Manchester Jr/Sr High School 2023 Graduation (photos)
by Sara Swanson Manchester Jr/Sr High School (MHS) held its graduation ceremony on Sunday, June 4. Graduation photos courtesy of Brittney Carbone, photography field supervisor for Graduation Foto, www.gradphotonetwork.com.
Photos: Flags on the graves of veterans
In anticipation of Memorial Day this coming weekend, the Schiel family placed American flags on veterans’ graves, something they’ve been doing annually since 1994. Memorial Day is a federal holiday set aside for honoring and mourning the US military members who have died while serving. The first national observance of Memorial Day occurred on May […]
Photos: Spring 2023 emerges slowly but surely
Here at the end of April, beginning of May, despite the isolated snow flurry, we’ve reached the tipping point into spring! (Photos courtesy of Sara Swanson.)
MAYS Opening Day (photos)
Continuing a longstanding Manchester tradition, Manchester Area Youth Sports held their Opening Day ceremony at Kirk Park on Saturday, April 29, kicking off the youth baseball and softball season.
Photos: Upcycled Home Decor project at Manchester District Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Community members of all ages came together for a special spring craft project at the Manchester District Library on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Using recycled bedsprings as a base and a variety of provided craft materials, participants designed their own unique centerpieces to welcome spring. Photos by Laura […]
(Photos) Easter Egg Hunt still Manchester’s great youth tradition
Photos and story by Marsha Chartrand It’s been a tradition at Carr Park for more years than most of us can count, that on the day before Easter the Easter Bunny makes a visit to drop off some eggs and other treats for the delight of the children of Manchester. Some years, it’s snowing. Some […]
Photos: Massage Oils Make & Take at the MDL
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Nichole Jensen of Hand and Heartwork presented a beautiful and relaxed Massage Oils Make and Take at the Manchester District Library on Monday, March 27, 2023. Participants learned how to let intention guide the selection of ingredients based on their properties, the blending of the selected ingredients, and […]
Dr. Seuss Day at Manchester District Library (photos)
submitted by Manchester District Library Dr. Seuss took over the Manchester District Library (MDL) on Saturday, March 4, 2023, with a special book club and costume contest. The MDL would like to extend a special “Thank you!“ to the Manchester Lions Club, who donated all the wonderful prizes for the event. All photos courtesy of […]
Photos: Busy Sunday at the Blacksmith Shop
The historical crafters guild is an informal off-shoot of the Manchester Area Historical Society (MAHS) and is busy each week passing on these “lost arts” at the blacksmith shop located at 324 E Main St. Blacksmiths, knitters, spinners, weavers, paper cutters, and wool appliqué crafters demonstrate their art, along with many other historic crafts, each […]
