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Nashua
Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
Good morning, Nashua. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The YMCA of Greater Nashua announced that longtime CEO Mike LaChance will retire on Aug. 31 and his successor Joe Manzoli will take over on Sept. 1. The board praised LaChance’s 40-year career in expanding the Y and strengthening community services. Nashua Ink Link
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Soooothin' Seniors, a barbershop group led by Jack Farrell, bring joy to local seniors with heartfelt performances at Fairview Memory Care in Hudson, delighting audiences at nursing homes + assisted living venues throughout the year. WMUR
- ➤ Today on NH Chronicle, a segment examines the idea that no art is truly bad by visiting two stops that showcase art considered questionable. The feature tests this notion in a creative way for local viewers. WMUR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kevin Skarupa answered a Plymouth student's weather question during a school visit (he explained that varying temperature and humidity form 35 hexagon patterns) and noted that catching snowflakes on a dark surface reveals their unique details. WMUR
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 15-year-old Jack Dalton, known as the Kid Conservationist, has raised funds through his book 'Orangutan Lost in the Rainforest'—each copy planting a tree—and plans to expand his work to further protect endangered species. WMUR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A state health care commission faced a shakeup after two public members were removed amid a dispute over spending oversight. Attorney General John Formella now chairs the panel in Nashua as the commission reviews its process for public input and funding decisions. Nashua Ink Link
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ AWARE New Hampshire offers affordable or free pet care services and surgeries at its Hooksett clinic to help families who struggle to pay for vet bills; the nonprofit also runs a pet food pantry and spay neuter program to keep pets healthy and in loving homes. WMUR
- ➤ Influenza is surging in New Hampshire as American Medical Response in Manchester set a new 24-hour record by transporting 70 patients Tuesday & health officials urge anyone with severe symptoms, like chest pain or difficulty breathing, to call 911 immediately. WMUR
- ➤ A healthcare think tank reported in December that four rural New Hampshire hospitals faced financial challenges, though local health officials say closures are unlikely and service cuts may be the more realistic outcome (officials are closely monitoring staffing and funding). New Hampshire Bulletin
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Patriots fans in Manchester celebrated their first playoff win since 2019 after the team beat the Chargers 16-3 in a Sunday wild card game. Some fans said they were nervous until the fourth quarter, but confidence grew as the team pulled away & turned the game around. WMUR
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Symphony New Hampshire Performs Overture
7:30-8:30 p.m. — Keefe Center For The Arts — Tickets required — Experience a night of vibrant orchestral music featuring works by Montgomery, de Falla, and Mozart.
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Women's Basketball vs. Norwich University
5-7 p.m. — Muldoon Fitness Center — Check for ticket info — Rivier Raiders Women's Basketball takes on Norwich in this exciting matchup.
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Dancing With The Stars Live!
7:30-9:30 p.m. — SNHU Arena — Tickets available — Experience the glitz and glam of America's favorite dance show with stunning performances.
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MDES PTO Comedy Show Fundraiser
7-9 p.m. — Nashua High School South Auditorium — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of clean comedy for a great cause at this Parents' Night Out.
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