Good morning, Nashua.

Zoie Duverger, a Girl Scout, is fundraising for birthday bags that help foster children celebrate by donating them to local food pantries + showing Nashua's caring community spirit.

Bruce Moreau, a friendly crossing guard who retired after 40 years with the department, has brightened daily commutes for nearly seven years by greeting drivers at the corner of Amherst Street - Turkey Hill Road in Merrimack.

His warm energy boosts smiles and community spirit.

Tuesday, Hillsborough North Recovery Court in Manchester celebrated 10 new graduates who brought the program's total to 1,000 over the past decade; Judge Amy Messer noted the event gave hope to current participants as over 80 supporters attended.

Bethlehem resident Renee Blacken rowed solo across the Atlantic for 65 days, becoming the oldest American at 43 to complete the feat on May 12 while raising over $17,000 for Outdoor Adventuring for Good, which supports trauma recovery.

The annual Pride Festival will be held on June 20 at Holman Stadium from 2 to 7 p.m. with expanded programming and downtown business activities, even though the traditional parade is canceled due to safety and logistical concerns.

Kids Care guest Kendall LaRoche was crowned Miss New Hampshire Teen on May 12, and local organizers celebrated her achievement in a community event.

At Monday night’s meeting, the Nashua School Board revised special education plans after community pushback.

The board adjusted classroom assignments to group intensive and moderate needs students (with new program names) and sent a request to form an oversight committee to guide further improvements.

A bill to pause the use of PFAS-containing sludge on farms changed after amendments removed key provisions and raised concerns among supporters.

Lawmakers will revisit the bill on Thursday while state officials and stakeholders debate its impact on public health and the environment.

Recent outbreaks of hantavirus and norovirus on cruise ships have led travel health experts in New Hampshire to advise travelers to practice good hygiene, get vaccines, and secure travel insurance + proper health measures.

Local traveler Grimes noted that the ship managed a norovirus case well as bookings remain steady.

In April, Nashua’s single-family homes sold for a median price of $600,000—a jump of 11.4% from last year—with closings increasing by 5.7% even as the city continued to face extremely tight inventory.

In April, New Hampshire’s median home price reached $560,000 while supply tightened with only 1,979 homes available & many Granite Staters earning just 56% of the income needed to comfortably buy a home, prompting local realtor Joanie McIntire to urge patience among buyers.

Merrimack native Mickey Gasper will return to the Red Sox as a starter Tuesday night against the Philadelphia Phillies after a 3-for-4 debut on Sunday.

He said his Fenway Park start showed local kids that hard work pays off — a reminder to reach for their dreams.

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.

Dye Sublimation Workshop for Custom Printing

8:15-8:45 p.m. — MakeIt Labs — Check the event page for cost — Learn to create permanent images on various objects using dye sublimation techniques.

Fun in the Sun Color Run

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Nashua High School North — Registration required — Enjoy a colorful run or walk for all ages with family and friends.