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🌱 Patch AM: Nashua Man Accused Of Beating Kids With A Phone Charger Cord And Telling Them To Lie About It

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Good morning Nashua! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Nashua man charged after juveniles report beating with phone charger cord
  • Former Nashua firefighter's plea deals likely mean about a decade in prison
  • How you can tutor Nashua students after school this year

Also on today's calendar: Office Moving and 15 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers late in the afternoon, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 45.
  • Saturday: Not as warm, with a high of 66 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Nashua Man Accused Of Beating Kids With A Phone Charger Cord And Telling Them To Lie About It (patch.com) — Nashua readers should know that local police have charged a 32-year-old city man with multiple felonies after two juveniles reported being beaten with a phone charger cord and told to lie about the injuries. Detectives say school staff noticed suspicious marks, DCYF alerted police, and video surveillance supported the allegations, leading to his arrest and a request for additional tips from the public.
   

2. Former Nashua Firefighter Agrees To Plea Deals In Child Sexual Abuse Images, Privacy Cases: Follow-Up (patch.com) — Residents following the long-running case of a former Nashua firefighter now have details on the plea deals that will likely keep him in prison for about a decade on child sexual abuse image and privacy charges. Though the crimes occurred in Hollis and New Boston, the defendant's Nashua Fire Department ties and earlier Nashua court proceedings make the outcome particularly relevant to the Nashua community.
   

3. United Way of Greater Nashua seeks volunteer tutors to help local students (unionleader.com) — Nashua residents are being asked to step up as volunteer tutors and session monitors to support local K-12 students through United Way of Greater Nashua's Learn United program. Flexible in-person and virtual roles are available at familiar Nashua spots like the YMCA, Nashua PAL, Girls Inc., and the public library, with training and background checks provided so you can help build kids' skills and confidence.
   

4. Healthy breakfast can provide good start to students' day (wmur.com) — A Nashua pediatrician with Southern New Hampshire Health is urging local families to prioritize a protein-rich, balanced breakfast so students can focus better in class. She offers practical ideas for picky eaters, tips for navigating school breakfast and lunch options, and creative ways to make fruits and vegetables more appealing for kids heading back to Nashua-area schools.
   

5. High school football notebook: BG's Bowen shines; Pinkerton takes advantage of Rao's athleticism (unionleader.com) — Bishop Guertin's explosive passing game will be tested this weekend when they face Nashua North, giving local fans a marquee matchup between top Division I programs. The notebook also highlights key games across New Hampshire divisions, shifting player roles at Pinkerton, and how recent results are reshaping statewide power rankings and winning streaks.
   

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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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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