Good morning, Nashua.

Twin boys born at 22 weeks are inspiring local residents as a photographer uses their journey to boost teen self-worth, while a New Hampshire man works to help neighbors appreciate insects & spiders.

These stories highlight community courage and creative spirit from recent local reports.

New Hampshire’s Jewish community leaders expressed concern after a Michigan synagogue was attacked, urging local institutions to boost security measures and strengthen ties with police (Temple Beth Jacob and the New Hampshire Jewish Federation emphasized the need for cultural education to reduce divisions).

Two brothers—9 and 15—spent a day at Milk St Studios and the Woodman Museum in Dover as they searched for a loving family to adopt them together.

Mentors praised their musical talent and friendly nature during their community adventure.

Nashua native Ernie Anastos, an Emmy-winning television news anchor known for his long career in New York broadcasting, died Thursday from pneumonia at age 82 — he began his career in New Hampshire and earned 30 Emmys over four decades.

Local legends Aces & Eights will perform a benefit concert at historic Big Bear in an upcoming event to support a community cause.

On Golden Pond resonates 45 years later as a film shot at Squam Lake featuring Henry Fonda and Katharine Hepburn.

Screenwriter Ernest Thompson, inducted into the NH Literary Hall of Fame in 2024, said it addresses family loss, and the Oscars will air this Sunday at 7 p.m. on WMUR.

Dean Kamen resigned from the board of FIRST after revelations linked him to Jeffrey Epstein, a move aimed at avoiding distractions for the youth robotics program.

He continues with ARMI and Sequel Med Tech after independent reviews (which found no misconduct) cleared him.

Nashua high schools may switch from a four-block to a five-block schedule next school year as proposed by principals.

The new plan responds to teacher cuts from a 6% budget increase request and would replace the common E-block with a study hall.

The NH Senate voted to keep studying SB 493 — a bill that would let village districts pay for cleaning up cyanobacteria blooms that have affected summer recreation and may lower waterfront values.

The city seeks proposals from qualified vendors to test foam fractionation for destroying PFAS in landfill leachate at Four Hills.

The pilot study begins in summer 2026 with a pre-bid Zoom meeting on March 19 and proposals due by 2 p.m. on April 1 at City Hall (with NHDES oversight).

State records show that from July to December 2025, 25 people died in the intellectual and developmental disability care system along with 81 verified cases of abuse, neglect and exploitation.

A Senate approved bill now awaits House review as state and federal inquiries continue to examine system practices.

State health officials said duplicate data inflated abuse reports in the developmental disability system, with over 1,400 incidents reported from 2023 to 2025.

The ongoing review by DHHS is prompting system changes for caregivers (and could lead to more oversight) to better protect vulnerable individuals.

Goffstown’s Kyle Chauvette, a senior economics major, was signed as an emergency backup goalie by the San Jose Sharks after his final UNH game on Wednesday during the Hockey East playoffs.

He was on the NHL bench at TD Garden on Thursday as the team took on the Boston Bruins.

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.

NSKS Run & Walk for Food & Shelter

1:00 p.m. — Rivier University — Registration fees may apply — Participate in the 31st Annual Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter fundraiser on foot for a good cause.