Good morning, Nashua.

Three finalists to paint a 70-foot mural at Riverwalk and Renaissance Park in downtown Nashua will be narrowed down to one choice next week, with the city set to recommend the final candidate to Mayor Jim Donchess and the Board of Alderman.

The mural—spanning heights from 5 to 30 feet—will celebrate Nashua's French-Canadian heritage and is expected to begin in the coming weeks.

New Hampshire leaders will lead a trade mission in early September to rebuild ties with Canadian business representatives after tariffs led exports to fall 42.6% compared to last year.

The mission will include a Sept. 8 bus tour from Littleton to Nova Scotia and an event in Quebec City with Gov. Kelly Ayotte joining business leaders—officials hope the trip will ease trade uncertainty.

Sean took a ride on a big yellow school bus to learn how to take kids to school — part of the effort to address a shortage of bus drivers.

Maura McCann of the NH Lottery explained that if someone wins the $1 billion Powerball jackpot, they should call the lottery office to follow steps for a cash payout of $453 million, with tickets available in stores and online until 9:48 p.m. tomorrow night (security measures are in place to prevent scams).

New Hampshire football fans were excited as WMUR aired the Friday Night Football kickoff special on Friday night, with Mike Cronin and Jonathan Marshall previewing the season live from the Bo Dickson Queen City Football Jamboree—also launching the New Hampshire Tackles Hunger drive.

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.

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.

2025 Friel Memorial Golf Tournament

7:30 a.m. — Overlook Golf Club — Registration required — Swing for a cause at this community-focused golf tournament supporting youth programs.

NextGen Championship Wrestling

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Dr. Norman W. Crisp Elementary School — $20 general admission — Experience thrilling family-friendly pro wrestling with the stars of tomorrow.

5th Annual Ribbon Run/Walk 5K

8-11 a.m. — Mine Falls Park, Nashua, NH — Check website for registration costs — Join a community of runners and walkers supporting cancer care at St. Joseph Hospital.

Line Dance Live in the Atrium

6:00-7:30 p.m. — St. Joseph Hospital — $10 admission — Enjoy an evening of country line dancing with Granite State Stomp and free snacks.