New Boston man killed in fiery Mont Vernon crash
READER COMMENTS: 0MONT VERNON — Police have identified the driver who died in a single-car accident on Route 13 on Friday morning as Jason Vasquez, 31, of New Boston.
Antrim asks for review of wind farm project
READER COMMENTS: 0The debate over the proposed Tuttle Hill wind farm is heating up again. On Wednesday, the town submitted an appeal of the state Site Evaluation Committee’s denial of a permit to Antrim Wind Energy for the project, and, in doing so, requested a rehearing of the application.
Executive Council rejects Pan Am bid for state-owned railroad track
READER COMMENTS: 1The Executive Council in a 3-2 vote Wednesday rejected a Department of Transportation proposal to give a subsidiary of Pan Am Railways control of an 18-mile stretch of state-owned track from Milford to Bennington.
Greenville needs additional funds to start High Street project
READER COMMENTS: 0Keeping part of High Street from slipping into the Souhegan River is going to cost more than anticipated so officials are seeking a special town meeting to try and raise the additional funds.
Keene officials to meter fillers: This is about public safety not revenue
READER COMMENTS: 23City officials said a lawsuit against a group filling parking meters before city parking enforcement officers can issue tickets is not about money, it's about safety.
Peterborough's renovated Adams Pool to open in June
READER COMMENTS: 0The renovation of Adams Pool and the addition of a splash pad is expected to be completed on time and ready to open on the last day of school, June 14.
Keene sues six parking meter 'Robin Hoods' who put money in expired meters
READER COMMENTS: 61The city has filed a lawsuit against six citizens, part of a group dubbed Robin Hood of Keene that patrols downtown armed with video cameras and pockets full of change to fill expired parking meters. Members of the group place cards under windshield wipers that read, "Your meter expired; however, we saved you from the king's tariffs, Robin Hood and his Merry Men. Please consider paying it forward," and includes an address where donations can be sent.
Shaheen to KSC grads: 'Learn how to fix it'
READER COMMENTS: 0Caps and gowns got soaked at the Keene State College commencement Saturday afternoon, despite efforts to speed up the conferring of diplomas. This year's class of 1,222 graduates is the largest in the college's history.
Old building, new roads on Peterborough warrant
READER COMMENTS: 0A $2.6 million project to improve Union Street, and the fate of GAR Hall will be in the hands of voters at the open session of Town Meeting Wednesday night.
Crime
Fire experts will be allowed to testify in Keene murder trial
READER COMMENTS: 0The state Supreme Court ruled Tuesday fire experts can testify about their findings in a 1989 Keene apartment building fire that killed a family of four.
Safety
Construction of temporary bridge in Francestown set to start this month
READER COMMENTS: 0Construction will begin on a temporary bridge on Francestown Turnpike to reopen the road which has been closed since December.
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Mont Vernon police got their goat, but they don't want it
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UPDATED: Keene firefighters battle two blazes eight hours apart
Business
Taking a step back in time at Mont Vernon General Store
READER COMMENTS: 2Whether folks are looking for a gallon of milk, a good bottle of wine, or perhaps even a hammer or a yo-yo, Dan Bellemore, the new owner of the Mont Vernon General Store, says there's a good chance he has what they need. And if he doesn't, he'll get it.
Politics
Ayotte hears about gun vote at gathering
READER COMMENTS: 99Ayotte voted against expanding background checks and said existing laws are full of loopholes on April 17. She faced questions on that and entitlement reform from a crowd at the Fitzwilliam Meetinghouse on Thursday.
Sports
Derryfield defeats Central girls in lacrosse
READER COMMENTS: 0Elsbeth Caulo scored six goals and Polly Carter finished with five to lead the Derryfield School girls' lacrosse team to a 21-3 triumph over Manchester Central on Saturday.
Runners want to send message in 2014 Boston Marathon
READER COMMENTS: 0A week after bombs exploded near the finish line of the 117th Boston Marathon, New Hampshire runners are already looking forward to sending a message in next year's race.
Howe eyes 500th baseball win at KSC
READER COMMENTS: 0The Keene State College baseball team will take the field against Fitchburg State University today at Owl Athletic Complex with a couple of things on its to-do list. The Owls will not only being looking to pick up their 14th win of the season but also get Ken Howe his 500th career coaching victory.
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Keene gains national attention as 'Robin Hooders' appear on 'Good Morning America'
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NH effort taps crowdfunding to help small theaters convert to digital
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Keene man trying to save former presidential yacht of President Harry Truman
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C&S Wholesale Grocers to take on services for Winn-Dixie
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'Magic Segway' video wins top prize in NH tourism contest for kids
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Surry dermatologist's medical license revoked over prescribing to himself
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NYT: How Ken Burns explores New England
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Monadnock region subcontractors see money from Baybutt Construction projects
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Wheelchair-bound blind woman asks Keene for a crosswalk
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Hannaford worker charged with molesting child at Rindge supermarket
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Alstead Gun Shop, various firearms companies sued over death of Vt. man who dropped gun
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Now it can be told: Keene man part of 'Ghost Army'
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Fire towers still useful in heavily wooded Granite State
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Homeless Keene man charged with sexually assaulting girl
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Owl rescued by Peterborough woman in Marlborough returns to the wild
Monadnock Region » Events
- Stacey Cole's Nature Talks: Of all wild bird songs, the fox sparrow's sound is the 'sweetest' - 0
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- Hooksett Police Commission walks away - 0
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A Family Promise holding talent search for fall fundraiser
READER COMMENTS: 0Press Releases
Actors Sally Nutt and C.R. Marchi rehearse for ACT ONE's June production of MAKE SURE IT'S ME
READER COMMENTS: 0Tickets are now on sale for ACT ONE's world premiere production of Kate Wenner's MAKE SURE IT'S ME, a powerful drama about Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in the military, coming this June to the West...
Learn to Operate a Steam Locomotive This Summer at New Hampshire's Loon Mountain Resort
READER COMMENTS: 0Lincoln, NH (May 14) - Loon Mountain Resort is excited to announce its summer Guest Engineer Program, a workshop that teaches train lovers how to operate a working steam engine.