Good morning, Nashua.

Cassandra took guardianship of her niece when drugs led to the baby’s removal but soon found that state help ended, leaving her and thousands of kinship caregivers unsupported.

State data shows 10,000 children are in kinship care—double the 2009-2011 average—as many call for stronger services from social agencies.

Pilots to the Rescue landed at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport on Friday with 22 rescue dogs and five rescue cats brought from overcrowded Tennessee shelters.

The animals will be sent to the New Hampshire SPCA, Pope Memorial SCPA and Paws in Maine for placement with new families—local groups are set to begin their adoption process.

Two dogs died in a fire on Gordon Street on June 21, 2025 as Nashua Fire Rescue responded to a blaze at a cape-style house + firefighters confirmed all residents escaped and the fire is under investigation.

A 51-year-old Nashua man has been charged with felony assault — police said he used a box cutter to stab a person near Spring Street —.

The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office responded to a report of an officer-involved shooting in Manchester on Saturday — a man in a hotel room on South Porter Street was taken to the hospital, no officers were injured, and officials said there was no public threat.

New Hampshire lawmakers passed a new law that limits product liability claims against gun makers—protecting Sig Sauer amid lawsuits over its P320 pistol.

The law took effect on May 23 and does not apply to current cases, with a hearing set for July 21.

Revive Recovery held the Longest Day Vigil on June 20 in front of City Hall to honor nearly 40 Nashua residents lost to addiction—officials noted overdose deaths rose by nearly 52% and overdoses increased by 9.7% by the end of May.

Mike Danis said tiny homes on wheels could ease NH's affordable housing crunch by changing permitting rules — he believes that this approach will help more people find low-cost solutions.

Over the Edge Rappelling Event

1 PM – 4 PM — Brady Sullivan Plaza — Fundraising opportunity — Show your courage as you rappel down a 24-story building for local nonprofits.

The Day the Colors Came to Play

10:30 AM — Nashua Public Library — Free entry — A vibrant, hands-on play program for preschoolers to enhance creativity and sensory exploration.

3rd Annual Tossing Hunger Aside Cornhole Tournament

11 AM – 2 PM — Spyglass Brewing Company — Sign up required — Enjoy a fun-filled day of cornhole and community spirit while supporting a charitable cause.

Modern Calligraphy Workshop at Spyglass Brewing Company

12:00 – 1:30 PM — Spyglass Brewing Company — Ticket required — Explore the art of modern calligraphy with a fun hands-on workshop including all materials provided.

Greater Nashua Gamers Meetup

7-10 p.m. — La Hacienda Del Rio — Free entry — Gather with fellow gamers to enjoy an evening of fun and games in a vibrant setting.

Candle-Making Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Spyglass Brewing Company — $39-$55 — Craft custom-scented soy candles while enjoying the innovative atmosphere of a local brewery.

Fairytale Festival

10 a.m.-1 p.m. — Greeley Park — Free entry — Experience a magical day with performances, princess meet & greet, and fun activities for all ages.

Chazz Palminteri - A Bronx Tale

3:00-8:30 p.m. — Nashua Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience Chazz Palminteri's captivating coming-of-age story inspired by his life in the Bronx.