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The NH Department of Education received an $8.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to expand evidence-based writing instruction and will roll out a five-year project to reach 100 schools beginning in the 2026-2027 school year (providing training and digital tools to support teachers and students).

Health experts say simple reaction-time drills, such as sticky note clock taps and ball drops, can help older Nashua residents reduce fall risk and maintain cognitive sharpness (a method proven to lower dementia risk by 25%).

Local fitness centers and senior programs plan to add these accessible exercises to their wellness routines.

Bedford native Maggie Foxx made history during the first game of Women's Professional Baseball as she led the Los Angeles Queens to a comeback win over New York Heights by getting the league's first hit and RBIs — she also stole a base and pitched two innings.