Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of September.
Good morning, Nashua.
🏘️ Community
Granite VNA is hosting a volunteer hospice training (Oct.
3) to help support patients and families in the community. The program will equip volunteers with essential guidance.
On Sept. 12, over 100 participants attended Nashua’s 11th Annual Water Walk & fundraiser at Greeley Park by carrying Home Depot buckets filled with water for projects in Nigeria.
The event raised $5,220 for the Thank You Project, which builds wells & awards scholarships as online donations continue to boost the total.
Manchester CASA volunteer Chris Lianos explains how his five years of experience help children and families, sharing a case when he persuaded a judge to allow a brief reunion between an incarcerated mom and her kids (a moment that deepened his commitment).
He mentors new volunteers after completing 40 hours of training.
🎓 Education
A new report published Monday by the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute examined the state childcare tuition assistance program’s challenges and suggested improvements to help families and care providers.
It noted rising enrollment (over 5,800 children) and reduced state funding that may soon require greater federal support.
Forbes America’s Top Colleges for 2027 recognized four New Hampshire schools (Dartmouth, UNH, Saint Anselm and UNH-Manchester) for offering strong non-loan aid, high graduation rates and solid alumni earnings.
The ranking measured academic and financial outcomes to highlight student value.
🌲 Environment
Rocky Morrison’s Clean River Project today cleaned up an abandoned homeless camp along the Merrimack in Nashua.
The team removed thousands of pounds of debris including glass, metal & construction waste to protect the local drinking water.
🏛️ Government
Nashua resident Ken Heideman, who lost $30,000 in a crypto ATM scam, warned others as Gov. Ayotte, Manchester police, and AARP NH announced new safeguards that will take effect Dec.
16—limiting daily transactions to $2,000 and adding a 48-hour hold on first transactions.
🏈 Sports
Bishop Guertin’s girls soccer team broke its four-game skid with a 2-1 win over Nashua North Tuesday afternoon on the school field.
Senior Zoe Horton-Sousa scored & fueled the team’s effort as they prepare for upcoming in-state matchups.
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