Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of August.
Good morning, Nashua.
Chef Ed Aloise hosted a wine pairing dinner at the Nashua Liquor Store with 50 attendees featuring dishes paired with wines, and The Grey Dog celebrated its ribbon cutting (at 657 Elm Street in Manchester) where owner Michael Demicco introduced a cocktail bar open Wed-Sun, 4-12.
Portsmouth filmmakers Amy Greene + Chris Stinson helped produce Tony, a biopic on Anthony Bourdain that highlights Seacoast ties and features local actors.
The film premiered Aug. 7 and will have a nationwide release on Aug. 21.
Last month, a think tank based in Cambridge released a study showing that Connecticut electric customers on standard service plans paid $1.8B extra over 10 years and that New Hampshire consumers were overcharged even more.
The study calls for better oversight of utility pricing.
Nashua teens Anvesha Patel and Ishan Puvvala will lead free robotics classes at the Gloria Timmons Community Center starting Tuesday, Aug.
18 where kids will learn coding + building skills as they prepare for the FIRST Lego League competition.
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon and Catholic Medical Center in Manchester were named best in the state on the U.S. News and World Report 2026 Best Hospitals list based on factors like patient experience and care quality; the ranking highlights strong hospital performance among New Hampshire's 30 facilities.
Tom Hanlon from Derry ran 244 miles from NYC to Boston in 74 hours to honor his friend who died by suicide and raise $13,000 for his memorial (using six hours of sleep during the run).
His effort aims to remind those facing mental health challenges they are not alone.
Dr. Robert Catania of Southern New Hampshire Weight Management said peptides are gaining traction online following an FDA committee vote last month to expand access + wellness influencers promote many forms for better health.
Locals should note that differences among peptide types highlight careful review by trusted sources.
A Manchester teen with Shwachman Diamond Syndrome joined SNHU's Penmen volleyball team on Wednesday.
The 14-year-old cheerleader, who has completed a bone marrow transplant and chemotherapy, now inspires her team + community with her determination.
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