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Nashua
Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Good morning, Nashua. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Disc golf is booming across New Hampshire today as mountain courses and local breweries bring neighbors together, while a father-son duo showcases local art and the Traveling Tooth Fairies provide in-school dental care for Nashua students. WMUR
- ➤ Dover’s 21-year-old Special Olympics athlete Jason Menard, who has autism, finished the Boston Marathon on Monday — he said completing one of the toughest races was a deeply emotional milestone. He now attends Great Bay Community College and studies to be a vet tech. WMUR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Brian S. McCarthy Memorial Foundation invites organizations to participate as demonstrators or sponsors for Family STEM Day at Nashua High School South on Sat., May 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration closes April 24. Nashua Ink Link
- ➤ The Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges awarded 1,650 scholarships totaling $1.1 million for the 2025-26 academic year. The awards, ranging from ($200 to $3,000 with an average of $670), help cover tuition, fees, and emergency financial needs at the seven community colleges. Nashua Ink Link
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ New Hampshire is experiencing widespread drought as over 73% of the state remains dry, and the Division of Forests and Lands said conditions will increase wildfire risk through mid-May. WMUR
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Southern New Hampshire Health now uses advanced surgical robotic systems to improve care for local patients. The da Vinci 5, Mako, and CORI systems help surgeons perform minimally invasive, personalized procedures with faster recovery times — care offered close to home. Nashua Ink Link
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WMUR's Alanna Flood finished the Boston Marathon in Manchester on Monday just after 4 p.m. and raised over $104,000 for Special Olympics NH (with an unofficial time of 4:47:24). WMUR
- ➤ New Hampshire athletes shined at Monday's Boston Marathon when Keith Lundquist of Hopkinton finished in 2:29:02 and Mary Klene of Manchester crossed in 2:53:25. Thomas Cantara of Nashua broke the para T20 record at 2:33:45 and a Mont Vernon father-daughter duo completed their race in 4:12:55. WMUR
- ➤ Shawn Bertrand and his daughter Chloe became the first New Hampshire duo to finish the Boston Marathon on Monday, Apr. 20, as they raced to raise funds for the Hoyt Foundation — their finish paves the way for more local runners to join similar efforts. WMUR
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Roger McGuinn Live Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Nashua Center for the Arts — Tickets available — Experience the legendary sound of Roger McGuinn from The Byrds in an intimate setting.
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Allegra Krieger Live Performance
8 PM – 12 AM — Nashua Center for the Arts — Ticket prices TBD — Experience the enchanting sounds of Allegra Krieger with her latest album release 'Art on the Unseen Infinity Machine'.
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Shrek The Musical
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Keefe Center For The Arts — Tickets from $83 — Enjoy the beloved tale of Shrek brought to life in a vibrant musical performance.
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Shrek The Musical
2-5 p.m. — Keefe Center For The Arts — Tickets start at $83 — Experience the unforgettable live performance of Shrek The Musical.
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All Your Friends: The Indie Party
8-11 p.m. — Nashua Center for the Arts — Featuring a nostalgic indie dance experience — Enjoy a night filled with bloghouse and post-punk revival vibes.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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