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And check out The Craftworkers' Guild Holiday Shop — Last Weekend! on the Manchester Patch calendar

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Cheers Manchester! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Need help with groceries? See every free food option in Manchester.
  • How Manchester’s Elliot Hospital is quietly using AI with patients now
  • Why Manchester’s top civic honor is going to Bob Singer in 2026

Also on today's calendar: The Craftworkers’ Guild Holiday Shop — Last Weekend!.

Find out what's happening in Manchesterfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Manchesterfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Saturday: Colder; breezy in the morning, with a high of 36 and low of 30 degrees.
  • Sunday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 44, low: 21.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny; windy, colder, with a high of 31 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Where to find free food resources in Manchester (granitepostnews.com) — If you’re struggling to afford groceries in Manchester this winter, this guide lays out exactly where you can find free meals, food pantries, mobile distributions, and mutual-aid “Free Store” pop-ups across the city. You’ll find names, addresses, hours, and what to expect at places like Families in Transition, 1269 Cafe, the Salvation Army, and more, so you can quickly connect with support.
   

2. State of artificial intelligence (nhbr.com) — Elliot Hospital in Manchester is already using AI to record and transcribe patient visits, cutting hours of paperwork and aiming to ease physician burnout. Local business, tech, and education leaders recently gathered at Saint Anselm College to explore how AI is reshaping workplaces across New Hampshire, from health care and banking to fisheries and newsrooms.
   

3. 'I want to do a lot more' - Bob Singer loves giving back to Queen City (unionleader.com) — Manchester resident and longtime philanthropist Bob Singer has been named the Greater Manchester Chamber’s 2026 Citizen of the Year, honoring decades of support for local health care, youth programs, the arts, and journalism. He’ll be celebrated March 5 at the DoubleTree downtown, and says he’s still eager to do even more for the Queen City he’s called home for over 70 years.
   

4. MGI International Settles Tariff Dodge Scheme: Pays $6.8M, Former COO To Plead Guilty (dallasexpress.com) — A former executive from Manchester is set to plead guilty in a federal case alleging a scheme to dodge tariffs on Chinese plastic imports. While his New Hampshire-based company avoided criminal charges after self-reporting and paying $6.8 million, the Manchester resident still faces up to five years in prison as prosecutors highlight tougher enforcement on trade fraud nationwide.
   

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    Tuesday December 23
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    This lil' man right here is Digi. Last seen leaving somerville st with a male. He's still very much a puppy roughly 3-4 months old. YES I KNOW THIS… (Nextdoor East Side)
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