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Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Good morning, Nashua. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Riverwalk project in Nashua continues with quadrant 2 improvements and safety upgrades, while final landscaping is set to finish by May 1 (key milestone) for Renaissance on the Riverwalk, happening Memorial Day weekend. The event will feature a drone show, music, paddle boats, kayak parade, and possible goat yoga. Nashua Ink Link
- ➤ Nashua offers a busy week of local events starting today with a brew day at To Share Brewing (8 a.m.), an AfroBeats dance workshop at Middlesex Community College (2–4 p.m.), and an open mic at Positive Street Art on Feb. 27, with more happenings through March 1. Nashua Ink Link
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Retired ski instructor Leo Costantino—known as the Salty Old Cruiser—posts daily on TikTok with updates on Cannon Mountain's ski conditions from Franconia. His spirited reports and colorful group nicknames have made him a beloved local figure. WMUR
- ➤ Tonight local broadcast highlights stylish ice fishing adventures at bob houses in Moultonborough & Manchester with segments featuring legendary magician Richard Potter and local clubs getting kids to crochet to ease stress. WMUR
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A new analysis shows migration drives New Hampshire’s growth as the state gained 7.5% more residents in the past 15 years, with newcomers coming mainly from Massachusetts, Texas, and California even as deaths outpaced births since 2017. WMUR
- ➤ New Hampshire ski areas enjoyed a record season as snowstorms boosted tourism, with Gunstock Mountain and Ellacoya Barn and Grille reporting increased visitors and a 20 to 30 percent uptick on Presidents Day weekend — ski visits rose 11 percent — and the winter season is expected to continue. WMUR
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Borrowers struggling with student loans in Manchester have a temporary reprieve as the Department of Education delays collections (which may deduct up to 15% of income) until new repayment reforms start. Consumers are urged to contact their loan servicers for free guidance on rehabilitation or consolidation options. WMUR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A University of New Hampshire poll reveals Granite Staters list housing as the top state issue at 22%—a figure at its lowest since Feb. 2023—with taxes and education following at 16% and 9% respectively. WMUR
- ➤ The state Attorney General’s Office filed Tuesday a request for the Supreme Court to overturn two landmark Claremont school funding rulings from the 1990s—arguing that funding methods should be set by the Legislature rather than the courts. New Hampshire Bulletin
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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.
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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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