Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of June.
Good morning, Nashua.
City pools held soft openings on June 25 & 26 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. for general swim before resuming standard summer hours tomorrow at Crown Hill, Rotary, and Centennial Pools, though the splash pad and Greeley Park wading pool remain closed due to maintenance.
Tonight on NH Chronicle a 102-year-old local golfing legend will tee it up at Barrel + Basket in Hopkinton, where the historic country store blends tradition with modern comforts.
The segment spotlights enduring community spirit and heritage.
McQuesten Farm in Litchfield ended its strawberry picking season on Thursday due to heavy rain and cold nights, limiting picking to 10 days instead of the usual 20-22 days.
The U.S. Drought Monitor map released Thursday shows small statewide improvements after recent rain reduced severe drought in the southeast.
Meteorologist Hayley LaPoint said additional rain expected in the next 24 hours (which may ease local water restrictions) could help as the summer growing season peaks.
Senators Jeanne Shaheen & Maggie Hassan filed the Turn the Tide Act this week to secure $65 billion over 10 years for opioid treatment and recovery programs, including enhanced funding for New Hampshire’s The Doorway centers and new grants for families affected by addiction.
St. Joseph Hospital announced that Monsignor James P.
Moroney has joined its Board of Directors to support the hospital's mission of quality care. The priest brings decades of leadership in Catholic ministry and healthcare governance to benefit our community.
19-year-old Ebuka Okorie, the highest drafted player from New Hampshire, joined the Detroit Pistons on Thursday & will wear No. 23 after playing locally at St. Patrick's Gym with Nashua's Police Athletic League, his parents said.
A 102-year-old local golfing legend is teeing it up tonight at a popular course, showing that age is not a barrier to staying active — his play highlights the town’s enduring sports legacy.
His continued participation inspires local community pride.
New Hampshire runner Thomas Cantara broke the 10K record by nearly 52 seconds at the Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota on Thursday morning, and earlier he set a new 1,500-meter record.
Team New Hampshire has earned 10+ gold, 13 silver and 10 bronze medals at the event.
At Bishop Brady, catcher Ava Archambault was named Division III softball player of the year by the New Hampshire Softball Coaches’ Association after over 100 hits and 500 saves with her field hockey team.
She will play college softball at St. Thomas, Maine.
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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