Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of September.
Good morning, Nashua.
💼 Business
Can-One USA — the Nashua-based aluminum can maker — received the 2026 Colored by INX Award for print quality and decoration, highlighting its advanced technology and dedicated team that help brands stand out on retail shelves.
📰 Economy
A U.S. Mint error produced the rare 26-cent coin that sold for nearly $17,000, drawing strong interest from local collectors due to its New Hampshire twist (a blend of a Lincoln cent with a standard quarter).
🌲 Environment
Federal changes now limit protections for endangered species to only direct harm, so New Hampshire lawmakers are set to rely more on the state law to cover indirect threats such as habitat damage & strengthen conservation efforts.
🏛️ Government
Hudson has closed one lane on the westbound Veterans Memorial Bridge toward Nashua after a routine inspection uncovered an issue needing further evaluation – town leaders are working with state and engineering experts to decide next steps.
At the New Hampshire Institute of Politics event Monday at Saint Anselm College, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said he is focused on helping current presidential candidates rather than running in 2028.
He defended free speech on new media bans and honored award winners (including a First Amendment honoree).
Traffic along the F.E.
Everett Turnpike will shift outside the former Bedford Toll Plaza within the next two weeks as toll booths and tunnels are removed — motorists should plan extra travel time.
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen pressed for the INSULIN Act to cap insulin costs at $35 (aimed at easing family expenses) during a panel at Lamprey Health in Nashua on Sept.
2; the bipartisan measure awaits a Senate floor vote before it can expand protections.
🏈 Sports
Merrimack’s Mickey Gasper enjoyed a breakout season with the Sox after a brief AAA stint, hitting key home runs in Boston and helping clinch a playoff spot + he celebrated his roots with his family.
The Nashua South High School girls soccer team defeated Nashua North 1-0 Tuesday night at Stellos Stadium; senior Ella Bois scored the lone goal (a tap-in from a corner) that boosts their playoff hopes ahead of games against Goffstown and Exeter.
The Nashua South High School boys varsity soccer team beat Nashua North 6 to 0 in the Battle of the Bridge Tuesday afternoon (claiming the first annual Roger Desmarais Cup).
South will look to keep its perfect season in a road game against Alvirne High School Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
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