Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of August.
Good morning, Nashua.
The Nashua Lions Club is accepting nominations for the Dr. Mo Humanitarian Award, established by his family and the club, through Sept.
1 while the recipient will be honored at a reception at Sky Meadow Country Club on Sunday, Oct. 4 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Downtown Nashua Alliance is seeking vendors, sponsors and volunteers for Main Street Monster Mash, which will be held on Saturday, Oct.
24 in downtown. The free event will feature trick-or-treating, entertainment and a pet parade that delighted hundreds last year — more details will be shared soon.
Fred Kocher spoke with Lucy Lange, commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs, to review if Canadian tourism is rebounding after last year's decline.
The conversation comes as tourism remains the state's second largest revenue generator.
Changes to SNAP benefits under last July's One Big Beautiful Bill Act have reduced automatic enrollment for free and reduced lunch eligibility, leading to fewer New Hampshire children receiving meals.
School districts say this drop in SNAP participation may increase food insecurity among students.
Researchers from the Great Bay Reserve and University of New Hampshire measured a surge of Atlantic blue and fiddler crabs in local marshes on Monday, Aug.
10 as climate change shifts ecosystems. Funded by Sea Grant, the study will assess impacts on native species & marsh habitats.
Sen. Mark Kelly has endorsed Stefany Shaheen for the District primary, praising her work on testing drinking water and protecting healthcare costs; Shaheen welcomed the bipartisan support as the race heats up ahead of the Sept.
8 primary.
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services said 79 cyclosporiasis cases have been confirmed this year, 10 more than last week, with 38 linked to a recalled product & 6 reporting recent travel.
Two local NBA players will compete in the season opener on Tuesday, Oct.
20. New Castle's Duncan Robinson, now with the Pistons, and Nashua's Ebuka Okorie, starting his pro career in Detroit (Okorie is eager to face his hometown team), are set for the game.
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