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🌱 Patch AM: Nashua Teen Accused Of Shooting A Massachusetts Man In The Leg

Also, don’t miss FREE Introduction to Digital Photography class on the Nashua Patch calendar

Tuesday May 5th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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In today's newsletter:

  • Nashua teen held without bail after leg-shooting near Ledge Street
  • How new grants and a speed hump debate could affect your street
  • Were you near First and Eaton when shots were fired?

Also on today's calendar: FREE Introduction to Digital Photography class and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Knock-knock! Who’s there? Irish. Irish who? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Becoming windier and warm, with a high of 81 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Showers around; not as warm, temps: high: 70, low: 52.
  • Thursday: Rain, mainly later; breezy, with a high of 67 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Nashua Teen Accused Of Shooting A Massachusetts Man In The Leg (patch.com) — Nashua police say a 19-year-old city resident has been arrested after a man from Lowell, Massachusetts, was shot in the leg during a fight near Eaton and Ledge streets. Investigators allege the teen fired the shots and also violated bail conditions by riding with a protected party, leading to multiple felony charges and his being held without bail while the case continues in Nashua District Court.    

2. Nashua aldermen OK acceptance of grants, other funds (unionleader.com) — Nashua’s Board of Aldermen just approved several major state grants for transit, hazmat training, and public health programs, while sending a proposal to remove Middle Dunstable Road speed humps for further study. The ordinance’s backers say removal could save about $7,200 during this year’s repaving, but city infrastructure officials will weigh in before any final decision.    

3. NH News Briefs 5-4-2026 (thepulseofnh.com) — Nashua police are investigating a Saturday night shooting that left a 22-year-old man with a non-life-threatening leg wound near First and Eaton streets, and they’re asking any witnesses to speak up. The same statewide brief also covers an apparent murder-suicide in Tuftonboro and new tax-free ski pass rules at several New Hampshire resorts.    

4. Interdimensional UFOs Property Tax Relief Talk In Nashua More: Patch Events (patch.com) — Nashua residents can look forward to an “Interdimensional UFOs and Cryptids” talk at the Nashua Public Library plus the Diamonds in the Ruff Gala at the Event Center later this month. The roundup also highlights nearby events in Amherst, Merrimack, Concord, and other New Hampshire towns if you’re up for a short drive.    

5. High School Roundup: Ballard, Cushman lead Windham softball team (unionleader.com) — Windham teams edged both Nashua South in baseball and Nashua North in lacrosse in recent matchups, with late-game heroics and big scoring performances. The roundup also highlights strong showings from Merrimack, Bishop Guertin, Bedford, and other nearby schools, giving Nashua fans a quick look at how local rivals are stacking up this season.    


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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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Irish you a happy St. Patrick’s Day! (Thank you Eileen C. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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