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What's up Nashua! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Nashua fire stations once stood where you drive every day?
  • Which serious Nashua indictments came out of the latest grand jury?
  • Which Nashua student just earned a coveted Naval Academy nomination?

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

Find out what's happening in Nashuafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Nashuafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Monday: Very cold with some sun, with a high of 24 and low of 16 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and not as cold, temps: high: 32, low: 21.
  • Wednesday: Sun and clouds; not as cold, with a high of 44 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. former and retired fire stations » Nashua Ink Link (inklink.news) — If you’ve ever driven past a Nashua fire station and wondered about its story, this piece traces how today’s stations and long-gone engine houses evolved across the city. From Amherst Street’s 1893 firehouse to vanished sites on Canal, High, and Park streets, it maps where Nashua’s fire service has stood guard for nearly two centuries.
   

2. Lowell Man Indicted On Nashua Strangulation, Knife Threat Charges: Superior Court Indictment Roundup (patch.com) — Several people have been indicted in connection with serious incidents in Nashua, including an alleged domestic strangulation and knife threat, a robbery at Nordstrom, and a stalking case. Other indictments involve thefts and drug activity in nearby Hudson, Merrimack, and Milford, all stemming from a recent Hillsborough County grand jury session.
   

3. Governor's son among 2nd Congressional District U.S. Service Academy student nominees (inklink.news) — A Nashua senior at Bishop Guertin High School, Jacob Bradley Daley, has been nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy, standing out among 25 service academy nominees from New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District. He’s a multi-sport honors student and the son of Gov. Kelly Ayotte, recognized at a special reception hosted by Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander honoring all the nominees and their families.
   

4. Child Ingests Cocaine, Cannabinoids, Mom Arrested Norovirus Alert More: Nearby News NH (patch.com) — A recent statewide roundup highlights a Nashua woman’s arrest after a young girl reportedly tested positive for cocaine and cannabinoids, drawing concern for local families. The list also flags a fast-spreading norovirus in New Hampshire and several serious child endangerment and police cases across nearby communities that Nashua readers may want to follow.
   

5. Franklin Pierce women's soccer team falls in national title game (unionleader.com) — Nashua soccer fans may recognize hometown goalkeeper Jess Lacroix, who helped Franklin Pierce University reach the NCAA Division II women’s national title game before a 3-0 loss to Florida Tech. The Ravens outshot their opponent but couldn’t score, while Southern New Hampshire University’s men also fell 3-0 in their national semifinal.
   

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Ok Nashua! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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