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Friday, January 16th, 2026
Good morning, Nashua. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Creative Guts hosts its third annual Art 'Round the Room event in Manchester where locals paint planets, try collage, metalworking, charcoal drawing and watercolors with guidance from professionals (no experience needed), and a DJ signals when to move to the next station. WMUR
- ➤ Tomorrow, Jan. 17, First Baptist Church will host NH’s oldest tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. at 6 p.m. with Rev. Cheryl Harris as keynote speaker. The free event at 121 Manchester Street includes musical performances, community messages from local interfaith groups, and refreshments with childcare and extra parking available. Nashua Ink Link
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lawmakers approved House Bill 1205 in committee Tuesday to bar public lands from joining carbon sequestration programs in New Hampshire — the rule aims to keep forests for public use. The measure now awaits a full House vote. New Hampshire Bulletin
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The latest DHHS report shows very high flu activity in most counties with Carroll County as the only exception. Health officials advise residents to take preventive measures as the outbreak unfolds. New Hampshire Union Leader
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Driss Dallahi, a Londonderry native + one of the first male cheerleaders on the team, was named manager of the Patriots cheerleaders as they prepare for a playoff game against the Texans on Sunday. WMUR
- ➤ The Puppy Bowl will air on Animal Planet on Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. featuring adoptable puppies with two Maine competitors representing New England as Lobster Roll plays on team Ruff + Auggie plays on team Fluff while they vie for the Lombarky Trophy. 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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