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1 week ago

Traffic Stop in Brattleboro Leads to Drug Trafficking Charges

A traffic stop on Canal Street in Brattleboro led Vermont State Police to seize about 196 bags of suspected fentanyl and heroin and charge four people, including two Connecticut residents with alleged drug trafficking offenses.

1 week ago

Rindge Selects Peterborough Fire and Rescue for Ambulance Transport Services

Peterborough Fire & Rescue will begin providing ambulance transportation services in Rindge on Jan. 1, 2027, following a months-long evaluation of emergency medical service providers.

1 week ago

For This 11-Year-Old, Wasp Nests Are a Hobby, Not a Nuisance

An 11-year-old Westmoreland boy has turned his fascination with wasps into a unique community service, offering free nest removals while building a collection of the intricate nests he finds along the way.

2 weeks ago

Public Hearing Set for Proposed Sale of Cutler Elementary School

Monadnock Regional School District officials will hold a public hearing Tuesday on a proposal to sell the former Cutler Elementary School in Swanzey, which closed at the end of the last school year.

2 weeks ago

Cheshire Medical Center Sets Fall Flu Clinics for Established Patients

Cheshire Medical Center will hold appointment-only flu vaccination clinics in Keene and Walpole in October, with standard and high-dose vaccines available for eligible patients.

2 weeks ago

Keene Seeks Public Input on Robin Hood Park Renovation Plans

Keene residents and Robin Hood Park users will have a chance Tuesday to weigh in on proposed Phase II improvements, including new playground equipment, a multi-sport court, additional parking, a program building and an accessible fishing dock.

2 weeks ago

Keene Moves Solar Pavilion Meeting to Wednesday

Keene has moved its upcoming public meeting on the proposed Gilbo Avenue Solar Pavilion from Tuesday, Sept. 15, to Wednesday, Sept. 16. The city will present revised designs shaped by community feedback and gather additional input before selecting a preferred concept.

2 weeks ago

Nicola’s Owners Announce Retirement, Restaurant to Change Hands

After reopening in downtown Keene earlier this year, Nicola’s owners Nicola and Cheryl Bencivenga have announced their retirement and sale of the restaurant to two local residents.

2 weeks ago

Central Square Work Shifts East as Water, Sewer Installation Continues

Water-main work is shifting toward the east side of Keene’s Central Square this week as Casella Construction begins sewer installation on West Street, bringing new traffic detours and parking closures.

2 weeks ago

Rindge Home Destroyed In Early Morning Fire

A Rindge home is believed to be a total loss after an early Saturday morning fire that sent flames and heavy smoke from all four sides of the residence. All occupants escaped safely, and the cause remains under investigation.

2 weeks ago

Two Cited After Racially Charged Graffiti Found at Brattleboro Transportation Center

Two people have been cited for hate-motivated unlawful mischief after police say racially charged graffiti was spray-painted overnight at the Brattleboro Transportation Center.

2 weeks ago

Keene Committee Recommends Free Downtown Parking During Construction

The Keene City Council’s Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee is recommending free downtown parking for the remainder of the 2026 construction season as merchants say construction-related disruptions are driving away customers.

2 weeks ago

Former Keene Apartment Property Owner Defends Bid to Dismiss Conspiracy Claim in $1.6 million lawsuit

A buyer is fighting former Keene property owner Jared Goodell’s effort to dismiss a civil conspiracy claim in a $1.6 million lawsuit involving alleged misrepresentations about tenants, finances and construction at a 10-unit apartment property.

2 weeks ago

Downtown Businesses Press for Free Parking, Pumpkin Fest Access as Construction Continues

Downtown businesses are seeking temporary free parking, improved traffic and construction communication, and expanded access for Pumpkin Fest as work continues around Keene’s Central Square.

2 weeks ago

Keene Committee Advances Data Center Moratorium, Dog Restrictions; Delays Kratom Action

Keene councilors Wednesday advanced proposals on data centers, downtown dogs and food-service regulations while delaying action on concentrated kratom products.

2 weeks ago

Cheshire County Candidates Advance in Primary as Sununu, Pappas Win Senate Nominations

Cheshire County voters decided several contested races Tuesday as Sununu and Pappas won their parties’ U.S. Senate nominations.

2 weeks ago

Winter Is Coming. Is Your Plumbing Ready?

  MONADNOCK REGION, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) As the seasons change in New Hampshire, homeowners start thinking about colder temperatures, rising energy…

2 weeks ago

Downtown Project Update Meeting Set for Wednesday

Keene Public Works will provide an update on downtown construction Wednesday during its monthly Coffee & Hard Hats meeting at the Transportation Center.

3 weeks ago

Push For Trader Joe’s in Keene Gains New Momentum

Keene student Eli Tebaldi discussed his push for a Trader Joe’s on WKBK as his community campaign grows to about 1,700 followers.

3 weeks ago

Hiker Rescued After Serious Injury on Mount Monadnock

A 53-year-old Massachusetts woman was rescued from Mount Monadnock Sunday after suffering a serious injury near the summit.

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