Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of March.
Good morning, Nashua.
Many New Hampshire residents are questioning whether the state motto 'Live Free or Die' reflects modern values, saying it feels outdated and divisive.
Some respondents propose adopting a new motto like 'Freedom and Unity' to better balance individual rights and community well-being+reflecting current attitudes.
The state medical examiner identified skeletal remains found at the Hoodkroft Country Club golf course in Derry on March 20th as belonging to Amanda Grazewski, who went missing from Birch Street on March 17th, 2020—law enforcement and forensic officials continue investigating the cause of her death.
Joshua Lanchester, 23, was indicted for second-degree murder when his grandmother—Cynthia Lanchester, 76—was found dead in her Easton home last September and has filed a notice to plead insanity after stating he suffered from a mental health disorder at the time.
Nashua woman Nicole Kasinskas shed tears of relief on Monday morning when Judge Charles Temple suspended the remainder of her 35-year sentence for her role in her mother's 2003 murder.
A federal report from the NTSB recommends that the Memorial Bridge—linking Portsmouth and Kittery—undergo a vulnerability check to see if it faces risks like those at the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland.
NH officials said the review does not mean the bridge is unsafe but that they will look at past data and schedule more inspections when needed.
Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed a bill Tuesday that changes a 2018 bail law by requiring felony suspects to see a judge before release—ending a failed experiment—and law enforcement officers said the change will help manage repeat offenders, with the law taking effect in September.
New Hampshire lawmakers are moving forward with House Bill 167 that will ban sale of waxes with PFAS—chemicals linked to health risks—to help protect the state’s water and land; the bill, recommended unanimously, will be considered on the consent calendar today.
WMUR's Sean McDonald will run next month's Boston Marathon for Tedy's Team to raise money for stroke research and survivors.
He finished last year in 5 hours—1 minute and 11 seconds and said strong local support helped him cross the finish line.
Marc Cohn Concert
Grammy Award-winning artist Marc Cohn will perform his classic hits, including the renowned 'Walking In Memphis,' at the Nashua Center for the Arts.
Autism Awareness 5k Run/Walk
9:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Mine Falls Park — $35 entry — Step out for a cause and support autism awareness while enjoying a community run.
ODB Project Live at 77 Sports Bar
7-11 p.m. — 77 Sports Bar & Restaurant — No cover charge — Experience a high-energy performance from Michael Dion and his ODB Project.
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