investigation Finds Evidence of Misconduct by Town Manager

    For almost a year, former Town Manager Shaun Mulholland was under investigation, following two anonymous complaints filed against him. The complete investigative reports can be found through the Londonderry Times Facebook page and on the Town of Londonderry website. The first complaint filed came on Jan. 6 “concerning the conduct” of Mulholland according to a

  13. WMUR9 hours ago

    NH high school raises money for music program with Mazda 'one test drive at a time'

    Concord High School raised money for its music program by letting participants test drive cars on Saturday.

  14. londonderrytimes.net9 hours ago

    Mulholland Challenges Investigation, Questions Council’s Actions on Firing

    Former Londonderry Town Manager Shaun Mulholland is challenging the findings of an investigative report that played a key role in his dismissal, arguing that the investigation was flawed, important information was omitted and members of the Town Council had already taken steps to remove him. In a 15-page response, dated Oct. 31, Mulholland disputes many

  15. WMUR9 hours ago

    Ohana Hygiene Project looking for donations to support 1,200 NH students

    The Ohana Hygiene Project is hoping to bring more hygiene products to children in need in the Granite State.

  16. londonderrytimes.net9 hours ago

    Faber To Former Town Manager Mullholland: Your Tenure Is Finished

    Town Council Vice Chair Shawn Faber didn’t mince words when he addressed the findings of the investigative reports released last week. The complete investigative reports can be found through the Londonderry Times Facebook page and on the Town of Londonderry website. Now former Town Manager Shaun Mulholland was under investigation for close to a year,

  17. WMUR9 hours ago

    Wild River fire now 20% contained as crews continue to identify hot spots, officials say

    A wildfire in the White Mountain National Forest near Gorham is 20% contained, officials announced Saturday.

  18. londonderrytimes.net10 hours ago

    North School Celebrates Holiday with Annual Trunk or Treat

    There was plenty of sweets and scares to go around at the annual North Elementary School Trunk or Treat event recently. The PTA event had parents line up their decorated vehicles and hand out treats to those that attended.Photos by Chris Paul

  19. londonderrytimes.net10 hours ago

    Lancers Rally Past Concord, Finish Regular Season at 7-1

    The Londonderry High School football team closed out its regular season on a high note Friday night, overcoming an early 12-point deficit to earn a 21-12 victory over Concord and finish with a 7-1 record. The Lancers record, along with the NHIAA ranking system, gave them the No. 3 seed, which rewarded them a preliminary

  20. londonderrytimes.net10 hours ago

    Lancers Cheerleaders Earn Top Finishes at Recent Competitions

    The Londonderry High School cheerleading teams turned in strong performances at two recent competitions, with both the junior varsity and varsity squads earning top-two finishes. At Cheer Madness, held at Nashua North High School on Sunday, Oct. 18, the Lancers’ junior varsity team captured first place, while the varsity squad finished second behind Dover. The

  21. londonderrytimes.net10 hours ago

    Lancers Boys XC Finish 7th at DI Championship, Qualify for MOCs

    The Londonderry High School cross country teams turned in strong performances at the 2026 NHIAA Division I Championship Meet at Derryfield Park in Manchester on Saturday, Oct. 31, with the boys finishing seventh and the girls placing 11th. The boys’ seventh-place finish among 21 teams continued a remarkable tradition for the Lancers. The team has

  22. Manchester Ink Link14 hours ago

    Manchester at the Polls: The voices of Election Day 2026

  23. WMUR16 hours ago

    Road closures around Manchester Sunday for City Marathon

    The Elliot Health System Manchester City Marathon will be closing more than a dozen streets and trails in and around the city.

  24. New Hampshire Public Radio22 hours ago

    Give Back NH: New Hampshire Food Bank

    Every other week on NHPR, we like to put a spotlight on people and places around the state on Give Back NH.

  25. Eagle-TribuneYesterday

    Spellman explodes in Pinkerton blowout: Senior sensation scores five TDs with Londonderry next

    DERRY, N.H. – It was a brief scare. Manchester Central got an onside kick to start the game. Five easy plays later, the guests led mighty Pinkerton Academy by a

  26. Manchester Ink LinkYesterday

    Pinkerton football cruise to victory over Manchester Central, advance to the quarterfinals

  27. New Hampshire Union LeaderYesterday

    Draper stars as Pelham dominates second half to oust West

    Luke Draper rushed for 203 yards and three touchdowns as Pelham beat West 27-6 in the Division II quarterfinals, setting up a rematch with unbeaten Plymouth.

  28. New Hampshire Union LeaderYesterday

    Div. I prelims: Spellman (5 TDs), Pinkerton rout Central to earn another game against Londonderry

    Brady Spellman scored a career-high five touchdowns as Pinkerton routed Central 62-20, setting up a Division I quarterfinal rematch at Londonderry.

  29. New Hampshire Union LeaderYesterday

    Division I preliminary round: Bedford beats Memorial with a drive and a stop

    Bedford rallied past Memorial 15-12 in the Division I preliminaries, scoring the go-ahead touchdown late and stopping the Crusaders on fourth-and-1. The defending champions now face Bishop Guertin in the quarterfinals.

  30. WMURNov. 6

    Portsmouth-Oyster River advances in opening round of playoffs

    New Hampshire high school football playoffs begin

  31. New Hampshire Union LeaderNov. 6

    New Business: Chicken restaurants aplenty across New Hampshire; Ollie's opens in Derry

    New chicken restaurants are expanding across New Hampshire, while Ollie’s Bargain Outlet opens in Derry and Copper Pig Brewery prepares to close Nov. 22.

  32. nashuatelegraph.comNov. 6

    SUPER SATURDAY: City has a chance for three championships

  33. New Hampshire Union LeaderNov. 6

    Retired judges urge NH Supreme Court to restore treatment court funding in budget draft

    Retired judges are urging the New Hampshire Supreme Court to restore treatment court funding after it was omitted from the Judicial Branch’s initial $138.3 million budget draft.

  34. New Hampshire Union LeaderNov. 6

    Marine Corps 251st birthday luncheon set for Nov. 10 at Derryfield Country Club in Manchester

    Manchester’s Marine Corps 251st birthday luncheon on Nov. 10 will honor traditions and feature a talk on late Marine and State Police Maj. Chris AuCoin. Reservations are required.

  35. Concord PatchNov. 6

    Arts and Crafts Fairs | Coat Drives | Musicians’ Flea Market | Route 3 Art Trail | More: Patch Weekender

    Also: Historical society open houses; concerts and fundraisers; "Wedding Singer" auditions; After General Stark; storytime; author talk.

  36. New Hampshire Union LeaderNov. 6

    City Hall: Despite rumors, Bonilla not mulling run for mayor; hoops hyped; city launches new services

    Ward 5 Alderman Jason Bonilla says he is not considering a Manchester mayoral run, as the city rolls out new online appointment, 311 and alert services.

  37. New Hampshire Public RadioNov. 6

    NH News Recap: Election outcomes and a historic wildfire

    With the midterm elections in the rearview mirror, we look at surprising takeaways and next steps. And, a historically large wildfire is ongoing in the White Mountain National Forest.

  38. WMURNov. 6

    Tracking Impact weather Sunday: Scattered showers linger; Snow possible in northern NH

    Some snowflakes are possible this weekend as cooler temperatures and an unsettled stretch take over.

  39. InDepthNH.orgNov. 6

    Fishing the Battenkill in Autumn

    On a recent trip to Vermont, I decided to spontaneously bring my fly rod and fish the Battenkill River.

  40. Eagle-TribuneNov. 6

    Joy and Pain: Pinkerton rolls on, Salem falls in Division I state semifinals

    DERRY, N.H. – One of the great seasons in recent Salem High volleyball history came to an end on Thursday night, one victory away from a state final.

In brief

The short notes of 5AM Manchester’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

  • CentralManchester Central got an onside kick to start the game, and five plays later it led Pinkerton by a touchdown.

    Manchester Central got an onside kick to start the game, and five plays later it led Pinkerton by a touchdown. Then Brady Spellman scored five touchdowns, and Pinkerton won 62-20 and plays Londonderry next.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSources: Eagle-Tribune, WMUR

  • MemorialSeventh-seeded Bedford beat No. 10 seed Manchester Memorial 15-12 in the Division I preliminary round.

    Seventh-seeded Bedford beat No. 10 seed Manchester Memorial 15-12 in the Division I preliminary round. Bedford stopped Memorial on a fourth-and-1 at the Bedford 20 with 53 seconds left.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: New Hampshire Union Leader

  • MarinesIf you're a Marine or know one, Manchester's 251st Marine Corps birthday luncheon is Tuesday, Nov.

    If you're a Marine or know one, Manchester's 251st Marine Corps birthday luncheon is Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Derryfield Country Club, and reservations are required. The program includes a talk on the late Marine and State Police Major Chris AuCoin.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: New Hampshire Union Leader

  • Volleyball finalFourth-seeded Bishop Guertin beat top-seeded Salem 3-1 and plays host Pinkerton for the Division I girls volleyball title at 2 p.m.

    Fourth-seeded Bishop Guertin beat top-seeded Salem 3-1 and plays host Pinkerton for the Division I girls volleyball title at 2 p.m. Saturday. Pinkerton is the defending champ, and BG is seeking its first title.

    Around New Hampshire · Saturday’s editionSource: New Hampshire Union Leader

  • PinkertonThird-seeded Pinkerton beat seventh-seeded Winnacunnet 3-1 in the other semifinal.

    Third-seeded Pinkerton beat seventh-seeded Winnacunnet 3-1 in the other semifinal. Keelyn Karpinsky's kill ended Set 4, 28-26.

    Around New Hampshire · Saturday’s editionSource: New Hampshire Union Leader

  • FootballElsewhere in the Division I opening round, Concord beat Salem 25-19, Londonderry beat Merrimack 35-6, and Portsmouth-Oyster River beat Exeter 21-0.

    Elsewhere in the Division I opening round, Concord beat Salem 25-19, Londonderry beat Merrimack 35-6, and Portsmouth-Oyster River beat Exeter 21-0. In Division II, Merrimack Valley beat Hanover 28-14.

    Around New Hampshire · Saturday’s editionSource: WMUR

  • SoccerNashua South beat Exeter 4-3 in double overtime Wednesday, and Bedford edged Hanover 1-0 at Manchester Memorial.

    Nashua South beat Exeter 4-3 in double overtime Wednesday, and Bedford edged Hanover 1-0 at Manchester Memorial. They meet in the Division I final Sat., Nov. 7, 5:15 p.m. at Manchester Memorial, with tickets starting at $5.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSources: New Hampshire Union Leader, Valley News, GoFan

  • Youth hoopsManchester Parks & Rec is taking over a youth basketball league.

    Manchester Parks & Rec is taking over a youth basketball league.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: Manchester Ink Link

  • Tax officeThe City Tax Office has launched an appointment system aimed at improving customer service.

    The City Tax Office has launched an appointment system aimed at improving customer service.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: Manchester Ink Link

  • YDC propertyResidents are pushing for green space and questioning housing plans for the YDC property in Manchester.

    Residents are pushing for green space and questioning housing plans for the YDC property in Manchester.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: Manchester Ink Link

  • New eatsThe Grind is among the expansions to new locations in Manchester, and 94.9 HOM reports a third New Hampshire location opened in September.

    The Grind is among the expansions to new locations in Manchester, and 94.9 HOM reports a third New Hampshire location opened in September. Derry News reported the Derry spot first opened in 2014 and closed in 2023.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: 94.9 HOM

  • Nashua libraryNashua Public Library workers have gone 127 days without a contract, which expired in July.

    Nashua Public Library workers have gone 127 days without a contract, which expired in July. Patrons filled a trustees meeting room Wednesday night, and the union declared an impasse in June.

    Around New Hampshire · Friday’s editionSource: New Hampshire Union Leader

  • VolleyballPinkerton Academy rolled on in the Division I state semifinals Thursday night in Derry.

    Pinkerton Academy rolled on in the Division I state semifinals Thursday night in Derry. Salem's season ended one victory short of a state final.

    Around New Hampshire · Friday’s editionSource: Eagle-Tribune