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Nashua
Friday, June 27th, 2025
Good morning, Nashua. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Aiden Sloan, a Milford teenager, broke his neck, bruised his spine and suffered a concussion when he dove into a wave at Hampton Beach on June 26th — his cousin pulled him out and he was taken first to Portsmouth Regional Hospital then moved to a Boston hospital where doctors inserted rods and screws in his neck, and he now remains in intensive care. WMUR
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An affidavit from a 2003 cold case in Milford led investigators to arrest Douglas Herlihy for the second-degree murder of his father, Paul Herlihy, who was found dead in his home four days after a phone call on Aug. 23, 2003—police say a probable cause hearing is set for 9 a.m. on July 3. WMUR
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nashua gardener Barb Young created an outdoor oasis that was certified as a National Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation; she designed her garden with native plants to support insects and birds—helping nature thrive. Nashua Ink Link
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New Hampshire lawmakers passed a state budget bill on Thursday afternoon after a narrow vote in the House—lawmakers reconsidered the bill following an initial defeat, and Gov. Kelly Ayotte said it will now go to her desk. WMUR
- ➤ Government leaders and state agencies in New Hampshire are pushing to remove DEI initiatives from government, education, and businesses amid executive orders that call these programs illegal and anti-meritocracy — a move that affects federal funding eligibility. Local colleges, nonprofits, and companies are reviewing contracts and programs to remain compliant and maintain funding — many already report uncertainty about adapting to these new rules. Nashua Ink Link
- ➤ New Hampshire is seeing more older adults as people live longer, and state officials and local experts are researching ways to update supports for housing, transportation, and health care—by 2030 there will be more residents aged 65 and older than children, according to a state report. WMUR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Nashua Silver Knights beat the Lake Monsters 7-0 in game two in Vermont on Thursday night—ending a tough three-game stretch. They will play again Friday night at Holman Stadium—where a sellout crowd is expected. Nashua Ink Link
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.
~ Confucius
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