Dry air, gusty winds, and brittle vegetation are raising wildfire concerns across southern New Hampshire today, officials warn.

Brattleboro police are investigating two shootings on Chestnut Street with no injuries reported.

The Keene Family YMCA announced its CEO will step down April 24, with a current staff leader appointed to guide the organization in the interim.

Maple Avenue will be shut down April 27 as crews begin a weeklong red pine harvest in Dinsmoor Woods, with detours and delays expected.

Volunteers are still needed for Green Up Keene 2026, with sign-ups open and supply pickup scheduled this Saturday at Public Works.

Skeletal remains found near Upper Court Street are being analyzed by the state medical examiner as police continue an active investigation.

Traffic patterns in Keene are shifting this week as Island Street sidewalk work moves locations and the George Street Bridge project continues.

A state forest specialist says Keene must remove red pines starting this week due to an invasive pest with no viable treatment options.