Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of July.
Good morning, Nashua.
🏘️ Community
Granite staters participate in a local scrabble contest that spotlights skill and friendly rivalry.
The nonprofit program Moving Blind helps visually-impaired residents gain independence by offering ride services in the community.
🎭 Culture
Thomas Banks was a key figure in Nashua’s past, working as a mill overseer, stable operator, fire chief, and police chief while also trying his hand at manufacturing and market gardening.
His varied jobs helped shape early civic life before his death in 1886.
🎓 Education
The State Early Learning Alliance now offers a one-stop marketplace where childcare providers and families can access discounted supplies, telehealth care, and insurance deals — saving programs between $500 and $3,000 each year.
The initiative supports local providers by leveraging community partnerships.
Lisa Yates retired from the Nashua School District after 19 years teaching, leaving a legacy of community and compassion.
Her unique approach using restorative justice practices (which helped students build strength and connect) now inspires a student program that ensures kids without lunch funds still eat at school.
🏛️ Government
New Hampshire’s weekly guide to civic action covers advocacy events from July 7—13.
Citizens can join Wednesday’s vigils at Ledyard Bridge in Hanover, Thursday’s info sessions in Concord, Friday’s Bridge Brigade in Nashua, and additional rallies and meetings statewide through Monday.
🏥 Health
Dr. Brett Sweeney and Sue Hills discuss the Know Where to Go campaign in the On Call podcast, explaining when patients should choose Immediate Care over the ER in Nashua.
The episode guides listeners on connecting with the Southern NH Health system for timely care.
📰 Lifestyle
Yankee Magazine ranked four New Hampshire beaches among New England's best, featuring Hampton Beach State Park in Hampton, Carry Beach in Wolfeboro, Odiorne Point, and Wallis Sands in Rye.
Hampton Beach offers weekly events this week while Wallis Sands suggests reserving a parking spot early.
🎉 Nashua Events
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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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