Good morning, Nashua.

The Nashua Pride Parade returns with a shorter route after city officials, police and emergency staff revised plans to cut costs while preserving community support.

Scheduled for June 20 at 1:30 p.m., it starts at Soldiers and Sailors Monument and heads to Holman Stadium for the festival from 2-7 p.m.

Smuttynose in Hampton launches its Backyard Club to offer an outdoor dining space later this week, while Bonne the Baker in Nashua now serves gluten-free treats to local customers.

Tonight, local enthusiasts will learn Mahjong's rich history and strategy at Fritz Friday at Pillsbury Memorial Hall & local professionals will compete in axe and knife throwing contests.

Nashua residents planning Memorial Day weekend barbecues may face higher meat costs as BLS data shows sirloin prices rose by $2 to $14.73 per pound and ground beef increased about $1 — though whole chicken and produce cost less.

Travelers have hit the road this Memorial Day weekend as nearly 5 million visitors are expected to boost New Hampshire's economy, and Gov. Ayotte promotes the NH Ice Cream Trail — a 69-stop route that supports local businesses and farms.

Nashua High School South defeated Plymouth in the Granite State Challenge high school quiz competition organized by New Hampshire PBS.

The win highlights strong academic skills in our community.

Thomas Fortney became the first surgeon in New England to perform a robotic-assisted shoulder replacement in December, achieving quicker recovery and smaller incisions; the 39-year-old (a former UNH hockey player) discussed the innovation at The Hotel Concord on April 15 in Bedford.

Researchers at NEWVEC are testing a four-shot Lyme vaccine — a measure to fight rising tick numbers as white-tailed deer increase.

Dr. Stephen Rich urges residents to remove ticks quickly and follow precautions during National Lyme Disease Awareness Month.

Team USA sled hockey's journey was recounted in Ice Gold (documentary) that premiered at The Music Hall in Portsmouth.

It tells how ex-Bruin Rick Middleton and local entrepreneur Tom Moulton built the team from humble beginnings in 2001 to winning its sixth Paralympic gold medal at this year's Winter Games.

Pinkerton Academy junior Joe Gustavson, a New England podium finisher in indoor track and cross country, aims to compete at the Division I level; he broke school records this winter and is considering offers from Brown and Georgetown.

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.

Nashua Silver Knights vs. Westfield Starfires

6:03-10:03 p.m. — Holman Stadium — Tickets from $40 — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup between local favorites in an exciting live atmosphere.

Nashua Silver Knights vs. Westfield Starfires

6:03-10:03 p.m. — Holman Stadium — Tickets start at $40 — Experience an exciting baseball game with the local team in action.

Worcester Bravehearts at Nashua Silver Knights

3-7 p.m. — Holman Stadium — Tickets starting at $40 — Catch an exciting baseball showdown in Nashua as the Silver Knights face off against the Bravehearts.