Good morning, Nashua.

Darbster Rescue held an adoption event at Merrimack Premium Outlets in the recent afternoon, where Hope met her potential new sister, Autumn + community members supported the initiative to find loving homes for local dogs.

Harbor Care is hosting the 22nd annual NH Veteran Stand Down on Friday, Sept.

18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Eversource Energy Park in Manchester (veterans can access free services).

Newmarket native Kaylie Lathrop, owner of Kaylie Reads, started her Etsy shop during COVID and will work with pop star Olivia Rodrigo for an all-women festival in California on Aug.

29; her business has already sold out its pressed-flower bookmarks after the announcement.

The Nashua Area Artists Association will host its 73rd annual art show on Aug.

29 & 30 at Greeley Park, 100 Concord St. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring over 56 artists, live music and hands-on activities for all ages.

A graveside ceremony honored New Hampshire native Samuel Howard—recognized for his role in the Boston Tea Party—and the service took place at a local cemetery where community members gathered to remember his historic legacy.

The New Hampshire Department of Education launched a 32-member Screen Time Task Force last week to study how devices like laptops and tablets affect students' learning and well-being, and the panel will craft recommendations for better classroom focus over the next month (including impacts on social interaction and productivity).

The state board proposed new limits on insecticides and rodenticides to help protect wildlife.

A public hearing on the changes is expected to be scheduled for November or early 2027 — while licensed applicators may continue using the chemicals under specific exemptions.

A voter said a volunteer for Anthony DiLorenzo incorrectly told him Hollie Noveletsky had suspended her campaign, which Noveletsky denies as she prepares for the Sept.

8 election in Manchester. The mix-up has raised questions about campaign communication.

Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream is recalling six flavors of Outshine fruit bars nationwide due to a risk of glass contamination; no injuries have been reported and Nashua residents are urged to check their freezers and return any affected bars for a refund.

St. Joseph Hospital received four American Heart Association awards for evidence-based stroke and resuscitation care, including timely stroke treatment and effective resuscitation (highlighting its commitment to patient safety).

The recognitions underscore its dedication to quality care in the community.

Travel + Leisure has named Nashua and Exeter as top retirement spots in New England due to strong healthcare, vibrant arts + culture benefits, and tax advantages; Nashua offers robust amenities despite higher property taxes while Exeter provides quality senior services and seasonal festivities.