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In today's newsletter:

  • How is Rivier University responding to a serious assault allegation?
  • How one Nashua mom turned homeschool stress into a free resource
  • Which Nashua cases made this week's statewide crime roundup?

Also on today's calendar: Columbus Day Weekend at Spooky World! Open 10/9 - 10/12 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, with a high of 61 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Monday: Some rain in the morning, temps: high: 71, low: 50.
  • Tuesday: Cooler with a shower or two, with a high of 58 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Students at Rivier University say they're shocked by sexual assault allegations (wmur.com) — Rivier University students in Nashua are reacting with shock and concern after a student was arrested on campus sexual assault charges, with Nashua police holding the 20-year-old suspect in custody. The university says it is cooperating with law enforcement and conducting its own review, while advocates are reminding local students that confidential support, safe housing, and academic accommodations are available across New Hampshire campuses.
   

• Local mom creates BriteNest activity resource for at-home learning » Nashua Ink Link (inklink.news) — A Nashua mom, overwhelmed by planning homeschool lessons, has created BriteNest, a free online library of more than 130 screen-free learning activities using everyday materials. Dozens of local families already rely on it for homeschooling and enrichment, and she now hopes to partner with Nashua-area businesses as pickup spots for hands-on activity kits to make at-home learning even easier.
   

• Teen Faces Rape, Threat Charges Worker Dies At Construction Site More: Nearby News NH (patch.com) — Two Nashua residents feature prominently in this statewide roundup of recent New Hampshire crime stories, including a man killed in a Bedford paving accident and a woman indicted in a pry-bar assault case. The piece also highlights several Concord incidents, DUI arrests, and court indictments, giving Nashua readers a broader look at serious criminal cases unfolding around the region.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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