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Also on today's calendar: April 18/19 New England Spring Craft & Artisan Show - Milford, NH and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are banana jokes so funny 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
1. Nashua South Put On Shelter-In-Place After Bullet Found At School (patch.com) — Students and staff at Nashua South High School were briefly placed under a shelter-in-place order Tuesday morning after a single bullet was discovered in a toilet, prompting a police investigation. Authorities quickly determined there was no active threat, lifted the restriction, and emphasized that everyone was safe, though officers will maintain an increased presence at the school for the rest of the day.
2. Dine To Donate Fundraiser Volunteer Open House Meet With Nashua Reps: NH Patch Events (patch.com) — Nashua residents have several local events coming up, including a community dinner at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Nashua and a food pantry at Grace Lutheran Church. You’ll also find a thrift shop at First Church Nashua and a major Diamonds in the Ruff Gala at the Event Center in Nashua, plus many nearby regional happenings.
3. State leaders launch NH Council for Responsible Gaming (wmur.com) — Nashua residents should know the city’s mayor is helping lead New Hampshire’s new Council for Responsible Gaming, an effort to address problem gambling as casinos and betting apps grow. With Nashua home to the state’s largest casino, the council aims to connect locals and other Granite Staters with resources and education on safer gambling habits.
4. What's the allergy forecast? Cloudy, with a good chance of pollen (unionleader.com) — If your allergies are flaring in Nashua, a Dartmouth Health allergist explains why this spring’s longer, more intense pollen season may be hitting you harder and what actually works for relief. The piece walks through when pollen is worst, how to choose over-the-counter meds wisely, and when to consider testing or immunotherapy so you’re not guessing all season.
5. Want to help salamanders and frogs get safely to breeding pools? There's a volunteer mission for that (inklink.news) — Nashua residents are being asked to help salamanders and frogs safely cross local roads to reach their breeding pools on warm, rainy nights this spring. Volunteers can join nighttime outings between March and May and get details by emailing organizers or the Nashua Conservation Commission.
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