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

Cake contest in Hollis raises money for Nashua Senior Activity Center

5 days 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 week 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 week 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

2 weeks 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

3 weeks 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

3 weeks 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

4 weeks 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.
Boston Marathon fundraiser: Help Sean McDonald raise money for Tedy's Team

1 month ago | wmur.com | Sean McDonald

The Boston Marathon is so much more than *** race. It changes lives. This year I'm running for *** great cause. In the US, nearly 800,000 people *** year suffer *** stroke, and that's why I'm joining up with Teddy's team to raise awareness and provide resources for survivors and caregivers. And now you can help too. Visit WMUR.com/teddy or scan the QR code now to make *** difference. Thank you for helping your neighbors in need, New Hampshire. I'll see you at the finish line.
Local high schools compete in annual FinLit 300 Championship

1 month ago | wmur.com | Sean McDonald

Several local high schools competed in Concord on Wednesday in the annual "FinLit 300 Championship."Teams faced off in a "Jeopardy!"-style contest, applying what they have learned in the classroom about managing money and finance. >> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play <<WMUR's Sean McDonald served as one of the guest question-masters.
WMUR's Sean McDonald to run Boston Marathon in support of Tedy's Team

1 month ago | wmur.com | Sean McDonald

BRUSCHI AFTER HE SUFFERED A STROKE. AND WE DO HAVE A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. ONE OF OUR OWN, MR. SEAN MCDONALD, IS GOING TO BE RUNNING THE BOSTON MARATHON AGAIN THIS YEAR FOR TEDDY’S TEAM. THAT’S RIGHT. SO EXCITING. AND WE WANT TO JUST, YOU KNOW, IN CASE YOU FORGOT WHAT IT’S LIKE. OH, THERE WAS I WAS HAPPY THERE IN THE BEGINNING. THAT WAS THE THAT WAS THE BEGINNING. YEAH. I KNOW A LOT OF PEOPLE SHOWED UP WITH SIGNS ALONG THE WAY. THEY WERE CHEERING YOU ON.