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In today's newsletter:

  • Nashua-linked felony indictments span assault, theft, drugs, and stalking
  • Why Nashua’s opioid overdoses just hit a decade-long low
  • Which Nashua stores will actually be open on Christmas Day?

Also on today's calendar: Trivia Night at Spyglass Brewing Co. — Every Wednesday at 6PM! and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Sunday: Considerable clouds, with a high of 32 and low of 10 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Partly sunny and colder, temps: high: 25, low: 18.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 35 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Lowell Man Indicted On Nashua Strangulation, Knife Threat Charges: Superior Court Indictment Roundup (patch.com) — Nashua readers are seeing a new round of Hillsborough County Superior Court indictments, including a Lowell man accused of strangling and threatening a partner with a knife in the city. Several other defendants from Nashua and nearby towns face felony charges tied to alleged thefts, drug activity, and stalking, with many of the incidents occurring in Nashua or involving Nashua-based courts and residents.
   

2. November opioid overdose response numbers reinforce downward trend (inklink.news) — Nashua saw just seven suspected opioid overdoses in November, including two deaths, contributing to what’s on track to be the city’s lowest annual overdose total in a decade. Local and statewide officials credit wider Narcan access and treatment options, but caution that trends can reverse quickly. Residents are reminded that free Narcan and 24/7 treatment help are available across New Hampshire.
   

3. Is Hannaford open Christmas Day 2025? Target? See what's open and closed in NH (seacoastonline.com) — If you’re counting on a last-minute grocery run in Nashua on Christmas Day, note that Hannaford and most major chains will be closed. The guide outlines which supermarkets, liquor stores, and some gas stations or pharmacies may be open statewide, urging residents to confirm hours before heading out.
   

4. Governor's son among 2nd Congressional District U.S. Service Academy student nominees (inklink.news) — A Nashua senior from Bishop Guertin High School, Jacob Daly, has been nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy and honored at a reception hosted by Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander. He’s one of 25 students from New Hampshire’s 2nd District recognized for potential service academy appointments, showcasing local academic and athletic achievement on a national path.
   

5. Methuen school superintendent announces sudden departure (cnhi.com) — Nashua Superintendent Matthew Poska was chosen to lead Wilmington’s schools instead of Methuen’s embattled superintendent, who has now gone on sudden medical leave through the school year. Methuen officials named an acting superintendent while they decide next steps, following a recent no-confidence vote and criticism of district leadership.
   

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