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Bliss murder trial ends first week with focus on police investigation
The trial is expected to continue into mid-week next week.
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2 face animal cruelty charges after Brattleboro welfare check
Both are scheduled to appear in court in December.
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Eastern Avenue Trail Segment to Open as Keene Marks Transportation Heritage Trail Milestone
Longer-range plans for the corridor call for three historic bridges to be reused so the trail can cross Route 101, the Branch River and Swanzey Factory Road.
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Keene looks to spur housing ideas for Gilbo Avenue
If Plan N.H. approves a request, the community sessions could be held in the spring.
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Toddler death trial hears recorded call involving Keene detective and defendant
A pediatrician told the court that the toddler arrived cold and unable to breathe without assistance, and that the brain injury was so severe it never improved.
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Two Keene Census Tracts Added to New Hampshire’s Federal Opportunity Zone List
Gov. Kelly Ayotte said the approvals are meant to help direct private money toward housing, job creation and infrastructure projects.
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Keene planners clear way for new fast-food restaurant at former Rite Aid site
The company would not confirm the address, though the former Rite Aid site has been widely discussed as the likely spot
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Records Detail Warnings About Husband Before Keene Deaths
On June 17, police interviewed someone close to Donna Fairbanks who said she had described her husband as becoming more delusional.
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Keene board signs off on plans for unnamed drive-thru restaurant at former Rite Aid site
The plan does not identify the chain or brand, but it shows a layout with two drive-thru lanes and covered areas.
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Child abuse expert says autopsy injuries in Bliss case were not accidental
Resmiye Oral said the internal head injuries indicated inflicted trauma in her medical opinion, not an accidental cause.
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Keene weighs 25 mph limit for School Street as detours boost traffic
The city is not yet saying how long the lower limit would remain in place if the ordinance is approved.
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Brattleboro burn ban starts Monday amid wildfire danger
The ban covers all outdoor burning, including brush piles, campfires, burn barrels and some types of cooking fires.
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Keene Public Works Schedules Road Closures, Paving and Utility Work for Oct. 26-30
Along with the water system work, crews will start sewer and drainage improvements at the Roxbury Street intersection.
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Trial opens in Keene toddler death case
The trial is scheduled to run through the end of the week.
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Keene High field hockey earns another semifinal berth
Keene High will get another chance at a state title run after defeating Timberlane 2-0 on Saturday afternoon at Foster Field.
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Rapid Accountability Docket in Windham Superior Court to stay on a reduced schedule
Court data indicate that the docket has so far closed 223 cases, while 297 others remain active in the program.
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Downtown Keene building projects to add 36 apartments
Developer Panayiotis Panourgias said the company intends to create 22 apartments at 64 Main Street and another 14 at 17 93rd Street.
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Brattleboro man faces stalking and threatening charges after Walgreens incident
The case began Sept. 30, when police were notified about threatening behavior involving a Walgreens employee.
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Downtown Keene building projects to add 36 apartments
The company intends to create 22 apartments at 64 Main St. and another 14 at 17 93rd St., with the housing expected to be ready as early as 2027.
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Keene Voter Registration Closes Thursday Before Nov. 3 Election
Voters who miss the Thursday deadline can still register at their polling place on Election Day.
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Two hospitalized after Route 9 collision in Chesterfield
An initial review found that the pickup truck was backing from a driveway into the westbound lane when it was hit by the other vehicle.
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Brattleboro I-91 Exit 2 Ramp Set for Wednesday Closure During Tree Removal
The interruption is scheduled to last from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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Brattleboro shelter case ends with guilty plea in 2023 killing
The woman accused of killing of shelter coordinator Leah Rosin-Pritchard has admitted guilt in Windham Superior Court.
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Keene Work Crews Set for Week of Oct. 19 With Downtown Detours, Parking Limits
City officials are urging the public to stay alert near active construction areas.
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Jury chosen in Keene toddler murder case as trial date nears
The trial is scheduled to start next Monday, Oct. 26, at 9 a.m. and is expected to last six days.
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Brattleboro Memorial Hospital receives $4 million donation
In September, BMH was notified that it had secured funding through Vermont’s Rural Health Transformation Program.
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Keene rollover leaves driver unharmed near Route 101 roundabout
Police said no one was injured.
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Keene Advances Plan to Set Rules for Short-Term Rentals
Under the draft ordinance, short-term rentals would be allowed in 15 zoning districts, including residential, downtown and commercial areas.
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Brattleboro Police Issue Public Notice Ahead of Brian Tinker’s Release
Authorities said his history and conduct while incarcerated contributed to his high-risk classification.
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Parking fund pressure prompts Keene to consider $2 garage spaces
City officials say the proposal is meant to help offset revenue losses tied to downtown construction.
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Brattleboro man held without bail after alleged assault in moving car
The affidavit says the woman reported being dragged about 2 to 3 feet at roughly 10 to 15 miles per hour.
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Chalet housing project begins work on 31 affordable units
The property once held the Dalem’s Chalet Motel, a Bavarian-style lodging built in the 1960s by German immigrants Oskar and Ursula Dalem.
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Rollover crash blocks part of Route 101 in Keene
Police did not have additional details available immediately about what led to the rollover.
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Keene Fall Leaf Pickup Set to Start Nov. 9
Pickup crews are scheduled to operate from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day as they move through the route list.
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Keene Issues Fraud Alert Over Fake Payment Demands
If a message appears to come from the city but seems off, the safest response is to verify it directly with the relevant department.
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Runaway juvenile found safe in Brattleboro
The search drew a heavy police presence in the area, though authorities said there was no danger to the public.
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Traffic stop in Putney leads to cocaine arrest
Troopers reported finding about 247 grams of suspected cocaine.
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Arts Alive to end operations after more than 15 years in Keene
Arts Alive did not say when the closure will take effect.
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Brattleboro’s free open gym program set to resume at Gibson-Aiken Center
The program will operate on a grade-based schedule.
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Woman says she was left inside Keene urgent care after closing
In a response, the company said it had taken steps to prevent a repeat and said it remains committed to providing care in the Keene area.
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Keene Council Set for Oct. 15 Hearing on Short-Term Rental Proposal
Residents may review the full proposal at the City Clerk’s Office, 3 Washington St., during normal business hours.
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Keene Pumpkin Festival Returns Saturday With New Downtown Layout
The entertainment schedule has been expanded to three stages, giving festivalgoers more opportunities to hear live music and see performances while walking the event.
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Swanzey Fire Department Opens New Fire Station #2 on Old Homestead Highway
The $3.96 million project was approved at town meeting in 2025 after six earlier attempts to secure funding had failed.
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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.

