Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of August.
Good morning, Nashua.
Members of New Hampshire's Nepali community are calling family in Nepal after catastrophic flash floods.
Lakpa Sherpa, the community president, said on Thursday (roads and bridges are washed out) as rescuers use helicopters to search for missing relatives.
The Nashua Police Department uses a mounted patrol to boost community ties, with horses serving as gentle ambassadors during local events and school visits.
Volunteers care for the horses and coordinate patrols downtown and at Mine Falls — local sponsors support the program.
The Nash Casino broke its record on Tuesday, Aug.
25 by donating $2.7 million to 14 local nonprofits — funds raised through gaming support community services from veteran aid to youth programs. This record donation surpassed its previous $2.4 million total.
Local viewers chose Peters' Farm in Salem as the best corn on the cob from New Hampshire farms + the vote also ranked Highway View Farm in Boscawen, Locke Farm in Barnstead, Pelloni's Farm Market in Hinsdale, and Viel Farm in Rollinsford.
Home heating oil companies have paused fixed-rate contracts this summer amid market instability, leaving many Granite Staters without the usual winter pre-buy option.
Experts say low inventories may push prices higher and advise homeowners to review their budget plans.
Dartmouth Health patients are among the first to try the new pill Rasonque, which nearly doubled survival rates and stopped tumor growth in over 80% of cases.
Doctors say the drug—potentially effective for other cancers—will expand nationwide after the one-month early access period.
Easterseals NH reversed its planned cuts to adult day care and in-home services after community concern and input from local officials, keeping the programs available in Manchester and Rochester.
Manchester Memorial tight end Joel Gomez made a one-handed catch for a touchdown during Friday Night Football in 2025 and was named team captain this season.
He is committed to play Division I football at UMass next season.
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