Good morning, Nashua.

Eight chefs competed at a Disney-themed cake contest in Hollis where WMUR's Sean McDonald served as judge to raise money for the Nashua Senior Activity Center—Shelley Annestorer won with her Nightmare Before Christmas cake.

Fabian Schmidt, a legal permanent resident—detained on March 7th at Boston Logan after returning from Luxembourg—has returned to his Nashua home after a two-month detention in Rhode Island.

His partner requested privacy while promising a video update later.

Former United States Supreme Court Justice David Souter, appointed by President George H.

W. Bush and serving for over 19 years, died at his New Hampshire home today at 85. Governor Kelly Ayotte and state legislators ordered flags on public buildings to be lowered to half-staff until sunset on May 14—honoring his lifelong commitment to the law.

In March, the federal government announced it was revoking $81.3 million in pandemic-related funding from New Hampshire DHHS that supported labs, vaccine outreach, and behavioral health programs.

Lawmakers must now decide how to address the funding gap as the Senate debates a budget that cuts $643 million from the governor’s $16 billion proposal+ a loss that adds to fiscal challenges from reduced business revenues and high settlement costs.

On Tuesday, hundreds testified in Representatives Hall about the House-passed budget that includes Medicaid reimbursement cuts, elimination of the State Council on the Arts, corrections staffing reductions and changes to education freedom accounts—critics warned these measures could harm essential services. The Senate Finance Committee, chaired by Sen. James Gray, will begin making changes Friday at 1 p.m. and must deliver the revised budget to Gov. Kelly Ayotte by June 30.

Ahead of Mother's Day, a senior citizen exercise class in Atkinson that has met twice a week for nearly twenty years is celebrating strong bonds built through regular workouts.

Katherine Underwood covers the story and notes Darbster Rescue as a safe haven for rescue animals at the Iron Cactus in Kingston—where community support helps build new families.

Nashua high school girls lacrosse teams played several games this spring with teams like Bishop Guertin and Nashua South both winning and losing, and upcoming matchups are scheduled from May 9 to May 15 — the varied scores show the season is competitive.

In baseball, Trinity beat Nashua South on April 28 and hosts Nashua North today at 12:30 p.m.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!