Sean McDonald

Manchester

Anchor and Reporter at WMUR-TV (Manchester, NH)

WMUR-TV Anchor, NH Chronicle Host, Manchester, NH @WMUR9. Links & RTs are not endorsements. Opinions are my own.

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Articles

New Hampshire features some unique war memorials

1 week ago | wmur.com | Sean McDonald

There are some unique war memorials in New Hampshire -- each with an important story to tell. Bear Brook State ParkWe start our journey off the beaten path at Bear Brook State Park in Allenstown. This is a destination for recreation like hiking, camping and cycling. It is also home to a local mystery. "A lot of people would call the town, the town hall and say, 'What can you tell me about that?' And the town hall would refer them to me," said Armand Verville, from the Allenstown Historical Society.
Volunteers clean up roadside trash in Dover one hour at a time

2 weeks ago | wmur.com | Sean McDonald

There is always plenty of roadside trash. If you see a bunch of blue trash bags in downtown Dover, Deb Clough is probably working nearby.In just one hour at a volunteer clean-up in April, the group found a discarded fishing rod, an office chair, a toaster oven and plenty of cans to fill dozens of trash bags.How long did it take to collect all this? "One hour," Clough said.This all began years ago, when Clough started cleaning up her local roads.
New Hampshire artists create gorgeous yet functional fishing lures, fish-inspired crafts

2 weeks ago | wmur.com | Sean McDonald

It turns out much of the artwork created in New Hampshire is destined for underwater. There are many local craftsmen who make stunning lures and fish-inspired crafts. For about six years, Andrew Hajjar has run Atlas Lures out of his home in Portsmouth. He makes lures for freshwater and saltwater in a variety of shapes and sizes. "I wanted something with a different presentation. Fishermen work it differently, so it's just completely different," Hajjar said.
Cake contest in Hollis raises money for Nashua Senior Activity Center

4 weeks ago | wmur.com | Sean McDonald

NIGHT IN HOLLIS. TAKE A LOOK AT THIS. OUR SEAN MCDONALD WAS A JUDGE FOR THE FROSTING FRENZY EVENT. IT WAS ALL TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE NASHUA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER. THIS YEAR. EIGHT CHEFS HAD 30 MINUTES TO DECORATE A DISNEY THEMED CAKE.
Superintendent, teachers, parents form band that performs at Rye Elementary School assemblies

1 month ago | wmur.com | Sean McDonald

GOOD MORNING. THIS IS GRIFFIN BYRD. TODAY IS FRIDAY, APRIL 25TH. ON THIS FRIDAY MORNING AT RYE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, THERE IS A LOT OF ENERGY. MORNING. PRINCIPAL MICHELLE PITT SAYS IT’S PARTLY BECAUSE THE RYE RIPTIDES, AS THEY’RE KNOWN, ARE ABOUT TO GO ON VACATION, BUT ALSO BECAUSE THERE’S A SPECIAL CONCERT JUST MINUTES AWAY. WE ARE CELEBRATING OUR STAFF BAND, THE RIPTIDE RHYTHMS. SO WHEN YOU’RE READY, COME ON DOWN TO THE GYM. AND AND AND WHATEVER. LA LOVE ROUTE 41 LONG BEFORE CLASS GOT STARTED HERE.
Nanobrewery in Canterbury inspired by traditional British, Irish pubs

1 month ago | wmur.com | Sean McDonald

On this edition of, "off the beaten path," we head down a side road in Canterbury.If you go past long driveway, beyond the British phone booth and down the stairs, you'll find a pub straight out of the European countryside."It's a place to gather, hang out, play a game or have a conversation," owner Steve Allman said.Allman is a former woodworker who started this nanobrewery in 2012. It's known as Canterbury Aleworks."I thought, 'Well, I like beer. I should start a brewery.
Granite State Painters transform homes with passion, precision

1 month ago | wmur.com | Sean McDonald

On any given day, Granite State Painters in Greenland is filled with action.The painting company started small when it was founded in 2012 by Matt Johnson."And so, I decided to start a painting company with my friend thinking we'd paint one house. That turned into us being booked up all summer long," Johnson said.The bookings never stopped. The company has grown to a year-round operation with up to a half-dozen crews working in the Seacoast every day. They paint inside and outside.
Tedy's Team raises money for stroke awareness, research

1 month ago | wmur.com | Sean McDonald

In many ways, Judy Varrill, of Concord, was a model of fitness. For years, being active was part of her daily routine. "I lifted weights four times a week," Varrill said. "I would be doing tennis four times a week. I was playing competitively."She and her husband enjoyed the outdoors in New Hampshire. "I took care of myself," she said. "I watched what I ate, tried to eat healthy as best I could."That's why what happened in April 2021 came as such a surprise. "I had no signs beforehand," she said.
Boston Marathon fundraiser: Sean McDonald running for Tedy's Team

1 month ago | wmur.com | Sean McDonald

Hi everybody, I'm Sean McDonald, and this year I'm running the Boston Marathon with Teddy's team, *** nonprofit supports stroke research and survivors. Teddy's team was founded by former New England Patriots player Teddy Bruschi after he suffered his first stroke at age 31. Today we want to thank Claudette for her donation. She lost her mom to stroke and wanted to support the cause. You can donate now by scanning the QR code on your screen or by going to WMUR.com.
Classic arcade game makes comeback in pinball renaissance

1 month ago | wmur.com | Sean McDonald

There's something about the rush of a pinball game, from the pull of the plunger to the ball caroming through a carefully designed playfield. And now, the classic arcade staple is making a comeback. "I'll tell you, that really gets the heart rate going, and it's a lot of fun," said David Lawton of Funspot. On a Sunday morning in March, dozens of men and women from all over New England gathered for the New England Pinball League finals.