By Elaina Bedio-Granite State News Collaborative 

07/09/2024

Editor’s note: This is another installment in the Nashua Nonprofit Spotlight Series highlighting some of the Greater Nashua area’s approximately 365 nonprofit organizations and the meaningful work and …

June 12, 2024

New Hampshire News Connection

Kathryn Carley

New Hampshire ranks first in the nation for overall child well-being but trauma and pandemic-related learning loss continue to impact students, according to a new report.
The latest Kids Count Data Book …

The Mission To Unite Families in Nashua

By Benjamin Kabanda

They say a daughter’s first love is their father, and a son’s first friend is a dad. Being a father is something the Fatherhood Support Group in Nashua values as they try to carry out their mission in …

By Benjamin Kabanda-Nashua Digital

Darrien Waugh, Coordinator for Student Diversity, Belonging, and Equity at Keene State College, held a workshop called “Black Money.”

During the workshop, Waugh discussed how the people of marginalized communities can build …

2/24/2024

By Pat Hammond-Nashua Digital

Do you ever have days when you feel stressed, lonely or overwhelmed? You’re not alone.

It doesn’t matter if it’s your kids, your boss, or simply that nagging doubt that you’ll ever measure up. These feelings are normal. It’s …

NEWS RELEASE

February 22, 2024

Contact: Kelly Scargill

Director of Public Relations and Communications, SolutionHealth

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 603.281.9860

NASHUA HIGH SCHOOL AND SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE HEALTH PARTNER TO PROVIDE STUDENTS …

The Solutions Journalism Lab at the Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications takes on New Partners

The Nackey Scripps Loeb School of Communications has joined media organizations in an ambitious Solutions Journalism Lab Project to tackle major problems facing our …

By Elaina Bedio-Nashua Digital

Editor’s note: This is the second article in our Nashua Nonprofit Spotlight Series highlighting some of the Greater Nashua area’s approximately 365 nonprofit organizations and the meaningful work and crucial services they provide.

Es…

By Anthony Payton

2/7/2024

Darrien Waugh serves as the Coordinator for Student Diversity, Belonging, and Equity at Keene State College. In addition to his role at the college, he’s also the co-founder of ThinkinGenWealth, a platform dedicated to advancing …

New Hampshire News Connection

February 5, 2024 

Kathryn Carley

New Hampshire lawmakers have voted to advance a so-called "bathroom bill," which opponents said will allow anti-LGBTQ discrimination.
House Bill 396 does not ban transgender people from using …

Opioids in New Hampshire: Jaye Brewer, a recovering user, shows the power of connectivity

She tells a story that goes beyond metrics and statistics.

By Anthony Tone Payton/Nashua Digital

Jaye Brewer looks tired during a Zoom meeting with me, tending to her …

Opioids in New Hampshire: A survivor’s story.

Jodi Newell watched her partner struggle with substance use while dealing with her own demons.-

By Anthony Tone Payton/Nashua Digital

Jodi Newell and her husband Kory met in their senior year of high school in North …

Opioids in New Hampshire: The view from the frontlines

Health professionals and first responders provide answers, advice, and perspective on the crisis

By Anthony Tone Payton/Nashua Digital

Healthcare professionals, first responders, and community workers are at …

By Elaina Bedio, Nashua Digital

Editor’s note: The city of Nashua boasts approximately 365 nonprofit organizations. Nashua Digital's new series seeks to shed light on the meaningful work and crucial services these organizations provide to the communities of …

NH gun-safety advocates advise services, bipartisan laws after deadly shootings

Kathryn Carley

Gun-safety advocates in New Hampshire are urging Gov. Chris Sununu to back policies proven to reduce gun violence following a series of deadly shootings in the state.
Adv…

New Hampshire News Connection

November 30, 2023

Opioid crisis prompts NH grandparents to 'step up' for their families.

Kathryn Carley

As the opioid crisis continues, more New Hampshire grandparents are seeking financial help to raise their grandchildren.
Already …

Sununu cannabis non-negotiables? 15-store cap, ban on lobbying by licensees

BY: HADLEY BARNDOLLAR - NOVEMBER 28, 2023 1:29 PM

After months of meetings and listening to various testimony from experts and community members, the legislative commission studying …

By Justin Campfield-Granite State News Collaborative

The $130 million project to remodel two of Nashua’s middle schools and build a a new one is nearing completion — and is  “on time and under budget,” according to city and district officials involved in the …

This story was produced by The Granite State News Collaborative and is being shared with its community partners at Nashua Digital. 

By Sheryl Rich-Kern-Granite State News Collaborative

As the year comes to a close, the city of Nashua marks a turning point in its …

Lack of state-funded preschool leaves NH children lagging behind peers

Kathryn Carley

Education experts say children in New Hampshire are at risk of falling behind their peers in other states with well-funded preschool programs.
Nearly half of 3- and 4-year-olds in …

This may be the healthiest building in New Hampshire-by Hadley Barndollar

Original Source

November 1, 2023

Lighting choices that reduce eye strain. Live moss walls and pollinator gardens. On-demand ventilation. Rainwater storage and electric vehicle charging …

NH Democrats begin Biden primary write-in campaign

Kathryn Carley

Some New Hampshire Democrats have begun a write-in campaign for President Joe Biden since his name will no longer appear on the state's 2024 presidential primary ballot.

Biden chose to remove his …

New Hampshire News Connection

October 24, 2023

Right-leaning PragerU takes root in NH public schools

Kathryn Carley

Educators in New Hampshire say the state's approval of a financial literacy course by conservative nonprofit PragerU spells trouble for public …

New Hampshire News Connection

October 16, 2023

NH builds students’ civics knowledge through real-world campaigns

Kathryn Carley

Presidential candidates in New Hampshire may get the most attention but in fifth grade classrooms throughout the state, students are …

The parent-child bond is critical – even when prison walls separate them

NH Family Connections Center allows incarcerated parents to maintain relationships with their children

BY: AMANDA PIRANI - OCTOBER 4, 2023

Sitting at a metal cafeteria table with her …

Federal program to encourage universal school meals sees low NH take-up

BY: ETHAN DEWITT - OCTOBER 3, 2023The program is designed around a simple tradeoff. A public school with a sufficient percentage of low-income students agrees to provide free school meals for …

New Hampshire News Connection

October 2, 2023  

Leave free or die: More NH homes put down the rake

Kathryn Carley

New Hampshire yards will soon be covered in fallen leaves, but a new survey finds a growing number of people are willing to leave them lie to improve …

Donchess and Soucy Succeed in Mayoral Primary

by PurposePA | Sep 13, 2023 

NASHUA – Incumbent mayor Jim Donchess and challenger Mike Soucy have won the top two spots on November 7th’s general election ballot for Nashua city’s mayor. Fellow candidate Mark Gallant …