Saturday, April 19th, 2025
Good morning, Nashua. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters responded at about 11:15 a.m. on Friday to a house fire on Wakefield Drive in Nashua and treated residents for smoke inhalation (the cause remains under investigation). WMUR
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police searched for a man who robbed a convenience store at 12:32 a.m. Friday at 501 South Broadway in Salem; he was later seen in Methuen dropping items including a suspected weapon and was last spotted in a swampy area near the MSPCA off Route 213—local officers used a K-9 unit and drones in the ongoing search with no injuries reported. WMUR
- ➤ Salem police are searching for a man after a convenience store was robbed—at 12:32 a.m. at 501 South Broadway. WMUR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ New Hampshire teachers are rallying against federal funding cuts that they say will harm public schools and reduce classroom resources—education leaders plan to urge lawmakers to maintain aid for local schools. Granite Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Granite Post offers clear guidance for Nashua residents on what to do if ICE agents visit their door—ACLU advice outlines steps to protect rights. The guide helps residents know their legal options if such a situation arises. Granite Post
- ➤ New Hampshire's judicial branch is appealing to the Senate for more money after the House passed a budget cutting court funding by 10%—efforts include adjusting fees to raise an extra $5.1 million over two years. Chief Justice MacDonald said the tighter budget could force courthouse closures, delays in case processing and lower security—with a hiring freeze starting today despite over 60 vacancies. WMUR
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Award-winning reporter Katy Savage released a video report that showed record-high home prices and rents in New Hampshire—factors pushing costs to new levels—and explained that many residents now face tougher housing affordability challenges. Granite Post
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iLuminate
3-10 p.m. — Nashua Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a unique sensory spectacle brought to life by the innovative Miral Kotb.
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Spring-Themed Candle-Making Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Spyglass Brewing Company — $43 plus fees — Create personalized candles while enjoying craft beers in a vibrant spring atmosphere.
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Ari Shapiro Live Performance
6:30-9 p.m. — Nashua Center for the Arts — Tickets available — Experience a live performance by Ari Shapiro at the iconic Nashua venue.
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Al Stewart and Livingston Taylor Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Nashua Center for the Arts — Ticket price unlisted — Enjoy a night of classic tunes from legendary artists Al Stewart and Livingston Taylor.
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Zach Nugent's Dead Set
7-9:30 p.m. — Nashua Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant sounds of Zach Nugent's Dead Set live in concert.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.
~ Thomas Jefferson
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