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3 hours ago in Local
Attorney General Finds Charlestown Officer’s 2025 Shooting Legally Justified
New Hampshire's Attorney General has ruled that a Charlestown police officer was legally justified in using deadly force during a November 2025 encounter.
7 hours ago in Entertainment, Local
Swanzey And Harrisville Celebrate Old Home Days This Weekend
Swanzey and Harrisville will celebrate Old Home Days this weekend with parades, live music, food, vendors, family activities and fireworks.
1 day ago in Local
Central Square Traffic Pattern Changes Begin Wednesday as Utility Work Continues in Downtown Keene
Drivers will see new traffic patterns in Central Square beginning Wednesday as Liberty Utilities continues replacing gas lines ahead of Keene's downtown reconstruction project.
1 day ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Hinsdale Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $345,000 From Employer Through Fraudulent Checks
A Hinsdale man has pleaded guilty in federal court to bank fraud after admitting he embezzled nearly $345,000 from his employer over a five-year period.
1 day ago in Health & Wellness, Local
VA Signs Lease for New Cheshire County Veterans Clinic in West Chesterfield
A new VA outpatient clinic planned for West Chesterfield will replace facilities in Keene and Brattleboro, expanding health care services for veterans.
1 day ago in Local
Keene Roadwork Continues Across City This Week, With Gas Main Installation Beginning in Central Square
Multiple construction projects will affect traffic in Keene this week, including new utility work in Central Square and ongoing bridge, road and sidewalk improvements.
Entertainment News
9 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Latin and country surge in the US as more music is being streamed than ever before
Halfway through 2026, a few music, film and TV streaming trends have become clear, according to Luminate's 2026 Midyear Report, which was released Wednesday. Notably, more music is being streamed than ever before, both in the U.S. and globally.
9 hours ago in Entertainment
Tom Cruise and IShowSpeed join the World Cup closing ceremony’s cast
A wide array of performers, from actor Tom Cruise to streamer IShowSpeed, will help close out the World Cup, FIFA announced Tuesday.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
Jay-Z show at Yankee Stadium delayed for hours after fans without tickets rush entrances
A Jay-Z concert at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours Sunday night after hundreds of fans without tickets tried to push their way into the show, forcing the iconic New York City stadium to temporarily close entrances before the rapper could take the stage after midnight.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Sam Neill, New Zealand actor who starred in ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Piano,’ dies at 78
Sam Neill, the smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose prolific career moved from art films to blockbusters as he dodged velociraptors in "Jurassic Park" and played Holly Hunter's cruel husband in "The Piano," has died. He was 78.
5 days ago in Entertainment
New ‘Little House’ series explores complicated history but keeps heart, community at the center
It's a story with covered wagons and one room schoolhouses, but showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine says the "Little House on the Prairie" remake for Netflix still speaks to today's American dream.
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