Good morning, Nashua.

Amber Morgan of Fortin Gage Flowers is handing out more than 500 free bouquets today as part of the Petal It Forward program—each person receives one bouquet to keep and one to share.

She joins hundreds of florists nationwide who are spreading kindness through these random acts.

Liberty House will host its 11th Annual Veterans Day Breakfast on Saturday, Nov.

8 at LaBelle Winery in Derry—continuing a longstanding tradition of honoring veterans.

Lieutenant Colonel Lewis Chipola, who moved to Nashua in 2006, had a long military career that took him from challenging tours in Vietnam to service in Germany and with the National Guard—he now serves as Quartermaster at Nashua VFW Post 483 and has supported local veterans over the decades.

Rob Russell’s Barrington drone business helped locate a missing rescue boxer in March after the dog bolted from a Rochester home.

Using thermal imaging—which spots warm animals from 350 feet—he flew over a marsh area and guided the owners to recover Maggie, who was stable after a vet check.

New tariffs on imported wood products went into effect Tuesday, adding a 10% tax on softwood timber and lumber and a 25% tax on furniture items—raising cost concerns for New Hampshire remodeling businesses.

Queen City Cabinetry in Manchester said it now relies on international suppliers as building material prices increased 34% since December and tariffs on furniture and cabinets will rise on Jan. 1.

JoAnn Herrera, a French teacher at Nashua North, was named the 2026 Janis Hennessy World Language Teacher of Excellence by the New Hampshire Association of World Language Teachers for her innovative teaching methods—such as hosting a French immersion summer camp and linking students with French-speaking communities—and for her strong commitment to teaching.

Sergeant First Class Rowe 'Whit' Kimball grew up in Nashua, attended local schools, and later served as an MP during World War II and the Korean conflict while also playing high school football; his letters recall Nashua winters and early community life.

His family history shows a deep New Hampshire connection—tracing its roots from local mills to the local fire wagons.

A survey by Saint Anselm College found that 78% of voters want more affordable housing, with 68% supporting converting large homes into up to four apartments—views that have risen 15% over the past five years amid high rents and strict affordability needs.

The findings reveal that the average rent is $2,100 per month and full-time workers must earn $35 an hour to afford a two-bedroom apartment.

Consumer Reports advises homeowners to insulate exposed pipes, check attic and wall insulation, clean gutters, and inspect trees to prevent costly repairs when winter comes — they also recommend scheduling maintenance for chimneys and furnaces before cold weather sets in.

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.

360 All Stars Performance

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Nashua Center for the Arts — Tickets available for purchase — Experience a thrilling performance that fuses acrobatics with street culture.