Local
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Brattleboro Unveils New Amtrak Station in Downtown
The station is particularly noteworthy for being the first in Vermont to feature a level boarding platform
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Putney Man Deemed Unfit for Trial After Chainsaw Incident
In Windham Superior Court, Rowe was held without bail and underwent an outpatient competency evaluation.
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New All-Electric Housing Initiative Underway in Brattleboro
These homes are engineered to achieve a remarkable 65% increase in energy efficiency compared to standard market offerings.
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Charges Filed Against New York Man Following Assault on Journalist in Brattleboro
Following his arrest court documents indicated that Lemert is facing multiple serious charges.
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Brattleboro Select Board Approves Recommendations for Human Services Funding
The Human Services Committee revised its original recommendations to reflect a diminished funding scope, which dropped funded organizations from 33 to 29.
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Manhunt Underway After Pursuit in Hinsdale Leads to Three Suspects Fleeing on Foot
The driver of the Nissan refused to stop, leading the vehicle into the Thicket Hill Mobile Home Park where the occupants fled.
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Keene City Council Concludes Budget with 8 Percent Property Tax Rise
The operating budget is set at around $80 million, with close to $33 million expected to come from property taxes.
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Gas Station on Putney Road Reopens with New Ownership
The station is now ExPress Fuel Service and aims to provide full-service fueling along with competitive pricing for gas.
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New York Man Arrested Following Knife Assault Incident
Following the incident, Lemert was treated for injuries sustained while breaking the glass and during the confrontation before being taken into custody.
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Traffic Disruptions Anticipated in Keene Due to Ongoing Infrastructure Projects
Numerous detours and adjusted traffic patterns are expected as work progresses on multiple sites.
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Vermont and PowerTransitions Collaborate on Future for Vermont Yankee Site
PowerTransitions is considering various potential developments for the Vermont Yankee site, including a data center, a small modular nuclear reactor, or a battery storage facility.
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Brattleboro man faces charges for pretending to be a police officer
The Brattleboro Police Department received reports about an individual asserting that he was both a police officer and a security officer.
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Authorities identify Keene couple found dead in apparent murder-suicide
Donna Fairbanks, 70, and her husband, Chandler Fairbanks, 72, both died from gunshot wounds, according to a news release from the N.H. Attorney General’s Office.
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Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Achieves Significant Milestones in Financial Stability
Negotiations with both of the hospital's unions have successfully concluded, reflecting extensive collaboration between union representatives and hospital management.
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Brattleboro Man Accepts Plea Deal for Pedestrian Injuries
The court imposed a suspended sentence of 12 to 18 months alongside a probation period of five years.
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Two Found Dead Inside Keene Home; Suspicious Death Investigation Underway
KEENE, N.H. — A quiet Keene neighborhood became the scene of a major death investigation Tuesday morning after police conducting a welfare check discovered two people dead inside a home on Hurricane Road.
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Propane Leak at Timken Triggers Action from Keene Fire Department
Emergency crews received the alert just prior to 1:40 p.m. regarding a venting propane tank within the facility’s designated tank farm area.
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AI-Generated Video Sparks Debate Over Vermont's New Disclosure Rules
The controversial clip, attributed to an anonymous creator, presents fabricated quotes from both candidates.
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Vermont Secretary of State Engages Local Entrepreneurs During Business Tour
The tour included five organizations, namely Hidden Wisdom Puzzles, HatchSpace, Green Mountain Welcome, Mill and Whistle Café, and WheelPad L3C.
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Keene’s Downtown Infrastructure Project Kicks Off July 6
Following the Fourth of July celebrations, visible work is anticipated to commence with Liberty Utilities starting the gas line replacement on the western side of Central Square.
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Brattleboro Housing Partnerships Moves Office for Melrose Terrace Redevelopment
The office will officially welcome visitors starting June 22, maintaining the same phone number, mailing address, and office hours throughout the relocation process.
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Grant Secured to Initiate Community Ambassador Program in Brattleboro
From July to December 2026, the program will seek out volunteers aged 15 to 35, forming a diverse group of ambassadors who will actively participate in creating a friendly environment downtown.
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Brattleboro linked to significant bank and wire fraud scheme totaling over $500,000
The charges stem from activities that allegedly took place between August 2024 and August 2025.
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Rescuers Help Two Florida Snowmobilers Lost in New Hampshire
Emergency responders in Chesterfield, New Hampshire, actively searched for two snowmobilers from Florida who went missing in Pisgah State Park on Saturday as frigid temperatures set in.

