New Hampshire
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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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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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Troy Police Record Nearly 30 Immigration Arrests Under ICE Partnership
Most of the arrests in Troy have come during traffic stops along Route 12.
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Energy supply rate changes could add about $15 to monthly electric bills
Most local utilities are set to raise supply charges by between 2 and 3 cents per kilowatt-hour.
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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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Central Square Traffic Pattern Changes Begin Wednesday as Utility Work Continues in Downtown Keene
The most noticeable change will be the shutdown of the outbound slip lane from Central Square to West Street beginning July 15.
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Keene weighs new rules for short-term rentals as councilors raise housing concerns
The discussion grew out of an unrelated land-use code update tied to state law.
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Former Hinsdale official admits to stealing from Phelps Company
This week, Darcy entered guilty pleas to five bank fraud charges.
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Attorney General’s Office Seeks Fresh Leads in 42-Year-Old Concord Disappearance
The renewed appeal comes as the Attorney General’s Office continues to gather additional information in long-running unsolved cases.
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Keene Fire Department Adds Four New Probationary Firefighters
The additions bring the department closer to the staffing target city officials outlined in May.
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Keene Finance Committee backs tax breaks, public works funding and housing plan
City staff endorsed the request, saying it fits the city’s housing revitalization goals.
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NH Lawmaker Clocked at 107 MPH Claims Constitution Protects Her From Speeding Charges
A New Hampshire state representative accused of tearing down Interstate 93 at triple-digit speeds is making a stunning legal argument: sheriff’s deputies had no right to stop or charge her because she was traveling to or from her work as a lawmaker.
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Peterborough shooting death classified as homicide
The death of Peterborough resident Jack Hutchings, 24, has been ruled a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
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Hassan tours Roosevelt East as Keene adds 30 affordable apartments
The project at the former Roosevelt School on Washington Street has converted the century-old building into 30 apartments for income-eligible tenants.
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Amber Casavant named principal for St. Joseph Regional School and Our Lady of Mercy Academy
Casavant brings more than 20 years of experience in education, including 10 years in leadership roles.
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Surry Mountain Lake beach closed to swimmers after test finds bacteria above safe levels
A water-quality check on Thursday found bacteria levels higher than New Hampshire allows for safe swimming.
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New Hampshire attorney general presses FCC for tougher action on robocalls
Attorneys general want the FCC to impose stronger limits and verify who is actually purchasing these numbers.
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Leedberg-Snow Sentenced in Cheshire County Fraud and Estate Theft Case
Under the negotiated outcome, Leedberg-Snow admitted to multiple felony counts.
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Downtown Keene project set to begin with utility work Monday
The gas line portion will cover about 800 feet of steel pipe in Central Square and is expected to take roughly 3½ weeks.
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Bedford man charged after airport video shows dog being lifted by leash
Witnesses reported the episode to authorities, prompting officers to move in as the situation unfolded.
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Keene State to keep its own president as national search begins
The school is still operating under interim President Don Birx, who is also president of Plymouth State University.
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Liberty Utilities to Start Central Square Gas Line Replacement on July 13
The company will replace aging 8-inch cast iron natural gas mains on both sides of Central Square, along with a stretch of West Street.
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HEDC Secures $53,066 for Hinsdale Business Microgrants
HEDC said the award will help advance its broader economic development work, including the Market Entry Assistance Program.
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Former state senator Andy Sanborn admits to misusing federal relief funds
The 64-year-old Bedford resident was accused of diverting about $255,000 in COVID-era small business relief money for personal spending.
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Authorities identify Peterborough man after Sunday night violence leaves 1 dead, 1 hurt
The man who died in the confrontation was identified as 24 year old Jack Hutchings.
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New England Traffic Crackdown Aims at Speeding, Distracted and Impaired Driving
Police in New Hampshire said speeding was linked to 33 deaths in the state in 2024.
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Peterborough shooting leaves Jack Hutchings dead and off-duty officer hospitalized, officials say
Officials said the officer is still being treated and his current condition has not been made public.
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New Hampshire AG Investigating Deadly Incident in Peterborough
Investigators believe the two men were with each other in the events that led to the injuries.
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Dartmouth Health expands cancer survivorship support online
The Living With and Beyond Cancer group is part of Dartmouth Health’s Complementary Care Program and operates online.
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Lil Wayne Appears Late for Friday Night Gilford Concert, Fans Report
Lil Wayne did not appear on schedule and did not begin performing until shortly before 11 p.m.
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New Hampshire food company to contribute to settlement over Massachusetts animal welfare claims
Massachusetts officials said the products violated the state’s animal welfare law.
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Hiker found safe after overnight search on Mt. Washington
The 23-year-old traveler from Brazil was located Friday afternoon on Mt. Washington after spending more than a day missing.
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Grand jury declines to file charges in Walpole gas station shooting
Walpole Police Chief Justin Sanctuary said that it appeared to be an isolated event and that the public was not believed to be at risk.
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Monadnock towns open cooling spaces as heat advisory continues
Municipalities across the Monadnock Region are making indoor public spaces available to help residents cope with the stretch of hot, humid weather.

