Sound of Silence, Lyrids, a Fundraiser, a Vigil and 6 Words

1. Moment of Silence for Boston Marathon Victims: If you haven't had a chance, please take a moment to check out our compilation story from around the state, a one-minute video from each of our Patch sites and a mosaic of photographs taken at 2:50 p.m. on Monday, as designated by Gov. Maggie Hassan. Let's move forward together from here.

2. Vigil Tonight: On that note, a candlelight vigil has been organized for tonight at City Hall Plaza for anyone who would like to gather. Bring your own candles.

3. Fund for Celeste and Sydney Corcoran: We're just reminding you to consider supporting this worthy cause – two victims, a mother and daughter, who suffered traumatic injuries in the Marathon bombing blast. The Nashua connection is Kevin Corcoran, their husband/father, who works part time at Sky Meadow Country Club.

4. Sky Show: It's meteor shower time again – they Lyrids, this time of year. If you forgot to train your high-powered telescope toward the heavens, have no fear. NASA will be broadcasting the sky show tonight beginning at t 8:30 p.m. You can watch the webcast on SPACE.com courtesy of NASA's MSFC feed.

5. Six-Word Memoir Contest Winner Announced: Once again, your public library has done it - coaxed your creativity and completed yet another fun-filled contest. The Six Word Memoir contest winner has been announced. You will have to click this link to find out who won, and how they summed it all up in six little words.