🌱 Man Arrested For Baby Born In Woods + Best Diners In New Hampshire

Hey, hello! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Manchester Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

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Here are the top three stories in Manchester today:

1. A suspect has been arrested in connection with the birth of a baby in the woods of Manchester. George Theberge and Alexandra Eckersley were together when she gave birth in a tent on Dec. 26. The baby boy had been abandoned and left alone for over an hour in the tent. Theberge has been charged with felony tampering with witnesses, reckless conduct, and endangering the welfare of a child; Eckersley – the daughter of Red Sox legend Dennis Eckersley – had already been charged in for her involvement in the incident. (CBS News)
2. People from New Hampshire love their diners – and that goes double for locals in Manchester. That means the city and surrounding areas provide simply superior diner experiences no matter what you're craving. The list of the best diners in New Hampshire at the link is a great guide to all the restaurant options in the area. Several Manchester diner favorites made the list as well – which one do you like best? (WOKQ)
3. Attention, Wizards! Now you can attend a screening of "Harry Potter & The Goblet Of Fire" while dining on a feast that would make Hogwarts proud. The Farmers Dinner and Chunky's Cinema Pub Manchester are joining forces to provide an elegant and delicious five-course wizarding meal. The magical event is scheduled for Jan. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are limited and sell out quickly. (Chunky's)

Today in Manchester:

• Family Storytime at Manchester City Library (10:00 AM)
• Tuesday & Thursday Tournament at Filotimo Casino (5:30 PM)
• Conversations Of Home And Heart And Ekphrastic Literary And Art Show at Art House Studios (9:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Enjoy a fabulous brunch at The Goat while enjoying the music of New Hampshire local, Brooks Hubbard! The event starts at 10:00 a.m. on Jan. 15. (AllEvents)
• Your kids can learn to code and create their own app in this fun and educational course at the Apple Store on Sunday! Stop by to let your children make something unique! (Apple)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll see you around!

— 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.