Ryan Lessard
ContributorBefore becoming a reporter for NHPR, Ryan devoted many months interning with The Exchange team, helping to produce their daily talk show. He graduated from the University of New Hampshire in Manchester with a major in Politics and Society and a minor in Communication Arts. While in school, he also interned for a DC-based think tank. His interests include science fiction and international relations. Ryan is a life-long Manchester resident.
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The Department of Health and Human Services will soon begin asking for license applications from people who want to operate one of four medical marijuana…
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The Manchester Police Department has announced the formation of a multi-agency collaboration to tackle gun and gang-related crime in the city. The group…
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After about a year of searching, the New Hampshire Institute of Art has named a new President.A music professor from Seattle will take over as president…
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A legislative committee has signed off on rules to regulate medical marijuana dispensaries. But the vote hinged on new legislation to fix a possible tax…
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One of the big three credit rating agencies has downgraded Manchester’s overall bond rating.Fitch Ratings has lowered Manchester’s rating from AA+ to AA.…
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The Manchester Police Department along with various local and federal law enforcement agencies have arrested 23 low-level drug dealers in the city.One…
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Republican Representative Laurie Sanborn has dropped from the race to lead the House. She cites recent health concerns of her husband, state senator Andy…
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Crews on Manchester’s west side are working Friday to repair the damage after a 16 inch water main let go Thursday night. The burst pipe led to the…
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A large water main broke Thursday night beneath a west side Manchester street, causing a bus-sized sinkhole and several flooded basements.City Water Works…
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2nd Congressional District Democrat Ann McLane Kuster worked to distance herself from President Obama during an appearance Thursday night at the UNH Law…