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Federal energy officials announced plans to distribute $70 million to U.S. universities to train mining and critical-minerals workers, saying the grants will go to schools with accredited mining engineering programs and highlighting a regional labor gap during their visit to Phoenix Tailings' Exeter refinery.

Dr. Jaime Rochefort (Merrimack Veterinary Hospital) urges pet owners to keep animals indoors today for Halloween, avoid chocolate and glow sticks, use secure costumes and a quiet retreat, and verify ID microchips in case pets bolt.

United Way of Greater Nashua will hold Care-E-Oke 2026, a karaoke fundraiser, on Friday, Nov.

6 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Nashua Center for the Arts to raise money for its Community Impact Fund supporting education, financial stability, health, and basic needs.

A public Mass to honor unclaimed cremated remains will be held Monday, Nov.

2 at 6 p.m. at Mt. Calvary Chapel (474 Goffstown Road), and six Nashua residents are among those listed as unclaimed while names are posted so family can come forward.

Historian Gary Ledoux is publishing a weekday series through Veterans Day that traces the Farley family's roots from early Billerica settlers to Hollis men who served in the Revolutionary War and Civil War, with daily profiles leading up to Nov.

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New Hampshire is part of a $220 million settlement with General Motors resolving allegations that the automaker enrolled millions in its Smart Driver program from 2016 to 2024 and sold driving data to insurers (the state will receive nearly $3 million).

Bishop Guertin beat Nashua South 3-0 on Wednesday in the NHIAA (Division I) preliminary round to advance to the quarterfinals, led by senior Caitlin Harrington’s strong offense.

The Cardinals will play No. 5 Exeter on Friday.

WMUR asks readers to nominate New Hampshire nonprofit agencies that need donations this holiday season; selected groups will be profiled on TV and online in November and December, and nominations should include the organization’s name, donation needs, and a phone number sent to [email protected].