Good morning, Nashua.

Lenny Provencher completed his Eagle Scout project by turning an elementary school’s outdoor area into a pollinator garden (he was previously featured on Kids Care).

The garden will support local pollinators and serve as a learning space for students.

Christine Phillips, the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Friends of Aine, said the group supports grieving children and families in Manchester by offering counseling and outreach programs.

The nonprofit aims to help those coping with loss through compassionate community efforts.

The 69th Annual New Hampshire Antiques Show will be held August 6–8 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown (700 Elm Street) with over 60 nationally recognized exhibitors displaying antiques such as folk art and fine porcelain.

Guests will enjoy complimentary return visits during the three-day event.

Gas prices rose to $4 per gallon for regular gas on Monday - up 13 cents from last week and 3 cents lower than a month ago - while diesel reached $5.24 per gallon.

Starting Aug. 1, electricity bills will jump $6 to $18 as the PUC approved new rate rules splitting purchases between fixed pricing and the daily spot market, with regulators citing extreme weather and global events as causes (a change that leaves bills less predictable for many customers).

A task force of New Hampshire school leaders proposed changes to how schools are assessed and will add data points like science test scores and five-year graduation rates to encourage improvement—supporting struggling districts.

Lawmakers may need to fund the new review methods.

New Hampshire restaurants are stepping up food safety measures amid a cyclospora outbreak observed in other regions, plus state health officials confirm no local cases are connected.

The Common Man has coordinated with vendors to prepare for recalls if needed.