Good morning, Nashua.

CASA is a volunteer program that serves nearly 90% of child abuse and neglect cases while saving state money by avoiding costly paid advocates.

CASA NH’s 600 volunteers aided 1,500 children last year, though the program needs roughly 200 more volunteers to meet demand — boosting support for vulnerable kids.

Veterans received a warm send-off at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport on July 14 before boarding an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. as patriotic well-wishers filled the terminal.

Several national restaurant chains operate a single location in New Hampshire, with Carrabba’s in Bedford, Cinnabon and Dave & Buster’s at the Mall of New Hampshire in Manchester, and Not Your Average Joe’s in Nashua.

Salem hosts Salt & Straw, The Capital Grille and Wayback Burgers, offering local dining.

Researchers from the Loon Preservation Committee found dangerous chemicals in loon eggs from state lakes, including elevated PFAS on Lake Winnipesaukee.

Scientists will expand testing to include fish + trace pollution sources to protect the ecosystem.

New Hampshire received an $1.8 million PFAS settlement payment from a national class action against BASF (a chemical manufacturer), adding to more than $35 million already provided for PFAS mitigation; further payments are expected.

New Hampshire received an $1.815 million settlement payment from BASF to fund public water systems in addressing PFAS contamination & improve drinking water through deposits into the state’s Drinking Water and Groundwater Trust Fund.

Attorney General John M. Formella said the state remains focused on holding PFAS manufacturers accountable.

At historic Holman Stadium, the Nashua Legion team defeated Salem 9-0 with Liam Ireland driving in the first run and Tyler Parks adding another while first baseman William Gabriel made a key defensive tag.