🌱 Front Street Stabbing + Former Manchester Mayor Dies At 93

Hello and happy Thanksgiving! I’m here with your fresh copy of the Manchester Daily, full of everything you need to know about what's going on locally.

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Sunshine mixing with clouds. High: 47 Low: 34.

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Here are the top three stories in Manchester today:

1. On Tuesday, Nov. 22, police responded to a stabbing incident that took place on Manchester's Front Street. A 50-year-old man was found with stab wounds following an argument that reportedly escalated into physical violence. Officials believe this was an isolated incident, and anyone with information about the case is encouraged contact the Manchester Police Department. (Manchester NH Police via Facebook)
2. Yesterday, Former Mayor of Manchester, Ray Wieczorek, passed away at 93 years old. During his time in office, he pushed for the SNHU Arena construction, and was said to be a positive member of the community by his peers. He also served in the military during the Korean War. (WMUR 9)
3. On Tuesday evening, the official recount of the Manchester Ward 6 House election returned the seat to Republican Larry Gagne. The initial recount last week had flipped the seat to Democrat Maxine Mosley, but since all votes were allegedly not counted, the recount continued into this week. Gagne won the extremely tight race by 26 out of 3,998 total votes. (Sentinel Source)

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Today in Manchester:

• Millennium Running Thanksgiving 5k at Delta Dental Stadium (9:00 AM)
• Annual Thanksgiving Meal at 603 Bar & Grill (9:00 AM)
• Thanksgiving Lunch at WorkStuff Staffing Solutions (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Ever wondered why your cat might act strange from time to time? The Manchester City Library will be hosting a virtual event on Dec. 13, in collaboration with Stephen Quandt, “Decoding The Mysteries of Cats.” The event will be on Zoom, beginning at 6:30 p.m. and prior registration is required. (Manchester Library)
• Did you know that you can now file non-emergency reports online at the Manchester Police Department? Some incidents would include theft or vandalism. You can file reports from your mobile device or computer via the Manchester Police website. (Manchester NH Police via Facebook)
• Looking for a new furry friend? There are plenty of Manchester pets just waiting to find their forever homes! Whether you are looking for a small puppy, or an older, wiser pup, there are plenty of adorable animals in the area that are ready to be a part of the family! Check out all of the adoptable pets in the area here. (Manchester Patch)

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— 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.