🌱 Fourteen Malnourished Cats Found +Battle of the Badges Commences

Hello, everybody. It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Manchester Patch newsletter — here to impart everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally.

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• Saturday: Partly sunny. High: 51 Low: 27.
• Sunday: Partly sunny; windy, colder. High: 35 Low: 22.

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Here are the top stories in Manchester today:

1. Fourteen cats were left to fend for themselves inside an abandoned home in Manchester, where some were found sick, starving, and emaciated. Once authorities arrived on the scene, they found ten cats who were malnourished and missing fur, as well as four cats who tragically didn't make it. According to various news reports, the abandoned home consisted of torn-apart furniture and a strong smell of ammonia pervading the space. (Lady Free Thinker)
2. Two men have been charged with organized retail crime following multiple shoplifting incidents around the corner in Salem. The suspects were identified as Michael James Watson and Brian K. Caswell of Manchester. Salem police subsequently arrested both men and found large amounts of stolen merchandise in their vehicle. (Newport Dispatch)
3. On Saturday, Mar. 18, the 15th annual Battle of the Badges Hockey Championship will be held at the SNHU Arena in Manchester. This event will be another big fundraiser for the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, and both teams promise to deliver a spirited game. The action will begin at approximately 1 p.m. (WMUR 9 ABC)

Today and tomorrow in Manchester:

Saturday, March 18

• Battle of the Badges Hockey Championship at SNHU Arena (1:00 PM)
• Little Women at the Palace Theatre (2:oo PM)

Sunday, March 19

• Mimosa Fest at Jewel Music Venue (12:00 PM)
• East Side Jam at East Side Club (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you a patient, cat-savvy person who's looking for a new furry friend? Morticia, the black and white cat at the Manchester Animal Shelter, is in search of a forever home with a loving owner to support her transition. If you're interested in her, complete an application here so we can meet and see if you'll be a good match together. (Manchester Animal Shelter)
• On Tuesday, Apr. 4, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., the Manchester City Library will be hosting a "unique and beautifully illustrated presentation" on the famous Imperial Faberge Easter Eggs. The presentation will take place in the auditorium of the library and be presented by Marine Forbes. This program is sponsored by the New Hampshire Humanities. (Manchester City Library)
• Interested in playing tennis this spring? Tennis in the Parks is back at the Memorial High School Tennis Courts starting on Saturday, Apr. 29, through Saturday, May 20. All first-time players will receive a tennis racquet and ball, as well as be able to focus on having fun while learning the basics of the game. The fee to participate is $65 per player. (Manchester, NH Parks & Recreation)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! 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.