Local
1 year ago
Keene woman sentenced for stealing nearly $500,000 from employer

Stephanie Pratt, 39, worked as an office administrator for a company based out of Hinsdale New Hampshire, where she had full access to the company’s finances, including its bank account and credit cards.

Local
1 year ago
UPDATED: Driver dead, school bus driver injured in crash involving FMRSD school bus

As of 5:15 Wednesday evening the section of Route 12 remains closed.

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Local
1 year ago
Motor vehicle accident closes part of Route 12 in Walpole

As of 4 p.m., Route 12 in Walpole in the area of Halls Crossing and Black Jack Crossing is closed due to a motor vehicle accident, according to a social media post from the Walpole Police Department.

Local
1 year ago
New Brattleboro-Hinsdale bridge to open for traffic in early December

The new Brattleboro-Hinsdale Bridge on NH Route 119 opens to motor vehicles December 5, easing travel between New Hampshire and Vermont, with pedestrian access by Spring 2025.

Local
1 year ago
Keene State women’s basketball drops 2024 opener

Keene State women’s basketball fell to New England College 56-50 in their season opener, with Valerie Luizzi scoring 17 points. Next up: Williams College Nov. 16.

Local
1 year ago
Five Keene State College athletes earn field hockey season LEC awards

Four Keene State field hockey players earned All-LEC honors: Grace Bazin named Offensive Player of the Year; Irini Stefanakos, Hannah Wood, and Meghan Daileanes also recognized.

Arts & Culture
1 year ago
Live Free, Laugh Hard: Comedian Juston McKinney makes a stop at Keene’s Colonial Theatre this Saturday

Comedian Juston McKinney returns to Keene’s Colonial Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 16, with a new set inspired by New England life. Known for his witty takes on family and small-town quirks, McKinney’s comedy draws from his Portsmouth roots and years on the New Hampshire-Maine border. He’s a national favorite, with appearances on “The Tonight Show” and Comedy Central. Catch his unique blend of humor and relatable insights.

Local
1 year ago
Therapeutic riding center rallies for indoor arena with Veteran’s Day fundraiser

Freedom Reins Therapeutic Riding Center in Surry, NH, partnered with 98.7 Wink Country on Veterans Day to raise funds for a much-needed indoor riding arena. The event, featuring radio personality Mark Healy and activities for attendees, highlighted the center’s mission to provide equine-assisted therapy for individuals with physical, emotional, and sensory challenges. The center, the only therapeutic riding facility within 50 miles of Keene, seeks to expand with an indoor arena to offer year-round programming.

Local
1 year ago
Child found safe following Brattleboro kidnapping

The legal guardians of the 19-month-old child told police that the biological mother had taken the child without their consent and was possibly heading to New Hampshire.

Local
1 year ago
New Community Kitchen director takes helm

The Community Kitchen, a nonprofit dedicated to ending food insecurity in the Monadnock region, has appointed Barb Weisman as its new Executive Director. With over 15 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, Weisman aims to expand the organization’s impact and strengthen community partnerships to ensure access to nutritious food for all.