Friday, May 9th, 2025

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Good morning, Nashua. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A group of volunteer women called the Traveling Tooth Fairies visits a city school each week to provide free dental care to kids in need—removing barriers to care. Their work helps improve children’s smiles in Nashua. WMUR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A former Nashua author published a memoir that details her escape from Cuba — and how she built a new life in Nashua — to share her personal journey with local readers. New Hampshire Union Leader
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nashua Community College is launching an associate degree program in air traffic control this fall that will train 12 students using simulator-based, hands-on methods to prepare them for potential direct hiring by the FAA — the program is part of efforts to boost the federal hiring pipeline. WMUR
- ➤ Local taxpayers pay most of the cost for public schools in New Hampshire while state funds cover only 28.8 percent—taxpayers shoulder 63 percent of the expenses. Lawsuits are pending over these funding gaps—critics say the system is unfair and hurts teacher pay. Granite Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State revenues in April totaled $774.1 million, falling $35 million short of the $809.1 million target and marking a 15.6% drop from last year’s receipts without the education property tax. Lawmakers will use these figures to project revenue for the next budget biennium—challenges from the repeal of the Interest and Dividends Tax and lower business tax receipts add to concerns. Nashua Ink Link
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Vietti Food Group is recalling 4,500 cases of Yellowstone brown sugar molasses baked beans sold in New Hampshire because the product contains unlisted soy. The recall applies to 15-ounce cans with a best by date of Feb. 17, 2028 and there have been no reports of illness. WMUR
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bode Miller, a New Hampshire native who is a five time Olympian, will be inducted into the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame in July—he is a six time Olympic medalist and joins inductees such as gold medal sprinter Allyson Felix and tennis superstar Serena Williams. WMUR
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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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Tuesday Nite Tradition Group
6:30-7:45 p.m. — Church of the Good Shepherd — Free entry — Engage in insightful discussions on alcohol addiction and recovery at this supportive meeting.
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MakeIt Fest 2025
12-5 p.m. — MakeIt Labs — Free admission — Explore creativity and innovation at this vibrant outdoor showcase of local makers and their projects.
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Aimee Mann: Lost in Space Anniversary Tour
7:30-9 p.m. — Nashua Center for the Arts — Tickets Required — Experience the iconic Aimee Mann perform hits from her celebrated 2002 album with Jonathan Coulton supporting.
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Menopause the Musical 2
2-3:30 p.m. — Nashua Center for the Arts — Cost info not specified — The girls are back for a hilarious sequel at sea!
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