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Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Nashua. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Amherst Town Green will host the 2025 Goldens on the Green event on Sunday, Oct. 5, where nearly 200 Golden Retrievers and their fans will enjoy a kissing booth, pool diving championship, and fashion show. Bill Swift organizes the gathering to raise funds for Operation Delta Dog— a nonprofit that trains service dogs for veterans. WMUR
- ➤ On Thursday, Wendy's donated nearly $75,000 from coupon book sales to the New Hampshire Foster and Adoptive Parent Association to help families with necessities, camp, sports and kids classes. Wendy's franchise owners also added donations — Gov. Kelly Ayotte thanked foster parents for ensuring every child finds a safe, caring home. WMUR
- ➤ Nashua teen Aadi Kulkarni, 17, was named a winner of the 2025 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes— a national service award that recognizes his community work. New Hampshire Union Leader
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fall colors are nearly at their peak in the White Mountains and Monadnock Region, with areas in the North Country showing vibrant oranges, yellows and reds while southern spots display more scattered hues. Meteorologist Hayley LaPoint said sunny and warm weather this weekend will boost opportunities for leaf-peepers to enjoy the scenery. WMUR
- ➤ According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report, all of New Hampshire is in drought with moderate conditions in Nashua, Manchester and Hampton while 32.80% of the state—mostly in central areas—is in extreme drought; rain will not fall until next Wednesday. WMUR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Amid the government shutdown, March data shows New Hampshire has 410 federal employees per 100,000 residents. Maine tops the region with 1,008 workers while Connecticut has 232—figures that reveal staffing differences in New England. WMUR
- ➤ Lawyers for 1,500 victims alleged on Thursday that Attorney General John Formella bullied claimants and vetoed settlement agreements previously approved for the Youth Development Center fund. They said the changes force victims to restart their claims while state officials now plan to appoint a political administrator — a move that could defunct the fund. WMUR
- ➤ Lawmakers are considering a revised bill that would alter the Office of the Consumer Advocate’s role while keeping the office intact. Critics warn that the amendments may weaken the office’s independence by allowing more governor oversight — putting ratepayer advocacy at risk. New Hampshire Bulletin
- ➤ A government shutdown in New Hampshire is keeping only essential programs running so Social Security checks, Medicare, Medicaid and Veterans Affairs services continue while home heating assistance, passport processing, TSA and Amtrak services remain available—federal workers face furloughs and food programs like WIC may run only one week without extra funding. WMUR
- ➤ Transportation officials said that state planners are budgeting $4.5 billion for highway projects that may include toll hikes—residents will soon have a chance to give their input. New Hampshire Union Leader
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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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