🌱 AFP-NH Discuss Licensure Laws + President Trump To Visit Manchester

Good morning, Manchester! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Manchester Patch newsletter. Let's get this Saturday started off right with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's going on these days in town.

But first, today's weather:

Cooler with low clouds. High: 55 Low: 47.

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Here are the top three stories today in Manchester:

1. Americans for Prosperity New Hampshire (AFP-NH) gathered at Stark Brewery for a discussion on state licensure laws. Moderator Drew Cline was joined by Legislative Council Jessica Poitras and AFP-NH Regional Director Ross Connolly, which began with a look at the history of licenses and segued into an analysis of how licenses impact professional life in New Hampshire. Members of the panel praised New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu for his efforts to reform current licensing laws, while others discussed ideas to bring more attention to the issues of licenses. McGuire and Cline also advocated for supporting reciprocal licensure agreements with other states. (Manchester Ink Link)
2. Former President Donald Trump is set to make a presidential campaign stop in Manchester Thursday, Apr. 27. The 2024 candidate will head to The Armory at the DoubleTree in downtown Manchester for an afternoon speech, his campaign said Monday. Trump last appeared in New Hampshire in January, when he was the keynote speaker at a New Hampshire Republican State Committee fundraiser. (NBC Boston)
3. The second episode of "Finding Adventure with Kinga Philipps" focuses on New Hampshire and is now available to stream on Very Local. Kinda Philipps travels the country and shows people how to get out and enjoy nature in their home states. In this new episode, she takes a Manchester couple, Gary and Karen, outside their comfort zone and into nature, including rock climbing. Those interested in watching the episode can download the Very Local app for free. (WMUR)

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Today in and around Manchester:

• New Hampshire Audubon Earth Day Celebration At Massabesic Audubon Center, Auburn (10:00 AM)
• RENT At The Palace Theatre (2:00 PM)
• One Dime Band Duo At The Pizza Man Bar & Grill (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• While the weekend starts dry in Manchester, rainfall is expected to start on Sunday and leap into Monday with highs in the low 50s. For the full weather forecast this weekend, visit the link. (WMUR)
• Nearly three decades after sexually assaulting a 6-year-old girl he knew, a New Hampshire man is set to be released from jail on Monday. Prosecutors were making the case that the 77-year-old man should remain in prison, nearly three decades after Wolff was found guilty of sexually assaulting the child. (WMUR)
• In a public hearing held on Manchester city restrictions for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), all speakers were in support of reducing restrictions, Alderman Jim Burkush reports. An ADU is a standalone, attached, or converted space that has its own entrance, kitchen, and bath. They are also known as “in-law apartments." (Jim Burkush via Twitter)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. I'll be in your inbox after the weekend with your next update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.