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Yester-Heroes: Growing Equipment and a Famous Photo
Stories from the History of Nashua’s Police and Fire-Rescue Departments. From our country’s earliest days right up to around the mid-1960’s, it seems most people were very civic-minded and civic organizations, guilds, associations and the like flourished. While their main function was extinguishing fires, a town’s fire department was very much part of the civic bedrock. For example, on August 3, 1861, the Nashua Fire Dept. was invited to participate in a welcoming home ceremony for the 1st New Hampshire Regiment returning from the Civil War.
Governor discusses accomplishments and challenges in during State of the State Address
NASHUA, NH – Around 130 people came out to the Nashua Country Club on Tuesday for Governor Chris Sununu’s 2024 State of the State Address hosted by the Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce. Sununu began his address by mentioning some accolades and accomplishments New Hampshire has made, such...
The rise of resale: The Stuffed Garage reflects renewed interest in recycling – and finding a great bargain
HUDSON, NH – Thrift stores can be the answer for giving away old clothing, tech, jewelry, furniture, and anything else you’re willing to impart new life to – with your donation comes the gift of ownership to someone else – as well as the happiness that can come from it.
Symphony NH bids farewell to the Keefe Auditorium
NASHUA, NH – Well over 900 people turned out for Symphony NH’s final concert at the Keefe auditorium Sunday. The June 9 season finale ended on a high note featuring the work of John Williams and one work from the next generation of composers who were influenced by his music.
In red-hot real estate markets, why do certain homes just not sell?
Manchester, NH, currently holds the title of hottest market in the country, where homes typically sell after just 14 days on the market. So when a listing in this desirable city sits for 144 days, there has to be something wrong with it, right? That’s the question we asked upon spotting a three-bedroom, one-bath, 1,400-square-foot house on Central Street listed nearly five months ago for $370,000. That’s far below Manchester’s median listing price of $425,000. So why has this house sat for so long? According to listing agent Zyel Silva, with Chinatti Realty, there is nothing wrong with this house. Rather, the property has simply had a “ton of bad luck.” After...
Alert Issued For Missing 28-Year-Old From Hudson
Columbia County resident Sarah Magner, age 28, of Hudson, may also go by the name Ashley, Hudson Police announced Thursday, June 6. Magner is 5-foot-7 and 180 pounds, with brown hair, blue eyes, and scars on her face. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hudson Police Department at...
Police Blotter: 2 women accused of filing false robbery report, costing the city thousands of dollars in police resources
NASHUA, NH – The Nashua Police Department arrested two women on active arrest warrants charging them each with one count of false report to law enforcement. According to a police narrative, Denise Connors, 54, and Stacie Gentile, 56, both of Nashua June 7 by police on the warrants after an investigation into an April 25 robbery report was filed.
Greeley Park June 22: Building community, one blaster tag battle at a time
NASHUA, NH – The Blaster Alliance of New England’s upcoming monthly blaster tag battle is on June 22 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Greeley Park Disc Golf course on Manchester Street in Nashua. The event is open to people ages 12 & up, at a cost of $10. Eye protection is required. Bring your own foam dart blasters if you have them. All equipment will be checked for safety compliance. For complete rules and to sign the waiver online, go to BlasterAlliance.Wordpress.com.
Yacht Rock Legend Christopher Cross Playing Several Shows in New England
Yacht Rock. It's a music genre that used to be called "soft rock" until a 2005 mockumentary web series titled "Yacht Rock" debuted. It followed the lives and careers of American soft rock stars of the late 1970s and early 1980s, and the name stuck. The Yacht Rock genre includes...
School overrides back on the ballot on Tuesday
TOWNSEND — Voters are heading to the polls Tuesday to again consider two school-related overrides – amounting to roughly $1.6 million total – after similar overrides received a mixed response in March and April. Polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11...
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