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🌱 Patch AM: Nashua Man Indicted On Axe Attack Charges: Hillsborough County Superior Court Indictments

Also, don't miss Wags to Whiskers Festival on the Nashua Patch calendar

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What's up Nashua! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Nashua residents face new felony indictments, including an alleged axe assault
  • Firefighter hurt as Lynde Street blaze exposes dangerous hoarding conditions
  • What breakthrough RF cooling work is BAE doing right in Nashua?

Also on today's calendar: Wags to Whiskers Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 59.
  • Thursday: Peeks of sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Nashua Man Indicted On Axe Attack Charges: Hillsborough County Superior Court Indictments (patch.com) — Nashua readers are seeing a busy month at Hillsborough County Superior Court South, with several local residents indicted on felony charges ranging from drug offenses and burglary to assault and an alleged axe attack on a family member. The indictments outline incidents that occurred in Nashua neighborhoods and on familiar streets, underscoring ongoing public safety and court activity in the city.
   

2. Firefighter injured after early morning blaze amid hoarding conditions in Nashua (boston25news.com) — A Nashua firefighter suffered an ankle injury while battling a two-alarm house fire on Lynde Street early Saturday, where heavy flames and hoarding conditions complicated access. All residents escaped safely, and the Red Cross is helping those displaced. The cause remains under investigation by the Nashua Fire Marshal's Office, with mutual aid departments covering city stations during the incident.
   

3. BAE Clears Phase 1 of DARPA Effort to Cool Down High-Power RF Electronics (thedefensepost.com) — High-tech defense research happening at BAE's Microelectronics Center in Nashua just cleared Phase 1 of a major DARPA program to cool powerful radio-frequency electronics. The work, done with several university partners, aims to boost radar and communications range by managing heat in advanced gallium nitride chips, potentially tripling performance in future military systems.
   

4. Accessing health care for all (nhmagazine.com) — St. Joseph Hospital's Mobile Health Clinic is bringing free and low-cost medical care directly into Nashua neighborhoods and nearby towns, no appointment needed. The fully accessible van offers screenings, sick visits, vaccinations, help with insurance and financial assistance, plus interpreter services in over 240 languages. Schedules are posted online so residents can find convenient stops around Greater Nashua.
   

5. Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for Aug. 24, 2026 (va.gov) — Veterans looking to work in Nashua will find a Project Coordinator opening at BAE Systems among a long list of nationwide opportunities. This weekly VA roundup highlights both private-sector and federal jobs, plus virtual fairs and training resources, all aimed at helping veterans translate their military skills into civilian careers. Listings may close within a few weeks, so acting quickly matters.
   

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💬 Chatter

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    I have a neighbor, here in Regent Park. For years, he's rode by me on his bike and just said hi. That was it. Simple, but with a language barrier,… (Nextdoor Regent Park)
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  • Macy's, Inc. posted a job opening for Asset Protection Detective, Pheasant Lane - Full Time in Nashua. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Nashua here.

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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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