🌱 Firefighters Receive Free Cancer Screenings + Rally For Awareness

Hello there, Manchester! I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Hope you all have a great day.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 66 Low: 41.
• Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant. High: 74 Low: 50.

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Here are the top three stories today in Manchester:

1. A new pilot program will offer skin tests for cancer to every Manchester firefighter, while those over the age of 40 with at least 10 years of service will be eligible for lung CAT scans. The initiative is driven by the recognition that the toxic environment firefighters face due to the presence of carcinogens in burning synthetic materials and furniture contributes to elevated cancer rates among them. The program involves collaboration with Dartmouth Health, which will provide comprehensive care if cancer is detected. (WMUR 9)
2. Two individuals were hospitalized with injuries following a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 93 in nearby Londonderry (about 20 minutes from Manchester). The crash involved a construction truck owned by Weaver Brothers Construction and a minivan. The driver of the truck and the minivan operator were transported to Parkland Medical Center in neighboring Derry for treatment. (Patch)
3. On Saturday, a rally was held downtown to raise awareness surrounding the ongoing fentanyl epidemic, which was been the cause of over 85 percent of drug-related deaths in New Hampshire in 2022. Andrea Cahill, who lost her 19-year-old son Tyler, said, "It's taking a pain and turning it into a purpose." The rally was put on in preparation for Fentanyl Awareness Day this week. (WMUR 9)

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Tuesday, May 9

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Wednesday, May 10

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From my notebook:

• A unique home has popped up on the market in Manchester on Belmont Street, just a three-minute drive to downtown. The grand property features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a loft, and more! (Patch)
• Tod Erickson, an IT manager from nearby Londonderry, has pleaded guilty to charges related to a long-running fraud scheme amounting to $1.4 million. The charges against Erickson include wire fraud and filing a false tax return. (WMUR 9)
• Curious about what is happening in your community? Check out the April Incident Roundup for Hillsborough County. It's important to remember that individuals accused are presumed innocent until proven guilty. (Manchester Information)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll catch up with you soon with a new 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.