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Spotted on the Nashua calendar: Welcome Worship & Church Picnic at United Methodist Church of Westford

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Hello Nashua! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What charges are Nashua residents facing in the latest court indictments?
  • How Nashua honored a coach who helped track planes on 9/11
  • Have you seen this missing 68-year-old Nashua man?

Also on today's calendar: Welcome Worship & Church Picnic at United Methodist Church of Westford and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Not as warm; heavy a.m. rain, with a high of 69 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Monday: A shower in the a.m.; breezy, temps: high: 75, low: 45.
  • Tuesday: Thickening clouds, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Nashua Residents Indicted On Drug Sale Charges: Hillsborough County Superior Court Indictments (patch.com) — Hillsborough County Superior Court has handed up a series of indictments involving Nashua residents, including alleged drug sales, burglary, and evidence tampering tied to incidents around the city. While these are not convictions, the cases highlight ongoing local enforcement against methamphetamine and other offenses, and involve locations from Amherst Street to local auto businesses.
   

2. Former Nashua South coach who tracked planes on 9/11 honored before game (wmur.com) — A longtime Nashua South assistant football coach and air traffic controller, Colin Scoggins, was honored at Stellos Stadium for his crucial role tracking hijacked planes on 9/11. The tribute before Nashua South's game against Merrimack celebrated his military service, work at the Boston Air Route Center in Nashua, and the impact his dedication had on both his family and the community.
   

3. Search underway for missing 68-year-old Nashua man (unionleader.com) — Nashua police are asking for your help finding 68-year-old Norman Tate, who has dementia and was last seen Friday afternoon near East Hollis Street. He's described as 5-foot-11, thin, with long gray hair, tattoos on both forearms, and wearing a tan Tate's Paving T‑shirt, blue jeans, and brown slippers. Call the Crime Line at 603-589-1665 with any information.
   

4. Off the Road: Route 91 Bandit, Who Hit 4 CUs Among 14 Robberies, is Sentenced (thecudaily.com) — A multistate bank robber nicknamed the "Route 91 Bandit" has been sentenced to 7½ years in federal prison after a spree that included a major heist at a TD Bank in Nashua. Authorities say more than $53,000 was taken in that Nashua robbery alone, part of 14 linked incidents across New Hampshire and neighboring states before his 2022 arrest.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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    Being fairly new to the area, what are the best fairs and fall festivals I must go to? What are your favorites and what makes that your favorite? I… (Nextdoor North Nashua)
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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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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