Good morning, Nashua.

State Rep. Kluger asks for warm items including mittens, hats, and scarves to be donated by Dec.

15 in Nashua or dropped off at the State House in Concord on Dec. 17 — the drive aims to help those in need this holiday season.

Swim With A Mission delivered $2M in grants to local veteran groups on Tuesday in Manchester (supporting programs like recreational retreats and therapy) and plans more fundraisers to boost mental health and reduce veteran suicide.

Fire crews in Hudson helped retrieve an MIT weather balloon trapped in a tree on Glen Drive around 3:15 p.m. Sunday – the instruments were safely returned to the research team.

NH Business Gateway launched today as a new portal uniting 130 business resources from 11 state agencies to help owners manage permits and filings (it is expected to add over $100 million in revenue).

Gov. Ayotte and state agencies worked together for months to improve access.

Engine 6 was pushed into quarters at the Conant Road station by the Nashua Fire Department as a nod to a tradition when fire engines were manually pushed in during pre-motorized days to honor past service and promote team unity.

The action celebrated deep respect for the department’s long history.

At the State House, eye doctors are in a fight over House Bill 349 that would let optometrists perform three in-office laser procedures for treating cataracts and glaucoma, with optometrists citing 14 states’ safe records and ophthalmologists warning that limited surgical training may increase complications.

A study shows that New Hampshire mothers living downstream from sites contaminated with forever chemicals experienced triple the rate of infant deaths and more premature births — state health officials are reviewing the data for safety measures.

In November, Nashua homes sold at a median price of $500,000 with 41 single-family sales closing in 28 days and inventory at a low 0.7-month supply.

The county market eased slightly while buyers continue to face high costs.

Franklin Pierce University women’s soccer is heading to the Division II Final Four for the second straight season — the Ravens will face No. 16 Washburn University on Thursday at 5 p.m. in Colorado Springs.

Wander released a ranking of snowshoeing trails and found New Hampshire came in fourth with 844 trails.

The list shows New York first, Maine second, Massachusetts third and Colorado rounding out the top five.

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.

Holly Jolly Craft Fair

9 AM – 3 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Nashua — Free admission — Shop unique American-made holiday gifts from over 75 artisans.

Holiday & Pet Resin Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Spyglass Brewing Company — All supplies included — Create personalized resin art while enjoying a festive atmosphere.