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Gray fox attacks two people in Marlborough; animal to be tested for rabies
The incident comes only days after a separate and still-unidentified animal was recorded on surveillance video attacking a man in Lebanon.
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Chesterfield police urge residents to secure car doors amid theft concerns
Officers say many car break-ins happen when offenders come across an unattended vehicle that is easy to access.
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Brattleboro hospital weighs federal status as it races to keep birthing center alive
Interim Chief David Sanville described the effort as a remote possibility, saying it is among the most difficult paths the hospital has considered.
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Former Chesterfield police lieutenant challenges firing in court
Ciarcia said the chief’s actions were based on a presumed outcome rather than a fair review.
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Chesterfield PD to cut service hours, bring in outside help for review
Town leaders are looking at outside consultants to help with recruitment and to evaluate the department’s hiring process and command structure.
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Keene Music Festival Sets Return for Sept. 5 Across Downtown
The event will use seven stages this year and is scheduled to run from late morning into the evening.
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Hinsdale recreation director removed from post, town says replacement is being sought
Bethany Marx said the decision came without advance notice and that she was not given a clear explanation.
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Keene resident freed after bond ruling in federal court
U.S. District Court Judge Allison Burroughs determined that ICE could not keep detaining him without first providing a bond hearing.
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Explosive Devices Lead to Arrest in Brattleboro Search
The affidavit described three of the items as consumer fireworks bound together with electrical tape and hair bands.
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Cheshire Medical Center adds new radiation unit to expand cancer care in Keene
Keene’s Cheshire Medical Center has brought a second linear accelerator into service.
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Whitingham homicide defendant gets approval to change lawyers
Judge Treadwell warned Stacy that swapping lawyers would slow the proceedings because any new attorney would need time to study the file.
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Town weighs new traffic plan near Vermont Country Deli
Select Board Chairman Oscar Heller said the board recognizes both the deli’s popularity and the strain that popularity has placed on neighbors.
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Trial timelines in Keene overdose death case moved further out
Both defendants have remained in jail since their arrests last year.
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Vermont man charged after police say bag contained explosive devices
He is being held on $10,000 bail and is scheduled to appear in court Sept. 2.
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Keene to Gather Public Input on Robin Hood Park Upgrades
Work already planned for the park’s first phase focuses on the pool area, where repairs and other updates are moving ahead separately.
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Keene homicide-suicide case remains under review
Keene Police directed questions about the matter to the Attorney General’s Office, which said it has no new details to release at this point.
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One attorney remains on Rockingham homicide case
John Amabile, a Massachusetts lawyer who had been working alongside the case, filed paperwork to withdraw.
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Community Kitchen walk and festival bring in more than $60,000 to fight hunger
About 200 people took part in the walk or attended the Community Harvest Festival that followed near the finish line.
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Brattleboro No Kings march set for Sept. 12
Police Chief Jeremy Evans said no decision has yet been made about street closure plans.
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Keene Work Zones to Affect Streets, Parking Areas and Trail Access This Week
City officials are asking everyone traveling through these areas to slow down near crews.
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Keene Family YMCA names new CEO
The YMCA has appointed Mick Blume as CEO taking effect Monday.
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Swanzey man faces prison time after federal sex-offender registration plea
The charge carries a possible sentence of up to 10 years in prison.
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Central Square water main work gets underway in Keene
The replacement mains will not be put into service immediately.
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BB gun incident draws police to Old Brattleboro Road in Hinsdale
Police say there was no criminal activity after a report of someone carrying what looked like a gun.
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Salad bar outbreak at Cheshire Medical has ended, hospital says
The hospital cafeteria offered the affected lettuce from the beginning of June to July 20, according to state officials.
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Keene police are asking for help locating a 16-year-old who has been missing since Aug. 13.
Anyone who has information about Frazier’s location should contact the Keene Police Department.
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Spirit Halloween to open in Keene next month
The store is scheduled to open at 464 West St. in the plaza with Kohl’s and Walgreens.
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Triple T Trucking founder gets 10 years to life in sexual assault case
During the hearing, the victim described abuse that began shortly before turning 16 and worsened over time.
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Keene Braces for a Week of Road Work, Utility Projects and Closures
City officials are reminding drivers to reduce speed in work zones, follow posted instructions and stay alert for workers and equipment.
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Keene State move-in, local school openings to affect Monadnock Region traffic this week
Local schools begin Wednesday and Thursday, with Keene State first year students arriving Thursday as well.
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Keene rollover sends local driver to hospital
Colby Robichaud of Keene appears to have suffered a medical emergency while driving his Nissan Rogue.
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Water main break damages Green Street roadway, sidewalk in Brattleboro
By about 10 a.m. Monday, both lines had been repaired and water service had been restored throughout the area.
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Carpenter Street Shut Down in Keene After Water Main Break
The shutdown is between Church Street and Kingsbury Street, and the Public Works Department is telling drivers to steer clear.
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Downtown Keene road work will limit parking and reroute drivers
Drivers and downtown visitors should expect short-term changes as work continues on the city’s infrastructure project
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Police identify cyclist hurt in Walpole hit-and-run
Police said Buker was discovered conscious on Route 12 after a vehicle struck him and left the scene.
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Local woman held after weapons found during police check
Cherie Vickery was arraigned on a new charge of violating conditions of release.
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Driver arrested after Chesterfield collision leaves several badly hurt
Police said the vehicles struck each other and then overturned before stopping off the roadway.
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Vernon looks ahead to post-decommissioning plans for Vermont Yankee
NorthStar has been dismantling and cleaning up Vermont Yankee since 2018, before it acquired the facility from Entergy in 2019.
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Brattleboro fire chief plans military leave
Fire Chief Jay Symonds will be away from the town for about a year after receiving military orders.
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Headed for a ground break, 30-unit Village project advances at Winston Prouty campus
Officials said the schedule could still shift as construction details are finalized.
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Walpole bond request for new police station falls short by a single vote
The final count was 104 in favor and 175 ballots cast overall, leaving the measure just one vote below the 105 required.
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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.

