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Tuesday, November 18th, 2025
Good morning, Nashua. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Nashua businesses will host Plaid Friday on November 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering deals, discounts, and free tote bags to the first 100 shoppers—residents are encouraged to wear plaid as a nod to local community spirit. Granite Post
- ➤ Santa led families along Main Street during Nashua's first Main Street Unwrapped event where over 15 businesses revealed gift-wrapped displays—creating a festive weekend. The event, organized by Great American Downtown, will be followed by Plaid Friday on November 28 and the larger Winter Stroll on November 29—offering more local holiday activities. Nashua Ink Link
- ➤ Hollis resident and local REALTOR Christina Marmonti is hosting a free Photos With Santa event on December 7 from 9—11 a.m. at Keller Williams Gateway Realty in Nashua to support Operation Delta Dog, a nonprofit that rescues stray dogs and trains them to serve veterans. Pets are welcome and donations are encouraged. Nashua Ink Link
- ➤ Harbor Care will serve a free Thanksgiving meal on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving for about 300 local community members—families, veterans, seniors and homeless individuals. CEO Henry Och and COO Sean Brown of Common Man restaurants lead the preparation as part of a 22-year tradition supporting those in need. WMUR
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Wholesale turkey prices will be up 40% for Thanksgiving because of increased bird flu cases, but New Hampshire turkey farmer Steve Hurd of Hurd Farm in Hampton—who has not seen rising costs—kept his prices steady as his feed prices remained unchanged, and his farm turkeys are nearly sold out with a few available. WMUR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Since a $35 million state funding cut was imposed last June, New Hampshire universities and community colleges have partnered to expand transfer pathways and offer flexible degree options, including Plymouth State’s new three-year bachelor’s program—an effort aimed at easing tuition burdens and speeding degree completion. Officials reported a 36% increase in community college transfers and plan to develop 44 more pathways—steps taken as enrollment declines and budgets tighten. New Hampshire Bulletin
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Mount Washington Observatory recorded 45.5 inches of snow this November, which is above the usual amount for the month. Workers cleared snow around instruments to measure precipitation accurately—1968 set a record of 86.6 inches in November. WMUR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City aldermen will hear a pitch today from Hope for NH Recovery seeking a one-time allocation of $140,000 to buy a condominium unit for use as a short-term emergency shelter to fill the gap left by the Farnum Center loss. New Hampshire Union Leader
- ➤ ISO New England said there will be enough electricity for winter even if cold days push peak demand to about 21,000 MW (10,000 MW less than full capacity). The grid operator uses forecast tools to check weather and power use and does not count energy from inactive coal units at Merrimack Station. WMUR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On November 16th, the St. Anselm women's soccer team won the NE10 championship in Manchester—defeating the Ravens 2-1 in penalty kicks after a 1-1 tie in regulation. Megan Dineen scored the decisive penalty and the win earned the team an automatic NCAA Division II qualifier. WMUR
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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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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.
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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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Ugly Sweater 5K
9 AM – 3 PM — Backyard Brewery and Kitchen — 21+ event — Celebrate the holidays with a fun run supporting local animal rescues while sporting your ugliest sweater.
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Holly Jolly Craft Fair
9 AM – 3 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Nashua — Free admission — Shop unique American-made holiday gifts from over 75 artisans.
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Holiday & Pet Resin Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Spyglass Brewing Company — All supplies included — Create personalized resin art while enjoying a festive atmosphere.
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