Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 10th of November.
Good morning, Nashua.
Kim Dapkus, a Nashua native who grew up on Fletcher Street without hot water, joined the Navy in 1972 and served on ships that trained him in nuclear power.
He later became a lead maintenance man and shifted to a procurement role at Lockheed — marking his journey from a troubled youth to a respected career.
A local group is collecting leftover Halloween candy (including Reese’s, KitKat and Snickers) to send to Ukraine as donations, and tables around town display colorful heaps of treats (such as Baby Ruths, Oreos and Tootsie Pops) to support the drive.
The Spartans Drum and Bugle Corps from Nashua will march in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade for the first time – providing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for performers like trumpet player Damian Sullivan.
Merrimack’s Broadway Bound Performing Arts Center dancers will also perform during the celebration.
Speare Memorial Hospital CEO Michelle McEwen announced she will retire in spring 2026 after 25 years of leadership—her departure sets the stage for a planned transition at the hospital.
St. Thomas Aquinas won the D-III Boys’ Soccer Title match by defeating Kearsarge 3+0 in Manchester when Angus Foreman scored the first goal and two more sealed the state championship.
Bishop Guertin beat Nashua North 32—7 in a playoff game on November 9 as the Cardinals scored 25 unanswered points in the second half to secure the win.
Saint Anselm College's field hockey team won the NE10 championship by defeating Bentley University 3-2 in double overtime—earning them a spot in the NCAA tournament.
The team will face Shippensburg in the first round on Saturday in Pennsylvania.
Hundreds of runners took part in the Manchester City Marathon on Sunday as Millennium Running hosted a 5K, half marathon, full marathon and relay race with charity proceeds helping to reduce veteran suicide in New Hampshire — Mackenzie Hall won the women’s race and Casey Ellis won the men’s race.
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.
Nashua Annual Holiday Fair
11 AM – 4 PM — Lafayette Club — Free entry — Experience festive fun and find great gifts at Nashua's 10th Annual Holiday Fair.
Photos with Santa for Charity
9-11 a.m. — Keller Williams Gateway Realty — Free photos — Grab a festive picture with Santa while supporting Operation Delta Dog.
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