Monday, January 26th, 2026
Good morning, Nashua. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 26th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families and sponsors can honor heroes by purchasing a Military Banner Tribute Program banner that shows a loved one’s service info. Orders cost $175 and must be placed Friday, Apr. 24; banners will hang along Veterans Memorial Parkway from Memorial Day to Veterans Day (priority for Nashua residents). Nashua Ink Link
- ➤ United Way of Greater Nashua, in partnership with the IRS and local volunteers, will provide free tax preparation services for qualified residents at four sites starting early February. Appointments are required for in-person or drop-off services, which run through early April. Nashua Ink Link
- ➤ Manchester-Boston Regional Airport had nearly all arrivals canceled due to a major snowstorm, and only a few departures are scheduled for today. Airport director Tom Malafronte said staff are doing everything to keep the airport open (travelers should check flight status before arriving). WMUR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rev. Andrew Thayer was a Nashua pioneer who led a bookstore and circulating library—he also edited a local paper—during the early boom when the Indian Head Coffee House spurred growth on Thayer’s Court. His work helped shape commerce as Nashua expanded with the rise of its mills. Nashua Ink Link
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Jennifer Lane from the Department of Transportation reported that heavy snow has created difficult road conditions with low visibility and 45 mph speed limits on highways south of Lincoln. The department advises drivers to slow down, follow plows at least five cars behind, and avoid unnecessary travel during the long-duration storm. WMUR
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ USDA data show that 52,600 New Hampshire households, or 9.1 percent of families, faced food insecurity during 2022-24, marking the highest rate since 2015 to 2017. The rise follows a reduction in pandemic-era support measures. Nashua Ink Link
- ➤ High school senior Panos Poniros is balancing class and EMT training, volunteering at local athletic events and fire department shifts to save lives – he plans to intern full time after graduation and study pre-med at Holy Cross. WMUR
- ➤ Dr. Nathaniel Mann of Prisma Health advises Nashua residents to bundle up and moderate outdoor activity during cold weather—especially those with heart or breathing issues. He also warns about using alternative heat sources that may release carbon monoxide and cause health risks. WMUR
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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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