🌱 Manchester VA Medical Center Water Damage + Man Stabbed In Hand

Good morning, friends. It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 44 Low: 30.

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Here are the top three stories today in Manchester:

1. A portion of the Manchester VA Medical Center will be closed "until further notice." A pipe leak and related flooding caused water damage on floors two, three, and four in the main building. Officials say the repairs could take several days. (Subscription: New Hampshire Union Leader)
2. A pet dog died in a house fire on Allen Street in Manchester on Saturday evening. Officials have classified the fire as accidental, citing a faulty portable washing machine started the fire. Two adults and two dogs were inside the home when the fire started; despite resuscitation efforts, one dog passed away from the smoke effects. The estimated damage from the blaze is $250,000. (Subscription: New Hampshire Union Leader)
3. A man was allegedly stabbed in the hand on Thanksgiving Eve at the Goat Bar and Grille in Manchester. Police responded to Catholic Medical Center where the victim said he was stabbed in the hand as a result of an argument with another man at the bar. The investigation is ongoing, and Manchester police ask anyone with information to contact them. (NBC Boston)

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Today in Manchester:

• Elementary Experiments At Manchester Library (3:30 PM)
• Family Game Night At Manchester Library (5:00 PM)
• David Rousseau At Strange Brew Tavern (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Last week, the Manchester Police responded to 898 calls for service. Of those calls, seven were for violent crimes. You can check out all the stats from last week at the link. (Manchester NH Police via Facebook)
• Are you looking to add a feline friend to your home? Consider adopting Teena (pictured at the link). You can apply for adoption here. (Manchester Animal Shelter)
• In the market for a new job? Browse some of the latest jobs available in the Manchester area here. (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.