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🌱 Patch AM: Nashua Felon Indicted On Crack Sale, Gun Possession Charges: Hillsborough County Superior Court Indictments

Also, don't miss Estate Sale: 22 & 23 Aug, 9AM - 3PM on the Nashua Patch calendar

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Good day Nashua! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Several Nashua residents face new felony drug and gun indictments.
  • Why Nashua just made New England's elite retirement shortlist
  • See which Nashua nonprofit just landed a major regional grant boost

Also on today's calendar: Estate Sale: 22 & 23 Aug, 9AM - 3PM and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Foggy in the morning, with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 59.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Nashua Felon Indicted On Crack Sale, Gun Possession Charges: Hillsborough County Superior Court Indictments (patch.com) — Nashua residents are among several people recently indicted by a Hillsborough County grand jury on a range of felony charges, including alleged crack and fentanyl sales, gun possession by a convicted felon, and domestic violence assault in the city. The cases involve multiple Nashua addresses and incidents from late 2025 into 2026, and all remain allegations that do not constitute convictions.
   

• Two NH Spots were named 'New England's best places to retire' (granitepostnews.com) — Nashua is highlighted as one of New England's top retirement spots, praised for strong healthcare options, an active arts scene, and tax advantages for seniors despite higher property taxes. The article compares home values, cost of living, and senior population in Nashua and Exeter, and lists all seven New England communities recognized by Travel + Leisure.
   

• NHBR About Town: Week of August 14, 2026 (nhbr.com) — A Nashua nonprofit, Harbor Homes, just received a share of $262,500 in new Bangor Savings Bank Foundation grants supporting organizations across northern New England. The broader roundup also spotlights community investments, fundraisers, and new business openings around the state, showing how outside funding and local initiatives are strengthening New Hampshire communities.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • In the end, nothing justifies antisemitism (sunjournal.com)

Merrimack

  • Darbster Rescue finds new home for adoptions at Merrimack Premium Outlets (unionleader.com)
  • Merrimack man arrested in connection with sending, receiving sexual images of Mass. minor (unionleader.com)
  • Soup's on at Fidelity for NH Food Bank (nhmagazine.com)

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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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