Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of June.
Good morning, Nashua.
Nashua's 2026 Pride Festival begins this weekend, offering local arts, music + family fun as part of Pride Month celebrations that unite the community.
Dover chef Evan Hennessey of Stages was honored as Best Chef in the Northeast by the James Beard Foundation earlier this week, leaving him proud to represent his local community.
His award spotlights the small restaurant's innovative blind nine-course tasting menu that changes with locally sourced ingredients.
The Traveling Tooth Fairies will improve service with a new dental clinic van funded by the Rotary Club’s Global Grant initiative; the van will help deliver free, preventative care to more students + families facing access challenges.
A ribbon-cutting for the van is scheduled for July 20.
NH Chronicle will air Alternative Exercises tonight (a segment that examines unconventional workouts granite staters use to stay fit).
The program promises a fresh look at exercise methods that may inspire viewers to try new routines.
Three New Hampshire businesses are creating safe spaces for people with celiac disease by serving gluten-free foods—ranging from handmade artisan breads to comfort food favorites.
Dishon Bakery, Gluten-Free Express, and a popular food truck attract visitors from nearby states to try quality meals without cross-contamination.
Manchester, N.H. — The CDC reported that New Hampshire recorded the lowest infant mortality rate in 2025 with just under 3 deaths per 1,000 live births while the national rate was about 5.4.
Granite State children and eligible adults with disabilities can get free meals and snacks this summer at schools, parks, and community sites in southern and central areas.
The USDA-funded Summer Food Service Program serves low-income areas with both on-site and grab-and-go options.
A $700,000 forgivable loan from InvestNH 2.0 supports 205 affordable housing units + 180 market-rate spaces at 103 Temple St., part of a 385-unit mixed-income project on a former factory site that will keep rents low for 10 years.
New Hampshire native Caroline Harvey was selected with the first overall pick in the Professional Women's Hockey League draft on Wednesday in Detroit (at Fox Theater), and the U.S. gold medalist and college champion was named International Ice Hockey Federation’s female player of the year.
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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