Local officials and callers say state budget decisions are driving higher property taxes and raising concerns about housing, education, and infrastructure costs.
A widespread Verizon wireless outage Wednesday forced thousands of phones into emergency-only mode, prompting warnings from officials about potential disruptions to 911 calls.
Keene State College and University System of New Hampshire officials met with a newly formed community group last week to discuss budget challenges, campus independence and the college’s future role in the region.
Sen. Donovan Fenton’s proposal to offset tariff-related costs for small businesses is among the first bills heard as the New Hampshire Senate launches its 2026 session.
Area school districts will hold public hearings in January and February to review proposed 2026–27 budgets and warrant articles ahead of town voting.
Brattleboro police arrested a 43-year-old man following an investigation into reports that a driver attempted to ignite a suspected incendiary device while stopped at a protest on Main Street in December.
Authorities say a body recovered from the Connecticut River in Walpole, N.H., is believed to be 24-year-old Phineas Tillman of Grafton, Vt., who was reported missing Sunday night.
Keene Public Works reports traffic delays near Court Street and ongoing stormwater construction on several city streets beginning this week.
A portion of eastbound West Street near Island Street will be reduced to one lane Tuesday morning as crews complete pavement repairs following recent gas main work.
Keene is encouraging residents to sign up for the NH Alerts system to receive emergency notifications by phone, text or email before emergencies occur.