Story Archives of 'Bob Baines'

One more day until voters go to the polls in Manchester to pick the next mayor.

Both candidates pushed hard over the weekend looking for support.

Challenger Frank Guinta continued his attacks against incumbent Mayor Bob Baines record.

And the Mayor continued to tout his successes.

But the Guinta campaign has run into some trouble.

Mayor Baines is asking the state Attorney General to investigate recorded messages sent out by his opponent that the mayor says violate the Federal Do-not-call lists.

NHPR Correspondent Joe Cox reports.

Morning Edition Host Lisa Peakes talks with Manchester Mayor Bob Baines about this week's Democratic National Convention. Baines discusses his commitment to education through the democratic process and his impressions of the security measures in place around Boston.

In Manchester, the signs of the Democratic presidential primary are everywhere.

Once empty storefronts on Elm Street are now campaign headquarters.

At the main intersections, young volunteers wave signs for their candidates hoping for a few honks of support.

But as New Hampshire Public Radio Correspondent Rebecca Kaufman reports, there's a less visible election just around the corner in Manchester. The mayoral primary is only 8 days away.

Manchester is poised on the verge of a great leap forward. That's the message on the lips of city officials, business leaders, non-profit organizations, and even a few average citizens. While such boosterism is commonplace; Manchester is also taking action to ensure such civic pride translates into economic development.

In his first state of the the city speech, Manchester Mayor Bob Baines calls for action to fix the city's struggling school system.