Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of June.
Good morning, Nashua.
Banana, a playful 1-year-old Lab mix weighing 65 pounds, is available for adoption from Operation Delta Dog in Hollis.
He is house- and crate-trained, knows basic commands, and needs a home with a fenced yard for play (cats are not recommended).
United Way of Greater Nashua is hosting its first shoe drive this summer (starting July 1) to help local neighbors in need.
Community members are invited to bring gently worn shoes to the drive.
Gas prices dropped from $4.27 to $4.15 this week, but uncertainty from the Strait of Hormuz forces local business owner Gary Stanley of Mr. Pothole to plan jobs closer together and absorb nearly doubled fuel costs as summer approaches.
A Korean barbecue restaurant closed Monday in Nashua after an old air conditioning unit leaked and flooded the kitchen, triggering a fire alarm and a visit from firefighters.
Owner Miki Wang said the restaurant may reopen Tuesday or Wednesday once the unit is fixed.
Kayda Bosse from Manchester is gaining attention on Love Island USA after a debut clip went viral on social media.
The Manchester Central alum is still competing for the $100,000 prize as the show continues today.
John Stark Regional High School student Lenny Provencher is building a pollinator learning garden at Center Woods Elementary to help young students learn about pollination; he plans to finish the project by the end of this month & hopes it will brighten a cherished community space.
May state revenues exceeded targets by generating $143.5M for General and Education Trust Funds & a surplus of $156.7M, driven by higher tax amnesty collections, insurance premiums and tobacco settlement payments, despite shortfalls in business taxes and lottery revenue.
Policymakers expect June receipts to signal longer-term trends.
NH lawmakers have loosened gambling rules to allow round-the-clock online betting, more casino games, and lifted wagering limits, boosting state revenues and local charity funds.
Officials note the new options come with rising addiction concerns + unpredictable revenue impacts.
Traveling Tooth Fairies, a Nashua nonprofit, has helped thousands of children get dental care by offering services at local schools and community sites.
The program plans to expand later this year — adding an x-ray unit and extra support to help more kids overcome transportation, financial and language barriers.
John Reagan, a 66-year-old Concord outdoorsman, has been in hospital with Powassan virus after a tick bite and now receives supportive care at Massachusetts General Hospital.
His family and friends urge residents to check for ticks on themselves and pets when heading outdoors.
Fans across NH are celebrating Scotland’s return to the World Cup as NHSCOT and the Capitol Center for the Arts host free watch parties — tickets are required for upcoming matches, including Friday, June 19.
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.
Organizing Emails and Digital Files Workshop
2-3:30 p.m. — Nashua YMCA — Free entry — Learn simple strategies to declutter your digital life and find what you need quickly.
Lowell Spinners vs. Nashua Silver Knights
6:03-10:03 PM — Holman Stadium — Tickets start at $40 — Experience a thrilling baseball game between local rivals in a great community atmosphere.
Nashua Silver Knights vs. New Britain Bees
6:03-10:03 p.m. — Holman Stadium — Tickets starting at $40 — Witness an exciting baseball clash between local favorites and rivals.
Nashua Silver Knights vs. Norwich Sea Unicorns
6:03-10:03 p.m. — Holman Stadium — Tickets from $40 — Experience thrilling baseball action in Nashua.
Worcester Bravehearts at Nashua Silver Knights
6:03–10:03 p.m. — Holman Stadium — Tickets from $38 — Catch an exciting baseball matchup between the Nashua Silver Knights and Worcester Bravehearts.
Nashua Silver Knights vs. Vermont Lake Monsters
6:03-10:03 p.m. — Holman Stadium — Tickets from $40 — Experience thrilling live baseball between local teams in Nashua.
Marc Cohn and Shawn Colvin Concert
7-10 p.m. — Nashua Center for the Arts — Tickets available — Experience a night of folk and pop-infused melodies with two Grammy-winning artists.
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