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Good morning Manchester! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $360M tunnel could stop Manchester sewer backups
  • See why two Manchester colleges just earned "hidden gem" status.
  • How your night at Revo Casino can boost local farm education

Also on today's calendar: 14th Annual Monadnock International Film Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Warm; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 83 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunny, cooler and less humid, temps: high: 70, low: 43.
  • Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 65 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Massive infrastructure project aims to overhaul Manchester's drainage system (wmur.com) — Manchester's largest infrastructure project in a century is tunneling 60 feet underground to overhaul the city's outdated drainage and sewer overflow system, aiming to stop sewage backups into homes and the Merrimack River. Backed by a $360 million partnership with EPA and the state, the Cemetery Brook Drain Tunnel is already ahead of schedule toward its 2029 completion.
   

2. This New Hampshire school is a top 'hidden gem' colleges ranking finds (granitepostnews.com) — Manchester's own Saint Anselm College has been named the No. 42 "hidden gem" college in the country, with a strong acceptance rate and solid starting salaries for graduates. The University of New Hampshire at Manchester also made the list, giving local students two nationally recognized options close to home among other standout schools across the U.S.
   

3. Joppa Hill Educational Farm to benefit from 5-day charitable gaming run at Revo Casino (inklink.news) — Manchester residents can support Bedford's Joppa Hill Educational Farm by visiting Revo Casino and Social House in Manchester from Oct. 3–7, when a share of gaming revenue will benefit the farm. Funds will help care for animals, support staff, and sustain camps and community programs that connect local families with New Hampshire's agricultural heritage.
   

4. New Hampshire drought conditions mostly unchanged after nor'easter, report says (wmur.com) — From Manchester, state officials report that nearly all of New Hampshire remains abnormally dry or in moderate drought despite last weekend's nor'easter. While conditions are better than last year's severe drought, only a small part of southwest Hillsborough and Cheshire counties currently escapes dryness, keeping water concerns on the radar for Manchester-area residents.
   

5. Sununu answers voters' questions on energy policy, housing costs (wmur.com) — In a Manchester taping of "Conversation with the Candidate," Republican U.S. Senate hopeful John E. Sununu fielded voter questions on soaring energy prices and housing affordability. He argued for boosting domestic energy production, expanding natural gas and transmission infrastructure, and loosening federal restrictions on housing funds so New Hampshire can tailor solutions to local needs.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Hi everyone one!
    Can anyone recommend a handy/carpenter that's reliable and trustworthy to come repair my porch flooring? Please comment/message me with contact info… (Nextdoor Rimmon Heights)
  • Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Traveling Retail Merchandiser in Manchester. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager II in Manchester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manchester here.

Ok Manchester! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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