Good morning, Nashua.

United Way of Greater Nashua announced free tech support and classes for residents to learn using phones, tablets and computers—this program provides one-on-one guidance and group sessions at United Way offices, local libraries and partner nonprofits.

Team Phoenix 2342 from Nashua earned the Governor’s Cup Award at FIRST NH on October 4 at Plymouth State University’s All Well Center—seven seniors received tuition scholarships and Justin Harding earned an extra $2000 for his leadership in the team’s STEM outreach efforts.

The Greater Nashua Smart Start Coalition is launching a free online learning series for parents and expecting parents today.

Local experts will cover topics chosen by local families from Nashua, Hudson, Amherst, and Wilton—each session will be recorded with tip sheets provided after the workshop.

The Newfound Lake Region Association confirmed a photo of a spiny water flea in Newfound Lake and warned that its spread could upset the lake’s food chain by reducing native zooplankton.

Researchers will monitor water samples and fishing gear—while limiting nutrient runoff—to manage the invasive species in New Hampshire lakes.

At the first NPL candidate forum, Ward 1 alderman candidate Stephen Chess said he will not throw money at every issue — he favors concrete solutions for Nashua’s challenges.

Three more forums are scheduled where other candidates will present their approaches to improving the city.

A New Hampshire Supreme Court justice, Anna Barbara Hantz Marconi, is entering a no contest plea today for criminal solicitation connected to allegations that she tried to influence a case against her husband.

The plea, which carries a maximum fine of $1,200, replaces her trial set for November as her husband, Port Authority Director Geno Marconi, has pleaded not guilty to charges involving misuse of confidential records—an ongoing investigation.

The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office said on Monday that state officials did not alert other agencies before finalizing the sale of a Nashua warehouse at 80 Northwest Boulevard to Nongfu Spring— a transaction valued at $67 million, which is far above the estimated $15 million. Gov. Kelly Ayotte then signed orders to block foreign acquisitions, and the AG's office is working with federal partners to monitor any potential security risks.

On May 8th, 1939, William E.

Whitney became Fire Chief of the Nashua Fire Department—marking the first time a father and son have led the department—as he followed in the footsteps of his late father, Charles H. Whitney, who served from 1903 until his death in 1913.

At the deNicola Breast Health Center, doctors share tips to make a 20-minute mammogram more comfortable by advising patients to schedule the exam after their period and avoid lotions before the test—this guidance helps use the special X-ray machine to detect breast cancer early.

Four haunted houses in New Hampshire offer visitors a spooky fall experience—Haunted Overload near Lee will run from Oct 9 to Nov 2, The Dark Woods in Milford is open until Nov 1, Fright Kingdom in Nashua features five attractions with bundled tickets, and Salisbury Woods in Salisbury operates Fridays and Saturdays from Oct 3 to Halloween while supporting local arts and education.

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.

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.

The Poop Museum

2 PM — Nashua Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy an interactive and amusing exploration of surprising science around poop.