Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
Good morning, Nashua. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Private First Class Walter Gilcreast Sr. grew up on a Londonderry farm and joined the Army in 1944, serving on Pacific islands during World War II—he mustered out in 1946, settled in Nashua, and worked as a mechanic at local businesses. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal—his quiet service and deep local ties remain part of Nashua’s history. Nashua Ink Link
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Can-One USA has named Sean O’Day as Chief Risk Officer to lead risk management efforts (including physical security, employee safety protocols, and emergency preparedness). He brings over 20 years of military, law enforcement, and police experience and will guide HR trainings at the Nashua plant. Nashua Ink Link
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A House panel revived a bill that will cap school spending increases as local school districts faced unexpected higher health care costs, and lawmakers will review the proposal in upcoming sessions. New Hampshire Union Leader
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fish and Game officials said deer hunters are already in the woods as the regular firearm season starts next week while mating season makes deer more active—officials remind hunters to tag kills within 24 hours and advise drivers to slow down on roads. The tagging data helps track the deer population as the season continues until Dec. 15. WMUR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The state and New Hampshire Food Bank have partnered to launch a fleet of state-funded mobile food pantries for SNAP recipients who missed benefits due to a potential shutdown + local food bag pickups are offered at several sites, with the Nashua Soup Kitchen serving on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Officials urge SNAP clients to check local schedules for specific service times. New Hampshire Bulletin
- ➤ On today’s election day in Nashua, photos show candidates with campaign placards and voters using a new tablet check-in system + poll workers noting faster lines in several wards. The images highlight community engagement and improved process efficiency + active participation at local polling stations. Nashua Ink Link
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Division II boys soccer semifinals ended after overtime, with ConVal defeating Oyster River 2-1 and Campbell beating Hollis-Brookline 3-2 on penalty kicks—both teams advance to the championship. WMUR
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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