🌱 Hockey Championship Fundraiser + Mental Health Evaluation Of Murder

Hello again, everybody. It's Tuesday in Manchester and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in our community.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 56 Low: 34.

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Here are the top three stories in Manchester today:

1. The 15th annual Battle of the Badges Hockey Championship was held on Saturday at the SNHU Arena in Manchester. Team Fire and Team Police delivered a spirited game with Team Police winning 5-1 while raising funds for the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. The annual event is a major annual hit for sports fans in the Manchester area. (Manchester Ink Link)
2. Raymond Moore is being ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation after being charged in the stabbing death of a 75-year-old in Manchester. Moore is accused of killing Daniel Whitmore on a walking trail in September 2022. The mental health evaluation has not yet been scheduled. (WMUR9)
3. Last Thursday, Mayor Joyce Craig announced that she is not interested in running for re-election as Mayor of Manchester once she finishes her current third term in office. Craig was elected in 2017 and was the first woman mayor of Manchester. Of the decision, Craig said, "After discussions with family and friends, I’ve decided not to seek re-election. I’m thankful for the trust residents placed in me, and I’ll always be a champion for Manchester." (Patch)

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Today in and around Manchester:

• Kids' Garden Club At Goffstown Public Library, Goffstown (3:30 PM)
• Amateur Detective Night At Goffstown Public Library, Goffstown (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Through April, The Shaskeen Pub and Restaurant in Manchester will be hosting weekly open mics. The open mic events will run from 9:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. (Open Mic New Hampshire)
• Join the Manchester City Library on Apr. 17 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for a virtual first installment of the library's Culturally Curious Art Series. This popular art series will be presented by Jane Oneail for the second year. (Manchester City Library)
• Yesterday, Manchester Police Chief Allen Aldenberg honored two officers who have gone above and beyond for the department and community. Officers Brian Fabian and Anthony Arnold were recognized for demonstrating sound judgment, initiative, and dedication to their jobs. (Manchester NH Police via Facebook)

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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.