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Two Peterborough residents survived a multi-vehicle crash on Route 101 that left three dead Saturday. 

With bear sightings becoming more frequent in New Hampshire, both locals and visitors are urged to take precautions to minimize bear-human conflicts through the rest of summer and into fall.

The City of Keene’s ongoing Sidewalk Replacement Project is set to advance to School Street, covering the area between Emerald Street and Gilbo Avenue, starting on Monday, Aug.  19.

Dianne Marilyn (Johnson) Baxter, 92, passed away on Aug. 11, 2024, at Maplewood Nursing Home in Westmoreland following a brief period of declining health.

Martin Charles Rocheleau, 90, of Fitzwilliam, died peacefully on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, at Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, surrounded by his family, following a brief period of declining health.

The 2024 Road Rehabilitation Project continues Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, on West Street from the Route 9/10/12 Bypass to Central Square.

This weekend’s weather outlook in Keene brings slightly cooler temperatures and some clouds a 30 to 50 percent chance of rain, according to the National Weather Service.

As summer draws to a close, the region is bursting with vibrant cultural and community events this weekend. Here are some highlights:

In a continued effort to honor and support local veterans, the Cheshire County Conservation District has announced the return of its Veteran Appreciation Month initiative. Launched in 2018, this program offers veterans a $20 voucher each week throughout September, redeemable at participating farmers’ markets across Cheshire County.

Residents of Chesterfield, Spofford, Keene, and Antrim should be aware of potential traffic delays tomorrow, Friday, August 16th, as the New England Run for the Fallen makes its way through these towns.