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A chimney fire early Sunday at a Peterborough residence on Sand Hill Road spread into the walls, requiring a multi-department response. Firefighters brought the blaze under control within 90 minutes, with significant damage reported around the woodstove. Fire officials are urging residents to maintain working smoke detectors and regularly inspect wood-burning appliances.

The City of Keene released a notice over the weekend that due to very low humidity and high wind gust prediction for Tuesday, the fire danger for the area remains high and all open burning is suspended.

This Veterans Day, communities across the Monadnock Region are coming together to honor those who have served. The events, hosted by local organizations and supported by veterans’ groups, will offer tributes, parades, and moments of remembrance on Monday, November 11.

The Veteran’s Day weekend forecast in Keene will be more seasonal, with highs in the low 50s.

From live music at Alyson’s Orchard and intimate theater at Latchis Theatre, to holiday craft fairs and art shows, there’s something for everyone to do in the Monadnock Region this weekend. Whether you’re into tango lessons, jazz at Mole Hill Theatre, or sourdough baking workshops, explore local experiences happening from Friday to Sunday, Nov. 8-10.

Voters were asked Tuesday whether they favored amending the age limit set by the state constitution in 1792.

Police in Milford, NH, are investigating a suspicious death after a man was found shot outside Dollar General on Wilton Road. Authorities are asking for public assistance from anyone who was in the area around 8:26 p.m. on November 7, when multiple gunshots were reported.

A massive fire engulfed the long-abandoned Sportsman’s Lounge on Canal Street early Thursday morning, cutting power and communication services for thousands of residents in Brattleboro and nearby towns. Flames reached high enough to damage overhead utility lines, prompting widespread outages and leaving Canal Street closed as crews worked to restore services. The cause of the blaze, which fully destroyed the building slated for demolition, remains under investigation by the state fire marshal’s office.

The City’s Public Works Department will conduct sewer inspections on Main Street from November 12-14 as part of downtown infrastructure improvements. Expect temporary lane and parking closures for the televised survey.

Christine Allen, former executive director of Keene-based Monadnock Peer Support (MPS), faces federal charges for allegedly embezzling nearly $200,000 from the mental health nonprofit. The indictment claims Allen, 50, misused MPS funds between 2021 and 2023 for personal expenses, including Amazon orders, home renovations, and recreational equipment. Charged with four counts of wire fraud, Allen could face up to 20 years in prison per count if convicted. The investigation was conducted by the FBI and IRS.