Local
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Brattleboro burn restrictions ended after wetter weather lowers fire danger
The Brattleboro Fire Department will keep watching weather and ground conditions and issue more guidance if necessary.
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Main Street Traffic to Shift Again as Central Square Work Continues Nov. 9-13
Parking will be limited in parts of the downtown core during the work.
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Jury Clears Lyndeborough Man in Keene Toddler Death Case
The verdict came after jurors began deliberating Thursday afternoon and returned their decision at about 2:30 p.m Friday.
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Keene Council Keeps Single-Lane Plan for Central Square
Mayor Jay Kahn said the city could still revisit the layout after construction if the change proves necessary.
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City urges broader turnout at November Coffee and Hard Hats session on downtown work
City officials say the informal meetings are meant to keep the public informed as construction moves through different parts of downtown.
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Wilder Automotive to expand into former Fran’s of Keene site
Wilder said he is aiming to have the new facility ready for a Jan. 1 opening and expects to bring on more staff before then.
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Jury weighs evidence in Keene toddler death case
Judge Anne Edwards sent the panel to deliberate at 2:15 p.m., and jurors remained behind closed doors until 3:45 p.m. without announcing a decision.
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Man on trial in Keene toddler’s death describes weekend at apartment
Closing arguments are expected to begin Thursday in Cheshire County Superior Court in Keene.
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Tax cap approval forces budget calculations across several Monadnock school districts
Some local leaders said the cap will be especially difficult to absorb because several required costs continue to climb faster than inflation.
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Rare scalp bleed, not abuse, caused Keene toddler’s death, doctor tells court
A pathology expert told jurors in Cheshire County Superior Court on Tuesday that 23-month-old Luca Hudson died in January 2024 from an unusual scalp hemorrhage.
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Brattleboro House districts stay blue
Voters in Windham-7 and Windham-8 kept both House seats in Democratic hands on Tuesday.
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Mother describes final days before Keene toddler died in Bliss trial
A photo taken the day before Luca was hospitalized showed a small forehead mark and bruising near one eye.
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Keene crash sends Gilsum man to hospital
The Nissan then struck the Subaru Legacy in the intersection as it was making a left turn from Route 12 onto Route 101 heading east.
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Hannah's Books in Keene to shut down after more than 36 years
A notice posted Monday on the store’s Facebook page said the business is ending its run after more than 36 years.
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New toy and hobby shop set to debut Saturday in Keene
The store will carry a mix of items aimed at children and hobbyists, including science kits, arts and crafts supplies, toy cars and trains, wooden puzzles and board games.
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Two cited after Brattleboro animals removed from home
Animal Control Officer Brechner assessed the animals’ condition, which resulted in the removal of several cats and one dog.
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Keene apartment fire brings several departments to Davis Street
Officials have not released any information on possible injuries or what may have started the fire.
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Bliss murder trial ends first week with focus on police investigation
The trial is expected to continue into mid-week next week.
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2 face animal cruelty charges after Brattleboro welfare check
Both are scheduled to appear in court in December.
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Eastern Avenue Trail Segment to Open as Keene Marks Transportation Heritage Trail Milestone
Longer-range plans for the corridor call for three historic bridges to be reused so the trail can cross Route 101, the Branch River and Swanzey Factory Road.
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Keene looks to spur housing ideas for Gilbo Avenue
If Plan N.H. approves a request, the community sessions could be held in the spring.
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Toddler death trial hears recorded call involving Keene detective and defendant
A pediatrician told the court that the toddler arrived cold and unable to breathe without assistance, and that the brain injury was so severe it never improved.
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Two Keene Census Tracts Added to New Hampshire’s Federal Opportunity Zone List
Gov. Kelly Ayotte said the approvals are meant to help direct private money toward housing, job creation and infrastructure projects.
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Keene planners clear way for new fast-food restaurant at former Rite Aid site
The company would not confirm the address, though the former Rite Aid site has been widely discussed as the likely spot
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Records Detail Warnings About Husband Before Keene Deaths
On June 17, police interviewed someone close to Donna Fairbanks who said she had described her husband as becoming more delusional.
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Keene board signs off on plans for unnamed drive-thru restaurant at former Rite Aid site
The plan does not identify the chain or brand, but it shows a layout with two drive-thru lanes and covered areas.
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Child abuse expert says autopsy injuries in Bliss case were not accidental
Resmiye Oral said the internal head injuries indicated inflicted trauma in her medical opinion, not an accidental cause.
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Keene weighs 25 mph limit for School Street as detours boost traffic
The city is not yet saying how long the lower limit would remain in place if the ordinance is approved.
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Brattleboro burn ban starts Monday amid wildfire danger
The ban covers all outdoor burning, including brush piles, campfires, burn barrels and some types of cooking fires.
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Keene Public Works Schedules Road Closures, Paving and Utility Work for Oct. 26-30
Along with the water system work, crews will start sewer and drainage improvements at the Roxbury Street intersection.
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Trial opens in Keene toddler death case
The trial is scheduled to run through the end of the week.
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Keene High field hockey earns another semifinal berth
Keene High will get another chance at a state title run after defeating Timberlane 2-0 on Saturday afternoon at Foster Field.
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Rapid Accountability Docket in Windham Superior Court to stay on a reduced schedule
Court data indicate that the docket has so far closed 223 cases, while 297 others remain active in the program.
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Downtown Keene building projects to add 36 apartments
Developer Panayiotis Panourgias said the company intends to create 22 apartments at 64 Main Street and another 14 at 17 93rd Street.
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Brattleboro man faces stalking and threatening charges after Walgreens incident
The case began Sept. 30, when police were notified about threatening behavior involving a Walgreens employee.
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Downtown Keene building projects to add 36 apartments
The company intends to create 22 apartments at 64 Main St. and another 14 at 17 93rd St., with the housing expected to be ready as early as 2027.
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Keene Voter Registration Closes Thursday Before Nov. 3 Election
Voters who miss the Thursday deadline can still register at their polling place on Election Day.
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Two hospitalized after Route 9 collision in Chesterfield
An initial review found that the pickup truck was backing from a driveway into the westbound lane when it was hit by the other vehicle.
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Brattleboro I-91 Exit 2 Ramp Set for Wednesday Closure During Tree Removal
The interruption is scheduled to last from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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Brattleboro shelter case ends with guilty plea in 2023 killing
The woman accused of killing of shelter coordinator Leah Rosin-Pritchard has admitted guilt in Windham Superior Court.
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Keene Work Crews Set for Week of Oct. 19 With Downtown Detours, Parking Limits
City officials are urging the public to stay alert near active construction areas.
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Jury chosen in Keene toddler murder case as trial date nears
The trial is scheduled to start next Monday, Oct. 26, at 9 a.m. and is expected to last six days.
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Brattleboro Memorial Hospital receives $4 million donation
In September, BMH was notified that it had secured funding through Vermont’s Rural Health Transformation Program.
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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.

