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Repairs for fire-hit Keene mental health office expected to exceed $250,000
The agency has shifted appointments to the other side of the building which serves adults.
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Brattleboro man charged after juvenile injured in Fairground Road crash
The injuries were not considered life-threatening, and the person’s age was not released.
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Keene Adds Gate on Airport Road After Nighttime Driving Damage
Under the new schedule the gate will stay open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Vermont high court backs school board in Perrin dismissal
Court records say the board’s decision was based on findings that Perrin engaged in a long-running pattern of harassment, abuse and improper behavior toward the student
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Child sex assault case against former Bellows Falls resident ends in dismissal
The dismissal was entered with prejudice, meaning the case cannot be brought again.
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Revised Work Plan Aims to Keep Keene Downtown Project Moving
Under the proposal, crews would start underground utility work between Water Street and Emerald Street before remaining work in Central Square is finished.
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Brattleboro weighs parking overhaul as complaints continue
At Tuesday’s meeting, board members and staff reviewed enforcement questions, customer confusion and the financial health of the parking operation.
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Construction Timeline Shifts Downtown Work Toward Main Street This Fall
The change follows delays that pushed the start of construction later than planned this season.
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Keene State Alerts Campus After Thefts Reported in Winchester Street Lot
Campus Safety is advising the college community to lock vehicles, remove valuables and keep an eye on personal property while parked in the area.
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West Brattleboro Terrace plan gets federal money for senior housing
Brattleboro Housing Partnerships marked the funding announcement Tuesday as another major step in a project that has been years in the making.
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Sentencing to follow guilty plea in Brattleboro sex offense case
The case centers on sex offenses tied to conduct in 2023 and a separate probation violation.
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More Cheshire and Sullivan County Residents Seek Winter Fuel Help
There are currently 2,420 applicants, up 200 from last year.
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Living Memorial Park to have Monday closures for ski hill cable work
From 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Department will shut the road above the entrance to the Upper Softball Field.
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Routine water system maintenance set to begin Oct. 5 in Brattleboro
The maintenance will be carried out in different parts of the system over the coming weeks as weather, operations, and scheduling allow.
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Keene Fall Water Main Flushing Continues Overnight This Week
If water comes out rusty or cloudy, residents are advised to shut off every tap except one and let cold water run for 10 minutes.
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New interim CEO at BMH
BMH Board Chairwoman Chloe Learey said Sanville’s background in hospital finance and operations makes him well suited to guide the organization.
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Brattleboro chamber to sell Main Street headquarters and shift to smaller office
The chamber plans to remain open to the public in its next office.
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Putney School begins planning for leadership change in 2027
O’Brien said he is leaving to pursue other professional opportunities.
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Putney affordable housing complex begins welcoming residents after years of legal delays
The project’s total price rose from $10.3 million to $15.3 million, an increase of nearly 50%, as construction and borrowing costs climbed during the appeals process.
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New plan set to keep MCVP services in place under Claremont nonprofit
The shift comes after months of turmoil inside MCVP, which has operated from Court Street in Keene since the 1970s.
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Treasurer visits Tri-Park as flood recovery, bridge plans advance
Thirteen of the 18 homes scheduled for delivery to Tri-Park have already arrived, and residents are expected to move in by August.
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24/7 Mental Health Urgent Care Center Planned for Brattleboro
The project is being backed by $3.6 million in grant funding from the Vermont Department of Mental Health.
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Brattleboro Asks Residents to Review Revised Putney Road Plan
The Vermont Agency of Transportation is leading the effort, which would rebuild about 1.25 miles of roadway from the north side of Veterans Bridge to the roundabout at Exit 3.
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City board backs temporary pause on large data centers
The proposed pause would target major facilities built for artificial intelligence work or cryptocurrency mining, not every server room or small business network.
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Keene Streets, Bridge, and Trail Work Will Affect Travel This Week
Keene Public Works is urging people traveling through construction areas to slow down and allow extra time for delays.
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Keene Awarded SAFER Grant to Hire Eight Additional Firefighters
KEENE, N.H. — The City of Keene has been awarded a federal grant that will allow the Keene Fire Department to hire eight additional firefighters, according to the Professional Firefighters of Keene, IAFF Local 3265.
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Downtown Keene Utility Work Brings Detours, Closures and a Planned Shutoff
Crews may remain on site beyond 5 p.m. when weather and daylight allow.
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Vermont Yankee site decisions draw criticism as oversight stalls
NDCAP is supposed to meet three times a year, but only one meeting has been held so far, and no future sessions have been set.
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Nor’easter Doesn’t Stop More Than 1,000 Runners at 48th Clarence DeMar Marathon
Nic Aubert of Woodbury, Minn., was among them, and he won the full marathon.
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Vernon man remains jailed following assault allegation
43 year old Timothy D. Forrett was arraigned earlier this month and is now waiting for a weight of the evidence hearing set for Tuesday.
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Keene Committee Backs Safety Grant, Reviews Cemetery Expansion and Power Program Update
City officials said the burial ground has run out of available room, and the proposed expansion would develop about 10 acres.
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Clarence DeMar Marathon Set to Begin Sunday Amid Final Race-Day Checks
The field includes runners from 39 states and five countries.
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Indoor move does little to dim the Keene International Festival
Even without the outdoor setting, the gathering drew steady crowds through the building.
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Mental health urgent care center planned for Brattleboro
HCRS is preparing to open a new mental health urgent care center in town, with 24/7 walk-in service expected to begin in January.
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Keene Police search for missing teen
Anyone with information about Wilks’ whereabouts is asked to call Keene Police at 603-357-9813.
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Cheshire Medical Center cuts 12 jobs as it winds down inpatient rehab unit
The Keene hospital’s Farnum Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit will no longer accept new patients.
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Brattleboro reappraisal stays on track as residential review advances
The revaluation effort will cover all parcel types, including vacant, exempt, agricultural, residential, commercial and industrial property, for the 2027 grand list.
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Regional grant to guide future of maternity and newborn care in Southeast Vermont
BMH said the initiative will be an important step toward a regional care system that can support families now and into the future.
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Raising Cane’s Proposes Keene Restaurant at Former Rite Aid Site
KEENE, N.H. — Raising Cane’s is looking to open a restaurant in Keene, with plans calling for the demolition of the former Rite Aid at Riverside Plaza and construction of a new 4,576-square-foot restaurant with a drive-thru along Winchester Street.
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Keene International Festival Returns Saturday With Food, Music and Cultural Activities
Organizers said the event is meant to help people connect with neighbors.
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Committee backs revised solar pavilion plan for downtown lot
The newer location is expected to generate about 90,000 kWh a year, compared with roughly 60,000 kWh at the earlier site.
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Walpole woman to challenge guilty verdict in bank fraud case
Prosecutors said she wrote checks on accounts with insufficient funds and moved the money quickly between accounts.
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Hope’s House prepares to open as Groundworks moves into a new chapter
At Wednesday’s opening event, leaders emphasized that the shelter was created with safety and dignity in mind while also reflecting lessons learned from the organization’s previous site.
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Court Street Well #2 scheduled to go offline Thursday
Questions about the shutdown can be directed to the Public Works Department at 603-352-6550.
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Keene, Londonderry file suit over PFAS in firefighter gear
The allegations remain unproven, and the defendants will have the chance to answer in court.
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Toy World set to bring toys and games back to Keene
The shop is moving into a long-empty storefront as the holiday season approaches.
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State clears several Keene encampments
The largest cleanup took place on a property along Ash Brook Road near the Route 9/10/12 interchange.
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Keene braces for 48th Clarence DeMar Marathon as runners fill hotels and roads
Drivers should expect some closures Sunday morning, including sections of Route 12A and several downtown streets.
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Keene Asks Residents to Weigh In on Robin Hood Park Phase II Plans
The survey is intended to help shape the design of planned upgrades and to provide documentation needed for federal funding.
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Walpole woman on trial in bank fraud case
Prosecutors say checks written from accounts that did not have enough money in them were then quickly moved into other accounts to create the appearance of available funds.
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Two-day search in Keene ends with arraignment for Nelson man
Police said Boyer was taken into custody near Walmart in Riverside Plaza on Friday by Keene officers and state troopers.
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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.

