Thursday, September 25th, 2025
Good morning, Nashua. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ More than 200 veterans, community partners + supporters gathered last Friday at Eversource Energy Park for the 21st Annual New Hampshire Veteran Stand Down, hosted by Harbor Care in partnership with local organizations. The event offered support and resources to veterans in the area. New Hampshire Union Leader
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ United Way of Greater Nashua is launching free digital literacy workshops to help local adults learn basic computer skills and safe online practices. The volunteer-led classes will be held in October and November at 20 Broad Street—each session hosting up to 15 participants to better bridge the digital gap. Nashua Ink Link
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ New Hampshire received nearly $8 million as the first payment from 3M’s PFAS settlement—funds aimed at addressing toxic contamination in public drinking water systems. New Hampshire Union Leader
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Consumer Reports advises local homeowners to get at least three bids from reputable installers and complete their solar system installation by December 31 to claim a federal tax credit that can lower costs from about $30,000 to $20,000—local firms typically offer better expertise with permits and local rules. WMUR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Studies have linked the decline in local news coverage with increased government spending — a drop that has also led to community polarization, lower voter turnout and less civic engagement. Local outlets like the Bow Times help hold government accountable — without them, local oversight is at risk. Nashua Ink Link
- ➤ Manchester residents will vote in six weeks for mayor as incumbent Jay Ruais highlights progress with nearly 1,000 new housing units—crime down 15% and ongoing efforts to reduce homelessness—while challenger Jessica Spillers, a school board member and mother, calls for a fresh approach to address rising education costs and living expenses. The mayoral race stands out as the state’s highest profile local election amid significant national attention. WMUR
- ➤ NASA launched a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket Wednesday that carried instruments built by UNH engineers to study solar weather and protect technology on Earth. The devices will monitor space storms that disrupt communications and GPS — multiple spacecraft are expected to reach a destination one million miles away by January. WMUR
- ➤ New Hampshire legislators plan to introduce a bill to address cyanobacteria blooms in lakes + they worry that climate change is raising treatment costs and health risks. Lawmakers will consider forming village districts + a new funding tool so lakefront property owners can help pay for costly treatments. New Hampshire Bulletin
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Tax credits for health care used by nearly 50,000 residents will expire at the end of the year if Congress does not act. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and Sen. Tammy Baldwin introduced a bill to make the credits permanent—without it, premiums could rise sharply. New Hampshire Bulletin
- ➤ Fall has arrived and health officials say vaccines for flu, RSV, and COVID-19 will soon be available across the state to help keep people healthy—residents should get their shots soon. Dr. Gabriela Andujar from Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center said to get vaccines before Halloween so they work well through the season—she added that the vaccines are safe and well studied. WMUR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Windham's field hockey team beat Bishop Guertin in a preseason contest – Bishop Guertin scored first and Windham rallied to secure the win. WMUR
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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.
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Birding Outing at Mine Falls Park
8-10 a.m. — Mine Falls Park — Free event — Explore trails and discover local bird species with expert guidance and binoculars provided.
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New Hampshire 50+ Travel Club Meetup
6-8 p.m. — Lost Cowboy Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxed evening with fellow travel enthusiasts in Nashua's local brewery.
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Halloween Clay Workshop
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Spyglass Brewing Company — $81.88 — Get spooky while sculpting seasonal clay creations in a hands-on pottery workshop.
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The Poop Museum
2 PM — Nashua Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy an interactive and amusing exploration of surprising science around poop.
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