🌱 Father Arrested For Son's Death + NH's Medicaid Dental Coverage

Good morning, neighbors! It's Thursday in Manchester and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in the community today.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and humid. High: 93 Low: 70.
• Friday: Partly sunny, hot and humid. High: 90 Low: 69.

Here are the top three stories today in Manchester:

1. On Monday, the Manchester Police Department announced the arrest of a 25-year-old Manchester man for the death of his seven-year-old son. Murtadah Mohammad's son died from severe burns his father allegedly inflicted as a form of discipline. Mohammad was arrested on charges of assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and falsifying physical evidence for the case. (Scallywag & Vagabond)
2. Three months ago, New Hampshire agreed to cover basic dental care for adults on Medicaid, but only 15 percent of the state's dentists have signed on. Almost half of the providers taking part in the New Hampshire Smiles Program have set limits, with some only taking five patients and others wanting more time before they take any. These limitations could cause significant frustration for the 21,000 adults on Medicaid that the state expects to take advantage of the new program. (NHPR)
3. The City of Manchester Fire Department ask locals for their opinion on its services. Responses will be anonymous and will help the department develop a Master Plan. If you wish to give your insight, you can do so here until 5:00 p.m. on Jul. 14. (City of Manchester, NH Of Economic Development)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Manchester:

Thursday, July 6

• Family Storytime at Manchester City Library (10:00 AM)
• Movers And Groovers at Goffstown Public Library, Goffstown (10:00 AM)

Friday, July 7

• Fun With Bubbles at Goffstown Public Library, Goffstown (10:00 AM)
• Kid's Night At The YMCA Of Downtown Manchester (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Manchester Police Department announces its Records Window will close at 12 p.m. on Jul. 11 due to staffing-related issues. (Manchester NH Police via Facebook)
• Chris Brickley presents a free Basketball Skill Development Clinic on Jul. 15. From 1:00-2:30 p.m., boys and girls aged 10-16 can learn from professional trainers at Wolfe Park. (Manchester, NH Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and other GOP contenders appeared at the Merrimack's Fourth of July parade, with the intention of swaying New Hampshire's independent-minded electorate. (Boston Globe)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll be back in your inbox soon with another 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.