Category: News

Mayo’s future murky

The Big Story – Will Jerod Mayo Be Back? Expect that to be the talk until Bob Kraft decides to stop it either way. I know 13 games is a short trial. But after Sunday’s excruciating 25-24 loss dropped them to 3-10 his progress bears watching closely. The best barometer to gauge how he’s doing is, do you think they’re improving? Sunday said yes and no. We’ll keep asking until we know the answer in January.

Sports 101: With 1,499 rushing yards and 267 receiving Saquon Barkley is threatening to break both the single-season rushing and total yards marks. Name the players who hold those marks.

News Item – Sox Lose Out on Blake Snell: With the Red Sox in need of pitching help it might seem odd that the Dodgers’ signing the best free agent pitcher was a good thing for them. But the $186 million deal likely takes L.A. out of market for another starter. And with the Yanks and Mets focused on Juan Soto it might give Boston an opening for the pitcher who fits their young core best, 23-year-old Japanese import Roki Sasaki. Since he can’t get big money by posting rules they’ll be big competition. I’d sell him on the success Japanese players have had in Boston and for him being a key piece added to a young core that is about to make noise.

News Item – Another Sunday, Another Excruciating Loss: This time it came on the game’s final play for the Patriots when Indy QB Anthony Richardson ran in the two-point conversation to make it 25-24.

But it wasn’t all bad news. They had 200 rushing yards and Drake Maye continued to grow. He went 24-30 for 238 yards and a TD, ran for 59 more, including a 41-yard first-quarter scramble, and led another TD drive that gave them a fourth-quarter lead. Plus they stayed in contention for a needed Top 5 pick.

The Numbers:

4 – consecutive years Michigan has beaten Ryan Day’s Ohio State Buckeyes after Saturday’s 13-10 verdict, dropping Day to 1-4 vs. OSU’s archrival while being 47-1 against everyone else in the Big 10.

5 – days Jim Montgomery was unemployed between the Bruins firing him as head coach and the St. Louis Blues hiring him to be theirs.

7 – Patriots penalties for 88 yards that took two TDs off the board that later became just FGs to play a big role in Sunday’s 25-24 loss to Indy.

… Of the Week Awards

RIP Little Louie: The St. John’s basketball coach Lou Carnesecca died last week a month short of his 100th birthday. His heyday was as the Big East was formed and evolved into a national power. Never won a national title, but the 524-200 record was deemed Hall-worthy in 1993.

Random Thoughts:

How did they score that play on SNF when Josh Allen’s short pass to Amari Cooper bounced off him back to Allen, who then ran it in for a TD — TD pass from Josh Allen to Josh Allen with a hockey assist from Cooper? Never seen one like that before.

Not a huge LaMelo Ball fan, but hard to ignore him putting up 50 and 44 in back-to-back games vs. the Bucks and Magic last week.

Of course, since it’s the Hornets, then he got hurt and will miss three weeks.

Is Al Horford an eventual Hall of Famer? Answer? If Chris Bosh is in, YES!

Sports 101 Answer: Barkley is on pace to run for 2,124 yards and get 2,503 total yards. That would take him past Eric Dickerson’s 2,105rushing record and fall just short of Chris Johnson’s total yards mark of 2,509.

Final Thought – No Empathy for Bob Kraft:

After seeing him once again denied entry as a contributor to the Pro Football Hall of Fame it’s obvious some voters are sticking it to the Patriots owner.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and the three SBs he won 150 years ago cruised in. But not BK, who doubled that and went SB four other times. He also saved the franchise from moving to St. Louis and built the new stadium with his own money rather than moving them to Hartford for a free one.

And why would you make a guy in his 80s wait over picking Ralph Hay, who’s been dead for 80 years and passed over every year since the Hall opened in 1963?

But having said all that I have no empathy because Kraft’s doing exactly the same thing to the 80-something Bill Parcells when it comes to the Patriots Hall of Fame. Yes, he left under less than desirable circumstances. But outside of founder Billy Sullivan, Coach B, Tom Brady and Drew Bledsoe no one has meant more to the overall building of the Patriots’ success and popularity than Tuna. Which he did from the ashes left behind by Victor Kiam.

Kraft can fix this, and until he does, I hope the Hall keeps him waiting, because what’s good for the goose is good for the gander.

Email Dave Long at [email protected].

News & Notes 24/12/05

Veggie recalls

Connected to the recall of organic carrots from Grimmway Farms, 4Earth Farms of California recalled “multiple brands of Organic Vegetable Medley, Conventional Vegetable Medley, and Organic Whole Carrots because it may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (E. coli),” according to a company announcement from Nov. 27. The products, which have “best by” dates of Sept 7 through Nov. 2, were distributed to seven states, including New Hampshire, according to the announcement, which is available at fda.gov.

Meanwhile, SunFed Produce announced a recall on Nov. 27 of whole cucumbers with the grower’s name “Agrotato, S.A. de C.V.” due to potential salmonella contamination, according to a company announcement also available at fda.gov. The recalled cucumbers were sold between Oct. 12 and Nov. 26 to several states and Canadian provinces, not including New Hampshire but including Massachusetts, the recall said. “The cucumbers would have reached consumers through food service and retail outlets that may be located in states other than those listed above,” the announcement said. See the FDA’s website for product specifics.

Fuel Assistance Program

Dec. 1 marked the official opening of the New Hampshire Fuel Assistance Program (FAP), which helps vulnerable Granite State families with their heating bills. Last winter the program provided assistance to more than 28,400 households with an average benefit of $1,284 to help with heating costs, according to a press release.

The Fuel Assistance Program is a federally funded program administered by the New Hampshire Department of Energy (DOE) in partnership with New Hampshire’s Community Action Agencies. It’s known in Washington as the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program or LIHEAP, according to the release.

The Fuel Assistance Program provides assistance to New Hampshire families and seniors whose annual household income is at or below 60 percent of the State Median Income, the highest amount allowed by federal statute. This year that means that means an annual maximum income of $87,949 for a family of four or $45,733 for a single-person household, according to the release.

More than 23,000 households have already applied for this winter, according to the release, and households can also apply for the NH Electric Assistance Program at the same time, which provides eligible households with a discount on their electric bill.

Households that qualify for the program are also eligible for the Weatherization Assistance Program, which can help homeowners make improvements and upgrades that provide further reductions in energy costs.

To apply to the program, New Hampshire residents should contact their local Community Action agency. For Information about the NH’s Community Action agencies, including locations and contact information, visit capnh.org. Visit energy.nh.gov and find information about the Fuel Assistance Program under the Help with Energy and Utility Bills tab.

Save the sturgeon

According to a press release, the Atlantic coastal states of New Jersey, Maryland and Virginia have scheduled hearings to gather public input to an addendum to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Spiny Dogfish to reduce accidental capture of Atlantic sturgeons in nets made for spiny dogfish. In addition to the Dec. 11 hearing, stakeholders are welcome to participate in any of the virtual hearings, according to the release.

While the 2024 stock assessment update for Atlantic sturgeon showed signs of improvement, the stock remains depleted coastwide, according to the release.

The hearings are on Wednesday, Dec. 11, Tuesday, Dec. 17, and Wednesday, Dec.18, from 6 to 8 p.m. To register for a virtual public hearing webinar, find links at nhfishandgame.com. The Draft Addendum is available via the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s website at asmfc.org/about-us/public-input. Visit wildnh.com/marine.

Metallica scholars

The Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) was recognized as the first institution in the Granite State to receive grant funding for the Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI) through All Within My Hands (AWMH), Metallica’s foundation, according to a press release.

The nonprofit philanthropic organization was created by the members and management of the band Metallica. CCSNH was awarded $75,000 to support students developing trade skills at New Hampshire’s seven community colleges, according to the release.

In New Hampshire, the Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges administered the grant and awarded 224 students with $50,575 of financial assistance to date to offset the cost of specialized equipment, materials, protective gear or other degree-specific equipment. The students receiving assistance had majors including health sciences and services, hospitality and culinary, industry and transportation and STEM/advanced manufacturing, according to the release.

In a statement, James Hetfield, Metallica’s lead vocalist and guitarist, said, “I am so proud — we all are — to see how this program is changing lives by providing much-needed resources to empower students, and it’s great that we’re able to make our biggest grant yet to support these students and the future workforce. … This year, our program will be in 60 schools in all 50 states!”

Red River Theatres in Concord (11 S. Main St.; redrivertheatres.org) has two classic holiday screenings on the schedule next week: catch 2003’s Love Actually on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. and 1946’s It’s a Wonderful Life on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m.

Cirque Dreams Holidaze will play one show at the SNHU Arena (555 Elm St., Manchester, 644-5000, snhuarena.com) Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. This long-running holiday theatrical event wraps a Broadway-style production around contemporary circus arts. Tickets start at $59.

Noel at LaBelle is an evening with NSquared Dance accompanied by a three-course meal by LaBelle Winery on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. at LaBelle in Amherst (345 Route 101). Visit labellewinery.com for tickets.

The Picker Artists (3 Pine St. in Nashua; pickerartists.com) will hold their Holiday Open Studios on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This Week 24/11/28

Saturday, Nov. 30

Brookford Farm (250 West Road, Canterbury, 742-4084, brookfordfarm.com) will host Christmas with the Cows today and Sunday, Dec. 1, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (as well as next Saturday, Dec. 7, and Sunday, Dec. 8). This German-themed event will feature musician-led caroling with the cows from 3 to 5 p.m., opportunities to feed calves and piglets, campfire and hayrides, samples of salami and sauerkraut as well as crafts-to-make for purchase (gnome home, wreaths, candles) plus Christmas trees and farm-to-table foods. The farm will feature a German Christmas market and items such as German wurst, sauerkraut, hot mulled wine, goulash and stollen, according to the website.

General admission tickets (for ages 13+) are $10 online and $15 at the door. Children’s tickets (3 to 12 years old) are $7 online and $10 at the door. Children 2 and under attend free. No pets. Visit brookfordfarm.com/events.

Friday, Nov. 29

The Candia Farmers Market will partner with Charmingfare Farm (774 High St. in Candia) for a Holiday Gift Barn Open House today from 5 to 9 p.m. featuring 29 vendors (most from the past season of the market), free admission to the farm, live music and storytelling, the Children’s Christmas Choir at 6:30 p.m. and more, according to candiafarmersmarket.org.

Saturday, Nov. 30

Pembroke City Limits (134 Main St. in Pembroke; pembrokecitylimits.com) will host Poets on the Loose, a gathering of local poets (all welcome) today at 1:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 30

The Rotary Club of Merrimack will kick off its annual Christmas Tree Sale today at Watson Park (447 DW Highway in Merrimack) open weekdays 4 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 8 to 8 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. until the trees sell out. See merrimackrotary.org.

Saturday, Nov. 30

Aquanett will bring the rock and metal of the 1980s to Lakeport Opera House (781 Union Ave., Laconia, 519-7506, lakeportopera.com) on tonight at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $15 to $38.56, plus fees.

Sunday, Dec. 1

There will be a showing of the classic silent WC Fields comedy So’s Your Old Man (1926) today at the Wilton Town Hall Theatre (40 Main St., Wilton, 654-3456, facebook.com/wiltontownhalltheatre) at 2 p.m. This silent film will have live musical accompaniment by Jeff Rapsis. Admission is free; donations are accepted, with $10 per person.

Wednesday, Dec. 4

Chunky’s (707 Huse Road in Manchester; chunkys.com) will host a 21+ Scratch Ticket Bingo on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. A $13 admission (plus fees) gets you a seat, a $5 food voucher for that evening, a pass for a future movie and a chance to win $5 scratch tickets.

Save the Date! Saturday, Dec. 7
Heavy metal band In This Moment will play the SNHU Arena (555 Elm St., Manchester, 644-5000, snhuarena.com) Saturday, Dec.7, as part of its Godmode tour. The show will feature the song “I Would Die for You” from the soundtrack of John Wick: Chapter 4, and performances by Kim Dracula, Nathan James and Mike’s Dead. Tickets start at $37.

Featured photo: Courtesy Photo.

Quality of Life 24/11/28

Some rain, some drought

The U.S. Drought Monitor for New Hampshire reported on Nov. 21 that a small section of southeastern Rockingham County was in “extreme drought” while portions of Rockingham, Hillsborough and Cheshire counties were still in “severe drought” with the rest of those counties plus all of Merrimack, Sullivan, Strafford and Belknap counties listed as in “moderate drought” along with parts of Grafton and Carroll counties. The rest of the state was labeled as “abnormally dry,” the map reported.

QOL score: -1

Comments: According to WMUR, the report looks at rainfall Tuesday to Tuesday, so it does not include the rain from the second half of last week — here’s hoping the next report, which you can find at drought.gov/states/new-hampshire, is more promising.

Fun for data nerds

New Hampshire’s Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau has released an application that allows users to examine data for the 234 incorporated cities and towns in the state. In an Oct. 23 email the ELMI — part of the Department of Employment Security — explained, “Data on many topics are available ranging from population and demographics as well as income, labor force, educational attainment, housing units, and property taxes. Additional information on school and day care enrollment, as well as other specific data provided by the municipalities, can be compared.” If you’ve ever wondered what the average weekly wage in Derry is, for instance, it’s $1,281. Or it ever seemed to you that there are more men than women walking around Concord, you’re right — there are 22,879 men, versus 21,170 women (as of 2023).

QOL score: +1

Comment: To access the application, visit nhes.nh.gov/elmi.

We’re woodworking winners

New Hampshire carvers dominated the recent New England Woodworking Competition, which featured works by professionals, amateurs and students, held at the University of New Hampshire in Durham. In a Nov. 15 press release, The Guild of New Hampshire Woodworkers wrote that there were 150 entries from New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont and Massachusetts including more than “60 elementary, middle school, high school and college students.” The three Judges Awards all went to Granite Staters: David Foote of Barrington; Ronald Litalien of Canterbury and Ted Blachly of Warner, the release said. In the student categories, Michael Franta of Contoocook won first prize in the Middle School division (for “Cherry Wood Coffee Table”) and Gabriela Crinigan of UNH won first prize in the College division (for “Tooth Box”). New Hampshire woodworkers swept the Amateur Woodworkers division: Joe Marshall of Nashua in Carving; Edward Marks of Nashua for Turning between Centers; Ron Marcoux of Bedford for Bowl Turning; Jim McLaughlin of Warner for Amateur and David Labrie of Manchester for Traditional, the release said.

QOL score: +1

Comment: To see this year’s winners and their winning works, visit the Guild of New Hampshire Woodworkers website at gnhw.org.

QOL score last week: 74

Net change: +1

QOL this week: 75

What’s affecting your Quality of Life here in New Hampshire?

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Football’s big weekend

The Big Story – Football on Thanksgiving Weekend: It’s the best weekend of the regular season in the NFL and college games, where along with the usual family debates, arguments and near fistfights, the motto is, eat, drink and watch football. Enjoy.

Sports 101: What was the shortest overtime in a game in NFL history?

News Item – Sale Wins Cy Young: You can’t blame the Red Sox for sending him away. But you just knew after all the misery his avalanche of injuries caused them as it cost them $120 million for 11 measly wins that he would miraculously get healthy and turn back into the guy he once was. Which he did by going 18-3 to win the Cy Young Award last week.

News Item – Ovechkin Closing in on Gretzky: I know I checked out on hockey sometime after the Rangers finally won the Cup in 1994, but I had no idea Alex Ovechkin was so close (894 to 865), as he went to the short-term injured list last week, to passing The Great One as the most prolific goal scorer in NHL history. I had thought that record was unapproachable.

News Item – Rodgers to Jets a Total Failure: The Coach has been fired. The GM has now been fired. And the team is 3-8 after finishing 7-10 last year. So the yacking from Jetland that Aaron Rodgers in New York meant the Super Bowl was a lock has turned out to be just the latest blast of hot air coming from the Big Apple.

The Numbers:

9 – incredible place the Patriots could actually pick in Round 1 of the 2025 draft despite their awful 3-8 (at my early deadline) record thanks to the dearth of horrible NFL teams who can finish below them.

528,750 – dollars paid at auction last week for Ted Williams’ 1946 MVP trophy.

… of the Weekend – Top 5 Games:

Tradition at its Best – Bears-Lions, 12:30 p.m.: It would be better if it were the Packers, because the Bears stink and that would also take me back to the first one of these I’ve seen when the Lions handed GB their only loss in 1962. But nothing’s better than the game on Thanksgiving in Detroit and this time the Lions are headed to the SB.

Most Competitive College Game – #3 Texas-#15 Texas A&M, Saturday 7:30 p.m.: The winner gets a spot in the SEC Championship game.

Rivalry Game, Saturday at noon: UM is unranked this time but Michigan vs. Ohio State is the best rivalry in college football. Plus we get to see Ryan Day and Chip Kelly in action.

Indy at New England – Sunday at 1 p.m.: This was once the game, but now it’s a chance to see more of Drake Maye.

Best NFL Game – Eagles at Ravens, Sunday, 4:25 p.m.: Derrick Henry and Saquon Barkley are the top two rushers in the NFL, while Lamar Jackson and Jalen Hurts are exciting two-way threats. Buckle up.

Random Thoughts:

Sorry, Sam Kennedy, but I don’t believe a word you said at last week’s presser about the Red Sox being willing to spend big this offseason. Actions speak louder than words. Until we see it, you’re just a mouthpiece for an owner who doesn’t have the guts to face the music himself. The outspoken thing has worked out pretty well financially for Kendrick Perkins. But I’ve got to think a lot of past and present NBA players think he’s pretty mouthy for a guy with a dinky five points per game career score.

Sports 101 Answer: The shortest OT in an NFL game is 13 seconds, which is how long it took Chicago’s Dave Williams to take the OT kickoff 92 yards to the house to beat Detroit on Thanksgiving Day 1980.

A Little History – Game on Thanksgiving 1980: Making the Bears’ win even more improbable was QB Vince Evans running 4 yards for a TD as time expired to tie it at 17-17 after the PAT. Then came Williams’ TD meaning they’d scored 13 points in 13 seconds for the 23-17 win. Oh, and they had been down 14-3 in the fourth quarter.

Final Thought – Local Sports Things to Be Thankful for at Thanksgiving

I wasn’t for drafting a QB this early in the rebuild because I thought they needed more talent in place to help him when he did arrive. But the Patriots brass appears to have gotten it right with Drake Maye and he’s making what was a dull, boring team before he started to play a lot more interesting to follow.

Derrick White and Jrue Holiday — Tatum and Brown get all the attention, but these two accept lesser roles than they’d have elsewhere because they’re true team players who just want to win. Ditto for ageless Al Horford.

The young core already at Fenway and the four others not far from getting there promise to make it exciting for several years. But only if John Henry is willing to spend to bring in high-end pitching this winter to complement those everyday players.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Email Dave Long at [email protected].

News & Notes 24/11/28

E-ZPass scam alert

The New Hampshire Department of Transportation reported that a smishing scam targeted New Hampshire residents by texting people with links to settle outstanding toll amounts, according to a Nov. 19 press release. “NH E-ZPass will never send text messages requesting payment for tolls with late fees,” the release said. Check accounts via the official NH Turnpike E-ZPass website, ezpassnh.com. “Those who receive a fraudulent text can file a complaint with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center atic3.gov. That is a site dedicated to sharing information on Internet crimes across law enforcement agencies. Recipients can also forward the suspicious message to 7726 (SPAM) to alert their mobile provider,” the release said.

Support for youth

The New Hampshire Department of Corrections and the Manchester Police Athletic League announced a partnership program called the CHOICES initiative, a “restorative justice program aimed at fostering positive community impact by supporting high-rish youth in greater Manchester,” according to a Nov. 22 Corrections release. “The CHOICES initiative — Creating Hope, Opportunities, Inspiring Change, Excellence & Success — builds on MPAL’s mission of strengthening bonds between young people and law enforcement while addressing the challenges faced by at-risk youth. Through this collaboration, NHDOC will provide unique mentorship opportunities by involving individuals under the department’s supervision, who have completed training and demonstrated their commitment to community betterment,” the release said. In addition to mentorships, the program will participate in guided visits to state prison facilities for candid discussions about the long-term impact of choices, the release said. For more information on CHOICES and MPAL and NHDOC’s work with youth, see manchesterpoliceathleticleague.org.

Google news

New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella is joining other state attorneys general and the United States Department of Justice in
“proposing a package of remedies to end Google’s unlawful monopoly over internet search engines and to restore competition to benefit consumers,” according to a press release from the Attorney General’s office on Nov. 21. “In a landmark decision in August 2024, a D.C. federal district court judge ruled that Google violated federal antitrust laws by illegally maintaining a monopoly in online search and search text ads. At issue now are the remedies the court will impose to end Google’s improper conduct that has stifled competition and harmed consumers, and the steps necessary to restore competition for the benefit of consumers,” the release said.

“The proposed final judgment, … filed with the court seeks to end … Google’s search distribution contracts and revenue sharing agreements by prohibiting Google from paying to be the initial default search engine on any phone, device, or browser. Google is also required to share its data and information …with rivals to improve the competitive choices available to consumers,” the release said. A hearing on the proposed remedies is scheduled to begin on April 22, the release said.

Dam news

According to a press release, The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services announced that the Governor and Executive Council approved $475,000 for the Fiske Dam Removal project in the town of Hinsdale and this Aquatic Resource Mitigation Fund grant was awarded to the Nature Conservancy. The Fiske Dam Removal project will restore riparian and wetland functions on a portion of the Ashuelot River, according to the release. The concrete dam removal will also restore aquatic organism passage and reconnect 7.44 miles of upstream river and streams in the Ashuelot River System to the Connecticut River and Atlantic Ocean with additional benefits that include restoration of approximately 154 river and stream miles for fish, mitigation of flood risks for Hinsdale and surrounding community areas, creation of a permanent Ashuelot River access point and providing conservation areas with improved water quality for ecosystem health, according to the release.

Girl Scout news

Girl Scouts from New Hampshire and Vermont were recognized for their achievements at a Young Women of Distinction ceremony held by the Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains on Nov. 10 in Bedford. Eight of the 13 Girl Scouts who earned Gold Awards (the highest award in Girl Scouts) attended the event to talk about their projects, which require 80 service hours, according to a press release. The event also honored Silver Award and Bronze Award winners, the release said.

Girls interested in learning more about Girl Scouts can check out “Explore Girl Scouts” events on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 6 p.m., at Northwood School, 511 First NH Turnpike in Northwood and on Tuesday, Jan. 7, at 6 p.m. at Peter Woodbury School in the music room, 180 County Road in Bedford. See girlscoutsgwm.org.

Concord Communcity Music School (23 Wall St. in Concord, ccmusicschool.org) will feature Zefira Trio (violinist, cellist and pianist) for its Bach’s Lunch on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 12:10 p.m.

Author Ty Gagne will discuss his new book The Lions of Winter: Survival and Sacrifice on Mount Washington, about a 1982 four-day search for two missing ice climbers on Mount Washington, with Laura Knoy on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 6:30 p.m. at Gibson’s Booksetore (45 S. Main St. in Concord).

Balin Books (Somerset Plaza, 375 Amherst St. in Nashua; balinbooks.com) will host two authors on Saturday, Nov. 30. At 11 a.m., Hattie Berstein will sign and discuss her book Don Quixote’s Hammer: Tapping into the Healing Power of the Nervous System. At 2 p.m., U.S. Marshal Steve Monier will sign and discuss his book No One Has To Die about the 2007 standoff in Plainfield.

Damian Costello will discuss “Maple, Medicine of Connection: Indigenous Wisdom and Communal Medicine” at the Pembroke Town Library (313 Pembroke St.) on Monday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Blessed Sacrament Parish (14 Elm St., Manchester, 622-5445, blessedsacramentnh.org) will serve a Thanksgiving feast Thursday, Nov. 28, from noon to 2 p.m. All are welcome.

The United Way of Greater Nashua will hold its next “Coffee and Causes” talk on “Preventing Falls and Fires at Home” on Friday, Dec. 6, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Dartmouth Health Lower-Level Conference Room in Nashua. The event is free; register at tinyurl.com/Dec2024-Coffee.

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