Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of February.
Good morning, Nashua.
Nonprofit founder Benjamin Anthony will open Gate City Skatepark on Feb.
28 at 522 Amherst Street to offer indoor skateboarding for all, building on 10 years teaching local kids. The park will host skateboarding, biking, and rollerblade activities to help members find their flow — a therapeutic escape.
New Hampshire business owners are assessing the impact of the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling on their costs.
At Queen City Cabinetry (Manchester), officials noted price increases of 5 to 7% and expect most manufacturers to absorb the added expense under other trade rules.
Grant Morris, a Nashua documentarian and former staff photographer, has released a new project honoring his late brother's inspiration.
He draws on his experience in video production to share a personal story through film.
After Friday's snowfall, the Storm Watch 9 team is tracking a storm expected to form off the East Coast — it may bring plowable snow, strong winds and coastal flooding late Sunday into Monday.
Residents are advised to monitor local updates for any changes.
After heavy snowfall on Feb.
20, the Nashua Street Department is clearing 765 lane miles of roads today to ease travel; plow drivers say the work may take one to four hours (depending on snowfall intensity) while residents face slippery roads.
On Thursday, Feb. 19, the House advanced two revised bills on neonicotinoid pesticides (one to study outcomes of similar bans and one to restrict usage) and dropped a measure to ban insecticide-coated seed treatments due to feasibility limits.
The actions respond to local concerns about declining native insect populations.
Data from AMR show that in January medics responded to 48 suspected overdoses in Manchester and Nashua, including six fatal cases + 38% of patients received Narcan.
The trend remains unpredictable, and residents are advised to contact the NH Doorway Program for substance use disorder support.
Catholic Medical Center will end its outpatient mental health services on March 31.
The hospital will keep its emergency services and connect patients with other local care providers (including the Mental Health Center of Manchester).
The Souhegan girls' basketball team won their senior day game with a 63-34 score against Kingswood in Manchester on Feb.
20. Neha Ganesh Kumar’s key put-back (extending the lead by 25 points) helped clinch the win.
New Hampton School alumna Cayla Barnes won her second Olympic gold with Team USA when they beat Canada 2-1 in overtime in Milan on Thursday.
Her win (a proud nod to local hockey talent) marks a special achievement for the community.
Manchester West’s Blue Knights beat Oyster River 86 to 55 (senior day) yesterday in Manchester as the seniors showed strong defense and key plays.
Flea Market
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Nashua Senior Activity Center — $5 fill-a-bag clothing sale — Explore over 30 vendors for new and used treasures, plus a book sale and raffle.
Nashua 12th Annual Easter Family Fun Day
11 AM – 4 PM — Broad Street Elementary School — Free entry — Celebrate Easter with games, local vendors, and a festive egg hunt.
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