🌱 Manchester Airport Threat Cleared + Local Sports Teams Limit Fans

Hello all. It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Manchester Patch newsletter — here to explain all the most important things happening in the community.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 48 Low: 34.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Manchester today:

1. On Saturday around 10:50 a.m., the airport communications center at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport received a call about a bomb threat against Spirit Airlines. According to the airport's official statement, the threat was made against Spirit Airlines flight 2025, traveling from Manchester to Tampa, FL. All passengers were removed from the aircraft and were rescreened as a K9 team searched the plane, the airport, and passenger bags. Once it was clear that the threat was unfounded, normal operations resumed. (Boston 25 News)
2. With colder weather approaching, it's important to have enough heat for your home. Families struggling to pay energy costs may qualify to receive help from the state of New Hampshire. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps with heating, fuel, and electricity costs. Those who are interested can learn more here. (Manchester School District, via Twitter)
3. Manchester Memorial High School and Nashua North have decided that they will limit attendance to sporting events to allow only certain spectators. Now, only immediate family members will be allowed in the stands. This decision comes after a fight broke out outside a basketball game between the two schools last Tuesday night. Both Nashua and Manchester police departments are investigating the fight. Manchester will keep this policy in place throughout the winter sports season, and Nashua's policy will last at least the next few games. (WMUR)

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Today in Manchester:

• Remembering Together At Senior Center (10:30 AM)
• What Is Your Name Around The World At Manchester Public Library (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Over the next month, OurStoryNH will hold multiple workshops and story stations in Manchester to help people tell stories about what they experienced during the COVID pandemic. Participants will receive a $20 gift card. Stop by the library and share your story in 20 minutes; locations, dates, and times for story-sharing can be found here. (Manchester Public Library)
• The Manchester Police Department wants to remind senior citizens that numerous scams are circulating. These con artists seek personal information and money from their victims. When in doubt, hang up the phone, power down or unplug the computer, and let any unknown numbers go to voicemail. (Manchester NH Police via Facebook)
• Looking for a special Valentine to give to a special pup? The Fresh Chef Press LLC. is selling Sweetheart Donuts which you can purchase for your four-legged Valentine and while you are there, you can purchase a Sweetheart Donut for a shelter pup! Pop in and purchase a Valentine at 775 Canal Street in Manchester. (Manchester Animal Shelter via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with your next 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.