Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Nashua. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In the inaugural Nashua Pizza Madness Tournament, Za Dude took a strong lead by receiving 17 of 57 votes as of 12 p.m. on March 4 — local voters are invited to send in pizza photos for future updates. Nashua Ink Link
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local veterans from various branches now perform as The Company Beat at a Dover event, while Two Bees Cafe & Patisserie offers European-inspired flavors and a local artist transforms snowy landscapes into vibrant art (highlighting New Hampshire winter beauty). WMUR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Results from last year's Advanced Placement exams show that Massachusetts led with the highest pass rate while New Hampshire finished strong with about 77% scoring three or higher, according to the AP Central College Board. Massachusetts also broke the record for the highest number of students scoring three or higher. WMUR
- ➤ The Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications announced that applications are open for The Brodsky Prize, New Hampshire’s largest award for high school journalists. Submissions must be received by Friday, April 24. Nashua Ink Link
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Potholes are appearing earlier this winter after heavy snow and more plowing, so AAA Northeast advises drivers to ease off the gas to reduce suspension damage (44 million drivers paid repair bills last year) and to report any potholes to public works in the area. WMUR
- ➤ A New Hampshire woman and her husband became stranded abroad during their honeymoon after their Dubai flight was canceled due to military action; they repeatedly contacted the State Department but got little help & their family reached out to Sen. Shaheen's office. WMUR
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Three local long COVID patients report different challenges; Goffstown’s priest Kate Harmon Siberine endures severe symptoms even as she hosts a TikTok service for people with disabilities—Canaan’s former police officer Nenia Ballard pursues clinical trials and advocacy, while Merrimack’s state rep Wendy Thomas notes gradual improvement. New Hampshire Bulletin
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A new feel-good series 'Good Deed DIY' teams up a DIY expert with family and friends to surprise everyday heroes with room makeovers that offer practical design tips and smart storage ideas, available to stream free on Very Local. WMUR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bishop Guertin High School’s varsity boys basketball team advanced to the quarterfinals after a 45 to 41 win over Manchester Memorial on Wednesday night. They will face Pinkerton at 6 p.m. Saturday. Nashua Ink Link
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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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