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Nashua
Friday, August 29th, 2025
Good morning, Nashua. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office said Thursday that the shots fired by six state troopers last fall during an armed standoff in Plymouth at (Federal House Inn) were legally justified after property owner Kevin Steinfeldt threatened an attorney and his assistant by putting a gun to the assistant's head, firing his weapon, and brandishing a meat cleaver before later opening a doorway with a rifle as he shot himself and was later confirmed to have died from his self-inflicted wound. WMUR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Overwatch Foundation works with about one-third of New Hampshire schools to upgrade cybersecurity as classes resume — it installs firewalls, changes email systems, and offers free training to guard against cyberattacks. WMUR
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 200 dams in New Hampshire are being closely watched because a failure could cause serious harm. The Pittsfield Mill Dam—an old dam that may not hold up against a 1,000-year flood—is checked every two years along with 180 others while lawmakers raise fees to pay for repairs. WMUR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A federal judge questioned New Hampshire’s anti-DEI law signed by Gov. Ayotte in June—saying that extending the ban to public schools and state agencies without an appeal process may force districts to lose funding. Plaintiffs’ lawyers argued that unclear rules could harm essential programs while state attorneys maintained that the law is meant to ensure fairness. Nashua Ink Link
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Campbell senior Braydon White is stepping up in his final high school football season to lead the Cougars as they defend their division title today—he is an All-State athlete in both football and baseball who aims to win a championship in his final game. 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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