Good morning, Nashua.

The New Hampshire Food Bank named Shamera Simpson (a Nashua resident with 19 years of nonprofit experience) as its new Director of Development effective August 6 after Nancy Mellitt retired at the end of August following a 15-year career that raised over $80 million.

This weekend, Nashua hosts a packed end-of-summer lineup.

Today events include Young Professionals Social and Bookery Book Club, while Saturday offers Wheels + Wings at Nashua Airport and Gate City Rally for Recovery at Greeley Park; Granite State Comicon in Manchester runs Sept. 19-20 as summer winds down.

United Way of Greater Nashua invites community volunteers to join two fall service opportunities, including a city-wide cleanup effort.

Residents can register for details (times to be announced).

Nashua City Hall now serves as a drop-off site for Holiday Cards 4 Our Military Challenge where residents can drop off cards for service members, veterans and military families, joining drop boxes at Manchester City Hall, the State House and local banks + businesses.

Mayor Jim Donchess supports the campaign.

Granite Post is marking 25 years since Sept.

11 by inviting community members to share their memories of that day (one Nashua resident recalled her psychology class was canceled when the towers were hit).

Nashua PAL youth center has received a new playhouse built by Habitat + Bank of America volunteers, offering a safe play space for local youth.

The project reflects ongoing efforts to boost community resources.

The Historical Society received $170,000 from The Nash Casino on August 25 — funds that will restore Abbot-Spalding House and support education programs.

It will begin a building assessment in 2027 to meet Secretary of the Interior’s Standards.

Today the Appalachian Mountain Club celebrates 150 years with a flag relay spanning 11 states — a young singer is using her voice to connect with the next generation of musicians in our community.

Fall Mountain Regional High School cadet Olivia D’Alessandro has received the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross for Achievement – one of the highest honors awarded in the U.S., recognizing her exceptional dedication.

Drought has returned to central New Hampshire as fall approaches, with parts of the southeast remaining persistently dry.

Scientists say last winter’s snowfall (which had low water content) failed to replenish groundwater, and state programs continue while outdoor water restrictions remain in effect.

ACA enrollment in New Hampshire dropped by 4,868 residents & fell 8% from 2025 to 2026 after tax credits expired, federal data shows.

This marks the first enrollment decline in seven years for the marketplace.