Good morning, Nashua.

Alyssa O’Mara began her role as executive director of Great American Downtown in Nashua about a month ago—she is rebuilding the volunteer list, planning a new VIBE MAP website, and restarting the seasonal farmers market, which had its soft opening on Sunday, June 22, and will run every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until October 26. She said the market will expand in July with more vendors and planned community events.

Private First Class George A.

Curley Jr.—an 18-year-old soldier from Laconia captured during the Korean War—returned to American soil yesterday when his remains arrived by plane in Boston; an escort began from Exit 20 in Tilton at 5 p.m. and services are planned for Saturday.

Police said 18-year-old Divaris Ojani Ruiz from Manchester fired multiple shots from his black Ford Mustang at Hampton Beach Tuesday night, striking three people and leading to a chase into Deerfield (where a shelter-in-place order was issued) before his arrest occurred.

Ink Link News earned 11 awards at the NHPA Excellence in Journalism Awards Banquet held on June 12, 2024 at Saint Anselm College—five of which were first-place honors—recognizing outstanding achievements by its Manchester and Nashua editions.

The budget review committee on Monday night recommended that the Board of Aldermen approve cost items in the new collective bargaining agreement between the Nashua Board of Education and the Nashua Teachers’ Union.

The contract includes a 3.7 percent increase over the next four years, raising starting teacher pay to about $48,000 and improving salary steps—making the district more competitive.

Scott Brown, a former senator from Massachusetts, said on Wednesday he is running for the U.S. Senate seat in New Hampshire to replace retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen—he faces Rep. Chris Pappas and criticized his policies for making life harder for Granite Staters.

On June 27, the Public Health and Community Services Division will offer free, confidential HIV testing in Nashua and Milford—covering sites including a soup kitchen, a field, a health office, and near a stadium.

Testing hours run from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and gift cards will be available while supplies last.

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.