New Hampshire
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Dollar General to take over former Rite Aid site in Winchester
Dollar General said the site is currently being remodeled.
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Keene Sets Weeklong Roadwork on Court, Elm and Marlboro Streets
Drivers should prepare for lane shifts, alternating one-way traffic, parking bans and slower travel in the work zones.
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Fall Mountain recommends closing vacant North Walpole School
The vote followed months of debate over what to do with the property, which has sat empty since earlier this year.
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Winchester Police investigate hit-and-run crash on Route 10
The woman sustained a head injury in the crash but declined medical treatment.
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Former Hinsdale selectman gets prison term in company theft case
He admitted guilt in July to five counts of bank fraud.
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Keene shopping plaza changes hands again
DLC announced Tuesday that it has acquired the property in partnership with investment company Cohen & Steers.
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New Hampshire Secures Second-Year Federal Grant for Rural Health Efforts
State officials said the first year of money has already gone into work with medical providers, colleges and universities.
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Keene police issue warning about fake fine-payment text messages
According to police, correctional staff and probation officers do not contact people in that way by text.
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Main Street Traffic to Shift Again as Central Square Work Continues Nov. 9-13
Parking will be limited in parts of the downtown core during the work.
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ATV Roll-Over in Winchester Sends Two Men to Hospital
After reviewing the crash, conservation officers said they believe inexperience was the main factor in the accident.
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Peterborough hospital on diversion amid technology problems
For patients in the Peterborough area, Cheshire Medical is the nearest alternative.
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Two hurt in ATV rollover at Pisgah State Park in Winchester
The crash happened on John Hill Road.
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Dana Hathaway taken into custody in Epsom after extended search
Even with Hathaway now in custody, officials said the case remains active.
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Jury Clears Lyndeborough Man in Keene Toddler Death Case
The verdict came after jurors began deliberating Thursday afternoon and returned their decision at about 2:30 p.m Friday.
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Keene Council Keeps Single-Lane Plan for Central Square
Mayor Jay Kahn said the city could still revisit the layout after construction if the change proves necessary.
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Eight recount petitions filed in New Hampshire House contests
Once requests are submitted, the Secretary of State’s office sets the recount schedule.
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City urges broader turnout at November Coffee and Hard Hats session on downtown work
City officials say the informal meetings are meant to keep the public informed as construction moves through different parts of downtown.
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Wilder Automotive to expand into former Fran’s of Keene site
Wilder said he is aiming to have the new facility ready for a Jan. 1 opening and expects to bring on more staff before then.
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Jury weighs evidence in Keene toddler death case
Judge Anne Edwards sent the panel to deliberate at 2:15 p.m., and jurors remained behind closed doors until 3:45 p.m. without announcing a decision.
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New Hampshire Sets Midterm Turnout Record in 2026 General Election
More than 641,000 New Hampshire residents cast ballots on election day.
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Wild River Fire Near Gorham Remains Only 11% Contained
Containment remains low at 11%, but additional resources are being deployed to bolster the response.
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Democrats sweep New Hampshire races, leaving Ayotte to work with opposing majorities
The statewide results marked an unusually strong night for Democrats.
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Man on trial in Keene toddler’s death describes weekend at apartment
Closing arguments are expected to begin Thursday in Cheshire County Superior Court in Keene.
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Tax cap approval forces budget calculations across several Monadnock school districts
Some local leaders said the cap will be especially difficult to absorb because several required costs continue to climb faster than inflation.
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NH Secretary of State condemns alleged assault at Laconia polling site
Scanlan credited local election workers for managing a large and successful operation.
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Rare scalp bleed, not abuse, caused Keene toddler’s death, doctor tells court
A pathology expert told jurors in Cheshire County Superior Court on Tuesday that 23-month-old Luca Hudson died in January 2024 from an unusual scalp hemorrhage.
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Mother describes final days before Keene toddler died in Bliss trial
A photo taken the day before Luca was hospitalized showed a small forehead mark and bruising near one eye.
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Keene crash sends Gilsum man to hospital
The Nissan then struck the Subaru Legacy in the intersection as it was making a left turn from Route 12 onto Route 101 heading east.
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Hannah's Books in Keene to shut down after more than 36 years
A notice posted Monday on the store’s Facebook page said the business is ending its run after more than 36 years.
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New toy and hobby shop set to debut Saturday in Keene
The store will carry a mix of items aimed at children and hobbyists, including science kits, arts and crafts supplies, toy cars and trains, wooden puzzles and board games.
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Keene apartment fire brings several departments to Davis Street
Officials have not released any information on possible injuries or what may have started the fire.
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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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Trial set for Nov. 16 in Troy Mills developer’s dispute with town
The project received roughly $1 million in ARPA funds and was originally supposed to be ready for occupancy by May 2024.
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Assistant Town Administrator steps in as Peterborough official is placed on leave
Seth MacLean is acting as Peterborough’s interim town administrator after Nicole MacStay was placed on leave on Thursday.
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Fire Contained Quickly at Alyson’s Orchard in Walpole
The business said the outcome could have been far worse if the fire had gone unnoticed for a few more minutes or had started overnight.
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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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Manchester shooting leaves wife dead, husband dead and child wounded
Officials said the cause of the shooting is still unclear.
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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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DOE flags new complaint involving former Hinsdale school employee
The nature of the complaint has not been made public.
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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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Future of North Walpole School remains unsettled as residents press board for answers
The meeting came as residents across the district continue to question whether the student move should have required a town vote.
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Federal election monitors to observe midterm polling in Manchester, Nashua
The monitors are expected to remain outside the taped voting area while watching proceedings.
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Police investigate two deaths at Manchester home after domestic call
Officials have not released the names of the man or woman, and autopsies were scheduled.
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Burglary Warrant Issued After Route 12 Storage Unit Thefts in Marlborough
Investigators said the case began with a report on Sept. 22, 2026, that several storage units had been forced open and items taken from inside.
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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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Man shot by police in Charlestown receives prison sentence
The sentence imposed was two to six months in N.H. State Prison and 12 months in Sullivan County jail, with the jail term suspended for three years.
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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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Sterling Silva arrested after police say gun was aimed at driver on Windsor Road
Silva is being held without bail and is scheduled to be arraigned on Monday.
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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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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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US Supreme Court blocks student IDs for New Hampshire voting, for now
The court’s order does not resolve the larger legal dispute, and the case will continue.
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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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Appeals filed in Kristy Gesse’s $16 million abuse case against DHHS
DHHS has now filed a cross-appeal, arguing that Gesse’s claims were filed too late under the statute of limitations.
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New Hampshire Man Admits to Fatal Beating of Father in 2003
Officials credited years of investigative work and continued state support for helping break open the case.
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Fish and Game Encourages Blaze Orange for Fall Outdoor Trips
The use of blaze orange has been linked to fewer hunting-related incidents around the country
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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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Jaffrey sailor recognized for helping save four people at Naval Station Mayport
The rescue took place on July 4, when four people became stuck on jetties at the station amid bad weather and rough seas.
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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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Jury sides with New Hampshire in Exit 4A land-taking dispute
After a four-day trial, jurors reached a decision in about an hour and found in favor of the state.
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Absentee Voting Underway for Nov. 3 Election
Rules for voter registration remain in effect for those who still need to sign up.

