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Nashua
Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
Good morning, Nashua. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fidelity Investments volunteers at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua gave new shoes and taught budgeting basics to local youth to help them begin school with confidence—marking a strong start to the school year. New Hampshire Union Leader
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Nashua police are asking for help finding 36-year-old George Porter, a man missing since June who is 5 feet 7 inches and 115 pounds with a shaved head and a tattoo of a skeleton drinking from a wine glass on his left forearm—his family says his disappearance is unusual, and officers believe he may have traveled to Brockton, Boston or Lowell, Massachusetts while urging anyone with information to call 603-589-1665. WMUR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University System of New Hampshire will end a six year tuition freeze as local state colleges raise tuition and fees, with UNH Durham and Keene State rising about 2.5 percent, Plymouth State 3 percent, and UNH online program 5.1 percent higher while room and board costs climb—officials said cuts in state funding and inflation are forcing colleges to charge more—which may drive more students to choose schools in other states. Nashua Ink Link
- ➤ Public safety telecommunicators and dispatchers can now get reimbursement for course costs under a program for first responders—this change takes effect with House Bill 2 for Fiscal Year 2026 and covers non-credit or degree courses at state community colleges. Eligible employees must be certified and complete required documentation to receive the benefit. Nashua Ink Link
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Organic farmers in New Hampshire are urging U.S. Rep. Maggie Goodlander to push for equal treatment in the new farm bill—past extensions left key organic programs unfunded and tariffs have driven up supply costs. Lawmakers are set to consider changes as negotiations in Washington continue. WMUR
- ➤ Gov. Ayotte renominated Attorney General John Formella for another four-year term and nominated longtime attorney Bryan Gould for a state Supreme Court seat as Justice James Basset retires at the end of August—Gould brings more than 30 years of New Hampshire experience to the role. WMUR
- ➤ A magistrate criticized for her controversial bail decisions is no longer with the NH Judicial Branch, News 9 Investigates learned. The branch confirmed only one magistrate now hears cases and did not reveal why Stephanie Johnson left her post—she faced scrutiny for granting $5,000 bail and releasing a stabbing suspect without cash bail. WMUR
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Actor Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia two years ago, and his case has brought fresh attention to New Hampshire care resources—Cornerstone at Hampton now offers a dedicated memory care wing with routine services and support groups for patients and families. WMUR
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Summer Candle Making Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Spyglass Brewing Company — $39-$55 — Spend a relaxing evening crafting custom-scented soy candles in a welcoming brewery setting.
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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2025
3 PM – 4 PM — Nashua High School South — Registration fees apply — A fun running program spanning five weeks for kids from Pre-K to 8th grade.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you want to master something, teach it. If you want to learn something, do it.
~ Richard Feynman
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