Daily
Nashua
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Nashua. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Market Basket announced that its interim CEO is retiring after more than 40 years with the company in Manchester; Donald Mulligan, who served 27 years as CFO and took over last September, will be succeeded by Chuck Casazza, who began as a bagger + later became director of operations. WMUR
- ➤ At the Stonyfield facility in Londonderry, production runs at 310 bottles per minute with about 60,000 cases per week of organic yogurt made with pure ingredients. The company supports local family farms and donates samples (over $1 million worth last year) to help those in need. WMUR
- ➤ Blue Ribbon Dry Cleaners, New Hampshire's oldest dry cleaner, continues a family legacy nearly a century later as its machines hum and hangers clash+ serving local patrons with a storied tradition. New Hampshire Union Leader
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Runnymede Farm in North Hampton will host a Kentucky Derby party tomorrow to honor Dancer’s Image (the controversial 1968 winning horse disqualified after testing positive for bute), with the farm displaying its trophy as a lasting tribute. WMUR
- ➤ A local man is on an ongoing Bigfoot hunt in the NH woods+ he is also riding the rapids at Franklin’s new white water park, sparking community interest in outdoor adventures. WMUR
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Regular gas hit about $4.25 a gallon Friday, up 27 cents from last week and 10 cents from yesterday as the war in Iran disrupted supply and left local drivers searching for cheaper fuel. WMUR
- ➤ Consumer Reports highlights May as a month for savings with upcoming Mother's Day deals on beauty items, cookware and tech (such as smartwatches) and future Memorial Day sales offering discounts on major appliances, mattresses and grills. Shoppers are advised to check product details like size and energy efficiency before purchasing. WMUR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bishop Guertin beat Londonderry 14-4 in a six-inning baseball game today at Nashua using four pitchers and key hits that shifted the momentum in BG's favor; Coach Painter praised the team and said they will mix pitching looks in upcoming games. Nashua Ink Link
-
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.
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Any fool can make something complicated. It takes a genius to make it simple.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Nashua
Welcome to the Daily Nashua, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Nashua, New Hampshire community. If you like the Daily Nashua, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Nashua.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Nashua and across New Hampshire. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Nashua
A free Nashua community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailynashua.com/sitemap