Good morning, Nashua ☀️
We got our first feeling of summer weather this past week, huh? A few days in the upper 80s to low 90s. It's back in the 60s late this week, and even low 50s on Sunday, but summer weather is almost here! Hang in there.
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In today’s Nashua Note, you’ll find what happened this past week, what fun events are happening in the area soon, local sports scores, and a few other stories from the past week.
There’s also a spoiler for the Season 50 winner of survivor – if you watch and don’t know the winner yet, be careful towards the end!
What Happened Around Nashua This Week
The Nash Casino donates record $2.3M to local nonprofits New Hampshire's largest charitable gaming venue handed out a record single-month total to 12 NH nonprofit organizations on April 28, bringing its 13-month total to $21.3 million given back to the community.
Pickleball goes inside in Merrimack Longtime builder Michael Hanning has opened what he says is the largest pickleball facility in the state, with 12 indoor climate-controlled courts and 6 outdoor courts at 702 DW Highway in Merrimack after three (long) years of planning.
Nashua South heads to Granite State Challenge final The Purple Panthers will face off against Plymouth Regional on May 21 for the championship of the statewide academic quiz competition.
Nashua Police arrest 9 in latest drug crackdown Officers with the Narcotics Intelligence Division and Problem Oriented Policing Unit made the arrests on various drug-related charges under the New Hampshire Substance Abuse Reduction Initiative Grant.
Nashua Community College celebrates 55th commencement NCC graduated 298 students on May 18 in its largest in-person ceremony in nearly a decade, the first presided over by new president Dr. James M. Keane.
Manchester and Nashua grow, but housing can't keep up Census Bureau estimates show Manchester's population is up 1% and Nashua's up 1.2% since April 2020, but slow housing growth threatens to limit the economic gains, with both cities far below the units needed by 2040.
Family STEM Day returns to Nashua for second year The Brian S. McCarthy Memorial Foundation hosted its 2026 Family STEM Day on May 16 at World Academy, featuring 25+ hands-on local science, tech, engineering, and math exhibits for families.
If You’re Bored, Here Are Some Things to Do
Renaissance on the Riverwalk | May 22 at 5PM – May 25 at 1PM
23 Water St, Nashua, NH 03060
“LET'S CELEBRATE! The grand reopening of the newly renovated Le Parc de Notre Renaissance will be the location for four days of music, food, events and fun for the whole family!” Learn More
Rubber Duck Regatta | Saturday, May 23 at 3PM
Nashua Riverwalk
“The race will begin at the footbridge between Clocktower and Cotton Mill Apartments on the Merrimack River. A total of 5,000 ducks will be launched into the river at approximately 3:00 pm. The first three ducks through the finish line will win some amazing prizes.” Learn More
Arcidi Fishing Derby | Saturday, May 23 8AM – 4PM
431 Elm St, Milford, NH 03055
“Free, family-friendly trout fishing derby hosted by Ted Arcidi on May 23, 2026 in Milford, NH, featuring stocked fishing, free food, and prizes. Open to all ages with no registration cost—catch up to five trout and compete for cash prizes, plus meet Ted Arcidi and enjoy a full day of community fun.” Learn More
Nashua River Light Parade | Saturday, May 23 at 7PM – 9:45PM
Millyard Technology Park Boat Launch
“Join us for an amazing night on the Nashua River. All people powered boats are welcome. Lights are required, decorations are encouraged.” Learn More
Nashua Silver Knights vs. Vermont Lake Monsters | Saturday, May 23 at 7PM – 9:45PM
Holman Stadium, Nashua, NH (67 Amherst St, Nashua, NH 03064)
Opening Day (Education Day) for the local wood-bat baseball team competing in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League of New England (FCBL). Learn More
Cousins Maine Lobster @ Lowe’s | Sunday, May 31 at 11:30AM – 7PM
143 Daniel Webster Hwy, Nashua, NH 03060
“End the weekend with lobster in hand!” Learn More
Fun in the Sun Color Run | Saturday, June 6 at 9AM – 12PM
8 Titan Way, Nashua, NH
The Fun in the Sun Color Run is a color run and walk event open to children, adults, families, and teams. The event is hosted by and benefits the Lil’ Iguana’s Children’s Safety Foundation.” Learn More
Lowell Carnival | May 21 – May 31, 2026
Regatta Field, Pawtucket Blvd, Lowell, MA
“The Lowell carnival returns!” Learn More
Local Sports Scores
Nashua North (Titans)
May 15: Girls Varsity Softball vs. Salem — Loss (0 - 24)
May 18: Boys Varsity Baseball vs. Keene — Loss (0 - 2)
May 18: Girls Varsity Softball vs. Keene — Loss (21 - 23)
May 18: Boys Varsity Tennis vs. Manchester Central — Loss (2 - 7)
May 18: Girls Varsity Tennis vs. Manchester Central — Win (6 - 3)
May 20: Boys Varsity Tennis vs. Exeter — Loss (1 - 8)
May 20: Girls Varsity Tennis vs. Exeter — Loss (1 - 8)
May 20: Girls Varsity Softball vs. Portsmouth — Loss (0 - 18)
Nashua High School South (Purple Panthers)
May 15: Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs. Dover — Loss (7 - 19)
May 18: Boys Varsity Baseball vs. Timberlane — Win (10 - 0)
May 20: Boys Varsity Tennis vs. Bedford — Loss (0 - 9)
May 20: Girls Varsity Softball vs. Merrimack — Loss (0 - 16)
May 21: Boys Varsity Baseball vs. Merrimack — Win (3 - 1)
Bishop Guertin High School (Cardinals)
May 17: Boys Varsity Baseball vs. Winnacunnet — Win (12 - 6)
May 19: Boys Varsity Baseball vs. Manchester Memorial — Win (8 - 6)
May 20: Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs. Exeter — Win
Note: The girls' tennis match against Pinkerton originally scheduled for May 20 was postponed to May 23.
In Other News This Week
[SPOILER ALERT – If you watch Survivor and don’t know the winner of Season 50 yet, STOP READING HERE…]
New Hampshire's Aubry Bracco wins Survivor Season 50 Hampton Falls resident and Phillips Exeter Academy alum Aubry Bracco, 39, won the show's milestone 50th season on her fourth attempt, taking home the $2 million prize and becoming the first Survivor winner from New Hampshire.
Hampton Beach summer kickoff turns chaotic Police made more than 50 arrests and fielded 127 calls for service Tuesday after social-media-fueled "Hampton Beach Takeover" events and school skip days drew unruly crowds on the season's first 90-degree day.
NH firefighter sentenced for 2022 arson spree Raymond's Austen M. Cooper, a New Hampshire firefighter, was sentenced to at least a year in jail after pleading guilty to three counts of felony arson and one count of possession of an infernal machine for setting fires in Raymond and Epping.
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