Good morning, Nashua.

A radical organization is giving free surfing lessons to people with special needs and serving Colombian coffee brewed a La Mulita in the Granite State — the program gives local residents a fun way to start their day.

New U.S. Census Bureau estimates show that New Hampshire’s population grew by about 30,300 from 2020 to 2024, with communities in the Lakes Region and White Mountains growing faster as retirees and remote workers moved in while larger cities like Durham and Berlin lost residents.

Rising housing costs and limited child care options may have deterred younger families from settling in more costly areas — a shift that highlights regional differences in growth.

A man was sentenced Monday to at least 14 years in prison for a fatal crash that killed Brandee LaBarge in April 2024—he drove off Amherst Road in Nashua while fleeing a domestic violence call, admitted being drunk, and flipped his car near a pond while also facing requirements for substance use treatment and a 14-year license revocation after release.

David Vasquez-Larkin, a former Nashua man convicted in 2019 for domestic violence, is now under arrest for arson, police said.

New Eversource rates will take effect Aug.

1 and are expected to raise the supply portion of electricity bills by about $13 & other changes in the distribution charge are still to be determined. The utility warned that increased air conditioning use during the summer will further boost bills.

Local Gen Z workers have faced high rent and heavy student debt that forced many to delay moving out or search for better-paying jobs — challenges that strain their financial stability.

Business leaders and local employers have offered hands-on training and flexible work models to help young talent stay in the community — officials say these efforts aim to secure the state’s economic future.

Casella Waste Management is contesting a state decision that denied its permit for a 180-acre landfill near Forest Lake State Park in Dalton as it sued in Merrimack County Superior Court over missing documentation and new siting rules; opponents have also appealed the ruling saying the denial did not fully address safety concerns. Judge John Kissinger ruled on July 18 that summary judgment motions must be submitted by year’s end.

New England Crokinole League: Week 4 at Spyglass Brewing

6-8 p.m. — Spyglass Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy a no-drop ride with bike experts and then savor great food and beer!

Graphic Design Bootcamp

9 a.m. — 20 Trafalgar Square, Nashua, NH — Course fees apply — Gain hands-on experience in graphic design tools and techniques at this intensive bootcamp.

Crokinole League Night

6-8 p.m. — Spyglass Brewing Company — Free entry — Engage in fast-paced Crokinole matches while enjoying craft brews in a friendly atmosphere.

Modern Calligraphy Workshop for Beginners

6:30-8 p.m. — Courtyard Nashua — Ticket required — Explore the art of modern calligraphy and take home your own beginner's kit.

Salem Town Forest Hike & Lunch Outing

10 AM – 1 PM — Salem Town Forest — Free entry — Explore scenic trails followed by a relaxed lunch at a local spot.

Crokinole League Night

6-8 p.m. — Spyglass Brewing Company — Free entry — Engage in competitive and social Crokinole play with fellow enthusiasts in a fun brewery setting.

The Hot Sardines Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Nashua Center for the Arts — Tickets available — Experience the lively vintage jazz sounds reminiscent of 1920's Paris, New Orleans, and New York.