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Community leaders press Keene officials over ICE presence near police station
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Central Square Work Will Bring Detour Changes, Excavation and Tree Removal Next Week
Conditions will likely become more complicated once the excavation expands into the Washington and Roxbury street areas.
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Keene business owner urges free parking during downtown construction
The Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee is scheduled to take up the request at its Sept. 10 meeting.
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Athens man faces child sex assault and domestic violence charges
Investigators said a juvenile victim described abuse beginning when the child was 12.
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Brattleboro man held after alleged Main Street attack
The case stems from a report Brattleboro Police received at about noon on July 26 about someone injured in Plaza Park.
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Body Found at Swanzey Lake During Friday Search
Along with the fire department, Swanzey police, N.H. Fish and Game and State Police Marine Patrol all took part in the response.
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Keene names Greg Seymour as next fire chief
Greg Seymour steps into the department’s top post after Chief Jason Martin retires.
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Keene woman accused in infant assault case
She booked Thursday and remained held without bail at the Cheshire County jail ahead of an arraignment set for Friday.
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Vehicle crash at Fort Dummer triggers multi-agency search after Massachusetts pursuit
Officials have not identified the driver or released further information about what led to the pursuit.
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Former Keene officer admits to false report in tracking-device case
The Attorney General’s Office also said Lamoureux later tried to enlist another person to provide a false account about the devices.
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Vernon presses for clarity on Vermont Yankee redevelopment
Some residents said the company should not act without Vernon’s support and approval.
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Keene power restored after squirrel interrupts service in West Keene
The problem started at about 10 a.m. when the animal damaged equipment near an Eversource substation on Emerald Street
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Vermont man gets prison term after high-speed police chase through Keene
The sentence calls for 2½ to six years in State Prison, along with a 12-month jail term to be served at the same time.
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Keene hospital cyclosporiasis count rises to 34
State health officials have said the lettuce in question was served before it was recalled.
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Multiple Keene Projects Will Disrupt Traffic This Week
Some of the most disruptive jobs involve full or partial closures.
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Central Square Work Continues as Utility Crews and Contractors Prepare for Major Phase
City officials said much of what is happening now is preparatory, but they expect the coordination to reduce delays.
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Town prepares to solicit bids for trash and recycling service
The Select Board is scheduled to review draft language on Tuesday for a municipal solid waste collection and disposal services.
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Missing Chesterfield Teen Located Safely
With the case resolved and the individual being a juvenile, her name and other identifying information has been removed.
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American elms set to return to Keene’s Central Square
Six Princeton American elms are scheduled to be planted as part of a larger effort that will add 24 young trees overall.
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Respite Care Added as SYNC Expands Support for Neurodiverse Families
Services include parent advocacy, a play group and a monthly meetup for parents and caregivers.
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Brattleboro Weighs Hospital and Birthing Center Future as Tax Idea Stalls
Hospital leaders said they are looking for money through other avenues, including applications for Rural Health Transformation grants.
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Surry Mountain Lake beach advisory to stay in place as rain delays new test results
The Army Corps said it will release another update after testing resumes and new results are available.
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Earl Nelson, Marlborough selectboard member and former police chief, dies
Nelson worked in Keene before taking leadership positions in several nearby communities, including Dublin, Roxbury and Chesterfield.
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New Hampshire cyclosporiasis count rises as Cheshire Medical Center totals reach 30
18 of the cases have been connected to lettuce served in the cafeteria between the beginning of June to July 20
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Swanzey man set for trial in attempted murder case
Prosecutors say the case spans roughly eight months, from October 2024 through May 2025.
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Andrea Martin case in Keene deaths and kidnappings headed for jury trial
A witness said both she and Steffy were beaten and kept inside the house during a stretch in October 2024.
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Keene man headed to jury trial in child sex assault case
Authorities say Eddy repeatedly assaulted a child he knew during a span from July to September 2025.
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ReNew Salvage returns to Brattleboro with reclaimed building materials
A fixed location now gives the company regular public hours and a more consistent place for people interested in reuse to gather.
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Demolition of Canal Street landmarks closes a long chapter in Brattleboro
The changes are taking place at the 201 and 209 Canal St. locations have long stirred up memories for residents.
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Keene Panel Moves Downtown Incentives, City Hall Work Forward
One of the key items involves redevelopment deals for 112 Washington St. and 34 Court St.
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Central Square road work to bring detours, parking limits in Keene next week
City officials said any section shut down during the day is expected to reopen by the end of the workday.
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New pump track draws riders to Living Memorial Park in Brattleboro
The compact course sits behind the playground area and covers about 2,000 square feet.
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West Street property sale in Keene totals nearly $4 million
The sale includes the purchase of three buildings on West Street.
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Brattleboro hires finance director
SerahRose Bissell is expected to begin later this month and will step into a budget year that started July 1.
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9 People Contract Cyclospora After Eating Lettuce at Cheshire Medical Center
Nine people have been diagnosed with cyclosporiasis after eating lettuce served at Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, according to hospital officials.
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Central Square Work Brings More Downtown Lane Changes Through Friday
Traffic headed south on Central Square toward Main Street may be cut from two lanes to one when needed.
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Brattleboro considers tax-funded help for hospital birthing center as state urged to act
A memo was presented outlining a possible one-time municipal contribution somewhere between $100,000 and $1 million.
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Boil Water Order in Effect for Walpole After E. coli Found
The Water Department expects the situation to be resolved by Friday.
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Former Keene fire chief asks court to shift part of case to city
Three former firefighters say Farquhar created a hostile climate in the department through inappropriate remarks, threats and retaliation.
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Swanzey man gets deferred jail term in South Road standoff case
As part of the court-ordered conditions, MacNeil must continue mental health treatment.
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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.

