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2 weeks ago

Cheshire County sheriff to lead national small and rural law enforcement group

Cheshire County Sheriff Eli Rivera has been named president of a national law enforcement association representing small, rural, and tribal agencies across the U.S.

2 weeks ago

Keene officials debate access road, parking garage and downtown construction costs at Wednesday’s committee meeting; Keene councilor recaps on WKBK Thursday

Keene officials weigh wastewater road access, downtown parking shortages, and rising construction costs in a wide-ranging MSFI committee meeting Wednesday.

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Fitzwilliam man facing DWI charge after ATV crash seriously injures passenger

A Fitzwilliam man faces an aggravated DWI charge after an ATV crash Saturday left his passenger seriously injured and flown to Worcester.

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Keene Planning Board delays gravel pit decision after split vote

A tied vote left the Keene Planning Board unable to decide on a gravel pit expansion, continuing a heated debate over its regional impacts.

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Joe Bills discusses new Old Farmer’s Almanac on WKBK’s morning show

Joe Bills, associate editor of The Old Farmer’s Almanac, joined WKBK’s Good Morning with Dan Mitchell Wednesday to share the 2026 edition’s forecasts and features.

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NH officials remind voters of registration rules ahead of fall elections

New Hampshire election officials are reminding residents to review voter registration rules and documentation requirements ahead of upcoming city and special elections.

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UPDATE: Stoddard rollover crash driver cited for negligent driving

A Stoddard woman was hospitalized after a rollover crash Tuesday; police say speed was a factor and issued her a summons for negligent driving.

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Single vehicle crashes into Stoddard yard; driver transported to hospital

A vehicle rolled into a Stoddard yard early Tuesday, leaving the driver injured and prompting emergency response from local fire and EMS crews.

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Keene keeps outdoor burning, fireworks ban in place as wildfire risk intensifies

Keene has extended its ban on outdoor burning and fireworks as fire danger reaches “very high” levels, raising the risk of fast-moving wildfires.

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Swanzey breaks ground on long-awaited fire station

Swanzey has broken ground on its long-awaited $3.5 million fire station, a project years in the making and approved by voters in March.

2 weeks ago

Keene roadwork to bring temporary closures on Tuesday

Keene’s Pavement Preservation Project continues Aug. 26, bringing temporary road closures and detours on several city streets throughout the day.

3 weeks ago

Back-to-school season brings new cellphone ban at Keene High

As the new school year begins, Keene High students are returning to class under stricter cellphone policies mandated by a statewide ban.

3 weeks ago

Keene City Council approves Pride proclamation for upcoming festival

The Keene City Council voted to have the mayor issue a proclamation supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, set to be read at the upcoming Keene Pride Festival on Sept. 21.

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Kids get the scoop on voting in Keene’s ice cream election

Kids got a taste of democracy at Keene’s Community Night, casting fun ballots in a mock ice cream election.

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Keene’s 2025 municipal election filing opens with mayoral rematch

The filing period for Keene’s 2025 municipal election is underway, with Mayor Jay Kahn and challenger Bradford Hutchinson set for a rematch in the mayoral race.

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Keene Family YMCA to host 4th annual Veterans Expo next month

The Veterans Expo in Keene on Sept. 13 will feature free lunch, haircuts, raffle prizes, and resources from local organizations to support area veterans and their families.

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Fenton’s ‘Sherrill’s Law’ expands state ‘Move Over’ rule to protect all stopped vehicles

State Sen. Donovan Fenton championed New Hampshire’s new "Sherrill’s Law", expanding the "Move Over" rule to protect any stopped vehicle with warning signals.

3 weeks ago

Utility work to bury power lines on Ames Hill begins Monday

Green Mountain Power will begin burying power lines on Ames Hill Aug. 18, a months-long project expected to cause short traffic delays.

3 weeks ago

Police ID seven injured in Route 9 crash

Seven people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash involving a minivan, Volkswagen Beetle, and motorcycle on Route 9 in Keene, N.H., Sunday morning.

3 weeks ago

Harrisville man sentenced to 9 years in federal prison for child sexual abuse material

Ryan Vallee, 31, of Harrisville, was sentenced after pleading guilty to aiding and abetting the production of child sexual abuse material.

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