Good morning, Nashua.

Frank Edward Tafe, a Nashua native who served on the USS Iowa in World War II, saw heavy fighting and witnessed terrible scenes—including a moment when a seagull caused a mishap that got him in trouble.

After the war, he returned home, married a nurse, and his family continued his legacy of military service.

At the 25th Annual Dinner Auction Gala on October 25—in Nashua—the Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter raised over $250K to support client services and buy a refrigerated mobile food van that will deliver meals to needy families.

Executive Director Jane Goodman said the funds come as federal food assistance cuts and a government shutdown mean thousands of local families will soon have nowhere else to turn.

Manchester-based Suzie Sullivan hosted a lemonade stand fundraiser that raised about $1,300 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation to help sick kids enjoy being kids.

Interviewed by Hayley LaPoint, she said the funds once helped a child get his wish and will help more children soon — an act of local care.

The NH Chronicle reported that local Taylor Swift fans are dressing up, singing, and sharing friendship bracelets with one Nashua fan among them.

The report also pointed out a surprising connection between NH and Taylor Swift's early days—adding a unique local twist to the pop culture story.

Nashua schools have seen a drop in enrollment from 13,469 in 2000 to 9,768 in 2024 and an increase of 398 special education students from 2014 to 2024.

The rising needs are straining budgets as contract services are expected to cost $4,000,000 in FY 2026—school leaders cite growing awareness and pandemic effects as factors.

Candidates for the Nashua Board of Education attended a forum where they discussed local education challenges (including issues affecting students who began school during the pandemic).

One topic was the experience of a sixth-grader at Brian McCarthy Middle School (Jaimeika Lewis’s daughter).

Today remains dry and cool with clear skies and lows near freezing—although a rain system will bring over an inch of beneficial rain from Thursday afternoon into early Friday morning with gusty winds that may affect trick-or-treat plans.

Tim Andrews from Concord had his pig kidney removed last week after it lasted a record 271 days, and he will resume dialysis and remain on the donor kidney list.

Massachusetts General Hospital said it will perform a third genetically edited pig kidney transplant later this year—furthering research on treatments for kidney failure.

Christina Hurley, founder and executive director of Less Leg More Heart, shared how her own amputation led her to start a nonprofit that gives tailored support to amputees—offering mentorship, education, and periodic check-ins to help with daily challenges.

The organization will host a gala on November 1st at Castleton to raise funds for its mission.

Dr. Mary Chamberlin, an oncologist at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, has been named the latest Hero Among Us for her work on one of the top fundraising teams at the Prouty event—she raised nearly $22,000 to support patient programs and cancer education.

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.

Bowers & Wilkins Abbey Road Experience Tour

11 PM – 1 AM — Best Buy Nashua — Free entry — Celebrate 45 years of sound with demos and exclusive audio experiences.

Liquid Therapy Comedy Night

9:30-10:00 p.m. — Liquid Therapy Brewery & Grill — Ticket required — Enjoy a night of laughs with comics from Headliners Comics in a historic setting.

Enchanted Christmas Holiday Fair

1:30 PM — Bicentennial Elementary School — Free admission — Embrace the holiday spirit with shopping, lunch, and delectable desserts to take home.

27th Annual Novemberfest Race

11:33 a.m. – 3:33 p.m. — Martha's Exchange Restaurant & Brewery — Race day registration — Celebrate the spirit of November with a 4-mile race and post-race festivities.