The yellow haze explained, Exit 4A slips to 2031

Happy Friday, Nashua ☀️

You made it to the weekend! Although…

Not to be a Debby Downer… but the weather doesn’t look too great for this weekend. Fingers crossed the weather people are wrong.

Remember the yellow haze we talked about in the last issue? Turns out, it’s from wildfires in Canada. Check out the first story below to read more.

In the rest of today’s edition of The Nashua Note, we've got a food pantry on Whitney Street now feeding 100 people a day, library workers and the city stuck at an impasse, and Exit 4A slipping to 2031, which at this point feels less like a construction timeline and more like a rumor.

Let’s dive in.

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What’s Happening Around Nashua

Code Orange air alert hits the whole state State environmental officials say smoke from Canadian wildfires will push air pollution to unhealthy levels for kids, older folks, and anyone with asthma across New Hampshire on Thursday, with things clearing up Friday afternoon. Patch

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The Whitney Street pantry now feeds 100 people a day About 25 volunteers run the food pantry at the Tolles Street Mission, handing out boxes Mondays and Thursdays to a crowd that's tripled over the last six years.

Library workers and the city hit a wall on contract talks The union representing nearly 40 library employees declared an impasse after five sessions, mostly over whether the city can cut hours or jobs during the coming renovation. Both sides have asked for a federal mediator. Nashua Ink Link

Hudson woman held without bail on drug charges Nashua police arrested Crystal Farley, 39, after a narcotics investigation on July 10 and charged her with possession of a controlled drug and unlawful possession of a prescription drug. WFEA 1370AM

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Upcoming Events in the Area

Sacred Start @ Vibe Yoga Friday, July 17 at 7:30AM – 10:30AM

• Vibe Yoga, Nashua, NH (182 Main St, Nashua, NH 03060)

• A gentle rotating morning practice led by Leah Joy and Happy Body Yoga, mixing slow flow, breathwork, and a closing meditation. Learn More

Madhubani Art Workshop for Beginners Friday, July 17 at 4PM – 5:30PM

• ArtHub Downtown Gallery, Nashua, NH (98 Main St, Nashua, NH 03060)

• The Nashua Area Artists Association teaches traditional Indian folk painting across three sessions covering the owl, fish, and peacock motifs. No experience needed. Learn More

Friday Night Karaoke at Axel's Throwhouse Friday, July 17 at 7PM – 11PM

• Axel's Throw House, Nashua, NH (4 Bud Way, Nashua, NH 03063)

• Glow-in-the-dark karaoke run by SuperStar4U Entertainment, with the axe throwing lanes and darts open all night. Learn More

Free Car Seat Safety Inspection Event Saturday, July 18 at 10AM – 12PM

Southern New Hampshire Health, Nashua, NH

Certified child passenger safety technicians will check your car seat's installation and answer your questions, open to all parents and caregivers. Learn More

Nashua Farmers Market Sunday, July 19 at 10AM – 1PM

Nashua Riverwalk, Nashua, NH

The weekly outdoor market returns at its new Riverwalk location with local produce, baked goods, flowers, and handmade items, plus rotating musicians and food trucks. Learn More

WickedSTEM 2026 Saturday, September 19 at 11AM – 4PM

• Southern New Hampshire University Athletic Complex, Manchester, NH (2500 N River Rd, Manchester, NH 03106)

• A free daylong technology festival from the New Hampshire Union Leader, now in its fifth year, with hands-on demos, robotics and engineering showcases, speakers, and career panels. Learn More

Other Happenings Around New Hampshire

Exit 4A slips to 2031, maybe later Derry's public works director says the last phase of the I-93 interchange could take another five to seven years, thanks in part to a court-ordered bike tunnel under Folsom Road. One town official has heard 2036. Union Leader

Manchester driver hurt in late-night crash at the I-293 split Casey Fleming, 25, ran his Jeep about 200 feet into the woods at the I-93 to I-293 split around 10:50 p.m. Monday and was hurt badly but is expected to be okay. He's charged with DWI, second offense. Newport Dispatch

19-year-old drowns in the Merrimack in Canterbury Robert Batchelder of Manchester went under while swimming with a coworker Wednesday afternoon and died at the hospital. State Police say the death doesn't look suspicious. NBC Boston

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That's it for today.

If the weather cooperates even a little, the Farmers Market is at its new Riverwalk spot on Sunday, and Saturday's free car seat check is worth the trip if you've got kids. If it doesn't cooperate, there's always glow-in-the-dark karaoke.

Have a great weekend. Talk to you on Monday.

– The Nashua Note