🌱 Why a major union is backing Hollis Republican Victor Orlando

What's up Hollis! 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:

• Why a major union is backing Hollis Republican Victor Orlando

Also on today's calendar: Pelham at Hollis-Brookline and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
• Wednesday: Some sun, warm and less humid, temps: high: 88, low: 63. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• SEIU Backs Orlando In 2nd Congressional District Republican Primary As Union Expands GOP Outreach (patch.com) — Hollis business owner Victor Orlando has picked up a notable endorsement from the State Employees' Association, SEIU Local 1984, in the Republican primary for New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District. Union leaders say his blue-collar background and support for collective bargaining align with workers' needs, reflecting a broader shift as some labor groups court both parties in statewide races.
   

📸 Around Hollis

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hollis

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday August 18
• Teen Studio : Summer Drop-In →
  Hollis Artspace, 30 Ash St, Hollis
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 19
• Better Together Playgroup (Ages 0-4) In-Person
  Hollis Social Library Children's Room,
  10:30 am
Friday August 21
• Little Listeners Storytime (Ages 0-6) In-Person
  Hollis Social Library Meeting Room,
  10:30 am
Tuesday August 25
• Little Wigglers Storytime (Ages 0-6) In-Person
  Hollis Social Library Meeting Room,
  10:30 am
Wednesday August 26
• Better Together Playgroup (Ages 0-4) In-Person
  Hollis Social Library Children's Room,
  10:30 am
Friday September 11
• Pelham at Hollis-Brookline →
  Hollis Brookline High School, 24 Cavalier Ct, Hollis
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 18
• North High School Open Full Time
  Nashua High School North NH 3063
  7:00 am
• Mayor's Opioid Taskforce →
  Nashua, NH Calendar, Auditorium, 3rd Floor, 229 Main Street, Nashua
  9:30 am
• Out of the Box Midday Networking August 2026 →
  Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce First Church Nashua 1 Concord St, Nashua NH
  12:00 pm
• Planning and Economic Development Committee with public hearing on O-26-022 →
  Nashua, NH Calendar, Aldermanic Chamber 229 Main Street, Nashua
  7:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
• Nashua Goes Back To School
  Nashua High School North Holman Stadium, Nashua, NH
  5:00 pm
• Finance Committee →
  Nashua, NH Calendar, Aldermanic Chamber 229 Main Street, Nashua
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Parker Hannifin Corporation posted a job opening for Production Supervisor in Hollis. Apply here.
• Community College System of New Hampshire posted a job opening for Adjunct Faculty-Criminal Justice in Nashua. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hollis here.

🗞 Nearby News

Nashua

• Nashua school kids, parents gear up for annual back-to-school event (unionleader.com)

Milford

• Aug. 27: Amherst author Susan Combs launches 'Wonder Woman' book sharing female veterans' untold stories (inklink.news)

Londonderry

• Londonderry Man Indicted On Screwdriver Threat Charges: Rockingham County Superior Court Indictments (patch.com)

Ok Hollis! 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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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